Education, tech firm Declara partner for online platform
February 9, 2015
The Puerto Rico Department of Education recently partnered with Silicon Valley-based Declara to launch a pilot project to connect secondary-level teachers on a single content-rich platform where they will develop professional learning communities, support each other in their endeavors, share best practices and success stories.
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Science Trust announces availability of $1.4M in grants
January 22, 2015
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust will be putting up to $1.4 million in grants to help scientists complete federal grant funding applications and to attract new talent to local universities, Interim Executive Director Iván Ríos-Mena said Wednesday.
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Puerto Rico CIO González among ‘Top 100 Most Social’
January 19, 2015
Puerto Rico’s Chief Information Officer, Giancarlo González, was included in this year’s “State of the CIO” survey, which lists the top 100 information technology executives in the nation based on their presence on Twitter.
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Software developer Wovenware expands, creates 40 jobs
January 12, 2015
Wovenware, a local software development company, will invest some $250,000 to expand its local operations and create 40 new jobs over the next two years, executives announced Monday, flanked by high-ranking Puerto Rico government officials.
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PRIDCO, Honeywell break ground on high-tech lab
December 10, 2014
Honeywell Aerospace executives joined Puerto Rico government officials to break ground Tuesday on the construction of a new research and development laboratory that the company will operate in the northern municipality of Moca.
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Science Trust touts successful ‘Startup Weekends’
December 9, 2014
As part of its mission to advance the island’s technological, scientific and business agenda, the Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust announced the achievements obtained from the Startup Weekends program at a closing ceremony last week.
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Insurance Commissioner unveils new claims mobile app
December 2, 2014
The Puerto Rico Insurance Commissioner’s Office announced Monday the availability of a mobile app that offers users assistance with the required documentation needed to file an insurance claim in case of an accident.
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H3 Tech conference to promote sector get-together
November 18, 2014
Puerto Rico’s technological sector has taken a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of the island’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, a phenomenon that has prompted the celebration of the upcoming H3 Tech Conference on Nov. 21-22, to give so-called "Hustlers,” "Hipsters," and "Hackers" the forum to exchange ideas, experiences and knowledge.
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Fusionworks 1st in LatAm to garner SAP high honor
November 17, 2014
Local technology firm Fusionworks recently became the first company in Latin America to be recognized by the multinational software firm SAP with the "Recognized Expertise in Business Intelligence" award.
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Gov. signs bill to spur development of creative industries
October 15, 2014
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla signed Tuesday Senate Bill 655, which establishes public policy for promoting and giving stimulus to creative industries, conceives the Creative Industries Advisory Board and assigns $1 million to Puerto Rico Trade and Export to oversee those tasks.
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GM Security Technologies opens $1.8M response center
August 22, 2014
With an investment of $1.8 million and the creation of 17 new jobs, GM Security Technologies recently inaugurated a state of the art Critical Incident Response and Replication Center to monitor, analyze and manage threats and new opportunities for clients.
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Op-Ed: Tech centers, tool for community transformation
July 10, 2014
Communities have certain niches that require special attention to achieve their balance. Technology centers offer disadvantaged communities the opportunity to access information technology and communication.
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FirstBank launches EMV chip credit card in Puerto Rico
June 12, 2014
After a successful pilot program, FirstBank recently became the first Puerto Rican bank to offer an EMV chip credit card product for its Beyond Ultimate World Elite MasterCard.
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Cisco bets on Puerto Rico’s technological leadership
May 28, 2014
Puerto Rico’s “solid and mature” geography and its proximity to powerful markets as the U.S. mainland make it a strong candidate to become the computer industry’s hub for the Caribbean, an executive from technology company Cisco said Tuesday.
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USDA has $35M in funding for better tech in rural areas
May 23, 2014
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday that USDA is accepting applications for grants to enhance telecommunications and broadcast services in rural areas, including those in Puerto Rico.
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