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Atos Canarias Celebrates 25 Years as a ZEC Pioneer

The tech company, which has supported global events like the Olympics and Eurocup, highlights the potential of the Canary Islands for talent.

Generic image of a modern office building in the Canary Islands.
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Generic image of a modern office building in the Canary Islands.

Atos Canarias, the first company established in the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC), celebrates its 25th anniversary as a consolidated technological benchmark with global reach.

Atos Canarias commemorates a quarter-century of trajectory, being the pioneer in establishing itself in the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC). The company's director in the islands, José Manuel Rodríguez Macías, highlights the company's evolution from its beginnings as a micro-enterprise to becoming a multinational with advanced technology.
Macías encourages new companies to learn about the benefits of the ZEC, emphasizing the importance of job creation and value generation. "The priority is for them to get informed, look at the conditions for establishing themselves in the ZEC, and ultimately, implement that business ecosystem that will increase the competitiveness of the Canary Islands," he states.
Throughout these 25 years, Atos Canarias has been key in providing technological support for major international events. "We have been fortunate to support major events, such as the Olympic Games, the last being Paris 2024, and we continue to support UEFA," explains Macías. The company has also collaborated with multinationals like Siemens and Disney, and developed critical tools such as the Spanish Travel Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant portion of which was developed in the Canary Islands.
The concept of "support" involves comprehensive management of the technological systems for these events. "When there's a problem with the tool, you call someone to resolve it. We provide that support to all our colleagues from the Canary Islands," the director details.
The origin of Atos Canarias dates back to a 'joint venture' that was integrated into the multinational Schlumberger and later acquired by Atos Origin. Macías emphasizes that it was an "inside-out" process, where the Canarian team fostered confidence in the islands as a strategic hub for global service delivery.
Regarding talent, Atos Canarias seeks profiles adaptable to constant technological change, especially in light of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. "What I would advise them is to work on that adaptability. That is the profile that will be perfect for the future," says Macías. The company sees the Canary Islands as a strategic territory with the potential to lead in AI adoption, leveraging its quality of life to attract and retain talent.

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