With the participation of twenty companies from the new technologies sector, Portugal will be present, as a guest country, at the next edition of
According to the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency in Spain (AICEP), Portuguese technology companies are currently thriving, having achieved significant international recognition. These include companies that supply solutions to major corporations and organizations such as NASA, Cisco, Nokia, Microsoft, ESA, and Intel, as well as to Japanese banks, railway networks, and airlines in Europe and the United States.
Estimates made by the consulting firm IDC indicate that the Portuguese market is expected to have an average annual growth of 7,5% until 2010 in the Information Technology sector, a figure higher than the European average of 5,4%.
The Portuguese information technology market recorded revenues of nearly €2.800 billion last year, representing a 7% increase over the previous year. Growth of 8,1% is projected for this year. For reference, in 2006 Portugal accounted for 1% of the total Western European market. Based on current forecasts, Portugal is one of the European countries with the greatest short- and medium-term growth potential in this sector.
Innovative solutions
Among the range of products that Portuguese companies will showcase at this technology fair, you will find everything from innovative software applications for different segments and sectors of activity, to mobility solutions, multimedia systems, imaging, security systems, etc.
Some of these products, like the transparent holographic display, Displax Interactive Window, from Edigma.com, seem like something out of science fiction. It allows anyone to interact or communicate with the simple touch of a finger, without needing a mouse or keyboard.
Frotcom from Frotcom International is a novel internet-connected fleet management solution for transport. This technology allows transport managers to monitor all vehicle movements, including whether container doors have been opened, as well as the location and time.
To prevent the terrible forest fires that occur, especially in the summer, NGNS has created the Forest Fire Finder, an innovative, highly secure forest fire detection and location system that operates automatically and autonomously, requiring no human oversight.
Another company exhibiting at this show is wTVision, dedicated to the development of innovative software systems for the production and automation of infographics for television, production and automation of broadcasting processes, and interactive solutions.
Portuguese technology companies are seeking international growth, particularly in Spain, through collaborative agreements with local businesses. Portuguese software is distributed in over 90 countries, and in the telecommunications sector, it works with approximately 150 mobile operators worldwide.
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