Command the Future as an Intel® Software Premier Elite Partner

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:23:40 -0800

The Intel® Software Partner Program now recognizes its most engaged members by awarding the status of Intel® Software Premier Elite Partner. Companies that put the most effort into unlocking the power of Intel® platforms can now receive benefits beyond the full capabilities of world-class technology.

As the highest of the three membership levels, this standing provides access to the most premium resources the program has to offer, as well as the most visibility. A clearly defined yet flexible path has been marked for you to open these opportunities for your entire company.

http://software.intel.com/partner/library/article-february-2012?locale=es-ES?cid=sw:ISPPnews_Jan_Spa_0769

NYT: A Silicon Valley Dream Grows in Guatemala, Despite the Risks

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:50:40 -0800

Article from The New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/17/world/americas/a-silicon-valley-dream-grows-in-guatemala-city.html?_r=3&src=tp&smid=fb-share

Panel of Technology Companies from Buenos Aires

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 10:29:44 -0700

The Government of the City of Buenos Aires, along with the Honorable Mr. Francisco Cabrera, Minister of Economic Development, and Globaltech Bridge,successfully held a Panel Discussion on Thursday, March 3 at the law offices of Pillsbury Law in Palo Alto, featuring thirteen hand-picked Argentinean Technology Companies.

These companies represent various sectors like gaming, mobile apps., web monitoring, social platforms and several other software technologies. They plan to be here in the Silicon Valley from Feb 28 to Mar 4 to identify and learn the latest trends in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley, and also to forge alliances and create a close and sustainable relationship in terms of investments, partnerships and markets with Silicon Valley Investors, Corporations, Associations, Technology Organizations and Universities.

Bucaramanga as a Center of Innovation in Latin America

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:41:30 -0700

This week, two representatives from Intel, the Silicon Valley giant, visited the capital of the department of Santander to consolidate a treaty with Cetics, a local IT and Communications Cluster, the Office of the Governor of Bucaramanga, and a number of the most important universities in the region.

The objective is simple, to offer students training for high tech careers, to encourage the development of top-of-the-line technology that takes full advantage of the systems created by Intel.

http://bit.ly/eChlt9

Spotlight: Baseline Magazine Blog - Can-Do IT in Colombia

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:57:19 -0700

“Can-Do IT in Colombia
By Samuel Greengard for Baseline Magazine

I just spent the last three days in Colombia. No, I wasn't kidnapped and I didn't meet Juan Valdez or the world's shortest man. I did spend a lot of time talking to corporate executives and touring contact centers and other facilities in Bogota and Medellín.
Like many up-and-coming nations, Columbia's nascent IT and BPO industry is thriving. Over the last few years, a spate of companies--including IBM, HP, Unisys, SAP, Wyeth, Direct TV and Convergys, have set up operations here. Despite a lingering (and lagging) image of drug lords and guerrillas hiding behind every coffee sack, Colombia has transformed itself over the last 20 years.
The country now boasts the fourth largest economy in Latin America and has emerged as the most "business friendly" country in Latin America, according to 2010 World Bank rankings. In fact, the crime rate in Medellín is lower than many U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C. and Detroit.”

read more:

http://blogs.baselinemag.com/bottom_line/content/infrastructure/can-do_it_in_colombia.html