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Here's ECO's article on the fresh Landing.Jobs Global Tech Talent Trends 2024 Report - Portugal edition. Ana Marcela did a great job analysing and summarising its insights on this article piece (strongly suggest reading it). The IT Work market is in a low condition, showing a lack of confidence on both Talent and Company sides. It seems no one wants to give a step out of the last crisis cycle and resume investment in creating new products (or evolving existing) to foster competitive advantages. IT Professionals have lost some of it's bargaining power to companies, and most companies are still mostly in hiring freeze mode (even if they say otherwise.) It's a strange situation, but I'm hopeful this situation is also a correction of some wrongdoings and a preparation for a major jump in this market. My bet be would be that 2024H1 will still be pretty most a 'still' year, but on 2024H2 stuff is going to start heating up, and the market machine will prepare for a new strong growth cycle. This is just my hypothesis, but would love to know your perspectives on this. I leave you some highlights to sharpen your appetite for the report (which you can download here https://lnkd.in/d9Zmb55q) ➡️ IT Salaries didn't grow from 2023 to 2024, signalling a clear market slowdown (average gross annual salary is at 46.5K€) ➡️ The percentage of IT Professionals in Portugal working remotely to a company abroad reduced from 22.6% to 16% ➡️ Hybrid work lost ground to both full-office work and full-remote work ➡️ The Gender Salary grap grew to 36% (males earning more than females), a terrible blow to diversity efforts ➡️ The percentage of IT Professionals in Portugal relocated from other countries grew to 15.7% If you thinks this is relevant content for your communities, please share. And would deeply appreciate your comments and perspectives, as this is a topic of deep importance for both tech talent and companies.

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Some thoughts on how companies can add value through AI and be SMART about it’s adoption. A special thanks to IFLR and Morais Leitão for the opportunity to write this article!

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📣 The Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise together with Apolitical just published a must read report on Generative AI in Public Sector across the globe, discussing use cases, opportunities and best practices. 🧠 I couldn’t be more proud seeing Portugal featured with one of the three reference cases: the AMA - Agência para a Modernização Administrativa, IP Avatar using Azure Open AI to help citizens using Digital Identity! 🙏🏻 A special thank to João Dias, President of AMA - Agência para a Modernização Administrativa, IP for leading this transformation in Portugal government, and to Olivia Neal for sharing this case broadly! #microsoft #microsoftai #innovation #microsoftportugal

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A great day. The European Parliament voted for the EHDS regulation. This will be a game-changer in how health data can be used e.g. in drug discoveries, AI modeling and improved treatments and diagnostics. Advanced privacy enhancing technologies like anonymization and synthetic data are in the core of EHDS. We at VEIL.AI are very proud of our advances in anonymization, verification of anonymity and synthetic data generation. https://lnkd.in/dbT5fNjs

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Exciting news from the Equinix team! We're delighted to share our latest blog post, "Lisbon: A Digital Gateway Enabling Growth and Resilience."  In this piece, we delve into the strategic significance of Lisbon as a hub for subsea connectivity, linking diverse regions such as Mediterranean Europe, Africa, Northern Europe, and Latin America . With its robust digital economy and state-of-the-art technology parks, Lisbon stands as a beacon of digital innovation in Europe .   As the blog elaborates, Lisbon's dual-site campus offers geo-resilient connectivity to business hubs across the globe. Additionally, the campus hosts a rapidly growing digital ecosystem, fortifying its position as an integral nexus for network connectivity.  Join us as we explore: -Lisbon's rising role as a strategic subsea hub -The city's robust digital economy and public services -The unique features of Equinix's Lisbon campus, like their resilient connectivity Stay tuned for more insights into how Equinix is fostering digital transformation and resilience through interconnected global infrastructure! #Equinix #DigitalTransformation #SubseaConnectivity #NetworkInfrastructure  You can read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dvrSkiVt

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How do we expect people to believe in their institutions or to act with principle and integrity when the examples demonstrated to them by their politicians continually demonstrate a complete lack of either. How can a prime minister resign from his post apparently because his good name is called into question and yet at the same time feel that he is a suitable candidate to lead the European Council? How can a political party defend labour laws that they created, only to try to circumnavigate them in order to try to cover up a scandal provoked by their own political interests? How can a Secretary of State use an apparent right of silence to deny the public information and to cover up an obvious abuse of influence? How can the current Prime Minister defend the candidature of an old adversary in order to apparently gain influence in a council that should be completely impartial? How can a Prime Minsister sack one of his ministers (twice sic) only to back him as a suitable candidate to substitute himself as leader of his Party? And how does evidence constantly get leaked from a Ministry of Justice that appears to be immune from any internal investigation? Just food for thought.

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🧐 New laws, new frontiers and new tech costs. Here's what to look out for if you're a budding #startup. ⚖️ A new measure in #Portugal with the adoption of the Startups Law - check it out Unicorn Factory Lisboa Startup Portugal https://ovh.to/FEMV8sz 💿 11 #Quantum startups to watch according to VC - eyes on Multiverse Computing Pasqal Alice & Bob https://ovh.to/G6fxECB 🏧 A handy tool to compare cost of #cloud amongst providers and geographies! Cloud Mercato OVHcloud https://ovh.to/Zz5mofB

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🌟 Exciting news is buzzing around SKYPRO as we earned the recognition from esteemed Portuguese publications: Diário de Notícias, Jornal de Notícias, and Dinheiro Vivo! 👏 In the article, the journalist Ilídia Pinto not only explores our new #Uniform #Reuse #Program, but also traces SKYPRO’s soaring growth, detailing our ascent within the Uniform Industry, driven by a meteoric market development, tech #innovation and #sustainability. These are the main highlights of the article: ✈ 🚢 🛒 👮‍♀‍ SKYPRO’s reach into new markets beyond aviation: we now serve other industries, including clients like Mystic Cruises, the Swedish police, and major retailers. 👔 💚 The pioneering Uniform Reuse Service, which saves up to 60% per garment. 🖥 ⚡ The mySKYPRO Uniform Management System, which minimizes inventory waste by using an AI predictive algorithm. 🌎 🏢 SKYPRO’s global expansion, with soon-to-be new offices in France and Germany, besides the current locations in Portugal, UAE and US. Want to dive deeper? 👉 Check out the original Portuguese text here: https://lnkd.in/dJcGtbfa 👇 or the English version right below! SKYPRO Global. Tech. Eco. Human. Offices: Lisbon | Dubai | Atlanta corporate.wearskypro.com #airlines #aviation #rails #hotels #cruises #uniforms #uniformsupplier #uniformmanagement #sustainability #digitaltransformation #workwear 

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"Education is imperative when approaching emerging technology." IBM´s Head of Legal in #Portugal, Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia shares the company´s work in quatum computing, the challenges of cybersecurity and the need for continual technology training and education. #technology #womeninlaw #education #innovation

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💡 Transformation is an #AlwaysOn Process Echoing this belief, Sérgio Oliveira, Managing Director of #AccelerationPortugal, discussed the role of #AI in marketing in a recent interview with Marketeer. Whilst presenting Acceleration’s new AI Marketing Maturity Model designed to assess a company’s readiness for AI, Sérgio emphasized the importance of strategic evaluation and clear-goal setting when adopting new technologies like AI to ensure organizational success. Sérgio further highlighted the necessity for organizations to blend short-term performance with long-term growth when embracing innovative elements. 👇 Learn more about how Acceleration can help in your AI Adoption https://lnkd.in/eJ-i8D2N #AIMarketing #MarketingMaturity #Maturity #Innovation

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In today's fast-paced digital world, agility and cost-efficiency are key to staying ahead. At Aubay Portugal, we understand that maintaining a competitive edge requires access to top-notch IT talent without breaking the bank. That's where our Nearshore IT Services come in! ➡️ Why choose nearshore services with Aubay? 1. Our team of highly skilled IT professionals is ready to tackle your most challenging projects. From software development to IT support, we have you covered.    2. Cost-Effective Solutions: Leverage the benefits of nearshoring by reducing operational costs while maintaining high-quality standards. Get the best of both worlds! 3. Cultural and Time Zone Alignment: Located in Portugal, we share similar time zones and cultural affinities with most European countries, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. 4. Scalable and Flexible: Whether you need a dedicated team for a long-term project or just a few extra hands for a short-term task, our services are tailored to meet your unique needs. 💡 Ready to Elevate Your IT Capabilities? Discover how Aubay’s Nearshore IT Services can transform your business. Let's connect and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can achieve remarkable results! 📩 Get in touch today to learn more about how we can help you succeed: business@aubay.pt #Aubayportugal #ITServices #Nearshoring #DigitalTransformation #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #flexibility

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"Two decades of data protection. What next?" #EDPS publicou e partilhou o livro "Two decades of data protection. What next?" #privacy #dataprotection #gdpr #rgpd #proteçãodados #EDPSXX #MYDATAMANAGER

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✨ How you can set up a successful Intelligent Automation program! Really fascinating discussion with Ricardo Henriques, Business Transformation Leader at EDP Portugal. Listen to how he and his team established a federated model. With a "Center of Enablement" that is enabling "Centers of Automation" The Intelligent Automation program has more than 100 bots Mainly driven by Process mining, RPA, and AI. https://lnkd.in/g4Ugrk3h #RPA #AI #Automation #innovation #technology 👉🏼 Click "Follow" and hit 🔔 on my profile to be notified. 👉🏼 Like to see more like this? Click "Follow" and hit 🔔 on my profile to be notified.

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Clean Future, promoted by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, is an acceleration program that, over 10 weeks, will support the development of technological solutions to improve the sustainability of the cities of the future. It focuses on three categories with the greatest impact in combating climate change: construction, mobility, and retail. The program is supported by three partners for each category: MEXT (Mota-Engil), EMEL, and GS1 Portugal, along with the Sustainability Partner, Eletrão, and the Support Partner, Galp. This year it is the second edition of the program gains an international component for cities such as Helsinki, Marseille, and San Sebastian through Ecosystem Partners - Urban Tech Helsinki, L'Accélérateur, and Fomento San Sebastian. The main goal of the program is to provide startups with access to more markets, knowledge, and contacts, as well as to contribute to the construction of a broader and more international ecosystem in the field of sustainability. Key dates of the program:: Application period: May - 9 June Jury session: 17 - 19 June Bootcamp: 27 and 28 June Acceleration: 2 July - 2 October Demo day: 3 October   Target: Startups up to 5 years old that develop technological solutions to promote sustainability in the areas of construction, mobility and retail.     Website:  https://www.cleanfuture.pt _____________________________________________________________________________________ Copy proposal to share: (Nome startup) was one of the winners of Clean Future 2023, and this year it could be you! Clean Future is an acceleration program by Unicorn Factory Lisboa that supports startups in developing technological solutions to promote sustainability, with access to mentorship, networking, support from the partners, as well as access to potential clients and new markets in Portugal, France, Finland and Spain, through the ecosystem partners! Last year, together with other startups, we took on this challenge and, over 10 weeks, worked to accelerate, and we learned a lot! In the end, we were named winners. Would you like to experience this journey? If you have a solution that can improve the sustainability of construction, mobility, or retail in cities, apply by June 9th here https://www.cleanfuture.pt Images to share

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How can we responsibly align AI with human values? 🤝💡 At the "Artificial Intelligence and Humanizing Technology" conference, organized by AEMinho - Associação Empresarial do Minho, Liliana Antão, our Data Scientist, shared her vision of crafting AI systems that resonate with human values. She explored integrating the human factor in AI development, emphasizing ethics and fairness. Liliana also talked about her belief in the potential of AI as a force for good, and the pivotal role of the AI Act in ensuring responsibility. She stated, “The AI Act should hold accountable not only the companies that develop these systems but also those that apply them. They need to be critical and test edge cases to ensure these systems do not negatively impact their users and even business” Curious to learn more about humanized technology and the future of AI in Europe? Reach out to Liliana Antão! 💡 #DEUS #AI #humanizingtechnology #ethics #futureofAI

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