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“A global tech giant, right here in Edinburgh?” you might ask. You’re absolutely right to be curious. This unassuming office building, Netcracker, is home to a subsidiary of a major player in the world of telecommunications. Netcracker Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s NEC Corporation, specializes in software and services for communication service providers. From their base here in Edinburgh, they manage networks, optimize services and even delve into cutting-edge fields like AI and cloud computing. They’re a quiet force, working behind the scenes to keep our digital world connected. And to think, it all happens right here, at Netcracker in Edinburgh.

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