Regional business for the second quarter of 2021 increased by 101% compared to the same period of 2020, with Costa Rica being the main importer with $203 million.
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A study is required to determine the best option to migrate the mainframe, and also to prepare the technical specifications for the corresponding tender.
Panama Government Purchase 2021-1-10-0-08-LV-442297:
"Caja del Seguro Social requires a study to determine the best mainframe migration and to prepare the tender documents.
The study will have specialized migration tools, in addition, it must consider the current application map with SAFIRO, SIPE and other applications in the roadmap should be assessed the best strategy based on the map of applications and systems.
The Ministry of Labor of the Dominican Republic requires different technology equipment for communications, ranging from batteries for lights to computers in different quantities.
Dominican Republic Government Purchase TRABAJO-CCC-LPN-2021-0003:
"The government is tendering the purchase of technology equipment for the use of the Ministry of Labor, therefore some technical specifications are described.
The Instituto Nacional de Atencion Integral a la Primera Infancia (INAIPI) of the Dominican Republic requires the procurement of 5,234 tablets for the metropolitan and northern region.
Dominican Republic Government Purchase INAIPI-CCC-LPN-2021-0019:
"INAIPI requires the procurement of tablets for two regions. Some of the technical specifications of the devices are as follows:
The Secretariat of State of the Presidential Office of Honduras with the tender indicates that it requires equipment and virtual tool for meetings with a capacity of one thousand participants with live messaging service.
Honduras Government Purchase LPN-DGSC-01-2021:
"The government entity of Honduras requires a tool and devices for virtual collaboration.
Imports in the sector are still rising, as in 2020 companies from Central American countries imported $541 million in laptops and similar devices, 25% more than what was registered in 2019.
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The Secretariat of Security of Honduras tenders the supply of IT equipment for the Tutoring Unit and for the Police Headquarters located in La Puerta in San Pedro Sula, Las Vegas in Santa Barbara, Tela in Atlantida and Olanchito in Yoro.
Government of Honduras Purchase PCCMB-366-LPI-B-2021:
The Strategic Agency for Productive, Environmental and Social Projects of Honduras tenders the supply of 2,708 tablets.
Honduras Government Purchase AEPAS-H-4449-LPI-009-2021:
"The tender will be carried out in accordance with the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures set forth in the Inter-American Development Bank publication entitled Policies for the Procurement of Works and Goods Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (GN2349-9) and, is open to all Proposers from eligible countries, as defined in those rules.
Imports in the sector continue to rise, since from January to September 2020, companies from Central American countries imported $367 million in laptops and similar devices, 14% more than in the same period of 2020.
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The Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (Costa Rican Electricity Institute) is bidding for the financial leasing of computer equipment, on a delivery on demand basis for a period of six years.
Costa Rican Government Purchase 2021LA-000006-0000400001:
"ICE will contract the financial leasing of computer equipment through the leasing modality, the deliveries of computer equipment will be made only during the first two years of the contract and will be valid for 48 months (4 years) counted from the moment of delivery to satisfaction by ICE.
Intcomex, a company that distributes technology products in the Guatemalan market, began operating a new logistics center that required a $20 million investment and is located in the municipality of Mixco.
Company executives informed that the new logistics complex, located in the Las Tunas Industrial Park, has a construction area of 16 thousand square meters, of which 6 thousand square meters are used for warehousing, 1,500 square meters for offices and the remaining area houses service areas, parking lots and logistics maneuvering areas.
The Productive Projects Agency of Honduras is tendering for the supply of 2,708 tablets, with a 10-inch screen or larger, and with Quad Core 1.6GHz processor or higher.
Honduras Government Purchase AEPAS-H-4449-LPI-005-2021:
"Some technical specifications:
-Operating System: OEM O.S. that does not require annual or subscription licensing.
-Display: 10 inches or higher Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1200 (WXGA), TFT technology (main screen).
Samsung, Huawei, LG and Lenovo are some of the brands with the greatest presence in searches and conversations online and on social networks associated with these electronic devices, which are carried out by Central American consumers with high purchasing power.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Area of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people for deodorants and other personal care items.
The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic tenders the supply of tablets, netbooks and laptops.
Dominican Republic Government purchase MINERD-MAE-PEUR-2020-0004:
"Detail of the devices tendered:
-99,000 netbooks for junior high school students
-40,000 7/8-inch tablets for kindergarten
-40,000 9/10 inch tablets for elementary level
-8,000 laptops to be used by teachers"
The I Shop, which is located in San Salvador's Multiplaza shopping center, has a potential market of 380,000 consumers 15 minutes away by car, and 39% of them are interested in tablets, and 14% in desktop computers.
Using the Geomarketing solutions we have developed for our clients, CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence team analyzed the environment of some of the main locations of establishments dedicated to the sale of consumer electronics equipment, such as cell phones, laptops, desktops and other items, operating in the countries of Central America. Below is an extract of the study's findings.