Spanish group Aitana-Opentix acquires Aveiro tech firm Critério Virtual

Spanish technology group Aitana-Opentix has acquired Portuguese consultancy Critério Virtual, based in Ílhavo, Aveiro, marking its entry into the Portuguese market. Critério Virtual, with over 90 clients and an office in Guimarães, specializes in business management solutions, particularly Sage X3 ERP implementations. Its business development manager Pedro Silva said the integration combines local knowledge with a broader technological portfolio, while Aitana-Opentix CEO Daniel Segarra called it a natural step in Iberian expansion. The Critério Virtual brand will remain during the transition, with plans to strengthen the team, develop new business areas, and expand geographically, prioritizing Lisbon among other markets.