There are companies that represent Made in Italy through materials, design, or traditional craftsmanship. And then there are companies that represent Italian excellence in technology and innovation. Dedalus belongs to the latter category: an entrepreneurial story that began in Italy and has grown into a force in the digital transformation of healthcare systems around the world.
Founded in Florence in 1982 by Giorgio Moretti, a doctor and entrepreneur in the healthcare ICT sector, Dedalus stemmed from a simple but ambitious idea: to use information technology to improve healthcare organisation and the quality of care. Moretti was the pivotal figure in the company for many years, serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer during the Group’s construction and growth phase and guiding its development towards an industrial and international dimension. Over time, that initial vision has transformed into a global business project capable of making a concrete contribution to the digital transformation of healthcare systems.
From Tuscany to Europe’s digital healthcare system
What began as an Italian business venture has grown over time into a global enterprise. Today, Dedalus is the leading supplier of healthcare and diagnostic software in Europe and one of the largest in the world, a position built through decades of innovation, strategic acquisitions, and the development of highly specialised skills.
The figures clearly illustrate the scale achieved by the Group: over 5,500 employees, more than 6,000 hospitals and 5,000 laboratories supported worldwide, a commercial presence in over 40 countries and digital infrastructure used by over 23,000 general practitioners and paediatricians in Italy alone. These figures testify not only to the company’s growth, but also to the increasingly central role of technology in public health management.
Despite its international expansion, Dedalus retains the true spirit of Made in Italy in its DNA: a balance between scientific expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and attention to people, capable of transforming technological innovation into concrete value for healthcare.
Research as a driver of growth
If there is one factor that explains Dedalus’ trajectory, it is its continuous investment in research. The Group can count on the largest Research and Development team in Europe’s healthcare IT sector, with over 2,000 professionals developing digital solutions for hospitals, laboratories, and national healthcare systems.
This focus on research is not only a competitive factor but an integral part of the company culture. For Dedalus, innovation means tangibly improving the work of healthcare professionals and the patient experience, making healthcare systems more efficient, integrated, and sustainable.
A significant example is ER4H, a platform developed for emergency medicine departments. The system allows emergency room flows to be monitored, organisational efficiency to be assessed, and coordination between healthcare professionals to be improved. At the same time, it enables information to be shared between medical staff and patients’ families, helping to make emergency management more transparent and collaborative.
Building a global presence, while maintaining Italian roots
In recent years, Dedalus has strengthened its international presence through major industrial operations. Among these, the acquisition of DXC Technology’s Healthcare Software Solutions business, valued at $525 million, represents a decisive step in the Group’s global consolidation process.
Operations such as this have transformed Dedalus into one of the leading players in the digitalisation of healthcare at an international level, expanding its expertise, technologies, and target markets.
Yet despite its global reach, the company’s identity remains deeply rooted in its Italian origins. The culture of innovation developed in Tuscany continues to drive the Group’s growth, demonstrating how Italian manufacturing excellence can also be expressed in the design of complex digital infrastructures and advanced technological systems.
When Made in Italy cares for the future
The story of Dedalus represents a lesser-known but increasingly important aspect of Italian excellence: technological innovation applied to healthcare. This is a field in which scientific expertise, entrepreneurial skills, and international vision come together to generate value for society.
In a world where healthcare is increasingly digital, interconnected, and data-driven, Dedalus continues to develop solutions that help hospitals and healthcare systems evolve. This journey demonstrates how Italian innovation can make a tangible contribution to people’s well-being, transforming technology into a tool for healthcare.
Congratulations to those who bring Italian technology and innovation to healthcare and spread it around the world!
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