Latest HQA® Project Takes IP Santarém Up in the Clouds 

Advancing the state-of-the-art in digital security is the focus of the latest project launched at the Polytechnic Institute…

Volodymyr Buzkiv visiting research lab at IP Santarém
Volodymyr Buzkiv visiting research lab at IP Santarém

Advancing the state-of-the-art in digital security is the focus of the latest project launched at the Polytechnic Institute of (IP Santarém) through the HQA® Visa Program. In signing a research and development agreement with IP Santarém, entrepreneur Volodymyr Buzkiv will now collaborate with researchers to determine and innovate the security features that pertain to document management in cloud computing.  

Buzkiv is an accomplished technology entrepreneur, having developed various IT and programming businesses in Ukraine, Singapore, the Middle East, and North Africa. His extensive background in computing and system building combined with his global work experience makes him an ideal candidate to steer a project of this magnitude. 

Volodymyr Buzkiv with representatives from IP Santarém and Empowered Startups
Volodymyr Buzkiv with representatives from IP Santarém and Empowered Startups

Heads in the Clouds 

In today’s digital era, the proliferation of cloud computing has revolutionized the way people store, access, and manage data. With the convenience of abundant access and scalable resources, cloud platforms offer unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and innovation.  

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud services for data storage and processing, unprecedented challenges have arisen with respect to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of documents.  

In response to vulnerabilities such as data breaches and insider threats, this multidisciplinary research effort is being undertaken to develop advanced encrypted document management systems tailored for cloud-based security. 

HQA® Visa Program Growing 

The agreement between Buzkiv and IP Santarém is one of several that will be signed at universities and polytechnics across Portugal in October as the impact of the HQA® Visa Program continues to grow.  

In 2024, Empowered Startups has significantly increased the amount of foreign direct investment delivered to Portugal as part of its commitment to bring over 50 million Euros to the European nation over the next three years through its HQA® Visa Program.  

Learn more details about the HQA® Visa Program 

João Moutao, Volodymyr Buzkiv and Filipe Galego at IP Santarém
João Moutao, Volodymyr Buzkiv and Filipe Galego at IP Santarém

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