Intelligence and information holds the future? What do Brazilian IT executives think? While I have been in Rio researching about internationalization, I read this interesting survey from IT Decisions that I’d like to share. They raise pertinent points regarding strategic aspects. The survey asks: Should some IT companies be retained under Brazilian ownership? Should the governmentContinue reading “Asking questions about Brazil IT”
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South Africa’s AECI announces investment plan in Brazil
South Africa’s AECI is looking to spend up to 1 billion rand ($148 million) on acquisitions of chemical companies in Brazil. AECI is a maker of industrials chemicals and explosives for the mining and manufacturing sectors. The Group has completed a 2 billion rand strategic capital investment programme to enhance its future growth in theseContinue reading “South Africa’s AECI announces investment plan in Brazil”
Brazilian entrepreneurs are cautious
RIO – Brazilian entrepreneurs confidence dropped in July, according to the Business Confidence Index Industrial (ICEI). The index is prepared by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI). Taming inflation will affect growth? “The data confirm that entrepreneurs are concerned about the effects of rising inflation and measures of containment of consumption on the economy that may affectContinue reading “Brazilian entrepreneurs are cautious”
Corporate governance research shows growth of legal services in Brazil
The Who is Who Legal Report on Corporate Governance highlights that Brazil has increased significantly the number of lawyers in the past 12 months. More deals and business boost the demand for legal services. What is moving the market The flagship infrastructure programme aimed at stimulating development and boosting expansion, is creating a lot of work forContinue reading “Corporate governance research shows growth of legal services in Brazil”
New players on the game of medical technology in Brazil
They are Venrock Capital, one of the largest American venture capital firms (Rockefeller family founded brand) and Advance Medical Inc. Venrock recently founded and led a $6 million Series A funding for Advance Medical Inc., a company whose sole mission is to commercialize medical technology in Brazil, says the Wall Street Journal. Advance Medical will offer servicesContinue reading “New players on the game of medical technology in Brazil”