Don't hire a generalist.
Access Europe's best technology specialists through one alliance from Portugal.

Each member masters one domain deeply: ERP, CRM, Cybersecurity, Data. Pre-vetted specialists, not generalists. European quality, Portuguese efficiency.

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4
Complementary tech domains
245K+
ICT professionals in Portugal
Source: Portugal ICT Report, 2026
30-50%
Cost savings vs. DACH / UK
€4.4B
IT services exported (2024)
Source: Portugal ICT Report, 2026
The Problem We Solve

Managing nearshore shouldn't be this hard

European companies waste months managing multiple vendors, contracts, and procurement processes for technology services they could get through one partner.

Vendor fragmentation

One vendor for ERP, another for CRM, another for security, another for data. Four contracts, four procurement cycles.

Vetting complexity

Finding quality nearshore partners takes 6-12 months per vendor.

Integration risk

Separate vendors don't coordinate. When SAP needs to talk to Salesforce, who owns the gap?

TSA: One gateway. All covered.

A single point of entry to a vetted portfolio of Portuguese technology specialists. One alliance, direct access to category leaders in each domain.

Direct access to specialists in ERP, CRM, data, and cybersecurity
Pre-vetted members with proven delivery
Cross-domain coordination built in
30-50% below Western European rates
Solutions

Solutions, not vendors

Pre-configured packages combining member expertise. Start with one, expand as needed.

REGULATORY

Digital Compliance

NIS2, DORA, AI Act. Security assessment, governance, compliance dashboards.

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CX

Customer Platform Transformation

Salesforce implementation, CRM automation, data integration with ERP.

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ERP

ERP Modernization

SAP SuccessFactors, HR tech modernization, security integration.

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DATA & AI

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, data engineering, dashboards, reporting automation.

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SECURITY

Cybersecurity & Resilience

Pentesting, SOC, executive training, GRC. Assessment to monitoring.

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CUSTOM

Something specific?

Every engagement starts with an assessment. We map needs to expertise.

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Why Portugal

The strategic nearshore choice

€13B IT market. 245,000 ICT professionals. 14% annual growth since 2015. Not the cheapest, the most efficient.

Time Zone Overlap

GMT/GMT+1. ~95% overlap with DACH. Real-time collaboration.

Top Tech Talent

245,000 ICT professionals. 28,000 STEM graduates/year. 87% with higher education. Source: IDC, 2025; Portugal ICT Report, 2026

Cost Efficiency

SW engineer salaries: €35k-58k vs €80-120k in DACH. 44% senior-heavy workforce. Source: Portugal ICT Report, 2026

EU Founding Member

Native GDPR. Full IP protection. No geopolitical risk.

Low Turnover

12-15% IT turnover vs. 20-25% in Eastern Europe. 54% workforce growth in last 4 years. Source: IDC, 2025

Proven Ecosystem

260+ business service centres (55 new in 2025 alone: Richemont, Airbus, Upwork). 6 Unicorns. 13,000+ ICT companies, 73% exporting. Source: IDC/AICEP, 2025; Portugal ICT Report, 2026

FactorPortugalPolandRomaniaUkraine
OPERATIONAL FIT
Time zoneGMT / GMT+1GMT+1 / GMT+2GMT+2 / GMT+3GMT+2 / GMT+3
DACH overlap~95%~90%~80%~80%
English (EF index)#8#13#17#35
COST & RETENTION
Rates vs DACH-30 to -50%-40 to -55%-50 to -65%-55 to -70%
IT turnover~12-15%~20-25%~20-25%~25-30%
RISK & COMPLIANCE
EU / GDPRFounder20042007No
Geopolitical riskLowLow-MedMediumHigh
TALENT & ECOSYSTEM
ICT professionals245,000~450,000~150,000~285,000
Higher education87%~70%~55%~65%
Avg. languages/centre73-42-32-3
Company certifications98%~80%~65%~50%
Sources: IDC/AICEP Business Service Centres in Portugal, 2025; Portugal ICT Sector 2026-2030
Who Delivers

Vetted specialists. Proven track record.

MainGoal

ERP & SAP

Deep SAP expertise. SuccessFactors. Proprietary HR products.

SAPSuccessFactorsHR Tech

LOBA

CRM & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Salesforce and ZOHO specialists. CX automation.

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CYBERSECURITY

NIS2, DORA, AI Act. Pentesting, SOC, GRC.

NIS2DORAPentesting

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DATA & ANALYTICS

Power BI, Microsoft Fabric. Data engineering and BI.

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Your dedicated business development team across Europe

Senior professionals with established networks in each target market, combining local knowledge with automated prospecting.

Gabriel Coimbra
Strategic Advisor and Partner
SOUTHERN EUROPE
Tiago Guerra
Business Development Lead. Ex-Odisseias, Dott, PortalPRO
UK & PORTUGAL
Guillermo Quintanilla
Business Development Lead, Spain
SPAIN
Mark Jacobi
Business Development Lead. Built VW Digital Solutions nearshore hub
DACH & NORDICS
How It Works

From first contact to delivery

1

Identify Need

Regulatory, transformation, or tech challenge

2

Free Assessment

We map your needs to the right specialist

3

Meet the Specialist

Direct introduction to the best-fit member company

4

Delivery

Nearshore execution with your chosen specialist

5

Expand

Start with one domain, grow across the alliance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the Tech Services Alliance?

The Tech Services Alliance (TSA) is a Portugal-based alliance of pre-vetted technology specialists. Instead of managing multiple vendors, you get a single point of entry to category leaders in ERP, CRM, cybersecurity and data, with European quality and Portuguese efficiency.

Why choose nearshore in Portugal?

Portugal offers around 95% time-zone overlap with the DACH region, EU/GDPR compliance, and top tech talent: 245,000 ICT professionals, 87% with higher education. Rates run 30-50% below Western Europe, with low turnover and no geopolitical risk.

What technology services does TSA offer?

TSA covers four complementary domains: ERP (SAP, SuccessFactors), CRM and customer experience (Salesforce, ZOHO), cybersecurity (NIS2, DORA, pentesting, SOC) and data & analytics (Power BI, Microsoft Fabric). Engagements can combine members across domains.

How does the TSA model work?

Every engagement starts with a free assessment. We map your needs to the best-fit member company, introduce you directly, and the specialist delivers nearshore. You can start with one domain and expand across the alliance as you grow.

What is the cost of working with TSA?

Getting started is free. The initial assessment costs nothing. Delivery rates are typically 30-50% below Western European (DACH/UK) levels, and you only engage the specialists you need, when you need them.

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