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Data centers in Chile project US$1.7 billion in investment by 2030

InvestChile - December,6,2024

Seven new data centers are advancing through the Environmental Assessment System, with projects at various stages of analysis.

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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Digital hub: Chile launches National Data Center Plan

InvestChile - December,5,2024

Chile is moving toward a digital future with the National Data Center Plan, a strategy aimed at tripling the industry within five years, attracting investments of US$2.5 billion, and consolidating the country’s position as a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure. 

 

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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Data center surface area and capacity in Chile continues to grow

InvestChile - September,5,2024

At the end of the first half of the year, the surface area occupied by this type of facilities had doubled compared to the same time last year, reaching its highest point since records began. Installed capacity also recorded a significant increase. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Data Center

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Stefanini Group doubles down on technology investments in Chile

InvestChile - August,26,2024

Two years ago, the South American group opened a hub in Santiago where 100 Chilean and Brazilian employees develop software for export to countries including China. The firm is now focusing on Artificial Intelligence to serve the Andean and Southern Cone markets «from Chile to the world.» 

Topics: Global services- Technology- brazilian investment

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Amazon Web Services: «We will continue investing in Chile»

InvestChile - August,14,2024

The AWS Head of Solutions Architecture - South of Latin America  remarked on the company’s sustained investments in Chile over the last ten years, the integration of artificial intelligence models at Chilean companies, and how they address sustainability while developing their technology.

Topics: Global services- Data Center- US investment

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SoftServe launches talent acceleration program in Ñuble

InvestChile - July,29,2024

The multinational company’s initiative, focused on boosting employability in the technology sector, has 150 spots available for recent graduates and students in their final year of technology-related degrees.

Topics: Global services

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Chile: 5,000 scholarships awarded by Google to acquire digital skills

InvestChile - May,31,2024

The scholarships will be awarded in partnership with Talento Digital and will provide access to a new Artificial Intelligence course and Google Career Certificates.

Topics: Global services- Technology- Talent

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University of Tokyo inaugurates world’s highest observatory in Chile

InvestChile - May,7,2024

Located in the Atacama Region, at 5,640 meters above sea level, it houses a 6.5-meter optical-infrared telescope that took 26 years to plan and construct.  

Topics: Global services- Astronomy

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Chile launches incentive for international audiovisual productions

InvestChile - May,6,2024

The IFI Audiovisual offers an attractive incentive for foreign productions, reimbursing up to 30% of qualified expenses incurred within the country, and 40% for those productions that are made entirely in regions outside the Metropolitan region.

Topics: Global services- Creative industries

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Chile to Connect South America and Asia-Pacific with First-Ever Cable

InvestChile - January,15,2024

The Humboldt project, born from the collaboration between the Chilean Government and the multinational Google, will span more than 14,000 kilometers and will enable the deployment of an underwater optical fiber.

Topics: Global services- Submarine cable- Optical Fiber

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German language platform Babbel reaches Chile

InvestChile - November,16,2023

The South American country is the fifth regional market where Babbel will be setting up and launching live classes. 

Topics: Global services- German investment- Talent

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E-commerce: 49% of Chileans are intensive internet shoppers

InvestChile - November,3,2023

A survey by Mercado Libre and GfK revealed that those between 25 and 34 years old and over 65 are most likely to report being heavy e-commerce users.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- e-commerce

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Chile leads regional initiative on ethical Artificial Intelligence

InvestChile - October,25,2023

The South American country is leading the Santiago Declaration to Promote Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean, which brings together 20 nations to find a common voice for AI regulation and governance in the region.

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- Artificial Intelligence

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What are the most in demand IT professionals in Chile?

InvestChile - August,23,2023

A study by public-private organization Talento Digital para Chile and Chile’s National Training and Employment Service (SENCE) has revealed a range of labor market trends and the skills that are most in demand to boost Chile’s digital economy. 

Topics: Global services- Technology- Talent

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Chile is leading the way in Artificial Intelligence

InvestChile - August,15,2023

The South American country stands out for its digital and data processing infrastructure, as well as the availability of technological devices, according to the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index (ILIA). 

Topics: Global services- Ranking- Artificial Intelligence

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Santiago among the best cities for data center investment

InvestChile - June,20,2023

According to the analysis prepared by the real estate services company Cushman & Wakefield, Chile's capital city, which has 13 sites and an average annual demand of 15 MW, stands out because of its technological infrastructure, connectivity and institutional stability. 

Topics: Global services- Ranking- Data Center

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Promoting digital talent: Google awards 3,500 scholarships in Chile

InvestChile - June,8,2023

With the aim of promoting technological skills and generating job opportunities in the digital sector, Google’s initiative is an example of the type of investment that will allow the country to close gaps, strengthen a high-value sector and improve the skills of the Chilean people.  

Topics: Global services- Digital Economy- Talent

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ClaroVTR to invest US$320 million in expanding its data center

InvestChile - May,22,2023

With this new phase, the company has made a multi-million-dollar investment in its data center, located in the municipality of Colina, to the north of Santiago.

Topics: Global services- Data Center

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PedidosYa announces that it will keep investing in Chile

InvestChile - April,3,2023

Amid the slowdown in consumption, the Uruguayan brand has launched a new subscription plan which it expects to account for 20% of purchases through the platform by the end of 2023.

Topics: Foreign Investment- Global services

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Chile presents investment opportunities in high-value sectors

InvestChile - December,9,2022

Global services and technology, fintech, circular economy, green hydrogen, and tourism are among the economic sectors that the South American country wants to promote.  

Topics: Global services- Tourism- Chilean Economy- Circular economy- Fintech- Green Hydrogen- Investment Opportunities

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