OUR GOAL
TBY talks to Cesar Barquero, General Manager, Control Soft, on the sector.
Who are some of your largest clients from the public and private sectors?
In the smart city market, our clients are utility companies and municipalities. Such companies are critical for us, and they work in a market as critical applications because they manage and control public services such as water and electricity. In the private sector, we work with companies in the food and beverage market, for example Dos Pinos, Fifco, Kraft Foods, and Nestlé. We also work in other industries such as the cement and mining business with Cemex, and other companies such as Procter & Gamble, HP, and Intel. We know we cannot grow alone, which is why we seek partnerships to share and develop new technology.
What are your goals for the coming years in terms of regional expansion and products that you would like to add?
Right now, our goal is to sell our technology like a service. Through Internet of Things (IoT) technology, we are changing the way companies work. We offer an integrated value service in which we offer the hardware, software, and service. Our promise is that we can reduce energy costs by 10-30%.
OUR GOAL
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Interview
Yamileth Astorga, President, Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA)
TBY talks to Yamileth Astorga, President of the Costa Rican Institute of Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA), on the challenges of providing high-quality potable water and working to prevent a water deficit.
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Luis Carlos Delgado Murillo, President, National Supervisory Council for the Financial System (CONASSIF)
TBY talks to Luis Carlos Delgado Murillo, President of the National Supervisory Council for the Financial System (CONASSIF), on the importance of collaboration between the private and public sectors and facilitating new business.
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Minor Rodríguez, General Manager, Coopesa
TBY talks to Minor Rodríguez, General Manager of Coopesa, on being the only self-managing cooperative in the world dedicated to heavy aircraft, the importance of communication, and maintaining a flat and democratic governance structure.
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Reaching the Sky
The construction sector in Costa Rica has recovered significantly from a slump in 2016. However, the country has much to accomplish, especially in terms of ensuring new residential projects are inclusive for all income levels and fixing the infrastructure problem.
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Dr. Fernando Llorca Castro, Executive President, Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social
TBY talks to Dr. Fernando Llorca Castro, Executive President of Caja Costarricense del Seguro Social, on the importance of institutional longevity, joining the OECD, and bringing standardized services to every part of the country.
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Get the Ball Rolling
One of the main factors that attracts investors to Costa Rica has been its skilled human capital. For this purpose, the government and academia are collaborating to improve programs and better align them to the requirements of several industries.
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Class Is In Session
High levels of public investment have made Costa Rica's education system one of the strongest in Latin America, and government leaders are working to improve teacher quality and ensure that the poorest Costa Ricans have access to quality secondary and tertiary schools.
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Marco Robert, General Manager, IMC Interamericana Medios de Comunicación
TBY talks to Marco Robert, General Manager of IMC Interamericana Medios de Comunicación, on the importance of articulating a clear philosophy, the industry's biggest weaknesses, and the ideal advertising setup.
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