Dear web user and entrepreneur: The Development Agency of Murcia (INFO) works to support and improve the business organization in our region in order to promote job creation and increase living standards within our province. In this process, we have always believed that being innovative in the use of corporate tools and instruments is essential for support and stimulation of our private sector, one known for tradition and experience. Ever since Internet took off in the early nineties, we have been pioneers in the use of electronic tools that now, just ten years later, seem totally archaic and out of date.

One of our main purposes and obligations has always remained the same: to walk hand in hand with the business organization and lead the way in terms of technological and corporate culture. We are all aware that the Internet, due to its large growth, has become a primary factor for the development of the business world.

Things do certainly change fast and thus, accessing the internet is not enough at the start of the 21st century; the current aim is to use the net to gain an edge over competitors. If we establish parallels between internet usage and the industrial sector, we can say that implementing the appropriate computer technology to the Internet is the same as applying the right ratchet socket to a nut: essential to do a good job. Therefore, it is not focused on simply using the internet, but using it properly. That is the key to success.

Throughout the creation and implementation processes of this website, INFO has been adapting to changing technological and corporate needs. In other words, we have faced the challenge of using the “ratchet” known as Internet as a tool for development of the Region of Murcia, supporting the latest technological advances and providing the business organization with accurate and useful information.

By presenting INFO’s new website we intend to solve the dilemma of two true assertions somehow contradictory: there’s not enough information on the Internet and, at the same time, there is too much. Our objective is to strike a balance so that our businessmen can easily find the information they need. I hope we have been successful.

Keeping all this in mind, we have preferred to go for a more simplistic design and less spectacular presentation in order to offer relevant information in a quick and efficient manner. I believe we have achieved our objective but if not, we are open to your suggestions and proposals for improvement.

Having read all this, let me bring up a famous sentence spoken by a former USA president: “the best machine in the world is man”. That is just how we see things here at INFO: whether there is old or new technology, our human capital is irreplaceable. No matter how advanced technology gets, our motto will always be to provide you with the very best personalized, quality service.

The will to provide excellent service and the best corporate tools to help you improve your company’s competitiveness are the main reasons why we have decided to offer this electronic tool. Please remember we are at your disposal for whatever you may need.

Sincerely,

Jose Daniel Martín
INFO General Manager