“But as they expand farther into regions like the Middle East, and nations like Mexico and Brazil, the challenges become less transparent…That includes securing tax services, managing suppliers, navigating FX exchanges to minimize charges and working through VAT systems with different rules governing them. According to Oxford University data, as of 2017, the largest overall…
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Brazil is emerging as a world-class AI innovation hub
“In Oxford Insights’ AI Readiness Index 2019, Brazil was ranked 40 out of 192 countries, a sign that the South American powerhouse is moving up in the AI world. Accenture forecast that by 2035 AI will boost annual growth rates across South America by about one full percentage point of GDP One area that’s particularly…
Brazil to create national artificial intelligence strategy
“According to a study carried out by consulting firm Ducker Frontier on behalf of Microsoft, Brazil could achieve a GDP increase of 7.1% with full adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. Also last month, the Brazilian government announced it will create a network of eight research facilities focused on artificial intelligence.” Image credit: AI, Artificial Intelligence…
Why You Should Source Foreign Talent for AI, IoT and ML
“Latin American Talent The convergence of several factors, and the chiseling hand of time, have turned Latin America into a sweet spot when it comes to headhunting. Latin American universities offer a wide range of software related degrees, from undergraduate to doctoral, particularly in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. R&D in Brazil Taking a closer look…
Brazil’s Banking Giant Bradesco Plans Artificial Intelligence Leap
“The bank, which has a portfolio of over 71 million customers, has been working on a platform dubbed Bradesco Artificial Intelligence (BIA) over the last four years. Currently, 90% of the bank’s services are already available via the app, but sales made via mobile currently represents about 20-30% of the overall business volume. “It’s a low [percentage]….