In an increasingly digital market, Portuguese companies—especially SMEs—face technological challenges that affect the productivity, security, and scalability of their businesses.
As an IT consultancy, we have identified a clear pattern: there are 5 IT problems that repeatedly arise in companies in Portugal, regardless of the sector.
In this article, we explain each of them and how you can start to solve them.
1. Outdated Systems (with security flaws)
Many companies continue to use old software, unsupported versions of Windows, or custom-developed applications that have not evolved over time.
Risks:
- Security vulnerabilities
- Incompatibility with new systems
- Slowness and frequent failures
Solution: Plan a phased technological renewal and invest in cloud solutions or those with automatic updates.
2. Lack of Cybersecurity Strategy
Despite the increase in attacks in Portugal, many companies still do not have:
- A password policy
- Regular backups
- Anti-malware solutions
- Employee training
Did you know that human error is the cause of more than 80% of cyberattacks?
Solution: Implement a basic cybersecurity policy with simple but effective measures, and regularly raise awareness among the team.
3. Disconnected Systems and Lack of Integration
It is common to find companies with:
- Invoicing in one program
- Inventory in another
- Human resources in Excel
- And reports made… manually
Result: Loss of time, errors, and decisions based on incomplete data.
Solution: Adopt an ERP or CRM that centralizes and connects the company’s data in a single ecosystem.
4. Lack of Data for Decision-Making
Without quick access to performance indicators, many decisions continue to be made “based on experience”—which can be risky.
Warning signs:
- You don’t know which products are most profitable
- You don’t have visibility over margins
- You don’t track KPIs in real-time
Solution: Implement simple and accessible Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Power BI, to transform data into decisions.
5. Reactive and Inefficient Technical Support
Many companies depend on “a friend of a friend” or support services that only show up when something goes wrong. This generates:
- Unnecessary downtime
- Slow responses
- Lack of planning
Solution: Have an IT partner with proactive support and constant monitoring, who identifies problems before they cause an impact.
Conclusion
If your company faces some of these problems, you are not alone. But ignoring them can be costly—in time, productivity, and reputation.
The good news? There are simple, scalable, and accessible solutions—with the right IT partner.
Want to know where to start?
Talk to our team. We offer a free analysis of your technological environment and suggest improvements adapted to the reality of your company.