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Before you resource a 2027 tech initiative, define the work
Outsourcing

Before you resource a 2027 tech initiative, define the work

The questions to answer before choosing between the existing team, an internal hire, team augmentation or a dedicated team for a 2027 initiative.

Andreia Ferreira · October 7, 2026
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A new engineer hasn't shipped yet: how to find where delivery is stuck
Outsourcing

A new engineer hasn't shipped yet: how to find where delivery is stuck

When a new engineer hasn't shipped yet, the last delivery signal that happened tells you where to look: standup, pull request, release or check-in.

Andreia Ferreira · September 28, 2026
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Team extension vs dedicated squads: which model ships what
Outsourcing

Team extension vs dedicated squads: which model ships what

A practical comparison of team extension and dedicated squads: what each looks like in the first two weeks, what each assumes about your team, and how to choose.

Andreia Ferreira · September 16, 2026
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IT team extension in Portugal: what you need to plan for
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
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Staffed vs shipped: when new capacity starts delivering
Outsourcing

Staffed vs shipped: when new capacity starts delivering

A filled role is an input. Delivery is an output. What has to be true before new engineering capacity produces working software, and how to measure it.

Andreia Ferreira · September 2, 2026
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7 Best IT Outsourcing Companies in Portugal for 2026
Outsourcing

7 Best IT Outsourcing Companies in Portugal for 2026

A 2026 comparison of the leading IT outsourcing companies in Portugal and how to choose.

Ana Morais · August 24, 2026
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