T-Mobile lights up 600MHz in Vieques, completing deployment throughout P.R.
August 13, 2019
VIEQUES, P.R. — Wireless carrier T-Mobile announced the arrival of the 600MHz technology to Vieques, completing the deployment of the next-generation technology throughout the 78 municipalities. Less than two years after Hurricane María struck Puerto Rico, T-Mobile has lit up 600MHz to provide coverage in every town, the company’s General Manager Jorge Martel said. The […]
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T-Mobile 2nd annual ‘Changemaker Challenge’ for young visionaries
August 9, 2019
T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and nonprofit Ashoka kicked off the second-annual T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest to mobilize the next generation of youth who are ready to create positive change in their communities. Through Sept. 26, youth teams can enter the challenge by submitting a project that drives social change in one of three […]
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Liberty Puerto Rico posts $103.8M in 2Q19 revenue
August 8, 2019
Liberty Puerto Rico reported consistent revenue and subscriber growth for the second quarter of the year, according to its financial results report. The company added more than 5,000 customers this quarter, driven by its growth in high speed data subscribers. Liberty’s second quarter 2019 revenue stands at $103.8 million, which represents a 5.3% increase from […]
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Evertec reports 8% in revenue growth to $122.5M in 2Q19
August 1, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced revenue growth of 8% to $122.5 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Adjusted earnings per common share was $0.51, an increase of 11%, while Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $57.8 million during the quarter. For the six months ended on the same date, Evertec posted 8% revenue growth to […]
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Evertec to enter Chilean payments market through agreement with Banco Santander Chile
June 28, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Banco Santander Chile under which the Puerto Rican firm will provide acquiring processing services as well as other solutions and regional expertise as Banco Santander enters the merchant acquiring business in Chile. “We’re extremely pleased to provide our products and services to Banco Santander, the first […]
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Telemundo to stop airing signal via WORA-TV in Mayagüez by year’s end
June 27, 2019
Telemundo, one of Puerto Rico’s three main television stations, will stop retransmitting its signal through WORA-TV in Mayagüez before year’s end, this media outlet learned. This would represent a signal interruption for thousands of residents of 28 towns in the south-central-west and northwest regions, where most of the population receives the programming via over-the-air antennas. […]
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Facebook, Platzi to grant 1K programming scholarships in LatAm
June 25, 2019
Facebook and online technology training school Platzi announced that 1,000 scholarships will be awarded to residents of Brazil and Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America to contribute to the region’s talent development and economic growth. The scholarships consist of a 21-week course at Platzi and the end of the course, participants will receive certification as front-end […]
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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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