The Official Magazine of ISE 2012 - Amazon S3

Amsterdam:
the perfect place for intern
ISE’s host city is not just an ideal location for the leading
systems integration trade show. It is an international
business, trading and technology hub in its own right.
What are the factors behind its success?
Amsterdam is the financial and business capital of the
Netherlands. Providing an excellent business environment for
the 2100 international companies that have set up shop here.
Perhaps the most striking characteristic of Amsterdam is its ability
to be cosmopolitan and dynamic, without losing its feeling of
friendliness. The city offers its inhabitants an almost unrivalled
quality of life combined with a relatively low cost of living.
Amsterdam is the ultimate ‘small big city’ and combines all the
advantages of a cosmopolitan capital with a compact, easy-tonavigate
size. That means less time spent commuting, and more
time enjoying what the city has to offer. Amsterdam is home to
many world-class cultural facilities like the Van Gogh Museum, the
Rijksmuseum and The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Plus, the
city has an excellent network of bike routes. Outside Amsterdam,
the flat green countryside and sandy beaches are easily accessible
by bike. About 40% of all commutes in Amsterdam are made by
bike, making it an integral part of Amsterdam culture. It’s just one
of a number of initiatives that continue to promote the city’s green
credentials.
The cost of living is relatively low for a European capital, and
the healthy work-life balance is an absolute plus factor. No wonder
many expats who inititally come to the city to work find it hard to
leave.
Excellent business environment
But Amsterdam offers so much more than just a liberal and
inspiring backdrop. Thanks to it’s strategical location city is
exceptionally well-connected. The Port of Amsterdam and Schiphol
Airport are key elements in the best equipped multi-modal logistical
network in Europe. With a GDP per capita that is among the
highest in the world and the excellent international trade routes
that provide you with access to Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA) and beyond, the Amsterdam Area lets companies tap into
the most attractive worldwide customer markets.
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