Liberty Business absorbs Cable & Wireless operations to boost enterprise tech solutions
June 20, 2019
Liberty Business, the business market division of Liberty Puerto Rico, announced the completion of its integration with C&W Business Puerto Rico. As a result, the company is in a stronger position to provide end-to-end IT and telecommunications solutions aimed at mid and large companies, said Antonio Llona, vice president of Liberty Business, in an interview […]
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AT&T invests some $350M in 3 years to boost P.R. networks
June 18, 2019
AT&T has invested nearly $350 million in its Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks during 2016-2018, the company announced The investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. The carrier has also improved critical services that support Public Safety and first responders using the FirstNet communications platform. In 2018, AT&T made […]
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Truenorth tech solution for Treasury Department featured in IBM case study
June 13, 2019
IBM recently highlighted Truenorth Corporation in a case study about a technology solution the Guaynabo-based company worked on for the Puerto Rico Treasury Department in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and María. Truenorth, along with IBM partner PSR, helped the Treasury Department develop and implement a continuous availability solution that is based on IBM z14 […]
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Pact calls for restoration of telecom services 1-6 days after an emergency
June 11, 2019
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Bureau and the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority signed an agreement through which they will work with service providers to expedite the restoration of services in the wake of an emergency. The agreement establishes a mechanism that assigns priority levels to energizing critical telecommunications facilities divided into three timeframes — between […]
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Access to data, security vital to remote workforce
June 10, 2019
From emails, videoconference calls to immediate access to data, remote work through multiple devices and mobile applications is part of the daily routine of today’s workforce. According to a recent report, the global mobile workforce will increase to 1.87 trillion people by 2022, which represents 42.5% of the global workforce. While the virtual digital office […]
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Dept. of Homeland Security actively scouting for IT providers, interns in P.R.
May 22, 2019
If there has ever been a time for Puerto Rico’s small businesses to take their shot at becoming a provider of goods and services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, that time is now. In an exclusive interview with News is my Business, Soraya Correa, chief procurement officer of the mammoth agency — and […]
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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report sheds light on cybersecurity risk in the Americas
May 20, 2019
Following the release of Microsoft’s 24th edition Microsoft Intelligence Security Report (SIR), the company dives into regional insights revealing Puerto Rico security risk is lower than global averages. This year’s edition of the report includes an overview of the security landscape, lessons learned from the field, and cyber security best practices to better protect consumers, partners and customers. The recently […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico is a ‘highlight’ of parent co.’s LatAm operations
May 10, 2019
After emerging as a reinforced operation in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes in 2017, Liberty Puerto Rico has become one of the “highlights” of its parent company, Liberty Latin America’s regional network. Balan Nair, CEO of Liberty Latin America said after Hurricanes Irma and María, “the business was completely devastated, just like the population on […]
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CIO & IT Leadership Conference ’19 to focus on industry trends, challenges
May 7, 2019
The Puerto Rico Information Technology Cluster will celebrate it 6th consecutive CIO & IT Leadership Conference May 17, when industry experts will study trends and challenges facing the region. The event slated to take place at the Sheraton Hotel and Casino in San Juan, will feature keynote speeches and concurrent workshops from 7:30 a.m. to […]
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Diversity in the workplace at heart of T-Mobile’s corporate philosophy
May 3, 2019
This week, T-Mobile Puerto Rico has been celebrating the diversity of its employees, which has been part of its DNA for years. The events lead up to the carrier’s fourth annual participation in Puerto Rico’s gay pride parade taking place this weekend. Lyannete Dávila, marketing director for T-Mobile Puerto Rico, said T-Mobile’s commitment to diversity […]
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Evertec reports 8% year-over-year 1Q19 revenue growth
May 2, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced results for the first quarter ended Mar. 31, 2019, reporting $118.8 million in revenue, an 8% growth compared with $110.3 million in the prior year. Revenue increase in the quarter reflected growth from elevated sales volumes in Puerto Rico and increased core banking transactions in part due to last year’s hurricane impacted […]
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Liberty P.R. receives workplace award from American Psychological Association
April 23, 2019
The American Psychological Association (APA) recently awarded Liberty Puerto Rico with its 2019 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award, the provider announced. One of eight employers from across the United States and Canada received the distinction this year and Liberty won in the medium for-profit category, due to its efforts to “create a healthy, high-performing work environment,” […]
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Codetrotters, Rock Solid create scholarship program for high schoolers
April 15, 2019
Codetrotters Academy, the first coding bootcamp in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and Rock Solid Technologies, a software development company, announced today the creation of a strategic alliance to award scholarships for programming courses to high potential students. The students will go through an online application process, followed by an interview at Rock Solid Technologies […]
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World Computer Exchange-P.R. opens 1st refurbishing club in Santurce school
April 9, 2019
World Computer Exchange-Puerto Rico recently opened its first refurbishing club in the Padre Rufo Bilingual School in the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan. The new WCE Refurbishing Club lab will be installed in a storage area at the school, which has 347 students in grades 7-12, that was recently rebuilt by the Ciudadela real estate […]
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Rock Solid Technologies to merge with CitySourced
April 5, 2019
Rock Solid Technologies, a public sector-focused software and IT services company with headquarters in Puerto Rico and Austin, Texas, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with CitySourced. The combined business will be led by Rock Solid CEO Rick Brown, and CitySourced CEO Jason Kiesel will join the executive team of Rock […]
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