Almudena (Alma) Solera

Agentic AI isn’t just smarter automation—it’s a strategic shift toward systems that can think, reason, and act independently within safe boundaries. But with hype comes confusion. In this article from ComputerWeekly en Español, our CTO, Glenn Nethercutt explores what #AgenticAI is, what it isn’t, and why ethical frameworks like constitutional AI are essential to its responsible use. If your organization is navigating the AI opportunity, this is a must-read. https://lnkd.in/gSssj64T

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From SaaS & Fintech to Executive Search What happens when a leader with hands-on tech experience moves across to executive search?   We spoke with Borja Vara, Partner at Amrop España and member of our Global Digital Practice, about: ·     Lessons from LinkedIn ·     What tech leaders really need today ·     How Amrop is redefining executive search in Spain Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dgtgTesq

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Shaping the Future of Payments in Ireland. On 23 September, the Central Bank of Ireland hosted its 2025 Payments Seminar bringing together leaders from banking, payments, and fintech. Our colleague Javier Rodríguez Sánchez, Head of Retail Web Channel and Mobile Apps, represented Bankinter as a panellist, contributing to discussions alongside experts from Amazon, Citibank, Stripe, and the ECB. The seminar explored the National Payments Strategy and the Eurosystem’s Retail Payment Strategy, highlighting the importance of collaboration in building a more resilient and efficient payments ecosystem. Thank you to all involved - and to Karen O'Leary for moderating. Read more at https://lnkd.in/evzUgdUR

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𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 Portugal and Spain are no longer just emerging players in Europe’s tech landscape — they are now strong, competitive hubs for IT and Engineering talent. In her latest article for Applicantes, Célia Vieira, CEO of Neotalent Conclusion and Managing Director of Conclusion Iberia, shares why investing in Iberian tech talent is a bet on the future: ✔️ Highly skilled professionals across development, cloud, data and cybersecurity ✔️ Rapid hiring processes with international profiles ✔️ Strong cultural and linguistic alignment with European markets ✔️ Work environments where impact, purpose and growth go hand in hand The full article (in Spanish) can be read by scanning the QR code or through the link in the comments. NEOTALENT CONCLUSION. The responsive people #neotalentconclusion #theresponsivepeople #iberiantalent #digitaltransformation #techtalent

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🇪🇸 Spain, you are hurting your younger generations. 👀 Disclaimer: This is not my usual post, and if you want to avoid reading any controversial opinion you can scroll down 😊 In the last few weeks I have seen a trend growing on Linkedin: “Madrid, the next tech hub in Europe”. While this may hold true (partially), and most of us in the tech sector are enjoying great conditions (salary, benefits…etc) the rest of the country is stalling. Specially, younger generations. Where do I see this? 1️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 in Spain grew by only 2.76% in 30 years, a performance that ranks among the worst in the OECD. This indicates a consistent struggle for Spanish workers to maintain their purchasing power. [El Mundo, 2025] 2️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 in key cities is a major challenge. The average rent in Madrid for a one-bedroom apartment is around €1,370 per month, while the average monthly salary is about €2,350. For most people this is +50% of their salary in rental expenses, are you kidding me? [Caixabank Research, 2025] 3️⃣ Would like to 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞? Big no! In 2000, the average home in Spain required around 5.5 years of a full salary to buy. In 2024? Number is up to 9.3 years (bear in mind salaries have only grown by 2.76%). Also, new home? Pay that 10% tax rate on new homes purchase, compared to UK, no tax is paid on properties up to £425,000. 4️⃣ Our politicians have 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 25-35 years-old workers make on average €1,948 gross per month. In contrast, the pension for a retiree is around €1650 per month. [HousingAnywhere, 2025; INE, 2024] 5️⃣ 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, companies in Spain pay almost double the OECD average for each worker, the cost of a new job becomes a steep climb, not a welcoming path. 23.3% on avg in Spain, vs 13.1% in the rest of the OCDE. [PwC Tax Summaries, 2025] These 5 points affect directly our younger generations, and comes to show how our politicians have not had a long term vision for the last 30 years. Happy to read you guys in the comments 😊 #spain #españa

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Proud to announce Europe's First IBM Quantum System Two. Today marks a significant milestone as IBM unveils one of the world's most powerful quantum systems at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastián, Spain, in collaboration with the Basque Government. This installation, the first in Europe and second outside the US, underscores Europe's commitment to quantum computing leadership. Quantum technology holds immense potential for our industries, research communities, and governments. By rapidly deploying systems like this, we're ensuring the continent stays at the forefront of such transformative technology and support the European Commission's Quantum Europe Strategy, aiming to establish Europe as a global quantum leader by 2030. To a brighter, more innovative future for Europe. Thanks Imanol Pradales Gil, Jay Gambetta, Horacio Morell Find out more in Fortune: https://lnkd.in/dJAtQEJG

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There are some headaches you can’t avoid; but cross-border payments shouldn’t be one of them. Unpredictable fees, delays, and lack of visibility make international transactions harder than they should be. For finance teams, they're a risk to cash flow and growth. At iBanFirst, we cut through the complexity with solutions that give businesses clarity, control, and confidence: 📌 No hidden costs. 📌 Fast, transparent transfers. 📌 Full visibility at every step. 👉 Discover more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eYDszWWi

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Spanish data infrastructure startup Qbeast has raised €6.5 million in Seed funding to accelerate the future of open Lakehouse analytics while expanding the team and furthering product development 🇪🇸 🌟 The round was led by Peak XV Partners’s Surge programme (formerly Sequoia Capital India), with participation from HWK TechInvestment and Elaia Partners. The capital injection will support Qbeast’s broader mission to simplify and optimise big data analytics across modern data stacks. “Data teams shouldn’t have to choose between speed, cost, and openness,” said Srikanth Satya, CEO of Qbeast. “We built Qbeast to make high-performance analytics simple and accessible, without locking organisations into proprietary systems. In a world where data is growing faster than ever, we’re here to ensure every company can turn that data into value on their own terms.” https://lnkd.in/dGNcugxz

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