This book is a reprint of &quot;Etna Valley Dossier,&quot; which was originally published in 2001, and gives an overview of how Sicily&#39;s Silicon Valley began and grew during its best years.<br />The&nbsp;Etna Valley Dossier&nbsp;was intended as a resource for journalists, providing an in-depth understanding of the factors that contributed to the success of the &ldquo;digital revolution&rdquo; in this Italian region.The&nbsp;dossierwas written for the press and people working in the ICT industry to give a clear and detailed starting point for dealing with one of the most important and representative industrial trends in southern Italy over the last decade of the 20th century.<br />The author of this study did a remarkable job in capturing the spirit of the times and the energy of the companies that made this region a center of technological innovation. A work that has been online in Italian for years, providing the basis for hundreds of articles, analyses and insights, is now finally available to a wider audience with this English translation.<br />This book serves as a reminder of the potential of economic development at a regional level and the impact that a supportive ecosystem can have on innovation and economic growth, as well as a valuable resource for policymakers and researchers seeking to understand the dynamics of technology clusters and the role of governments in fostering local innovation.