##### In the last few years, Poland has emerged as a hidden gem for IT in Europe. Conveniently located and with a highly skilled workforce, the European country has established a prosperous relationship with the tech industry, quickly becoming a thriving tech hub drawing more and more attention from all over the world.
##### **Poland is now at the top of the list of the most desirable locations for finding top-notch IT talent**, considered a driving force in today’s tech industry. Let’s find out why.

### Why Choose Polish IT Talent: The Key for Driving Success
##### Staying ahead of the competition is one of the key priorities for companies. Across the globe, businesses of all kinds are striving to find the best talent available in the market. **In the heart of Europe, Poland stands out as the perfect solution**.
##### The revenue in the IT services market is projected to reach [7.12 billion dollars](https://www.statista.com/outlook/tmo/it-services/poland) in 2023. The rapid growth of Poland’s economy and the increasing development of the IT sector, projected to reach, allied with its strategic location, expertise, and talent pool, transformed the country into an admired destination for IT talent.

##### **Highly Skilled IT Talent Pool**
##### Polish engineers are among the best in the world, and it comes as no surprise. **Poland has one of the largest talent pools of skilled IT specialists in Europe**, home to nearly 430,000 IT professionals.
##### **Poland is notorious for its high investment in education**, with a particular focus on STEM. With [21 universities](https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023) featured in the World University Ranking 2023, the country is home to many world-leading universities, including the Warsaw University of Technology and the Jagiellonian University in Cracow.
##### With more than **15,000 tech graduates per year**, the IT talent pool in the European country is flourishing, resulting in a growing tech market. In fact, 99% of IT specialists in Poland have a degree, which is significantly higher than the EU average of 81%.

##### **Top English Proficiency**
##### Poland is acknowledged for the domain of the English language. Among the countries with the highest English proficiency in the world, **Poland is ranked [13th globally](https://www.ef.edu.pt/epi/regions/europe/poland/) and 11th in Europe!**
##### Communication plays a vital role in nearshore software development services and delivery teams. Most Polish IT specialists speak English fluently or at least at an upper-intermediate level, which can benefit communication. **The majority of Poles use English as their second language!**

##### **A Thriving Business Environment**
##### Allied with the high-quality talent pool and cultural proximity, Poland’s strong economy and EU membership make it an ideal destination for foreign companies to enter this IT market. In fact, Poland ranks [23rd worldwide](https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/) **in nominal GDP** and the tech sector constitutes around 8% of the Polish GDP.
##### The business environment is thriving. With **10 unicorns** and counting, **Poland is the country with the most unicorns** (startups valued at more than a billion dollars) **in the CEE region**, with well-known brands such as Allegro, InPost, CDProjektRed, Huuuge, PlayWay, Ten Square Games, among others. The country also houses industry giants like Google, Siemens, Microsoft, Samsung, and Amazon.

##### **Time Zone and Cultural Proximity**
##### Closer time zones and cultural proximity facilitate teamwork, communication, and business alignment between clients and development teams. **Poland has an excellent time zone, located in GMT+1**, a perk for most European clients that share the same time zone.
##### Similar time zones allow teams located in different countries to work at the same time and make Poland ideally suited to working for global companies. Even countries such as the United States have a 6-hour difference, still allowing several hours during the day to work with the Polish IT partners.
##### Thus, Poland shares **cultural proximity with Western Europe and the United States**, as well as cultural ties with countries like Germany, Austria, Sweden, France, Ireland, and the UK, one of the most significant global IT markets.


##### **The Ideal Location in the Heart of Europe**
##### Poland is conveniently located in the heart of Europe, with most European capitals only a short flight away. **Poland is located next to major economic hubs** and has direct flights to several destinations all around the world, making it easy for companies to communicate and interact. Trips from surrounding countries, like the United Kingdom, Germany, or France take around three hours by plane.
##### For companies based in the North and South American continent, Poland is also an important location for the **follow-the-sun model**. This superb location makes [nearshoring Poland](https://www.primenearshore.com/locations/nearshore-in-poland) the most convenient option.

##### **Affordable and High-Quality Services**
##### Poland has a well-educated workforce with expertise in software development, web development, and engineering. Adding up to that, the high quality of services comes with another benefit: affordable services.
##### **The labour costs are lower in Central and Eastern Europe compared to Western Europe**. Poland ranked [87th place in the Cost-of-Living Index](https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings_by_country.jsp), which means that companies can reduce their overall costs.
##### Moreover, while your business can save money, it can also retain the best IT talent in the Polish market by ensuring higher salaries than your competition. This will give you not only more motivated specialists but also the competitive edge you need for taking your business to the next step.


### An Outsourcing Destination: Spotlight on Poland
##### All eyes are on Poland. With the Polish IT market developing at an unprecedented pace and becoming one of the most competitive sectors in the CEE region, **Poland become known as a prominent outsourcing destination** and the [ideal IT partner](https://primeengineering.pl/en/the-benefits-of-working-with-an-it-business-partner).
##### A tech hub for success, working with an IT outsourcing company in Poland can be the right step to ensure access to a thriving pool of skilled professionals who can handle every aspect of your business.
##### For Western European companies, **Poland is an attractive nearshoring option due to its geographical proximity and lower costs of labour**. By outsourcing to Poland, businesses can significantly reduce their costs and find top-notch services and IT experts to ensure a competitive edge in the market.
##### As for US clients, **Poland is a great offshoring choice due to its high-quality solutions and wide scope of services at affordable prices**. Outsourcing companies in Poland excel at providing turnkey products to support their customers’ innovations and business growth.

### What We Have To Offer: Our Top-Notch Solutions
##### Nearshoring in Poland can unlock your organisation’s innovative potential through key solutions that go from software development services to IT infrastructure. With a wide range of services in [IT, Telecom, and Engineering](https://primeengineering.pl/en/sectors), designed to answer your business needs, Prime Engineering Poland can be your ideal partner.

##### **Managed Services**
##### We simplify technology complexity for every business. Our Managed Services unburdens our customers’ teams from daily tasks to boost their core business so they can focus on other strategic initiatives.


##### **Team Extension**
##### Flexibility is a key factor for business innovation. Our team extension services allow us to reinforce internal teams with the best technological consultants. This flexible solution is adapted to the teams and needs of the customer’s projects, regardless of whether they have one of more elements.

##### **Custom Software**
##### We develop projects using the latest technologies. Our multidisciplinary team allows us to cover all project stages with maximum value, from functional analysis, technical architecture, development, to final delivery. With an agile mindset, the software development services we offer guarantee intelligent solutions for our customers.

##### **Nearshore**
##### We are an increasingly global technology partner. Through a nearshore concept with a network of international technology centres in Portugal, Spain, Poland, Brazil, and Vietnam, our cultural diversity creates the best synergies to manage digital transformation projects through Managed Services, Team Extension and Custom Software Development.


### Leading Destinations: Prominent Tech Centres in Poland
##### Poland has major IT hubs in some of the biggest Polish cities, such as Warsaw, Crakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, and Katowice. Together, these five tech hubs employ more than **85% of all IT specialists in the country**.
##### You can find Prime Engineering Poland in three of the main hubs: **Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Katowice**.

##### **Warsaw**
##### Warsaw is the capital of Poland and the largest city in the country, also considered the main centre of Polish business and of Central and Eastern Europe. Easily accessible, the city houses the largest number of IT specialists and service centres in Poland.

##### **Crakow**
##### As the second-largest IT hub in Poland, Crakow houses more than **50,000 IT specialists** and more than **500 tech companies**. Foreign companies such as Google, CISCO, and Motorola chose to establish their centres there.

##### **Wroclaw**
##### The largest city in Western Poland, Wroclaw is another prominent tech centre in Poland with more than **100 IT centres**. The city has a well-developed business infrastructure and technological ecosystem, and it is a great hub of the pharmaceutical industry.

##### **Katowice**
##### The city attracts many people from neighbouring cities, and it is one of the best hubs for logistic centres and heavy industry. The unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Poland, at 2%.

##### **Poznan**
##### Easily accessible and with geographic proximity to Berlin, it is a convenient location for companies looking to do business with Germany and for hiring developers. Many Western European companies have established their Polish quarters in Poznan.

##### **Lodz** and **Tricity** are not far behind as prominent tech centres in Poland, attracting the attention of investors and IT specialists in recent years.

##### Poland is an increasingly attractive IT destination. Due to its economic growth, leading tech hubs, niche IT talent, and top-notch solutions, Poland is a place where you can find a trustworthy technology partner. Prime Engineering Poland can be the right answer for you. [Talk to us!](https://primeengineering.pl/en/contacts)


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