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Information Technology in planning infrastructure projects

Latin America still has a significant deficit in transport infrastructure. The door is open for big business opportunities in construction and concession of highways, ports and airports. Companies in the sector are starting to demand information technology (IT) solutions for project portfolio management.

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Digital cities in Brazil

Brazil already has plenty of examples when it comes to digital city projects. The country has a range of initiatives that have been acclaimed and have won awards both at home and abroad. Most of these projects have come about because of the initiative of the municipalities themselves, with support from companies like Motorola, IBM and Cisco.

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The broadband explosion

The digital divide is still one of the biggest barriers for Latin America to ramp up its development, boost economic growth and develop its companies, as well as for the goal of providing better distribution of opportunities in the region. Experts agree that the key to closing the digital divide is the massification of access to broadband connections. In this report we will take a look at what happened in the broadband arena in Latin America over 2011 and what impact it will have in 2012.

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Survey 2012: Results and Analysis

With an increasingly IT-savvy population, as well as an improving investment climate, Latin America is as a good bet for IT investments. In our IT Survey 2012, we opened the floor to industry executives and experts to gauge their view of the region's IT sector this year. We sought to find out which countries are hot and which are not, and the reasons why. We also endeavored to find out which technologies are likely to be the main focus of investment this year. These and other trends are revealed in the results of our survey.

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Smart grids spread to Latin America

Energy security, energy efficiency and greater incorporation of non-conventional renewable energy sources are the major challenges for electricity systems in Latin American nations. In this report we look to find out more about the potential of smart grids, the obstacles to their installation and the outlook for deployment of these systems in Latin America.

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Oil and gas: A driver of IT development?

Oil and gas is expected to be one of the most dynamic industries in Latin America in the coming years despite facing complex challenges in terms of technology and productivity. This Intelligence Series report seeks to enquire into the conditions that are required for a national oil company to make the transition from being a mere customer to becoming a partner and driver of endogenous IT development.

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Outlook 2012 (Compiled from all sectors)

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Mobile VAS update: All bases covered

Hardly a week goes by without the announcement of new services that Latin Americans can access via their handsets, whether basic handsets that depend on the SMS platform, or smartphones that open up a whole world of possibilities. BNamericas' sixth Mobile VAS report catches up with the progress made in both these user cases, as well as other trends taking shape in this segment.

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Outlook 2012 (Technology)

While our 2010 IT forecast for 2011 predicted strong growth in the region, investment in the sector actually surpassed expectations and major sector players all agreed that the year would ultimately close with growth of over 10% and that this trend will continue through 2012. In this 2012 IT Outlook, we take a closer look at the key factors that will color the coming year.

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Information technology in the financial sector

The combination of growth in credit and new demands from customers is resulting in a marked increase in Information Technology (IT) investments by financial institutions in the region. In this edition, BNamericas analyzes how different financial institutions have picked up the gauntlet in countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Chile, among others, in a scenario characterized by dynamic technological changes and more empowered consumers.

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Unstoppable e-commerce: clicking away in Latin America

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Mexico on the path towards change

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Broadband in Latin America: trying to outrun the treadmill

While most of the countries in the region recognize that access to broadband has become an urgent matter of national development, the region as a whole falls short on a number of crucial issues hampering its ability to catch up to international leaders in this respect, according to the document Speeding Up the Digital Revolution: Broadband for Latin America and the Caribbean published late last y... view more

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Mass transport systems in Latin America: a growing market for information and communications technologies

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Agricultural financing and traditional banking

In 2009, 14 per cent of total global agricultural exports came from Latin America, clearly reflecting the leading role that Latin America plays in the global trade of agricultural products. Banks have historically been reluctant to finance agriculture due to the inherent risks. But that is all changing. In this report, BNamericas looks into the factors which are allowing for a more traditional banking approach in the agricultural sector, especially in Brazil and Argentina.

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The path to digital TV starts in Brazil

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Looking past the branch: Mobile banking in Latin America

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Social Networking: Taking telcos into the unknown

Average penetration of internet users across Latin America is still relatively low at about 40% of the population, compared to 77% in North America and 60% in Europe, and most governments in this region have prioritized broadband universalization initiatives. However, by early 2010 Latin America had become the leading region in terms of adoption of social networks by those who do have regular acc... view more

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IT and energy efficiency: Smart buildings

Latin America has a daunting energy challenge ahead. In order to prolong the economic growth and improvements in living standards, the region must expand its electricity generation capacity enormously and improve energy efficiency as well. So called passive energy efficiency measures, such as insulation or low-consumption equipment are not enough, and the contribution of information technology (IT) in design, construction and installation has become key. One area in which there are plenty of opportunities to use IT to reduce consumption is in buildings, a model that is being seen increasingly often in Latin American cities.