Ferrari : the best place to work in ItalyFerrari's formula one team has penned an agreement with the world famous American software and computer company Microsoft.
According to a report in the Italian daily 'La Gazzetta dello Sport', the deal is for the development
of technology to better manage the transfer of data between the grand prix circuits and Ferrari's Maranello HQ.
The news follows the announcement last year that, in collaboration with the Woking based 'McLaren Electronic Systems', Microsoft will supply standard electronics to the entire formula one field between 2008-2010.
The world's richest man, Bill Gates, founded Washington-based Microsoft in 1976.
Ferrari's formula one factory has been named the best place to work in Italy !
A poll of 500 employees at various leading companies said Maranello based Ferrari 'stimulate worker creativity' and 'emphasise the importance of its staff' better than any other firm.
Among those ranked behind Ferrari in the 'Great Place To Work 2006' survey were Coca Cola and American Express.
"This acknowledgement is a reminder to do and improve even more, as the school of formula one shows us," said Ferrari CEO Jean Todt.
Source GMM
