Nearshore Americas - Serving the Digital Supply Chain of the …
Predicting which Nearshore Americas’ stories will gain the strongest audience engagement on web pages is more art than science. Of course, classic interest areas – such as technology disruption, political upheaval, and country-focused analysis – always are …
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 ...
Dan Lang, a Beloved Champion of Impact Sourcing Near and Far, …
Dan Lang, a longtime employee at Sutherland Global Services and widely admired for his work in impact sourcing, passed away suddenly last week. He was 60 years old and based in Williamson, New York. Through his 35+ years of service at Sutherland, Dan Lang rose to Senior Vice President before taking on a “Practitioner” role at Sutherland Labs earlier this year.
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.
Trump Presidency Projected to Weaken LatAm Currencies
Latin American currencies face significant risks if Donald Trump follows through on his campaign pledges. According to an analysis by Citi Bank, the Mexican peso is projected to decline by at least 5% against the US dollar, dropping from MXN$20.8 in 2024 to approximately MXN$21 by the end of 2025.
Breakdown: Accenture’s Canadian Controversy - Nearshore Americas
In short: the increasing need for capable talent and the urgent drive for technological transformation might make controversies like the one discussed above a thing of the past, as long as the parties involved –whether businesses or government organizations– are as …
Case Study: As Workplace Romances Persist, How are Companies …
The decision was a difficult one to make for Allan De Camps Melendez. As an HR professional himself, he was well acquainted with his employer’s policies when it came to workplace romances. Those were a big no-no, to say the least.
Firstsource Buys Scottish BPO Firm Ascensos - Nearshore Americas
Indian IT/BPO firm Firstsource Solutions announced the acquisition of European BPO vendor Ascensos. Based in Motherwell, Scotland, Ascensos has a strong reputation for providing customer service to retail and e-commerce businesses.
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 …
LatAm’s Productivity Rate: Four Times Less than the U.S.
Dec 3, 2024 · Latin America’s productivity rate is alarmingly low, with the region being four times less productive than the United States, according to a study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).. To put this into perspective, a U.S. worker accomplishes in one hour what it takes a worker in Latin America four hours to achieve.