BUY FROM PORTUGAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER JUNE 2017
PROFILE 3 KEY INDICATORS 4 COMPETITIVE 5 ADVANTAGES SECTORS 6-9 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 7 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 8 SERVICES, CONSULTING AND PROGRAMMING 9 COMPANIES 10-11 INVESTING IN THE ICT CLUSTER 12-13 FUTURE ACTIVITIES 14-15 + ON THE CLUSTER 16-17
PROFILE DEFINITION OF THE CLUSTER: Software Development, Telecommunications and Services, Consultancy and Programming. 3 This cluster is in significant expansion and is increasing its international awareness. Supplies solutions for defence, aviation, health, education, security, banking, the railway sector, telecommunications and distribution, among others. Portuguese software is present in more than 90 countries. Around 150 mobile telecommunication operators globally use Portuguese solutions. Portuguese SME s do more in-house innovation than the European average. A high level of dynamism in employment, continued innovation and upgrades in technological solutions.
KEY INDICATORS 4 INDICATORS TOP MARKETS IN 2016 TURNOVER: 15 351M GVA: 5 454 M NUMBER OF COMPANIES: 13 319 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 98 221 Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Angola, Netherlands, Taiwan, USA, Luxemburg, Belgium EXPORTS OF SERVICES: 1 295 M EXPORTS OF GOODS: 2 381 M ANNUAL GROWTH IN SERVICES EXPORTS IN 2016: 5,3% ANNUAL GROWTH IN GOODS EXPORTS IN 2016: 23,4% Sources: POLO TICE; INE; Banco de Portugal; CIP.
5 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Personalized services with a wide portfolio of skills Innovation based on System design Integrated business solutions High standards of quality and professional values Highly qualified skilled labour Global recognition Customer focus Produced in an EU country International business culture
SECTORS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, CONSULTANCY AND PROGRAMMING 7 8 9
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR Small and medium sized companies with a small number of employees, but highly qualified. A high capacity for conquering external markets, where they succeed with innovative solutions. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAFES Highly innovative companies Ability to create solutions for any industry Customization of the services provided OFFER Development of software and scalable IT solutions sold internationally. Development of apps, websites, programs and open source solutions.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR Telecommunications represents the largest turnover in the ICT cluster 35% in 2015. This sector exported 5 million Euros in 2016. The five main telecommunication companies in Portugal represent 87% of turnover in ICT sector. 150 mobile telecommunication operators globally use Portuguese solutions. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Large companies A broad portfolio of know-how Linked to higher education institutions and institutions of R&D OFFER Voice and data services on landlines and mobile. Network and platforms of communications management specially developed for the Internet of Things (IoT).
SERVICES, CONSULTANCY AND PROGRAMMING SECTOR Consultancy and computer programming represents the largest number of companies in the ICT sector 71%. It is responsible for half of the employment of this sector. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES Customization of services provided Global companies with international business culture A broad portfolio of know-how OFFER Outsourcing services, development of nearshore projects, educational and communications platform. Training of staff and development of internal applications for companies from all sectors.
COMPANIES
11 COMPANIES THAT MAKE A DIFERENCE Automated Border Control and electronic identity solutions. Technologies for Enterprise, Aerospace, Defense and Security Markets. Online platform for student housing. Low-Code Platform to accelerate digital transformation. Fraud prevention software powered by machine learning. Human powered translation API. Online marketplace for high-end boutiques. Cloud-based call center software. Online platform for equity crowdfunding. Largest independent Android app store. Decision support systems for resource planning and management. The Internet of Moving Things.
INVEST IN THE ICT CLUSTER
13 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES More than a hundred technology service centers. Talent: 5th European country with the highest number of doctorates in science and technology per 1000 inhabitants between the 20 and 29 age group. Top universities that strengthened partnerships with international renowned institutions such as MIT, Texas University, Carnegie Mellon and Fraunhofer. Excellent incubators: Beta-I, Startup Lisboa, IPN, UPTEC, Startup Braga. Venture capital: Portugal Ventures, Caixa capital, Hovione capital. 7th position in the Leading Offshore Services Locations in 2014 for technology in Europe, Middle East and Africa, according to Gartner.
FUTURE ACTIVITIES
15 FUTURE ACTIVITIES PORTUGAL Web Summit Lisbon, November 7-9, 2017 60 000+ participants: 68% CEO and decision makers 650 speakers. 2 200 jounalists. 160 countries. The biggest technology, entrepeneurship and innovation event in Europe. We needed a new home for future growth Paddy Cosgrave, Web Summit CEO
+ ON THE CLUSTER
17 + ON THE CLUSTER Internationalization continues to be the main focus for companies. There is an attitude of collaboration between the various players, entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, venture capital and mentors.
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