Infrastructure & Other Differentiators
In addition to its solid economy and well-developed IT market, Brazil’s mix of capabilities establishes the country as a strategic sourcing destination:
Leading-edge Infrastructure
- 100% energy self sufficient – oil production matches consumption
- 75 million passengers travel each year through the Brazilian airports
- World leader in Ethanol technology and other bio fuels
- Well developed telecommunication infrastructure: 5.6 million broadband Internet connections; 38.5 million landline phones and 99.9 million cell phones.
Industry Expertise
- Global Process Standardization and Integration
- Strong and well developed domestic market
- World reference in banking systems, internet banking, real-time payments, internet tax collection, electronic voting
Low Geopolitic Risks
- Macro-economic and political stability
- No territorial, ethnic or religious conflicts/disputes
- No earthquakes, no hurricane and tornado season, no active volcanoes
Competitive Cost Structure
- Competitive and sustainable cost rates
- Economy of scale
Friendly IT Business Environment
- Protection of Intellectual property
- Government support for software and IT services export initiatives
- Business Continuity capability at a regional level
- Cultural alignment and western business culture facilitates smoother and more effective interactions
- Same time zone as the US east coast
Human Resources Quality and Predictability
- Almost 1 million IT qualified professionals
- More than 2,000 Universities & High Education Institutes
- Strong education background and skill in multiple technologies
- Blue-chip company experience