Tech4i², founded in 2000 by Professor Paul Foley and previously trading as IECR Limited, is a well respected UK based research and consultancy company. In 2008, Professor Cristiano Codagnone and David Osimo became managing partners and this led to an expansion in activities and the development of branches in Italy (Milan) and Belgium (Brussels).

The knowledge and practical experience of the managing partners is supported by an extensive network of respected associates who have worked with the managing partners on numerous previous projects.

Associates include Professor Federico Biagi; an internationally renowned expert in the field of economic theory and econometric modelling of the impact of ICT, Annaflavia Bianchi; an expert in innovation theory, Dr Ximena Alfonso; an expert in knowledge management with practical experience of government level technology implementation and change management.

Tech4i² Managing Partners have unparalleled experience in working with national and regional governments and organisations (including Australia, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Oman, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Panama, Poland, United Kingdom), European Union institutions (DG INFSO, DG RTD, JRC IPTS Seville), international organisations (OECD and UN) and private sector (AOL, BT, Fujitsu, Ricoh, Rolls Royce, Siemens, TNT, Virgin media).p>