There is no reliable data on the Portuguese software houses or on the number of human resources working in the “software industry”, but there is no doubt that this is an important area for the development of the economy, not only for provide outsourcing services, or to integrate solutions developed in other countries, losing therefore a share of the value created and intellectual capital.
The figures released today by IDC show that 72% of Portuguese companies will maintain or increase investment IT this year, an increase of 2.6% to 4.1 billion euros, which are distributed in the software, hardware and services, but are designed primarily to new product development. The challenge is
make this investment also an engine for Portuguese companies engaged in software development, an industry that John Paul Carvalho is confident that it will continue in great development in the coming years.
“The estimated need for programmers level International is very high because organizations require increasing efficiency and control of its processes and better management of your data growing exponentially, “explains the TeK the senior partner of Quidgest, after being challenged to help in this work anticipating trends that TeK has published in recent weeks.
And what are the great need for new software engines! The new growth areas, “such as mobility, data management and the Internet of Things are creating radical change scenarios, the first of which is already a reality, although it is expected to continue to register a rapid change, with the increasing use of business applications on mobile devices, “adds John Paul Carvalho.
In order for this anticipated growth is happening but must eliminate barriers, and the main focus on the existing beliefs. Ie beliefs. And there are several, such as lists the partner of Quidgest, pointing out “the belief that manual processes are more efficient than software” and “belief that manual programming (outsourcing) is better than with automatic generation (SmartSourcing and Genio) “, or even” the belief that international products are better than ours. ” The latter has been gradually losing relevance, as and companies such as WeDo and Uniplaces, or even Talkdesk assume international success.
But there are more barriers, especially at the shortage of human resources, or lack of preparation in critical areas, such as the date scientists. The figures of the European Union indicate that in Europe go missing more than 900 thousand professionals in technological areas by 2020, at a rate of 100,000 a year.
What is Portuguese is (mostly) solid ?
John Paul Carvalho believes that Portuguese companies have a chance to fight the domination of international software houses. And signs of the cross under the idea that this happens especially in the areas of management software, and if we can change the perception of “alleged advantage” of international products.
“What is a house international software adds value to an application of Portuguese public accounting? And what is that other international software company open source applications adds to a Portuguese house software programming for models with software that produces software with automatic code generation? “Questions? In these two situations the partner of Quidgest ensures that it is “indisputable that domestic companies will be able to provide better service to their client organizations,” and how benefits points to new trends, our natural, cultural adaptability and flexibility in meeting the requirements customer, that make effective competitors Portuguese companies in various situations.
In contrast to the model of international software integrators, John Paul Carvalho assumes that this strategy does not create sustainable value, and by licensing intellectual property others create dependence and obligation to import from foreign countries services, aggravating the trade deficit. “The noblest activities of design, architecture, engineering, design, usability optimization are not nationals. Integrators are mere servants, the more useful the worse paid and easily replaceable in the international arena, “he said.
” The software industry, we advocate, is the opposite. Encourages the development of the country. Ensures international recognition. Brings us sustainable competitive advantage in the knowledge society. Generates well-paying jobs. It has a huge export potential. Keeps the decision-making centers in Portugal. It’s green and clean “, defends the senior partner of Quidgest, giving as an example the difference between designing a combine harvester or establish a foreign car assembly line, the first of which” generates a thousand times more local value. “
This is not to say that there are big global players in software. “Of course there are basic software, like operating systems, databases and other equally generic that will survive a few players. But in all areas of management software, we create more value for our country and even to other developing countries, especially if we think of the potential that software developed in Portugal may have the greater competitiveness of domestic enterprises in the identified sectors as a priority, “he says.
Dynamic facing startups is not enough
the list of John Paul Carvalho wishes for 2016 there are several lines, all dedicated to achieving the growth potential of the economy, or at least the ones shared with TeK.
greater attention dedicated to Portuguese companies that develop software by the competent authorities is one of them, because this can not go all attention for startups “for too relevant to be and however great its rhythm growth. “
The exemption is also on the list, but not in relation to taxes. “It would be essential that the state give a clear indication towards a greater relief in the selection of technology solutions acquired, preferring to national on equal terms. It would also be essential to validate effectively implementing these solutions, cost / benefit and effectiveness of the results, “he says, arguing that the state should take the initiative to sue the makers who illegally impede the access of domestic companies producing software to contests, promoting also “inspections cared to all similar situations in the last 10 years, which have great responsibility in the economic crisis and the state’s inefficiency.”
Some of these alerts have done part of the John Paul Carvalho agenda, and Quidgest in recent years, but there is no clear indication that it will not extend beyond 2016.
Fatima Hunter
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