…with very high salaries and extreme competition for tech talent usually struggle to scale their teams and deliver new software products to their organization and customers.

AdvanceWorks’ Captive Centres offering provides an innovative and cost-effective way to set up software delivery teams and organizations in Portugal. AdvanceWorks can support your organization’s growth by delivering services in medium to long term contracts, or more strategically by setting up a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract, where we setup an organization for you, build your team and infrastructure, operate it effectively, and eventually transfer ownership to you, creating a long-term, self-sustaining IT delivery capability.

Why Clients Choose Captive Centres
At AdvanceWorks, we understand the key objectives of companies looking to set up captive centres. Our BOT model is designed to address these goals:
1. Access to World-Class Tech Talent at lower cost
2. Geographical Proximity
3. Risk reduction
4. Long-Term Commitment

Take full advantage of all the benefits of a nearshore captive centre, with a clear path to full ownership and operational independence.

How It Works
Our BOT model follows a structured, phased approach, ensuring a smooth transition from setup to full operation:

1. Build Phase
We start by establishing your captive centre, setting up the legal, operational, and IT infrastructure, and recruiting top-tier talent. This phase also includes selecting the right technology, tools, and training your teams to align with your business goals.

2. Operate Phase
Once the centre is operational, we manage the daily activities, ensuring the right governance structures, KPIs, and performance metrics are in place. We provide end-to-end support, managing both the team and processes to optimize efficiency and innovation.

3. Transfer Phase
After stabilizing operations, we smoothly transition the centre’s ownership to your company. This phase includes a comprehensive handover, where all assets – such as people, technology, and intellectual property – are transferred to your control.

Why Portugal?
Portugal offers the perfect combination of technical expertise, cost-effectiveness, and cultural compatibility. As a top destination for tech talent in Europe, it is home to a large pool of IT professionals with expertise in various fields, from software development to project management.

• Cost of living: Portugal ranked 15th in the Cost-of-Living Index across Europe, making it a cost-effective location for your captive centre

• Talent pool: With over 250,000 IT professionals and a high rate of engineering graduates, Portugal ensures you have access to skilled workers who meet your needs

• Language: Most IT professionals in Portugal are fluent in English, making communication seamless.

• Cultural factors: Portuguese are dedicated, open and easily adaptable to new organizations and ways of work, maximizing the success probability of such a strategic decision as setting up a Captive Centre in new geography for your entity

• Data protection: As part of the European Union, Portugal has some of the most complete data protection legislations in the world, making sure that your (and your customer’s) data is protected.

Ready to set up your captive centre?
Partner with AdvanceWorks to build a world-class IT delivery team abroad. Our BOT model ensures that you have the expertise, infrastructure, and talent needed to succeed, all while reducing costs and maintaining high quality.

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