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Sports Events
Focus BC Supports FIFA World Cup 2030 Bid
Focus BC supports Portugal, Spain and Morocco in delivering the FIFA World Cup 2030 bid.
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Smart Cities
City as a Platform Wins WSA Portugal 2025
City as a Platform wins WSA Portugal 2025 and moves to the global stage as one of the most inn…
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Sports Events
Virtual Venue Partners with Arena Events for Sports Competitions
Virtual Venue partners with Arena Events to enhance sports event planning and operations world…
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Company
Focus BC Kick-Off 2026 in Porto de Mós
The Focus BC team gathered in Porto de Mós for three days of strategy, alignment and team activities.
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Team & Culture
Inside Mariana Coelho’s Internship at Focus BC
Mariana Coelho shares her experience at Focus BC, working on Virtual Venue demos, sports research and real-world event operations.
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Team & Culture
What Builds Our Culture at Focus BC
Discover the values, mindset and culture that define Focus BC.
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Company
Celebrating 14 Years of Focus BC
Focus BC celebrates 14 years of innovation, partnerships and global impact.
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Company
Christmas at Focus BC
A look into how Focus BC celebrates Christmas and team moments together.
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Team & Culture
Alumni Stories: Guilherme Bernardo
Follow Guilherme Bernardo’s journey after Focus BC and how his experience shaped his career.
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Company
Joining Focus BC: Meet the Team
Meet new team members and discover what it’s like joining Focus BC.
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Company
AI at Focus BC Across Every Department
Discover how AI is used across Focus BC teams to improve efficiency, workflows and decision-making.
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Partnerships
Virtual Venue Partners with World Football Summit
Virtual Venue partners with World Football Summit to support global sports events.
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Alumni Stories
Alumni Stories: Rita Martins
Rita Martins shares her journey and how Focus BC contributed to her professional growth.
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Focus BC at Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2025
Focus BC joins Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2025 to showcase innovation in cloud and location intelligence.
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Partnerships
Mapify Workshop with Junitec at Focus BC
Focus BC hosts a Mapify workshop with Junitec, showcasing real-world applications.
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Team & Culture
Alumni Stories: João Franco
João Franco shares his journey after Focus BC and the impact of his experience.
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Team & Culture
Focus BC Kick-Off 2025 em Óbidos
Focus BC Kick-Off 2025 brought the team together for alignment and future planning.
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Location Intelligence
Location Intelligence Myths Explained
Common myths about location intelligence and how they impact decision-making.
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Partnerships
Focus BC Office Visit with Junitec, Técnico Lisboa
Focus BC opens its office to Junitec Técnico, sharing insights and experiences.
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Team & Culture
Internship at Focus BC: Tomás Pedrosa
Tomás Pedrosa shares his internship journey solving real-world challenges at Focus BC.
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Company
The Journey of Focus BC Told by the Founders
Discover the journey of Focus BC through the founders’ perspective, from early ideas to global projects.
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Focus BC at Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2024
Focus BC participates in Google Cloud Day Lisbon 2024, showcasing solutions and innovation.
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Partnerships
Focus BC Partners with Junitec from Técnico Lisboa
Focus BC partners with Junitec to foster innovation and collaboration with students.
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Partnerships
Focus BC Partners with Data CoLAB
Focus BC partners with Data CoLAB to drive digital transformation and innovation.
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Team & Culture
Focus BC Kick-Off 2024 at Beja
Focus BC Kick-Off 2024 focused on strategy, alignment and team culture.
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Team & Culture
Being a Junior Developer at Focus BC
Discover what it’s like to work as a junior developer at Focus BC.
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Team & Culture
Focus BC Kick-Off 2023
Focus BC Kick-Off 2023 brought the team together for alignment and planning.
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Team & Culture
Being a New Dad at Focus BC
A personal story about balancing parenthood and work at Focus BC.
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Company
Focus BC 11th Anniversary
Focus BC celebrates 11 years of growth, innovation and impactful projects.
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Events
Focus BC at IoT Solutions World Congress 2023
Focus BC attends IoT Solutions World Congress 2023, exploring global trends in IoT and smart cities.
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Company
Focus BC Wins PME Excelência 2021
Focus BC is recognized with PME Excelência 2021, highlighting financial strength and business performance.
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Focus BC Wins Google Cloud Partner Award 2022
Focus BC was awarded Google Cloud Solution Partner of the Year 2022 for its work on City as a Platform and Mapify IoT solutions.
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Events
Focus BC at Smart City Expo World Congress
Focus BC participates in Smart City Expo World Congress, showcasing urban solutions.
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Team & Culture
Hybrid Work at Focus BC
Focus BC adopts a hybrid work model to support flexibility and productivity.
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Events
Focus BC at Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2022
Focus BC participates in Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2022 showcasing urban innovation.
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Location Intelligence
Location Intelligence Myths Slowing Business Growth
How misconceptions about location intelligence can slow down your business growth.
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Smart Cities by Google Cloud in Cascais
Focus BC participates in Smart Cities by Google Cloud event in Cascais.
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Events
Focus BC at Geospatial World Forum 2022
Focus BC participates in Geospatial World Forum 2022, sharing insights on smart cities and location intelligence.
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Team & Culture
4 (and a half) Day Workweek at Focus BC
Focus BC adopts a 4.5 day workweek to improve balance, productivity and team wellbeing.
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Smart Cities by Google Cloud in Famalicão
Focus BC participates in Smart Cities by Google Cloud event in Famalicão.
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Focus BC Wins PME Líder 2021 Status
Focus BC is recognized as PME Líder 2021, reinforcing its position as a trusted and growing company.
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Cities by Google Cloud in Coimbra
Focus BC participates in Smart Cities by Google Cloud event in Coimbra.
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Events
Focus BC Discusses Smart Destinations at Algarve Tech Hub Summit
Focus BC speaks at Algarve Tech Hub Summit about smart destinations and innovation.
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Team & Culture
Focus BC Kick-Off 2022
Focus BC Kick-Off 2022 focused on alignment, strategy and team connection.
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Smart Cities by Google Cloud in Faro
Focus BC participates in Smart Cities by Google Cloud event in Faro.
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Team & Culture
We Help Ukraine Platform supported by Focus BC
A platform created to connect global support for Ukrainian refugees.
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Events
Focus BC at Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2019
Focus BC participates in Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2019, sharing solutions and insights.
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Company
Focus BC 7th Anniversary
Focus BC celebrates 7 years of growth and milestones.
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Team & Culture
Focus BC Kick-Off 2020
A look back at Focus BC Kick-Off 2020 and the team alignment for the year ahead.
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Events
Mapify at Web Summit 2018
Mapify showcased at Web Summit 2018 as a powerful location intelligence platform.
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Smart Cities
GeoEstrela Wins CIO Award for Innovation
GeoEstrela receives CIO recognition as one of the most innovative public sector platforms in Portugal.
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Focus BC at TecNet 2017 Discussing Smart Cities
Focus BC participates in TecNet Madeira 2017 sharing insights on smart cities.
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