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DXC bets on expansion in Lisbon and creates 100 jobs in AI

American multinational DXC Technology announced an investment in Lisbon this Monday, the 20th, which will result in the creation of 100 new skilled jobs as part of the expansion of its Business Process Services (BPS) division. The decision follows a sustained increase in demand for specialized digital services, particularly in the banking, insurance, utilities, and public administration sectors. According to Adolfo Martinho, General Manager of DXC Portugal, the country is confirmed as a 'center of excellence' for providing these services due to available talent and proximity to European markets. He emphasizes that the company's offering goes beyond traditional outsourcing, stating that the technology used serves 'to make client processes more efficient through automation, AI, and analytical tools.' The expansion of DXC's operational capacity in Lisbon represents a growth of nearly 30% in its BPS team. Recruitment is focused on senior and technical profiles—such as managers, analysts, supervisors, business coordinators, and specialists in methodologies and technologies like process-applied AI, voicebots, and chatbots—with deep experience in the target sectors. In Portugal, the BPS unit already manages critical services such as fraud management and a wide range of back-office and front-office operations for major national and international clients. The expansion aims to improve response times, enhance service quality, and accommodate higher operational volumes, thereby strengthening the resilience and continuity of operations entrusted to DXC. Finally, the initiative is part of DXC Technology's ongoing strategy to invest in digitalization, intelligent automation, analytics, and AI, allowing the company to integrate new teams and scale services to meet growing European demand.

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Qatar fund has a 150 million investment pipeline in Portugal

Less than two months after the Web Summit in Qatar, the first signs of investment from Doha are beginning to arrive in Lisbon. The private equity fund JTA – International Investment Holding, based in Qatar, took advantage of the corridors of the technology summit in the Middle East to hire a Portuguese national and establish itself domestically.

Portugal and the EU need massive private investment

Economist Ricardo Reis argued that more companies are needed to 'catch the AI train'.

Former BBVA administrator joins financial compliance company Zango

The British technology company Zango AI, which develops artificial intelligence (AI) solutions applied to compliance in the financial sector, has strengthened its advisory board with the addition of Portuguese manager Manuel Gonçalves Ferreira, who has over three decades of experience in banking and financial markets. Manuel Gonçalves Ferreira had a long career...

Port of Lisbon invests 5.8 million euros in 'smart' platform

The Port of Lisbon will invest 5.8 million euros in the development of an Intelligent Port Management Platform and an integrated monitoring and sensor system, having already secured 4.25 million euros in European funding. The project is called “Smart Port Lx” and is expected to be completed by 2030. “This project represents a step...

Port of Lisbon invests 5.8 million euros in 'smart' technological infrastructure

The Smart Port Lx project will receive 4.25 million euros in European funding.

Talent, culture and digitalisation drive Essity's growth in Portugal

Essity, a Swedish multinational specialising in hygiene and health, is leveraging its Shared Services Centre in Lisbon and a focus on innovation and sustainability to drive growth in the Portuguese market. With a workforce of 400 professionals in Portugal, the company continues to expand its digital transformation strategy while developing bio-based solutions to reduce environmental impact.

Delay in AI adoption may cost national companies their competitiveness

Conservatism and lower investment capacity are driving a slower adoption of artificial intelligence in Portugal. This was one of the conclusions of the first 'Future in Action: Learning from Top Performers' meeting, promoted by NTT Data with Expresso as media partner, which took place this morning in Lisbon.

Bauer Media Group announces technology hub in Portugal

Bauer Media has chosen Portugal for its new technology centre, which will monitor all of the group's digital activity, with plans to hire 15 specialists, the CEO of the Portuguese subsidiary told Lusa today. The group announced the creation of a new technology hub in Portugal, strengthening its investment in the Portuguese market.

Kristina Tikhonova: “Portugal is punching above its weight” in Artificial Intelligence

During the Microsoft Building the Future 2026 event in Lisbon, Microsoft's Southern Europe General Manager, Kristina Tikhonova, highlighted Portugal's rapid adoption of AI. With an ecosystem generating 7.3 billion euros for the national economy—expected to rise to 9 billion with the Sines investment—Portugal is currently a 'fast follower,' with an AI adoption rate of 24.2%, well above the global average of 16%. Tikhonova discussed the importance of cultural shifts in leadership, the role of 'Frontier Firms' in achieving high ROI, and the necessity of data consistency and cybersecurity training to sustain this growth.

Transatlantic Business Summit: business leaders gather in Lisbon

The fifth edition of the Transatlantic Business Summit took place this Friday in Lisbon. The event focused on geopolitics, digital transformation, and business resilience and innovation. CNN journalist Patrícia Correia Pereira spoke with the president of the American Chamber of Commerce, António Martins da Costa, and banker António Horta Osório about the need to increase the competitiveness of Portuguese companies.

Swiss Life insurer to support asset management from Lisbon

Swiss Life Asset Managers, the asset manager of the Swiss life and pensions insurance group, will open an office in Lisbon that will operate as a centre of expertise for business support functions and IT services. According to the Swiss group, Swiss Life Asset Managers will establish itself in Portugal because it will...

AWS steps up investment in Europe with new service centre in Lisbon

The computing and data services centre that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is preparing to open in Lisbon — called a 'local zone' — will be interconnected with Europe’s new sovereign cloud, in which the US tech company is investing €7.8 billion, and will involve an 'additional investment' of ...

Portugal's thriving software ecosystem - LinkedIn

This article highlights Portugal's emergence as a vibrant hub for the software industry. Key points include: - Portugal's rapid development of a strong tech ecosystem, especially in Lisbon and Porto. - Notable companies like OutSystems (a $9.5bn low-code platform), Feedzai (AI-driven fraud detection), and Sword Health (digital healthtech valued at $3bn). - A new wave of startups such as Neuraspace and Rauva attracting significant funding, alongside established unicorns like Farfetch, Talkdesk, and Unbabel. - The country's growing reputation for excellence in software development, driven by a combination of historical expertise, innovative initiatives, and increasing investment. - Portugal is positioning itself as a competitive player on the European and global tech stage, with industry leaders and investors recognizing its potential for tech innovation and startup growth.

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