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EPAM recognized as a preferred tech company among young professionals in Colombia
EPAM Systems , a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company , has announced it has been recognized as a top 10 preferred tech company in Colombia among professionals under 35-years-old by the 2024 Top of Mind Index Tech study conducted by FirstJob , a company specialized in employability data .
This recognition follows EPAM ’ s growth in Colombia and expansion of global delivery centers in Latin America that have brought new career opportunities for local IT professionals and enhanced business value for clients .
The study found that EPAM is highly regarded in areas including innovation , business culture and employee experience .
EPAM ranked sixth among more than 1,400 companies identified , climbing five spots from 2023 . More than 14,000 young professionals were surveyed to identify the most aspirational companies and elements that make the organization ’ s value offer unique .
“ We ’ re honored to be recognized as a top tech company among young professionals in Colombia ,” said JP Vergara , Senior Director , Country Head , Colombia and Dominican Republic at EPAM .
“ Colombia is home to many talented IT professionals who are eager to learn and help us make the future real for clients worldwide
through transformative solutions and advanced technologies like Generative AI . We ’ re committed to being an inclusive workplace where every individual can grow and thrive .”
OptConnect announces strategic acquisition of M2M DataGlobal
OptConnect , a leader in managed wireless services , has acquired Latin America-based M2M DataGlobal ( M2M ), one of the largest
IoT organizations in Latin America . Together these businesses create a premier managed wireless connectivity platform of scale , capable of supporting customers across a broad spectrum of industries and solution needs throughout North and South America .
Coupled with OptConnect ’ s ability to serve partners in North America and other regions around the globe , the acquisition of M2M marks a significant expansion in global reach , dramatically increasing its ability to support global partnerships with ultra-reliable connectivity and support in more countries .
Collectively , OptConnect and M2M serve more than 10,000 unique customers .
Headquartered in Santiago , Chile , M2M has been a pioneer in the machine-to-machine / IoT industry for more than a decade , offering a full suite of hardware products and connectivity solutions across the Americas , including Chile , Argentina , Peru , Ecuador , Colombia and Mexico .
“ We are continuing to evolve as a company to meet and exceed the needs of our customers as they expand across the world ,” said Chris Baird , CEO of OptConnect . “ Our unwavering commitment lies in being an innovative global provider of highly valued wireless connectivity solutions . This acquisition enables us to continue to deliver on our promise to support customers and ensure they derive the maximum benefits from their IoT initiatives .” •
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