Artificial Intelligence is moving beyond a mere promise to establish itself as a tangible tool for efficiency within Portuguese organisations according to a new study by Conclusion – ‘Tech Reality Check 2026’.
It indicates that 59% of companies in Portugal are already seeing cost reductions and efficiency gains through the use of these technologies—the highest figure among the four European countries analysed.
The ‘Tech Reality Check 2026’ report, from the European group Conclusion, paints a mixed picture: on one hand, Portugal stands out for its rapid adoption and practical results; on the other, it reveals structural weaknesses that could jeopardise the sustainability of this transformation.
AI is already cutting costs for six out of 10 Portuguese companies, yet the digital foundation remains fragile.
Beyond operational gains, more than half of the organisations (56%) have reported improvements in services provided to customers and citizens.
These indicators place Portugal at the forefront among the regions analysed—Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands—regarding the direct impact of Artificial Intelligence on business.
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