In 2017 TUI and COCUS established a partnership to deliver a Software Development Hub in Portugal, supporting TUI’s digital transformation in the areas of Mobile & Web Development, Data & Analytics, and Cloud Technologies.
Over the past 5 years, both parties have collaborated extensively to make a significant impact on the business, covering diverse IT domains with 19 agile teams. Additionally, COCUS and TUI have established a presence within the Portuguese technology ecosystem.
This agreement encompassed the establishment and management of local operations in Portugal, which included software delivery, staffing, training, and various shared services. The transfer of the hub to TUI was an anticipated option, marking the natural progression of a successful and mature nearshore operation.
Given the success of the digital acceleration hub and the proven benefits for TUI, both parties have now reached an agreement to transfer this hub during the second half of 2023. They will work together to ensure a seamless transition, involving more than 120 skilled engineers.
COCUS operations in Portugal will continue to support other existing customers by leveraging emerging technologies. This year, we have also announced our expansion into two new areas: Cybersecurity and Private Mobile 5G networks.
“We are proud of the development of our digital acceleration hub and excited to leverage this approach with future partners!”
- Maria Franco, Managing Director COCUS PORTUGAL
“This transfer will be made possible by a successful partnership between COCUS and TUI – and by the 120 team members in Portugal working on TUI's tech ecosystem today. We are excited about the future for this team as part of TUI's global tech community”
- Ashley Power, CIO Markets & Colleagues TUI GROUP
“We are proud of the development of our digital acceleration hub and excited to leverage this approach with future partners!”
- Maria Franco, Managing Director COCUS PORTUGAL
“This transfer will be made possible by a successful partnership between COCUS and TUI – and by the 120 team members in Portugal working on TUI's tech ecosystem today. We are excited about the future for this team as part of TUI's global tech community”
- Ashley Power, CIO Markets & Colleagues TUI GROUP
COCUS is a leading global IT Solution & Service provider with headquarters in Germany, focused on empowering industries for a connected future. As trusted partner of DAX and Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years and with more than 300 employees and 4 locations in Europe, COCUS offers individual software and connectivity solutions, data-driven insights, and automated IT infrastructures across industries.
TUI Group is a leading global tourism group and operates worldwide. The Group is headquartered in Germany. The TUI Group offers integrated services from a single source for its 21 million customers. The entire tourism value chain is covered under one roof. This includes over 400 hotels and resorts with premium brands such as RIU, TUI Blue and Robinson and 16 cruise ships, from the MS Europa and the MS Europa 2 in the luxury class and expedition ships to the Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises and cruise ships at Marella Cruises in Great Britain. The Group also includes leading tour operator brands and online marketing platforms across Europe, five airlines with more than 130 modern medium and long-haul aircraft and around 1,200 travel agencies. In addition to expanding its core business with hotels, cruises via successful joint ventures and activities in holiday destinations, TUI is increasingly focusing on the expansion of digital platforms. The Group is transforming itself into a digital company. Global responsibility for sustainable economic, ecological and social action is at the core of our corporate culture.
