Mobile technology for work and private life will define what’s to come for Latin America’s businesses and the rising middle classes America, however, there’s lots of work to do before everyone across the region has a smart phone in hand. Video conferencing on mobile devices will only continue to grow, said Cisco’s Carlos Tolares (left).…

Doing business in Brazil is as enticing, profitable and challenging as ever. Eyes remain focused on one of the world’s fastest growing economy as the World Cup and the Olympics near, however hurdles remain, including the cost of setting up a business and hiring good talent, the country’s lagging education system, and corruption within the…

Mobile technology is changing the way we work and creating new challenges, from how to build team spirit among dispersed employees to how to protect corporate data on personal devices. Microsoft’s Emre Memecan said workers will become more loyal if they’re given some flexibility. It’s also transforming work spaces, giving rise to “co-working centers” where…

The outlook for many Latin American countries in 2012 is positive, experts say, though there are pockets of concern throughout the region. Among those are many bubbles developing in many countries, the reliance on commodities, a boon or danger depending how you look at it, and the impact of the Eurozone debt crisis on South…

As globalization continues to charge forward, the safety of information of all kinds is most at risk both around the world and in Latin America. Many counterfeit products are made in the same factories as genuine ones, though they’re unauthorized, Becker & Poliakoff’s Peter Quinter. A panel of experts described the challenges to protecting personal…

The marketing and information machines that complement the U.S. professional sports industry have been eyeing Latin America, a well-known hotbed for baseball and soccer, for some time and are increasingly looking for ways to tap into the sports-crazed rising middle class. “We’re focused on the four Ds… digital, demand, data and distribution,” said Patrick Ilabaca,…

The growing middle classes across Latin America and expanding Internet access will change the way U.S. healthcare institutions manage foreign patients’ care, as well as how those organizations reach patients in their home countries. By Zachary Fagenson Managing Editor Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn A panel of healthcare experts representing hospitals, healthcare data companies and…

Whichever company builds smarter, cheaper devices that allow owners to securely access their information on the go will be the winner in booming Latin America. “Maybe your desktop will morph into your TV, or your TV will become your desktop, said Juan Meza, director of strategic business development for Sony Professional Solutions Latin America during…

Mexico has quickly become a top trade and investment partner for South Florida, and the relationship can grow further if business leaders recognize and better leverage the existing ties. Three top Mexican executives with shipping giant UPS, airline Aeromexico and film company HBO Latin America shared those insights at WorldCity’s Global Connections May 27 in…