While İstanbul dominates as Turkey's commercial capital, İzmir is rapidly emerging as the preferred destination for foreign companies seeking a more cost-effective, livable, and strategically positioned base in Turkey.
• Population: 4.4 million (Turkey's 3rd largest city)
- GDP: 3rd largest economy in Turkey
- Port: Alsancak Port — one of Turkey's busiest for Aegean trade
- Airport: Adnan Menderes International — direct flights to major EU cities
- Universities: 13 universities producing 50,000+ graduates annually
- Organized Industrial Zones: 6 major OIZs including Atatürk, Çiğli, and Kemalpaşa
İzmir offers significant cost savings compared to İstanbul:
• Office rent: 40-60% lower than İstanbul's business districts
- Salaries: 20-30% lower for equivalent technical talent
- Living costs: 30-40% lower, making it easier to attract and retain expat staff
- Commute times: Average 25 minutes vs İstanbul's 60+ minutes
İzmir's geographic position offers unique advantages:
• Gateway to the Aegean and Mediterranean industrial zones
- 3-hour flight to most European capitals
- Close proximity to major manufacturing hubs (Manisa, Denizli, Aydın)
- Free Trade Zone in Menemen with tax incentives
- Ege Serbest Bölge — dedicated technology free zone
Foreign companies in İzmir span diverse sectors:
• Manufacturing: Automotive parts, textiles, food processing, petrochemicals
- Technology: Software development, IoT, renewable energy
- Tourism & Hospitality: Hotels, resorts, tourism operators
- Logistics: Warehousing, distribution, freight forwarding
- Agriculture: Processing, export, organic farming
İzmir has modern IT infrastructure to support enterprise operations:
• Fiber optic coverage across all business districts (Bayraklı, Bornova, Gaziemir, Çiğli)
- Multiple data center options with Tier 3+ certification
- Strong talent pool from universities like Ege, Dokuz Eylül, and İzmir Institute of Technology
- Growing tech ecosystem with incubators and coworking spaces
Teknolojik Bilgisayar has been İzmir's trusted enterprise IT partner since 1999. We understand the local business landscape and have helped dozens of international companies establish their IT operations in the Aegean region.
Our services for foreign companies include:
• Complete office IT setup within 2-4 weeks
- Managed IT services with English/German language support
- Local procurement of all IT equipment with warranty management
- KVKK compliance consulting
- 24/7 technical support with guaranteed SLA
Considering İzmir for your Turkey expansion? Contact us to discuss how we can support your IT needs.
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