Nearshore Americas - Serving the Digital Supply Chain of the …
It should come as no surprise to note that Nicaragua is not the Nearshore darling it once was. Strangled by President Daniel Ortega’s authoritarian rule and the ongoing crackdown on political dissent, Nicaragua is a much harder sell to foreign…
Peru’s Chancay Port Stokes Trade Tension Between US and China
A mega port built in the Peruvian town of Chancay looks set to intensify US trade war with China like never before. Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s aides are calling for slapping a tariff of more than 60% on every piece of merchandise coming through.
Nexus 2024: An Unbeatable Lineup of Expert Speakers
Nexus 2024, the flagship event for the Nearshore industry, is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful Nexus programs since its launch in 2011.. The Americas’ Nearshore is entering a new period of globalization. Business leaders in the US and beyond are coming to recognize the quality of Latin American and Caribbean tech and digital …
MercadoLibre and Nubank Fight for Larger Slice of LatAm Fintech ...
With MercadoLibre and Nubank fiercely competing to dominate Latin America’s fintech market, some analysts worry that this intense rivalry might stifle the emergence of new players in the industry.. MercadoLibre leverages its extensive online retail transactions data to identify new customers, while Nubank focuses on the unbanked population.
EPAM Buys Neoris in $630 Million Deal - Nearshore Americas
In a major strategic move, global IT consultant EPAM Systems secured a US$630 million deal to acquire Neoris, one of Latin America’s top technology service providers.. Founded in 2000 by Mexican construction materials giant Cemex, Neoris serves over 400 clients across various industries, including manufacturing, banking and retail. While Neoris has been in operation for more than two decades ...
DXC Technology Confirms Takeover Bid From a “Financial Sponsor”
Oct 10, 2022 · DXC Technology was formed in 2017 following the merger of Computer Science Corp. and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. It expanded two years later with the acquisition of Luxoft, which employed thousands of people in Europe and the Americas.. Although its IT infrastructure business is bleeding, DXC remains a significant service provider for US insurance and ...
Central American Countries Race to Expand Airport Capacity
As tourist numbers in Central America surpass pre-pandemic levels, countries throughout the region are racing to bolster their airport infrastructure.. From Belize to Nicaragua, nations are unveiling new airports, expanding existing facilities, and investing in modernizations to accommodate the growing influx of international visitors.
30 Years of Mercosur: What Has it Brought its Members?
On March 26, 1991, the heads of state of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay gathered in the Paraguayan capital of Asuncion to sign a treaty formally establishing a regional economic integration initiative officially named the Southern Common Market, but better known as Mercosur. Thirty years on, the four countries remain active members and …
Breakdown: Staffing Trends Defining 2025’s Workplace
Jan 17, 2025 · "We need evangelization". Martin Padulla, Founder & CEO at Staffingamericalatina and former Managing Director of the World Employment Confederation preaches the old customer service and IT world is dying. "We need to make the general public understand that English proficiency and digital skills are essential, yet not enough anymore." In this breakdown, we gathered insights
Live Translation: A Game-changing Tsunami for BPO
BPO vendor Transcom is rolling out a real-time voice-translation tool that could spell the end of AI-powered chatbots in the contact center industry.. The tool not only challenges the role of chatbots — it has the potential to revolutionize the entire hiring process. It could reduce the need to hire agents within the same time zones and eliminate the massive costs of training staff in ...