Wonder how many facts and figures surround us daily. Right here stands IT.NRW. It is the Landesbetrieb Information und Technik Nordrhein-Westfalen. This is North Rhine-Westphalia’s state office for statistics. IT.NRW is also the central IT service provider for the state’s administration.
Let’s delve into the story of this vital institution. IT.NRW emerged in 2009. It was formed by merging the Landesamt für Datenverarbeitung und Statistik. This was joined by the Gemeinsamen Gebietsrechenzentren. These centers were located in Hagen, Köln, and Münster.
IT.NRW has its main headquarters here in Düsseldorf. Other locations include Hagen, Köln, Münster, Oberhausen, and Paderborn. Some employees are based in the Bau- und Liegenschaftsbetrieb offices. You can find them in Düsseldorf, Soest, Münster, Duisburg, Köln, Aachen, Dortmund, and Bielefeld.
As the central IT service center, IT.NRW offers extensive services. These cover information technology products. They also provide services to the state administration. This includes an efficient IT infrastructure. IT.NRW provides services for its planning, realization, and operation. This covers e-government and communication networks. Software development is another area. They also handle the GeoServer NRW. IT.NRW develops and supports IT applications. Its training center educates state administration employees.
IT.NRW acts as the official statistics office. It provides the statistical infrastructure for North Rhine-Westphalia. When performing statistical tasks, it carries the name “Statistisches Landesamt”. IT.NRW prepares statistics mandated by EU, federal, and state law. It collects data and presents the results. The office makes them available to the public.
The statistics cover various areas. These include construction, education, and culture. They also look at income, employment, and tourism. Data on buildings, population, and health are gathered too. IT.NRW examines public finances and the environment. They cover manufacturing and transportation. Finally IT.NRW analyses elections.
IT.NRW’s website offers a wealth of data. The Landesdatenbank contains results for North Rhine-Westphalia. This includes data for cities and municipalities. The regional statistical online atlas provides interactive maps. IT.NRW publishes about 550 publications annually. They are available online as PDF or Excel files.
In a special feature for the 2019 European elections, IT.NRW asked a key question. How much Europe is in North Rhine-Westphalia. This used statistics about people, mobility, the economy and politics.
Another special report examined international education. It covered education levels and early childhood education. Also, it looked at schools, universities, and vocational training.
IT.NRW is responsible for conducting censuses. The 2022 census collected data on population, buildings, and housing.
Beyond IT and statistics, IT.NRW provides other services. These are mainly for the state administration. These include organizing trade fair appearances and IT printing. The organization also handles logistical services.
The history of statistics in North Rhine-Westphalia is interesting. After World War II, the British occupation forces needed data. In 1946, North Rhine-Westphalia was founded. A statistical office was created in Düsseldorf. In 1948, it merged with the statistical office in Münster. This formed the “Statistisches Landesamt Nordrhein-Westfalen”. In 2009, this became IT.NRW.
Today, IT.NRW continues to evolve. In April 2022, it introduced a new organizational structure. This improved services for its customers. It adapted to the changing demands of the digital age.
IT.NRW stands as a cornerstone. It provides essential services for North Rhine-Westphalia. The organization supports the state’s administration and informs its citizens. From its historic roots to its modern structure, IT.NRW shapes our understanding of the region.