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Physical InfrastructureThe Dutch transportation system is impressive. One of the largest airports in Europe, Amsterdam's Schiphol International is a central hub, offering service to some 2,000 international destinations and handling 10.2% of Europe's passengers. All major cities can be reached by car within an hour and a half from Schiphol via the country's sophisticated network of highways and secondary roads.
The Netherlands is always upgrading its transportation systems and to that end has allocated substantial budget (about $49 billion, or 6% of the GDP) to keep traffic flowing smoothly during rush hour in traffic-heavy areas. Office Space
Technological Infrastructure
The Netherlands also ranks among top EU nations for the speed, quality and reliability of its telecommunications. Call completion rates are high. Response times are fast. The fiber-optic network is 100% digital. And an expanding array of providers is helping to steadily decrease tariffs, further improving cost competitiveness. In addition to ISDN, ADSL and WAP, specific demands can be met, including dedicated networks with the PSN, international toll-free numbers, and a Netherlands direct service that lets customers call the Netherlands directly from foreign countries. Also available:
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Ask any North American SSC why they're here and they'll tell you - proximity to customers. The Netherlands' dense, high-quality infrastructure offers fast connections no matter how you're traveling - air, road or rail; fiberoptic or wireless. It's no different than at home: all the technological services that are available in the US are available in the Netherlands.
The railroad system in the Netherlands is ultramodern and efficient, too. Businesses enjoy fast connections to cities throughout the European Union on cars that are renowned for their cleanliness, speed, safety and on-time arrivals. High-speed passenger service will link Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Brussels, Paris, London and other cities by 2007.
Companies are assured a wide selection of prime, modern office space in major cities, both for rent and sale. Over the last few years, prices have been declining and are now at a constant level. This, in addition to an increase in total available space, makes finding a suitable, affordable location in the Netherlands relatively easy. Compared with Eastern European cities, the Netherlands has more availability in city centers and near major transportation hubs.
The Netherlands is home to the largest internet hub in Europe. As a result of the government's stimulation of internet usage, 62% of the Dutch population and 83% of businesses have internet access. This puts the Netherlands at the top of the list for access among major European countries. All common IT service providers available in the US are available in the Netherlands.