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Businesses and territories: the value of data in shaping the future. An interview with Paolo Ghezzi
05/11/2026 – Data do more than describe the economy: they help us understand change and make informed decisions for the future. This is the starting point of an interview with Paolo Ghezzi, General Manager of InfoCamere, published by Innovazione Sociale, exploring the value of data for businesses and territories.
At the heart of the discussion is the Italian Business Register, a strategic information resource for understanding the evolution of Italy’s business landscape and the country’s economic and social transformations. From measuring sustainability to recognising the potential of local territories, the interview explores how data can support businesses as they adapt and evolve. Particular attention is given to small businesses, the need to make information and tools more accessible, and the value of cooperation between companies, institutions and communities.
The discussion highlights a vision of development in which social innovation, sustainability and knowledge are essential drivers of shared value.The interview also illustrates InfoCamere’s contribution to the growth of the Italian Chamber of Commerce system and the enhancement of the country’s business community.
Read the full interview on Innovazione Sociale.
Professional firms in Italy reach 4,462, up 28% since 2023
26/10/2026. Professional firms are growing in Italy: 4,462 were recorded in October 2026, up 28% from December 2023. This growth reflects new regulatory opportunities and increasing attention to the organisational development of professional practices.
As reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, based on Business Register data analysed by InfoCamere, 2,077 firms involve chartered accountants, accounting for 46% of the total. They are followed by architecture and engineering firms (1,500) and firms involving legal and notarial practices (848).
North-West Italy leads both in the number of firms (1,505) and in growth since December 2024 (+29.3%). Key drivers include tax neutrality for professional business combinations and simplified rules for investors joining these firms.
“Analysing such detailed figures highlights the strategic value of public data,” says Paolo Ghezzi, Director General of InfoCamere.
Paolo Ghezzi on “Conti in tasca”: 15,000 Italian businesses in AI
24/10/2026 – Paolo Ghezzi, InfoCamere General Director, spoke on the "Conti in tasca" program on Giornale Radio, hosted by Sergio Luciano, to discuss the findings of a study on artificial intelligence conducted by InfoCamere in collaboration with the University of Padua.
The study identified around 15,000 Italian businesses that have made artificial intelligence central to their operations, generating a total production value of €21.5 billion in 2024.
“We set out to identify businesses using artificial intelligence in a genuinely transformative way, making it a core part of their business,” Ghezzi explained. These are mainly small and medium-sized enterprises, which can adopt new technologies quickly but still face challenges in finding specialist skills.
Artificial intelligence can boost productivity and improve business processes, provided companies have access to high-quality data and invest in training. As Ghezzi emphasised, the Italian Chamber of Commerce system is working to promote digital skills and help micro and small businesses seize these opportunities.
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