Blog "In Orbit"
by KWAN

Careers, teams, and the business behind modern tech work.

Outsourcing

IT team extension in Portugal: what you need to plan for

How IT team extension with engineers in Portugal works week to week: contract models, time zones, public holidays, time off, on-call and team size.

Andreia Ferreira · September 11, 2026
Read article
All Articles IT Staffing Nearshore Team Augmentation Outsourcing Team Management Career Artificial Intelligence
Nearshore IT Partners for DACH Agencies in 2026: Seven Options and How They Differ
Nearshore

Nearshore IT Partners for DACH Agencies in 2026: Seven Options and How They Differ

Seven providers dominate DACH nearshore shortlists in 2026: KWAN, Ciklum, N-iX, intive, Hays, Toptal and Deel. How they differ, and which purchase you are making.

Ana Morais · August 10, 2026
Read article
10 things CTOs should know about IT hiring in Portugal
IT Staffing

10 things CTOs should know about IT hiring in Portugal

A practical, no-fluff guide for CTOs and engineering leaders on what actually matters when hiring IT talent in Portugal in 2026.

Andreia Ferreira · August 6, 2026
Read article
7 Fast Ways to Find IT Professionals in Portugal
Outsourcing

7 Fast Ways to Find IT Professionals in Portugal

The fastest channels for hiring IT professionals in Portugal, from specialist IT recruitment partners to local job boards, plus how to qualify a partner.

Ana Morais · August 6, 2026
Read article
How to cut IT hiring time in Portugal in 2026
IT Staffing

How to cut IT hiring time in Portugal in 2026

A step-by-step guide for technical leaders on cutting IT hiring time in Portugal in 2026 without lowering the vetting bar.

Andreia Ferreira · August 4, 2026
Read article
September can't wait: the Q4 delivery maths CTOs ignore
IT Staffing

September can't wait: the Q4 delivery maths CTOs ignore

The team you decide on in August is the team that ships in Q4. Here's the ramp-up maths and why hiring in September means contributing in November.

Andreia Ferreira · August 4, 2026
Read article
How to Hire IT Professionals in Portugal Fast
IT Staffing

How to Hire IT Professionals in Portugal Fast

Hire IT professionals in Portugal in weeks, not months. A practical guide to hiring paths, costs, vetting and onboarding for technology leaders.

Ana Morais · July 28, 2026
Read article

Get In Orbit in your inbox

A monthly selection of articles and perspectives from KWAN. Choose what's relevant to you.