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Rui Sales Rodrigues is the new marketing director for Kyndryl in Portugal, where he will be responsible for defining a marketing approach aligned with the strategic objectives of the IT infrastructure services provider. As explained in a statement, the appointment also aims to accelerate the definition and execution of integrated marketing strategies.
In the last quarter, the company's profit increased by 23% and revenue by 18%.
Google will invest 40 billion dollars (approximately 34 billion euros) in Anthropic, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and safety company.
A comprehensive 2026 report from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) reveals that the US is losing its competitive edge in artificial intelligence. While the US leads in private investment, it is experiencing a sharp decline in attracting global AI talent—an 89% drop since 2017—due to restrictive immigration policies, high costs of living, and geopolitical tensions. The analysis suggests that the current administration's hardline stance on immigration is dismantling the talent pipeline essential for technological supremacy, forcing major tech companies to relocate R&D centres to more welcoming regions, including Europe, while the US risks losing its global leadership in AI innovation.
An analysis of why Portugal is becoming a preferred destination for semiconductor companies.
Applications for the 11th edition of the Portugal Digital Awards, a project by Axians organised by GoingNext, with Expresso as a media partner, can be submitted until 8 October. There are new additions to the list of categories.
One year after opening its office in Ukraine, Tekever is reinforcing its 'commitment' to the country and has just opened an R&D hub in Diia.City, the virtual economic zone created by the Ukrainian government for technology companies. 'One of the main strategic priorities for Tekever Ukraine this year is to build a...'
The New Yorker magazine published an extensive investigation into Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. Over a year and a half, more than a hundred people were interviewed and documents were revealed.
Today, we speak with Vasco Pedro, AI researcher and CEO of Spinnable
Portuguese technology company develops an AI-based air combat simulator for Saab.
Private individuals contributed three billion. The company is generating two billion per month in revenue, but expects to continue operating at a loss.
OpenAI has closed a 122 billion dollar funding round, valuing the company at 852 billion, in what is, according to Bloomberg, the largest capital operation ever carried out by the owner of ChatGPT. This operation strengthens the group's financial capacity to invest in chips, data centres, and...
The owner of Facebook indicated that it will try to place the affected employees within the company.
The development of Artificial Intelligence is replacing workers at some of the world's largest tech companies. According to data collected by international media, companies in the sector have laid off 38,645 workers between the start of 2026 and mid-March. This represents a 52% increase (13,200 more layoffs) compared to the 25,411 recorded in the same period last year. Among the companies analyzed, Amazon laid off the most people during the period: 16,000. This is followed by Block (4,000), WiseTech (2,000), ASML, Atlassian, Ericsson (1,600 each), and Meta (1,500). The figures support experts who foresee significant job cuts in the tech sector, driven by AI's ability to perform tasks previously only executable by humans. Similarly, a recent study from the University of Oxford indicated that 47% of jobs in the US will likely be computerised within the next one to two decades. Samsung to boost AMD's AI infrastructure, shares jump 7.5%; Factorial launches a ten-million fund to boost AI in European companies; Google's AI now allows for flash flood predictions in cities 24 hours in advance.
As companies seek new types of chips, the world's most valuable company is adjusting to a new phase.
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly planning an internal restructuring that could lead to the dismissal of up to 20% of its workforce. According to Reuters, the company led by Mark Zuckerberg is expected to proceed with these staff cuts to offset the high costs of investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The company that owns Instagram and WhatsApp is preparing a major restructuring that could affect thousands of workers, reports Reuters. The strategy involves focusing on artificial intelligence.
Portugal has joined Spain in a bid to build an artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactory, the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion said on Wednesday. Manuel Castro Almeida justified the alliance by arguing that “it is not easy for Portugal to host such a gigafactory”, so a joint application increases the countrys chances...
The president of the Development Bank said on Friday that Portugal's bid for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) gigafactory in Sines will be strengthened, including the planned investment, as he believes this will increase the chances of winning the competition promoted by the European Commission. At a lunch-debate with managers organised by consultancy Ernest & Young in Lisbon, Gonçalo Regalado said ...
Home News Dutch tech company hiring in Portugal Dutch tech company hiring in Portugal The Dutch group Conclusion, through its company Neotalent Conclusion, has inaugurated a new office in the Trinity Porto complex for its 115 employees.
The Dutch group Conclusion, through its company Neotalent Conclusion, has inaugurated a new office in the Trinity Porto complex for its 115 employees. The tech company expects to hire an additional 50 professionals over the next two years. "The opening of this new office in Porto reflects the strong relationship we have been building over the past ten years with ...
