Colombia Archives - Page 2 of 31

Experience or Potential? Mix-and-Match in the Recruitment of Software Developers

A young, self-taught but inexperienced candidate can have the potential to outdo another with years of hands-on experience, and some companies are harnessing both, according to their immediate needs.
By Adam Critchley June 10, 2019
Colombia Must Reduce Minimum Wage, Nobel Laureate Says

Nearly 50% of Colombian employees work without a formal job contract.
By Narayan Ammachchi June 10, 2019
Meet Thalon, Colombia’s Room Service Robot

Designed to carry out repetitive tasks in hotels, such as delivering room service, restocking the minibar and collecting and delivering laundry, the robot could also be deployed in offices and hospitals, its creators say.
By Adam Critchley June 6, 2019
Air Europa Begins Direct Madrid-Medellín Flights

The airline has added a second destination in Colombia, having flown direct flights to Bogotá since 2016.
By Adam Critchley June 5, 2019
‘Accelerators Bring a Seal of Quality to Startups’

Being selected for an accelerator program brings a badge of credibility, in addition to funds and mentoring, according to the co-founders of two startups in Argentina and Mexico.
By Adam Critchley June 4, 2019
Colony Capital Bets Big On LatAm Growth

Mexico will receive half of the planned US$5 billion investment, with Colombia, Chile, and Peru likely to share the remaining amount.
By Narayan Ammachchi May 30, 2019
500 Startups Selects 11 Latin American Enterprises For Acceleration Program

Six of the 11 startups are Mexico-based, while there are two each in Chile and Colombia, and one in Argentina.
By Narayan Ammachchi May 29, 2019
Uber to Open Support Center in Bogotá

The center, in which Uber will invest US$40 million, will create 600 jobs over the next five years.
By Narayan Ammachchi May 28, 2019
TCS Looks to Latin America for Larger Market Share

The Mumbai, India-based company foresees that more and more entrepreneurs in Latin America, India and South Africa will invest in digital transformation.
By Narayan Ammachchi May 21, 2019
Colombia-Canada IT Opportunities: An Interview with Colombia’s Trade Commissioner in Toronto

Colombia is going deep as an internationally-recognized benchmark for creative and cultural Industries, and especially in tech-enabled sectors.
By Theo Ward May 20, 2019
Mapping the Journey: Nexus 2019 Panelists on Anticipating What’s Coming Next

There are various pathways to achieving digital business transformation, and it’s necessary to understand how each one differs and the explosions required to reach transformation targets, according to MIT research scientist Nick van der Meulen.
By Adam Critchley May 16, 2019
After a Slow Start, Latin America’s Cloud Adoption Seen Accelerating

Simplified software, the growth of fintech and the cost-saving benefits will accelerate cloud adoption in Latin America, where Mexico and Brazil lead the trend, according to Oracle.
By Adam Critchley May 14, 2019

A young, self-taught but inexperienced candidate can have the potential to outdo another with years of hands-on experience, and some companies are harnessing both, according to their immediate needs.

Nearly 50% of Colombian employees work without a formal job contract.

Designed to carry out repetitive tasks in hotels, such as delivering room service, restocking the minibar and collecting and delivering laundry, the robot could also be deployed in offices and hospitals, its creators say.

The airline has added a second destination in Colombia, having flown direct flights to Bogotá since 2016.

Being selected for an accelerator program brings a badge of credibility, in addition to funds and mentoring, according to the co-founders of two startups in Argentina and Mexico.

Mexico will receive half of the planned US$5 billion investment, with Colombia, Chile, and Peru likely to share the remaining amount.

Six of the 11 startups are Mexico-based, while there are two each in Chile and Colombia, and one in Argentina.

The center, in which Uber will invest US$40 million, will create 600 jobs over the next five years.

The Mumbai, India-based company foresees that more and more entrepreneurs in Latin America, India and South Africa will invest in digital transformation.

Colombia is going deep as an internationally-recognized benchmark for creative and cultural Industries, and especially in tech-enabled sectors.

There are various pathways to achieving digital business transformation, and it’s necessary to understand how each one differs and the explosions required to reach transformation targets, according to MIT research scientist Nick van der Meulen.

Simplified software, the growth of fintech and the cost-saving benefits will accelerate cloud adoption in Latin America, where Mexico and Brazil lead the trend, according to Oracle.