Technology and technology usage
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The facilities will be at the company's campus in San Antonio de Belen, and are expected to start operations in the second half of 2021, once the necessary certifications are approved, informed the Costa Rican Coalition of Development Initiatives (Cinde). |
Technology and New Business Needs
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Coordinating work teams that work remotely, having updated information systems and incorporating the use of cloud applications to generate reports in an agile way, are some of the needs of companies in the new business scenario.
The return to on-site work is a reality that seems to be far away for some companies, which, faced with the imposition of restrictions on mobility, had to readjust their operations and migrate to digital formats.
Management and Artificial Intelligence
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Having general ideas of how a computer can look at an image and identify a stop sign, a pedestrian or a car, is fundamental for business leaders to be able to empower humans with the help of artificial intelligence.
The development of artificial intelligence tools suggests that human work will be abolished, something that could be far away, since these technological applications are for now used for the execution of specific business tasks and not for problem solving.
AI and Human Work
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Applying artificial intelligence tools and complementing it with increasing the technological capabilities of employees is essential to significantly improve the performance of companies.
According to reports by Harvard Business Review, companies have been found to achieve the most significant performance improvements when humans and machines work together.
Congress on the IT Business in Costa Rica
Thursday, October 20, 2016
On November 3 and 4 companies in the technology and telecommunications sector will be meeting in San José to explore business opportunities.
The event will be held at the Hotel Real Intercontinental, where more than 40 companies will be taking part exhibiting their products and services. In addition, conferences and business meetings will be held on topics such as digital transformation of industries, artificial intelligence and new business trends.
Congress on Data Centers in Costa Rica
Thursday, August 25, 2016
On August 30 entrepreneurs from data center industry at the regional level will be meeting to explore business models successfully implemented in other regions.
The event will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in Herradura, and will include the participation of Gary Connolly, president and founder of Host in Ireland, an organization dedicated to attracting investment in Ireland.
International Technology Event in Costa Rica
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
On November 3 and 4 2016 technology companies in the telecommunications sector will be showcasing their products and taking part in conferences and business meetings.
The event known as IT-Comm (formerly ExpoTelecom) will take place on November 3 and 4 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel in San Jose.
Elfinancierocr.com reports that "...The IT-Comm fair is aimed at executives and officials in the government and the private sector, including services, banking, marketing, telecommunications, industry, manufacturing and technology. "
Drones in Costa Rica: A Tax on Innovation
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The government affects the activity with bureaucratic costs of more than $3,500 for companies who want to use drones.
While in the US there is an online registration process where companies and individuals pay only $5, in Costa Rica the Directorate General of Civil Aviation does not seem to be interested in encouraging the market. An investigation of Elfinancierocr.com reveals that $1,874 has to be paid to obtain certification and to commercially operate the drones, plus $94 per license, an insurance policy for liability and damage to third parties (which is around $1,800), and a course taken whose price varies depending on the school teaching it.
Space Technology Event in Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The third edition of the UN Workshop on Space Technology will be held in San Jose, from 7th to 11th of March 2016.
Taking part in the event are professionals from space agencies, astronauts and representatives of academia and research, and companies linked to the global aerospace sector.
The event, called Human Space Initiative (HSTi) which is being led by the United Nations, will be held at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Sabana Norte, San Jose.
Telecommunications Forum in Costa Rica
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
On October 30th and 31st companies from the sector will gather together in San Jose to discuss issues such as internet governance, mobility and telecom investment.
Taken from Expotelecom.net:
For 2014. the 6th edition will be held again at Real Intercontinental Hotel located in Escazu.
Expo - Telecom since its inception in 2009, has been known for putting on a show featuring the industry's latest innovations, quality exhibitions and is a place where visitors will find interactive booths with new products, where the architecture displays the image of each of the exhibitors, highlighting the strengths of the various products on display.
The use of Information Technology in the Region
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Panama is the only country in the region which has improved considerably in the use of information technology in the last year.
Investments in the field of information technology have resulted in more and better use of these IT services in Panama, which has improved its overall position in the use of technology, according to the Information Technology 2014 report, prepared by the World Economic Forum World.
Expotelecom Costa Rica 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
The telecommunications trade fair will take place on 7th and 8th November at the Hotel Real Intercontinental.
The event will bring together more than 40 exhibitors related to the telecommunications sector, to present the latest trends in technology and innovative next generation services, promoting the industry at a time of great expansion in the country's economy.
Ingram Micro to Operate in Costa Rica
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The technology, mobile services and logistics solutions company has opened its first office in Costa Rica.
The Ingram Micro facilities are located in Santa Ana and will focus on repairing mobile devices.
"We chose Costa Rica because of its impressive infrastructure and its highly talented workforce. This location also expands our reach in the important Latin American market," said Christopher Newell, vice president of Global Reverse Logistics at Ingram Micro Mobility.
Financing Sought for Technology Park
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Green Valley Business and Tecnology Park will be built on 230 hectares of land in Costa Rica, designed to accommodate high-tech companies.
It is expected that the technology park to be built in Argentina de Grecia, will attract high-tech companies in areas such as manufacturing, health sciences and services. "Green Valley Business and Tecnology Park" will be built on 230 hectares of land which is currently farmland or disused land, said Francisco Bogantes, coordinator of the project, promoted by the Municipality of the town.