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Information / Computing 62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities 62.1 - Computer programming activities 62.10 - Computer programming activities
650 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
20 February 2026
Employment effect (start)
22 February 2026
Foreseen end date
Description
Sage, the multinational provider of management software for SMEs and accounting firms, has inaugurated its new global innovation hub in Barcelona’s 22@ district, employing more than 650 professionals from over 40 nationalities. The 3,600-square-metre centre consolidates Barcelona’s position as a European technology hub and strengthens Sage’s strategic commitment to Spain.
A significant share of the workforce specialises in data science, engineering, artificial intelligence development and cybersecurity, making the facility a key driver of innovation for the company worldwide. The hub is Sage’s third global centre, alongside Newcastle (UK) and Atlanta (USA), and will play a central role in advancing AI-driven solutions to enhance productivity and decision-making for clients.
Sage plans to expand the Barcelona workforce by around 10% annually, reinforcing its collaboration with universities and its role as an engine of high-skilled employment and digital transformation in Catalonia and beyond.
Eurofound (2026), Sage Spain, Business expansion in Spain, factsheet number 204310, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/204310.
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