A digital ecosystem consists of companies and administrations with digitalization needs. The necessary knowledge and competencies are bundled and made accessible through regional IT service providers. Digital companies ('start-ups') develop missing solutions and products and bring them to market via IT service providers.

The Five Essential Components of a Digital Ecosystem are:

1. Ready Adopters: A network of local companies and government agencies eager to digitalize, with clear challenges they need solved.

2. Local Expertise: A foundation of IT knowledge and service providers who understand both technology and local needs.

3. Digital Infrastructure: Access to cost-efficient, sustainable digital resources - whether imported or locally produced.

4. Available Capital: Funding mechanisms that work for both established SMEs and innovative startups.

5. Skilled Talent: A pipeline of workers at all levels, from process automation experts to infrastructure engineers.