MÁLAGA, 13 November 2026 – The Andalusian Government has highlighted the role of digital training in attracting investment and developing skilled employment during the visit of ministers Rocío Blanco and José Antonio Nieto to the EY Global Delivery Services Spain technology centre in Málaga.
Minister Blanco emphasised that the centre, which employs 1,100 professionals and whose workforce has more than doubled since joining the global network of EY in 2022, is an example of Andalucía's potential to attract international business projects.
International Projects and Training
From Málaga, the teams at the EY GDS hub carry out projects in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analysis. Blanco stressed that this activity provides young people with the opportunity to develop international professional careers from Andalucía.
The minister also highlighted training as a priority for her department, in response to the growth of the sector and the changes brought about by artificial intelligence in the labour market. The need to anticipate the job profiles that companies will demand in the future was also addressed by Blanco.
According to provided data, Andalucía ranked third among autonomous communities by volume of digital activity, representing 10.9% of the national Gross Value Added, and employment in the ICT sector has grown by 62% between 2018 and 2025.
Digital Transformation and Opportunities
For his part, Minister José Antonio Nieto highlighted Andalucía's potential as a reference in advanced technologies and the arrival of international projects. Nieto mentioned that these initiatives are key to advancing towards an economic model based on knowledge and innovation.
The minister emphasised that the goal of the Andalusian Government is to advance the digital transformation of the community, ensuring that Andalucía actively participates in the creation of technology and not just its use.
Nieto also referred to the application of artificial intelligence in public services, citing the European project EUNOMIA.AI, which mobilises a global investment of 14 million euros, co-financed at 50% by the European Union. This project aims to develop artificial intelligence tools that improve administrative management and provide more accessible services.
Finally, the minister underscored the need for secure technological infrastructures and digital sovereignty to support the systems of the Andalusian Administration. The Andalusia Cloud Strategy 2030 and the new Data Processing Centre being built in Sevilla are highlighted, with an investment of 20.05 million euros planned for its completion in 2027.
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