#software developers in Latin america

[binary-stars-if]

What about languages? Did English remain a dominant language on Earth? And the inhabitants of Mars and Sol Station, did they develop their own languages?

Love this question! In Binary Stars, there is widely available and accessible universal VI (virtual intelligence) translation software for most languages, even for some dead languages like Latin, and for preservation purposes, a lot of indigenous languages, as well. This had two consequences on Earth:

Multilingual people are less common, as many school systems abolished mandatory foreign language courses in favor of focusing on other topics. Grammar and language arts courses are still mandatory and funded and developed at smaller local levels -- think communities instead of school districts. This, of course, has mixed results.

English, French, and Spanish are less commonly people's first languages in Binary Stars than they are in our world today, as nationalist movements in countries with a history of European colonization took advantage of the tech to push for embracing their cultural identities and returning to language roots. Of those three languages, Spanish is arguably the most common first language due to the unique experiences of immigrants from Latin America to the U.S. and Canada -- in other words, there are layers here.

A lot of this translation software was still new/in development as Mars was being colonized, so English was still a pretty dominant language at the time. As a result, a lot of people on Mars speak a pidgin dialect that borrows a lot from English. You will sometimes hear similar dialects on ISS-3 or (less commonly) Sol Station, but they're much more common on Mars. In addition, some Martian megacorporations developed their own dialects, whether as a way to speak in code and protect company secrets or as a way to foster a kind of unique cultural identity for their employees citizens.

That being said, there is value in being multilingual. AI never took off quite the way you might expect, due to its lack of reliability with translation software in particular. There was a crisis and controversy in the early days, and now translation VI is maintained and developed by linguists who are fluent in the necessary languages. Many multilingual people are such specifically for employment in this sector, and it's a job that pays well -- especially the more languages you learn. But nothing pays as well as translating for your first language, so the U.N. supports programs and initiatives that foster linguistic diversity on Earth and ISS-3.

This story is written in English, but I'm fine with readers headcanoning whatever language they want for each of the characters. In fact, I welcome it. I would honestly LOVE to see people's headcanons here and have decided there's no right or wrong answer. For this reason, I won't be developing any dialects, pidgin or otherwise, for the story.

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[govindhtech]

Valkey 7.2 On Memorystore: Open-Source Key-Value Service

The 100% open-source key-value service Memorystore for Valkey is launched by Google Cloud.

In order to give users a high-performance, genuinely open-source key-value service, the Memorystore team is happy to announce the preview launch of Valkey 7.2 support for Memorystore.

Memorystore for Valkey

A completely managed Valkey Cluster service for Google Cloud is called Memorystore for Valkey. By utilizing the highly scalable, reliable, and secure Valkey service, Google Cloud applications may achieve exceptional performance without having to worry about handling intricate Valkey deployments.

In order to guarantee high availability, Memorystore for Valkey distributes (or “shards”) your data among the primary nodes and duplicates it among the optional replica nodes. Because Valkey performance is greater on many smaller nodes rather than fewer bigger nodes, the horizontally scalable architecture outperforms the vertically scalable architecture in terms of performance.

Memorystore for Valkey is a game-changer for enterprises looking for high-performance data management solutions reliant on 100% open source software. It was added to the Memorystore portfolio in response to customer demand, along with Memorystore for Redis Cluster and Memorystore for Redis. From the console or gcloud, users can now quickly and simply construct a fully-managed Valkey Cluster, which they can then scale up or down to suit the demands of their workloads.

Thanks to its outstanding performance, scalability, and flexibility, Valkey has quickly gained popularity as an open-source key-value datastore. Valkey 7.2 provides Google Cloud users with a genuinely open source solution via the Linux Foundation. It is fully compatible with Redis 7.2 and the most widely used Redis clients, including Jedis, redis-py, node-redis, and go-redis.

Valkey is already being used by customers to replace their key-value software, and it is being used for common use cases such as caching, session management, real-time analytics, and many more.

Customers may enjoy a nearly comparable (and code-compatible) Valkey Cluster experience with Memorystore for Valkey, which launches with all the GA capabilities of Memorystore for Redis Cluster. Similar to Memorystore for Redis Cluster, Memorystore for Valkey provides RDB and AOF persistence, zero-downtime scaling in and out, single- or multi-zone clusters, instantaneous integrations with Google Cloud, extremely low and dependable performance, and much more. Instances up to 14.5 TB are also available.

Memorystore for Valkey, Memorystore for Redis Cluster, and Memorystore for Redis have an exciting roadmap of features and capabilities.

The momentum of Valkey

Just days after Redis Inc. withdrew the Redis open-source license, the open-source community launched Valkey in collaboration with the Linux Foundation in March 2024 (1, 2, 3). Since then, they have had the pleasure of working with developers and businesses worldwide to propel Valkey into the forefront of key-value data stores and establish it as a premier open source software (OSS) project. Google Cloud is excited to participate in this community launch with partners and industry experts like Snap, Ericsson, AWS, Verizon, Alibaba Cloud, Aiven, Chainguard, Heroku, Huawei, Oracle, Percona, Ampere, AlmaLinux OS Foundation, DigitalOcean, Broadcom, Memurai, Instaclustr from NetApp, and numerous others. They fervently support open source software.

The Valkey community has grown into a thriving group committed to developing Valkey the greatest open source key-value service available thanks to the support of thousands of enthusiastic developers and the former core OSS Redis maintainers who were not hired by Redis Inc.

With more than 100 million unique active users each month, Mercado Libre is the biggest finance, logistics, and e-commerce company in Latin America. Diego Delgado discusses Valkey with Mercado Libre as a Software Senior Expert:

At Mercado Libre, Google Cloud need to handle billions of requests per minute with minimal latency, which makes caching solutions essential. Google Cloud especially thrilled about the cutting-edge possibilities that Valkey offers. They have excited to investigate its fresh features and add to this open-source endeavor.”

The finest is still to come

By releasing Memorystore for Valkey 7.2, Memorystore offers more than only Redis Cluster, Redis, and Memcached. And Google Cloud is even more eager about Valkey 8.0’s revolutionary features. Major improvements in five important areas performance, reliability, replication, observability, and efficiency were introduced by the community in the first release candidate of Valkey 8.0. With a single click or command, users will be able to accept Valkey 7.2 and later upgrade to Valkey 8.0. Additionally, Valkey 8.0 is compatible with Redis 7.2, exactly like Valkey 7.2 was, guaranteeing a seamless transition for users.

The performance improvements in Valkey 8.0 are possibly the most intriguing ones. Asynchronous I/O threading allows commands to be processed in parallel, which can lead to multi-core nodes working at a rate that is more than twice as fast as Redis 7.2. From a reliability perspective, a number of improvements provided by Google, such as replicating slot migration states, guaranteeing automatic failover for empty shards, and ensuring slot state recovery is handled, significantly increase the dependability of Cluster scaling operations. The anticipation for Valkey 8.0 is already fueling the demand for Valkey 7.2 on Memorystore, with a plethora of further advancements across several dimensions (release notes).

Similar to how Redis previously expanded capability through modules with restricted licensing, the community is also speeding up the development of Valkey’s capabilities through open-source additions that complement and extend Valkey’s functionality. The capabilities covered by recently published RFCs (“Request for Comments”) include vector search for extremely high performance vector similarly search, JSON for native JSON support, and BloomFilters for high performance and space-efficient probabilistic filters.

Former vice president of Gartner and principal analyst of SanjMo Sanjeev Mohan offers his viewpoint:

The advancement of community-led initiatives to offer feature-rich, open-source database substitutes depends on Valkey. Another illustration of Google’s commitment to offering really open and accessible solutions for customers is the introduction of Valkey support in Memorystore. In addition to helping developers looking for flexibility, their contributions to Valkey also support the larger open-source ecosystem.

It seems obvious that Valkey is going to be a game-changer in the high-performance data management area with all of the innovation in Valkey 8.0, as well as the open-source improvements like vector search and JSON, and for client libraries.

Valkey is the secret to an OSS future

Take a look at Memorystore for Valkey right now, and use the UI console or a straightforward gcloud command to establish your first cluster. Benefit from OSS Redis compatibility to simply port over your apps and scale in or out without any downtime.

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[sweetmidnights]

It Is the East and He Is the Sun-- Chapter 2

Pairing: Alex Claremont-Diaz/Henry Fox-Mountchristen-Windsor

Summary:

“I bet you $100 that he’s the reason Pez is late. That stupid, entitled motherfucker with his perfect fucking hair,” Alex lamented, rolling his eyes and slouching indignantly in his seat. It was stupid how soft his hair looked and even worse how much Alex wanted to feel it for himself.

“I really don’t think that Henry has control of the traffic patterns, Alex. You’re being ridiculous,” Nora chastised as Pez started to scoot down their row toward the seat next to her.

“Maybe not but the Mountchristen Corporation sure seems to think they are God and he is not exempt from that. Eat the rich.”

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Or: The queer community theater AU that you never knew you needed. Alex is Romeo, Henry is Julien, and theater magic might just make these enemies fall in love.

Warnings: 18+, verbal ridicule/abuse, homophobia (If you would like to avoid the lines of homophobia, stop after reading "Henry could practically see the wheels turning in his head" and start again with "The phone lit up again, a text message with the preview hidden.")

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After auditions at the Jup, Alex accompanied Nora back to the house that she and June had bought just a few months prior in South San Francisco. It was on the smaller side, only one floor with two bedrooms and one and a half baths. In the main section of the house was a decent-sized living room separated from a small kitchen by a wall with a breakfast bar carved out of its center, four stools tucked neatly beneath it. There was art covering the walls and plants nestled in every empty corner, on top of bookshelves and end tables. Nora kept an organized, complex watering schedule for each of the plants, much to June’s dismay. Her background in software engineering aided it in its interactive interface, the culprit of many a lonely night in bed as Nora used all of her free time to tend to this pet project. It all seemed to work out in their favor, though, as it was now in development with the company she worked for to be integrated into their next app release. And, every week, June seemed to come home with a new piece of art to add to their collection. Their most recent addition was a small painting inspired by Minerva Cuevas and her Feast and Famine show, the piece commenting on the exploitation of Latin America for food production. The week before that, it was a tarot deck reimagined for an intersectional, queer, trauma-informed reader with full-color art and shining golden edges. 

For dinner, Alex helped June with making empanadas and esquites using recipes they learned from their abuelita during their summers in Mexico visiting her. Nora watched on from the small table tucked at the end of the kitchen under a window as the siblings squabbled and took turns pushing each other out of the way when one would say something especially wicked about the other. The two were like peas in a pod, Alex always saying that he lucked out because he was born with a built-in best friend and June then would roll her eyes affectionately and say that after three blissful years as the only child, Alex came screaming into the world and she had not known a moment of peace since. 

After they ate, the topic of conversation shifted to the play and how Alex had received a callback for the part of Romeo. For a while, they focused on Alex’s excitement and how well he did at the audition. June even mentioned that she was going to talk to her boss at the San Francisco Bee about doing a piece on the Grand Jupiter and a review of the production. But, as it always did, Alex’s inevitable rambling tirade shifted to one particular Fox-Mountchristen with piercingly blue eyes and an offensively charming smile who just waltzed into auditions for the first time and took them by storm. He alternated between lamenting about how infuriatingly perfect Henry was and how ridiculous it was that not only was he singled out to read for a specific part but he got a callback on his very first try. 

“I just don’t understand why you’re so up in arms about this, Alex,” June’s voice rang from the kitchen, putting away the last dish from dinner as Alex sat sprawled on the couch, open Shiner in hand. Her wild, curly hair was tied into a low ponytail, some pieces left out to frame her face. There was a bit of soap smudged on her strong, Claremont jaw, one of the features Alex had always noticed when they would stand together in front of the bathroom mirror as children. They both looked so much like their father with their dark, curly hair and full eyebrows but they both seemed to have their mother’s jawline and June, their mother’s high cheekbones. 

“Because, June!” Alex exclaimed, free hand gesturing wildly. “Henry Fox-Mountchristen is the most insufferable man on the planet! How do you just walk into an audition for the first time and get a fucking callback for the lead?” 

“You might just be the most ridiculous person I know,” Nora chimed in from the loveseat, legs pulled to her chest and laptop resting on the top of her knees, the middle of her shirt wet from dishwater. June soon enough plopped down next to her and snuggled into her side, pressing a kiss to her cheek. 

“I am perfectly reasonable about this, you’re just a hater. You can’t just walk around getting everything handed to you on a silver platter just because you’re part of the richest family on this side of the planet and quite possibly the direct descendant of a Greek god. Damn cheekbones.”

“Okay, now you’re definitely exaggerating. They’ve got nothing on Bezos,” June replied, accidentally knocking her head into Nora’s laptop as she sat up straighter. 

“No, Bug, they’re like the Rockefellers of Great Britain. They’re old money. Henry probably sneezes into hundred-dollar bills,” Alex said, rolling his eyes and taking another swig of his beer. 

From the outside, it seemed like there was nothing that the Mountchristen Corporation didn’t have a hand in. They had started in the oil business in the early 1900s and expanded over the decades into manufacturing, political lobbying, healthcare, and most recently, technology. Everywhere Alex looked, there was another article about new assets acquired by the Mountchristens, new public policies being implemented with their support, new record-breaking profits, and exposés on their exploitation of resources and labor in the global south. It made Alex’s stomach roll to think about exactly how much wealth, how much power Henry had at his fingertips, how much damage and destruction that was born because of just one family. 

“You should know as well as anyone that family is not the only thing that dictates who a person becomes. If it were up to Mom, I would be the next Ruth Bader Ginsburg and you’d be the youngest person elected to Congress in this era. And for a while,  that is exactly what both of us thought we should do with our lives before we listened to our hearts,” June said, her eyes warm and inviting, sounding just like an older sister. “But, now I’m writing arts and culture articles for a local newspaper and you’re studying to become a civil rights lawyer.” 

“Okay, and?” Alex asked, crossing his arms in front of himself. “If I recall correctly, Henry is the very well-known face of Mountchristen Tech. Doesn’t exactly scream ‘I’ve rebelled from the status quo.’”

“All I’m saying is give Henry a chance. There might be more to him than meets the eye.” 

Alex sank further into the couch and felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. Instead of taking a moment to even think about the possibility of June being right, he pulled the device out and looked at it. Across the top of the screen was a notification for an email from the ACLU DC, subject line reading “ACTION NEEDED: Interview Request for…” Alex felt his heart clench in his chest– it had been his dream since he decided on law school instead of politics to work for them, fighting for the rights of people who looked like him, who loved like him, who lived like him. But, at the same time, he would be leaving everyone and everything he had ever known and moving across the country by himself. He had stayed in Austin for college when his mom was elected governor and then followed Nora and June to Silicon Valley for law school when Nora was hired by a tech startup and June got her post at the Bee. He wanted this job more than anything but he didn’t want to have it at the expense of losing the people he loved. 

It was just an interview, right?

When Alex arrived at the Grand Jupiter the next day, coffee cup in hand, Henry was already waiting outside the emerald door, tugging on the golden handles once before dropping his hand to his side and leaning back. He was wearing a tidy grey suit with a matching grey tie, hair perfectly coiffed and glowing under the light above him. It had been dark for hours at this point, the winter sun setting before Alex had left his last class for the day– said class leaving Alex feeling deeply underdressed as he walked up to the taller man. With a pair of jeans and a Standford Law hoodie on, Alex couldn’t help but feel completely out of place next to someone in head-to-toe Burberry. 

“It appears we are quite early,” Henry said, tucking his hands into his pockets. 

“What, feel guilty for how late you were to auditions?” Alex replied, only a little bite to his words. There was a pained look on Henry’s face, one that Alex had never seen from him before. He wanted to ask why 

“Honestly, I felt terrible about it. I never want to disrespect Mr. Luna and all of the hard work he puts into the Grand Jupiter. He’s a godsend to this place and its people. I tried to send Pez ahead of me but the bugger wasn’t convinced I would still show up if I was left alone.”

A small smile spread on Henry’s face as he talked about Pez and Alex couldn’t help but smile, too. The response had surprised him, to hear the reverence with which he spoke of the director, someone who was also so dear to his own heart. Rafael had long been someone that Alex looked up to, who he wanted to emulate. As a teenager, Alex watched with bated breath as Rafael worked day and night during the Obergefell v. Hodges case as one of the junior lawyers. In all of the press coverage, there Rafael was, standing behind the lead attorneys as they fought for marriage equality. Alex Claremont-Diaz vowed from that day forward that no matter what he did with his life, he would make sure it was worthy of the generations of kids just like him who would see him and be inspired, too. 

“Let’s just go around back, I know Zahra has to be here already,” Alex said, hoping to diffuse some of the tension he felt in his chest at Henry’s words. 

Sure enough, when Alex jiggled the ancient knob on the stage door, it popped open and there Zahra stood with a binder in one hand, the other pressed against the doorjamb of the small office next to the bathroom. The nameplate on the door read Shaan Shrivastava, facility manager. Screwdrivers, gaff tape, and light gels were lining the various surfaces in the space, filing cabinets and rolling tool chests made the space feel even smaller. A box of donuts sat on a stool just inside the door. Alex snagged one as he passed.

“Those aren’t for– Yes, Alex, please help yourself, because you’ve been working so hard on the fly system today with the rest of the stage team,” Zahra said, already exasperated by the youngest Claremont-Diaz.

“Thanks, Zahra! I knew you would understand. It’s hard work.” 

Alex bounded past Zahra and into the furthest dressing room, dropping his bag like he owned the place. Henry watched from near the entranceway, hands still shoved in his pockets and unsure of where to go. 

“You may as well have one, too, Mr. Mountchristen,” Shaan said from inside the office, noticing even from the strange angle that Henry was feeling out of place, unsure of what to do or where to go. 

Henry walked into the small space and grabbed one of the sweets, opting for a simple glazed donut as opposed to the chocolate and sprinkle monstrosity that he watched Alex escape with. 

“Shaan, please, call me Henry. How are you today?” Henry asked with a warmth to his voice that was not often heard. He had become quite fond of Shaan over the years of knowing Frankie and consequently being dragged into helping with various projects. For the last production, Henry had been a stagehand, donning all black and moving set pieces, fixing microphones and facilitating quick changes. 

“I’m great, Mr– Henry. I finally was able to fix the rigging on the upstage curtains. I’ve been meaning to do it since closing night.” 

Henry laughed lightly and looked at his shoes, remembering the absolute nightmare that the upstage rigs became that final night and for no apparent reason. 

“A pain in the arse, that one. I’m glad you’ve gotten it sorted.”

Zahra, then, quickly shooed Henry out of the office and toward the dressing room that Alex had found himself occupying. Inside, Alex was kicked back in a chair, feet crossed and resting on the counter in front of the mirror, mouthing the lines written on a piece of paper in his hands. Henry’s breath caught in his throat at the sight of him, the warm light casting a glow on his features, making his dark curls shine. 

Alex must have heard Henry step into the room, quickly turning in his chair to look at him. 

“Mountchristen,” Alex said as a means of greeting, nodding in his direction and then turning back to the paper in his hands. There was no bite to his voice, a strange departure from what normally transpired between the two. 

“Fox,” Henry stuttered out. Alex swung his head around, eyebrows furrowed and mouth pinched together.

“Huh?” 

“I prefer to go by Fox, if it’s all the same to you,” Henry supplied, stilted and tense. He wasn’t sure why he said anything, well desensitized to the name his grandmother insisted her front-facing grandchildren maintain. But there was a tugging in his chest, an unfettered desire to hear it, if even just once. 

Alex looked Henry up and down, lowering the paper to his lap. He contemplated for a moment before shrugging, an air of indifference in his posture but the hint of a smile at the corner of his lips.

“Fox it is, then.” 

Henry smiled shyly at Alex and then turned from the room, exiting toward the sound of commotion on the stage. 

Standing in a half-circle downstage were three people, Rafael Luna with his clipboard and the other pair reading for the roles of Romeo and Juliet: Imani and Sunny. Imani was standing close to  Sunny, laughing brightly at something the other must have said. Imani’s teeth were bright in her mouth, framed by full, dark lips and her hair spilled in twists down the middle of her back. She stood several inches taller than Sunny thanks to a pair of well-loved combat boots. Sunny’s smile was more subdued, their laugh more of a wheeze through their nose, their eyes crinkled at the corners where thick, charcoal eyeliner was smudging after a long day of wear. The two were thick as thieves and one was never seen without the other whenever they could help it.

Henry shuffled further onto the stage and was welcomed warmly by all three. Alex joined them shortly after, Rafael giving him some shit and Sunny bartering some of their mom’s homemade kimchi in exchange for more of the tamales he had given them over the holidays. The familiarity of it all was overwhelming for Henry and he couldn’t help but think that maybe Frankie was right, maybe this was exactly what he had needed. 

Imani and Sunny auditioned first and their talent was undisputed. They both commanded the scene with such ease, the banter believable and entertaining. But as Henry watched on, he couldn’t help but feel like there was something missing between the two friends. Individually, they played their parts well, but there was something just wasn’t there, a certain je ne se quois. Henry, however, felt a cold pit start to form in his chest, wondering how he could ever measure up to the two seasoned actors. Anxiety settled in his bones, a familiar ache of uncertainty and inadequacy making his fingers tap quietly against his knee as he watched on.

“Very good, friends,” Rafael called from his seat in the house, scribbling some final notes onto his sheet. “But I wouldn’t expect anything less from the two of you.” 

For the first time since sitting down, Henry chanced a look in Alex’s direction. He was kicked back in his seat, ankle crossed over his knee, foot bouncing but otherwise looking unphased. There was a certain air of confidence about him. Henry was equal parts intrigued and envious by it. 

“Alright, let’s have Alex and Henry, please,” Rafael called into the space and Alex immediately hopped to his feet. 

“Hope you’re ready to see how it’s done,” Alex said to Imani and Sunny, ribbing the two of them with a smile on his face. 

“You’re full of shit, Alex,” Sunny called back, a tempered but warm smile on their face. Imani just flipped him off.

On the stage, Alex and Henry both clutched at the papers with their sides on them, the only thing indicating that Alex might be just as nervous as Henry. Which he was, of course. This was his last chance to play a lead role before he graduated, before his life would take him who knows where. No. He wasn’t going to think about that today, he needed to be in the zone. Alex shook his head and bounced on his toes a little bit, trying to shake the nervous energy from his bones. As a small child, his mom would call it wiggling out the sillies when he would just be thrumming with energy and nowhere to put it all, and even now, sometimes it was the only thing that helped. 

When Alex caught Henry’s eye, there was something there he couldn’t quite read, a glaze over his features, and the corner of his lips pinched. It was that same look on his face that he always seemed to have when Alex was around, that entitled, pretentious, holier-than-thou look on his face that drove Alex crazy. With everyone else, Henry was perfectly fine, kind even. But when it came to Alex, it felt like Henry would rather be anywhere except in his vicinity. 

So, when Henry started to fumble over the lines as they tried to read from their sides, Alex had half a mind to let him crash and burn; to let the man who was practically handed this role just like everything else in his life finally be forced into failure. But when he looked at Henry once more, at the way his knuckles were gripping at the paper and the light sheen of sweat on his forehead under the stage lights, Alex softened. He remembered his first audition, he remembered how nervous he had been. He thought about what Henry had said outside the stage door, about how much he respected Rafael and the work of the theater. 

He couldn’t let him drown. 

“Hey, Raf, can we have a second?” Alex called from the stage, not waiting for a response before stepping closer to Henry. A brief panic flashed over his features as Alex approached but Alex laid a comforting hand on Henry’s arm.

“Alex, I’m so sorry,” Henry started, scrambling for a better grasp on the paper in his hand. The edges were starting to curl from his grip. 

“Fox, breathe,” Alex soothed, watching as Henry flipped through several different emotions in the span of a few sections. When his eyebrows recovered from their trip to his hairline, his jaw unclenched and his shoulders slowly relaxed. He took a deep breath, in through his nose and out of his mouth. Alex flashed him a playful smile, throwing on his best Texas accent and clapping Henry on his shoulder.“Ain’t so bad, huh, sweetheart? You can do this.” 

If a shudder ran through Henry, Alex definitely didn’t see it or have any feelings about it. They began again. 

“If I profane my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this:” Alex began, stepping forward and grabbing Henry’s hand, untangling it from its grip on his sheet. 

“My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.”

Henry looks over his lines briefly before looking up at Alex, flicking between his eyes, his lips, and back again.

“Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,  Which mannerly devotion shows in this;” Henry returned, stepping slightly closer and placing his other hand on top of their conjoined ones.

“For saints have hands that pilgrims’ hands do touch, And palm to palm is a holy palmers’ kiss.” A current of electricity flowed between them where their hands connected, their chests rising and falling deeper, their lips slightly parted as they breathed each other in.

“Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too?” Alex’s gaze turned wicked, a playfulness and a wanton desire curling around his lips.

“Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer,” Henry said with a feigned innocence, almost taunting Alex. “O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair.” With his free hand, Alex half-folded his paper, bringing the back of his fingers up to caress Henry’s cheek.

Henry leaned into Alex’s touch, closing his eyes. “Saints do not move, though grant for prayers’ sake.” 

“Then move not, while my prayer’s effect I take.” Alex dropped the hand on Henry’s face bringing himself closer to the cheek and ghosting a not-kiss there before pulling back. “Thus from my lips, by thine, my sin is purged.” 

Henry opened his eyes, pulling back slightly from Alex, glancing down at his lines before pulling himself closer, leaning down. “Then have my lips the sin that they have took.” 

Alex snaked a hand around Henry’s waist after a last cursory glance at the words on the page and smiled at the taller man. 

“Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again.”

Alex and Henry leaned together, warm breath hitting warm breath, ghosting their skin. Their foreheads nearly touched, their chests closer than they ever had been before. With closed eyes, Henry turned his head, slightly nudging Alex’s cheek with his nose. Alex tilted his chin ever so slightly toward the touch, shoulders rising and falling with his erratic breath. There was Alex and there was Henry and nothing else existed. 

“Incredible, guys!” Rafael called from the house, breaking Alex and Henry from their reverie. They both jumped back slightly, dropping hands and opening their eyes, Henry’s piercing blue thinned completely around his blown pupils. A pink blush tinged the tips of his ears and Alex could feel the warmth spreading in his own cheeks. 

“I could really feel that one,” Rafael continued with a laugh. “Thought you might actually go for the kiss.” 

“Fuck, me too,” Alex huffed under his breath so that only he could hear it. He had never had a scene feel so real before. The stirring in his belly and fluttering in his chest must have just been from being so deep in the character, that’s all. 

Rafael dismissed them all and promised a returned cast list in the very near future. Imani and Sunny met them on the stage and congratulated them both, fawning over each others’ performances and wishing them luck. Henry and Alex walked off the stage together, returning to the dressing room where Alex’s bag had been dropped. Henry lingered in the doorway, much like he had when they first arrived. 

“Thank you,” Henry said simply after a moment, the two words filled with all the things he couldn’t say. 

“Of course,” Alex replied, shrugging his shoulders, knowing exactly what Henry meant. “It’s just what we do here. We’re a community, a family.” 

Henry nodded once and turned on his heels, walking toward the sound of chatter in the facility manager’s office. 

Alex finished shoving his script back into his school bag and slinging it over his shoulder and making his way toward the stage door. 

“Alex is great. I really didn’t think he could do it, not like that,” Alex overheard Henry say to Shaan. Something prickled at Alex’s spine, crashing him down off his high. Was Henry seriously telling the first person he could find about how much he didn’t believe that Alex could actually measure up? That familiar sense of anger and distaste raised in the back of his throat, the one he had harbored since the day he met Henry. Another day, another fucking example of just how above everything Henry thinks he is. Of course, it was too good to be true. June could kiss his ass.

Alex stormed out the stage door, banging it open before he could hear Henry continue to Shaan. “I was frozen and Alex pulled me out of it. He’s already one of the best actors here but he’s also incredibly kind. I was ready to make a right fool of myself and he didn’t let that happen.” 

All the words Alex couldn’t hear. 

Henry rode the high of his callback with Alex all the way to the office the next morning. Mountchristen Tech was housed in a relatively tall building with floor-to-ceiling glass windows on every level. Large, revolving doors lined the main entrance into a lobby filled with chandeliers and slate-colored walls, modern chairs and tables, and an intake desk with three workers and the newest computers hot off the latest device release. The floors spanning upward were filled with every kind of worker– the lower floors home to engineers and designers with ping pong tables and nap pods, the higher floors with office after office of suit-clad business people and an abundance of single-serve coffee machines. The top suite was saved for those with the highest rank and often was empty save for the administrative assistants and Henry. But, today, the floor was filled with activity and chatter. Mary Mountchristen had made her monthly appearance that morning with Phillip in tow. Normally, Henry would try his hardest to interact with them as little as possible but today he was preparing himself for a meeting he had been dreading for weeks. 

A little less than a month ago, Pez approached Henry with a request, a proposition of sorts. The San Francisco youth center was in need of an executive director and Pez wanted it to be Henry. From the beginning, Henry had played an instrumental role in the development of the shelters, spending hours outside of his position at the Mountchristen Corporation working on details with Pez, strategizing, and even traveling to scope out possible build locations. The homeless LGBTQ+ youth shelters felt like Henry’s baby with the time and effort he had put into creating them. It had started out as a small favor to Pez, whose degree was in musical theatre, while Henry was finishing his MBA but turned into his passion project. Being forced into business and the closet at behest of Mary Mountchristen hadn’t come with many outlets for Henry to be himself; but using the knowledge and money he had obtained because of the dynasty to help queer kids was Henry’s perfect rebellion. 

Pez knew that Henry had been waffling with Frankie about leaving his job with Mountchristen Tech and Henry wasn’t naive enough to not recognize his request for what it was. But, Henry had scheduled a meeting with his brother and grandmother during the conversation anyway. He figured trying to get out of it could be a later Henry problem. Between his volunteer hours and his visits with Frankie, it had slipped his mind until his calendar had notified him after the chemistry read of his next day meetings. Still floating somewhere in the clouds after being on the stage, of reading with Alex, of performing queerness outside the four walls of his glass closet, he decided that maybe he should just go to the meeting and see what they say about him stepping down or stepping back to help Pez. 

Now, however, as the clock was about to strike 4 pm, Henry was feeling more frazzled and much less confident in his decision. But he stood and walked to Mary’s office anyway. And that’s what mattered, right? 

“The marketing numbers are finally improving again, Henry dearest. I was starting to worry you were going to run the division into the ground,” Mary said without looking up from the computer screen in front of her as Henry walked into the room. Her hair was in a short, razor-straight bob and she wore large, black-framed glasses atop sunken cheeks, complemented by a bright red lip and crooked, yellowed teeth. Her aesthetic had morphed over the years from a regal socialite to a fashion-forward CEO trying to stay relevant. Keyword: trying. Despite its evolution, however, there was one constant: her appearance was jarring, intimidating, and cold. 

“How could I ever do such a thing,” Henry responded, cold and emotionless. Mary’s words had a way of cutting to the bone before you even got a word in edgewise. It wasn’t uncommon for her method of greeting to be carefully crafted to position its recipient at the bottom of an already unfair hierarchy, disadvantaging them from the get against any attempt toward control. 

“You’ve never been one for the art of business, Henry. My hesitation in confidence of your success is not undue. Especially considering your choice to major in literature at university. Imagine if we hadn’t encouraged your graduate studies, then you certainly would have ruined what is shaping up to become our most lucrative asset of the new age.” 

Henry pressed his fingers into the palm of his hands, digging crescent moons into the soft flesh there as a pressure bloomed in his chest, tightening and tightening despite his best efforts against it. It took him back to a time long before the meetings and mandates, back when he was still small enough to ride on his father’s shoulders and yet old enough to wonder why– why he was so small, why he loved reading books when Phillip liked rugby, why the sky was blue, why their neighbor got a puppy for Christmas but Santa didn’t bring one for them, as well. He was small, curious, and full of wonder. But even with pudgy hands and rounded cheeks, he was not exempt from his grandmother’s ridicule. So as he ran towards his father’s arms, hoping to be held a little closer to the leaves of the trees, his grandmother chided him against such an unflattering display of affection and his heart had cracked in two. The small boy full of curiosity and wonder only learned one thing that day: his heart was much softer, much more delicate than was expected of him and he needed to hide it away behind blocks of cinder and cement to keep it safe. 

“I’m sure you didn’t call for a meeting with us just to hear Gran prattle on about your plentiful shortcomings. What is it that you needed?” Philip asked from his seat near but not next to Mary’s desk. He hadn’t always been so sharp with his jabs but after the passing of their father and his subsequent launch into the stratosphere of corporate power, he seemed to have traded his empathy and respect for something much darker. 

Henry took a deep breath and stepped closer to them both, fixing himself as a point in a triangle, sitting near Phillip at the clear glass table.

“I want to pivot in my career. I have been offered the opportunity to work with the Okonjo Foundation in a hands-on directorship of one of their youth centers. I believe this would be the best move I could take in advancing my career.”

He had practiced saying those sentences for hours leading up to this meeting, workshopping which words would be most effective and which ones would lay too much of himself bare for the wolves to eat. 

“Advancing your career?” Phillip asked incredulously. “You’ve gone mad, Henry. You will never be able to climb out there in the real world like you can here, with us.” 

“Phillip makes a compelling point, there is no opportunity like the ones we have afforded to you despite your misgivings.” Mary said, tapping her chin with a manicured finger.  “You’ve not got what it takes to fight alongside those of us who’ve made their life's work of being the best, of making the most money, of ensuring the success of the company no matter the cost.” 

“Being concerned with the welfare of those whom we employ and our impact on the environment are not frivolous misgivings that make me incapable of running a business,” Henry replied, feeling the skin under his collar starting to heat up. “If anything, it makes me better equipped for competing in an ever changing, ever growing society.” 

Before any response could be made, Henry’s phone vibrated on the table, lighting up with an email from queerlyproductions@grandjupiter.org, subject line reading “Congratulations! You’ve Been Cast!”. A brief rush of excitement flooded Henry’s body until he looked up and saw Phillip, too, staring at the words on the screen, eyes narrowing. The joy was quickly replaced with terror as Phillip’s mouth began to move and Henry could practically see the wheels turning in his head. 

“That cannot possibly be for you, Henry. Queerly Productions? The Grand Jupiter? You could not be so daft as to participate in such a thing,” Phillip said, disgust dripping from his voice. 

“Oh, I’ve heard of that little theater, the one where they put on all those little… performances,” Mary supplied, still processing. 

“It’s just a play, Phillip. It’s not a big deal,” Henry replied, trying to keep a cool facade. “I promised a good friend I would participate.”

“Not a big deal? No, it’s only the public face of our rapidly growing technology division participating in some gay little performance at a theater built for fairies,” Phillip replied, standing and beginning to pace. Behind him Mary started to put the pieces together. Henry’s heart clenched. 

“Henry Mountchristen, you know better than this,” Mary chided, remaining seated. “Need I remind you that you are to be leading a life worthy of the position you have been gifted at the hands of my and my husband’s hard work? And how easily it all could be taken away? Whatever did happen to Beatrice anyway? Once we closed all of her accounts and foreclosed her penthouse, I lost track of where she ended up in life. Washing dishes and sleeping in train stations perhaps?” 

Henry quickly stood to his feet, anger radiating from his bones, “Do not say her name. You don’t get to speak about her that way.” 

“It’s simple, Henry. We have given you the widest berth we could for your proclivities and dalliances. We have turned a blind eye to your Saturdays at that facility and the weekends you have spent backstage for this theater. But to act on stage in such a flagrant display of that behavior? It’s a disgrace to the family name.” Phillips words cut like ice in Henry’s chest. 

The phone lit up again, a text message with the preview hidden. Henry ignored it as the words spinning around him started to twist and coil in his mind, in his chest, in his hands and stomach. For his entire life, he had been told that who he was, was not good enough, was not tolerable, was not acceptable, was not right. To be faced with it again was nothing short of overwhelming and Henry questioned why he had ever thought any of this was a good idea. 

“Between your father and your sister, we have had to do more than enough damage control. You’re not leaving the company to go work with that center. We will do a press release about your volunteer work with that theater to clean up the mess you have made of your image. You are nothing without us, Henry, and you are right to remember that,” Mary said resolutely, leaving no room for argument or question. Henry felt like he was three feet tall. It was better he tucked his tail between his legs and left before things could get any worse. 

Checking the time on his phone and noticing the late hour, Henry finally unfroze from his spot standing between the two poles of a vicious magnet and made his way for the door.  Bea’s gig was to start within the hour. Without a final word, he left, grabbing his things from his office and making his way to his car. He sat behind the wheel unmoving for several long minutes that could have stretched into hours, cataloguing the sensations in his body. His heart was beating too fast, his breathing too shallow. His muscles felt like lead and his ear rung with a deep, deafening sound. It felt like he was plunging into cold water, the world around him muffled and out of reach. But as he catalogued all of these sensations and placed himself back into time and space, he felt himself begin to calm. And as every time before and every time that will come again, Henry continued forward. 

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Round 1A: Aliens in America vs Veronica Mars

Aliens in America: Justin Tolchuck is a sensitive, lanky 16-year-old just trying to fit in at his high school in Medora, Wisconsin. He lives with his well-meaning mom Franny who just wants him to be "cool" and fit in, entrepreneur dad Gary who is very laid back, and his newly popular younger sister Claire, who tries to raise her popularity in school. When the school guidance counselor, Mr. Matthews convinces the family to take in an international student, they accept him with the expectation that he will be a good-looking European or Latin American student that will make Justin popular. Although initially dismayed when Raja Musharraf, a 16-year-old Muslim boy from Pakistan turns up instead, they soon warm up to him and although their cultures are different, Justin and Raja form an unlikely friendship that might allow them to get past the social nightmare of high school.

Veronica Mars: As the daughter of well-respected County Sheriff Keith Mars, Veronica's biggest life problem was getting dumped by her boyfriend, Duncan Kane, until the murder of her best friend, Lilly Kane. After Lilly's murder, Veronica's life falls apart. Keith mistakenly accused Lilly's father, popular software billionaire Jake Kane, of involvement. When Mr. Kane is proven to be innocent, he has Keith ousted as sheriff in a recall election, who the corrupt Don Lamb then replaces. Veronica's mother, Lianne, develops a drinking problem and leaves town, never to return. Veronica's "09er" friends—wealthy students from the fictional 90909 ZIP Code—demand that she choose between them and her father; Veronica chooses her father. After losing the election for sheriff and ostracized by the entire community, Keith opens a private investigation agency, Mars Investigations, where Veronica works part-time. Veronica helps her father solve cases and conducts her investigations on behalf of schoolmates.

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The Rise of 3D Printing in Prosthetics and Orthotics Market

The global prosthetics and orthotics market plays a vital role in improving quality of life for millions worldwide. Worth an estimated $7.2 billion in 2024, the market facilitates mobility for those with limb differences or injuries through highly customized external limb replacements and braces. The market introduces prosthetics and orthotics—Medical devices that enhance or assist impaired body parts and mobility. Orthotics are braces or supports for joints, spine, and limbs; prosthetics externally replace missing limbs. Together they improve functionality and quality of life for users. Major players in the prosthetics and orthotics space utilizing advanced manufacturing include Ossur, Steeper Group, Blatchford, Fillauer, Ottobock, and WillowWood Global. These industry leaders increasingly deploy cutting-edge 3D printing and customized design software to produce state-of-the-art prosthetics and braces. Current trends in the prosthetics and orthotics market include growing utilization of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing techniques. 3D printing enables on-demand production of complex, customized devices. It reduces manufacturing costs and wait times while improving fit and comfort. Expanding material options also allow more lifelike prosthetics. As technology evolves, the market is positioned for continued growth through 2031 in facilitating mobility worldwide. Future Outlook The prosthetics and orthotics market is expected to witness significant advancements in the coming years. Manufacturers are constantly focusing on developing innovative technologies such as 3D printed prosthetics that provide a better fit, enhanced comfort, and unrestricted movement. There is also a rising trend of using lightweight, highly durable and comfortable materials like carbon fiber and thermoplastics to manufacture prosthetic devices. Advancements in myoelectric prosthetics with touch and motion sensors are making them more dexterous and responsive. Using pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, next-gen prosthetics could gain functionality approaching that of natural limbs.

PEST Analysis Political: Regulations regarding clinical trials and approvals of new prosthetic technologies may affect market growth. Favorable reimbursement policies for prosthetic devices can boost adoption. Economic: Rising disposable incomes allow more individuals to opt for higher-end prosthetics. Emerging markets present abundant opportunities for growth. Inflation and economic slowdowns can hinder market profitability. Social: Increasing incidence of amputations and disabilities due to aging population, accidents, war injuries etc. drive market demand. Growing awareness regarding prosthetics and orthotics aids adoption. Stigma associated with limb loss poses challenges. Technological: Advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques like 3D printing, sensors, computing power and battery technologies are enhancing functionality and usability of prosthetics/orthotics. Myoelectric and robotic prosthetics have vastly improved in recent years. Opportunity Rising aging population presents a huge opportunity for prosthetics and orthotics targeting mobility issues and disabilities. Over 630,000 amputations occur annually in the U.S. due to dysvascular conditions like diabetes, presenting a sizable patient pool. Expanding applications of prosthetics and orthotics beyond mobility impairment into sports and military could drive significant growth. Growing incidence of trauma and injuries globally increases the number of patients relying on these devices. Emerging markets like Asia Pacific and Latin America offer immense opportunities owing to increasing disposable incomes, expanding healthcare infrastructure and rising medical tourism. Technological advancements are constantly improving functionality and usability of prosthetic devices, fueling adoption rates. The lightweight, durable and comfortable characteristics of newer materials expand addressable indications and patient acceptance. Key Takeaways Growing demand from aging population: The rapid increase in aging population worldwide who are prone to mobility issues, disabilities and chronic diseases like diabetes is a key driver spurring sales of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Global expansion into emerging markets: Emerging markets like Asia Pacific, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East offer immense opportunities owing to their large population bases and improving healthcare penetration. Technological advancements: Constant R&D bringing advancements in areas such as 3D printing, lightweight materials,

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Sonatafy Technology

Sonatafy Technology is an award-winning, reputable, and best-in-class nearshore enterprise-level cloud and mobile application software development company providing services to companies of all sizes and in various industries, including some of the world’s biggest brands. We have the expertise and capacity to build fully managed and complete software solutions from product design to launch, and we also support clients with augmentation of client’s existing development staff. Sonatafy Technology is your experienced agile technology partner, not an agency. All Sonatafy engineers are direct employees. No subcontractors, no freelancers. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with teams throughout the US and Latin America.

Address:

3 East Third Avenue

San Mateo, CA, 94401

USA

Phone:

(415) 839-9340

Website:

Business Email:

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Hours:

Mon-Fri: 8AM PST - 6PM PST | Sat - Sun Closed

Payment:

Credit Card, Check

Year EST:

2020

Keywords:

Software Development, Nearshore, Outsourcing, Mobile App Developer, Software Engineers, Fullstack, DevOps

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IT Staff Augmentation: Tackling Resource Scarcity

Introduction

The IT staff augmentation market is rapidly expanding due to trends like AI, automation, remote work, and the demand for soft skills.

The global IT staff augmentation services market is expected to grow at a 3.53% CAGR from 2021 to 2025, reaching a substantial incremental expenditure of $81.87 billion.

The above statistics are proof that IT staff augmentation is considered the most beneficial approach to meet the skill gaps found during any software development process.

But like every other thing or concept Staff augmentation has two sides of the same coin i.e. there are certain challenges when you hire remote developers team to fulfill certain specific tasks that require certain specialized technical skills.

Let's understand all the drawbacks in length and figure out how to overcome them to hire skilled professionals for software development

7 Challenges of Staff Augmentation & best Practices to tackle them

Finding the right team members:

The shortage of IT talent in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and almost all over the world. There are huge skills gaps found in the existing team/ the in-house team of any organization.

The lack of specific skills has resulted in the increased demand for hiring a staff-augmented team.

That's why many companies are utilizing IT staff augmentation services, hiring dedicated offshore software developers from key IT outsourcing destinations such as Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

The solution: Partnering with a reliable Staff augmentation vendor.

The best solution to tackle the skill gap is to hire a reliable IT staff augmentation company. A vendor who is equipped with all the right tools and personnel presents the most effective solution to mitigate the risk.

To find the right IT Staff augmentation company for meeting software development needs, you should consider all the below things.

Culture compatibility

Time zone availability

Size of the talent resources

Follow the below steps to identify the right staff augmentation company

Selecting the most suitable location

Compiling a list of all vendors

Conducting an introduction round

Communication & Management:

Businesses often encounter communication challenges with remote teams using IT resource augmentation services, which can impede project development and lead to failure.

The solution: Build effective collaboration

Effective communication is the secret to a successful staffing partnership. No matter how big your staffing partner is, you should analyze some factors before setting up the collaboration.

Ensuring you have got right remote employees for the project delivery.

Choosing good collaboration tools is crucial.

Check reviews of the delivered services

Scalability:

Businesses face challenges with IT staff augmentation services when scaling development teams, as setting up large teams with lengthy recruitment processes can extend time-to-market. It's crucial to clarify the time required for a company to expand its team with an IT expert.

The solution: Choosing an IT Staff Augmentation partner with a wider network of IT talent.

Before partnering with a vendor, consider the key factors:

Assess the company's average attrition rate (aim for 10-15%).

Examine the vendor's internal pool of IT talents.

Time Zone Availability:

When you onboard an augmented team from a different time zone, coordinating the work schedule can be a hinderance.

Challenges include:

Limited real-time communication

Collaboration during unconventional hours.

Insufficient team bonding.

The Solution: Using time management tools and hiring staff augmentation services. By using proper time management tools you can ensure that your team is on the same page.

But, hiring a managed IT staff augmentation provider will ensure you are successfully addressing all the challenges to ensure productivity and timely delivery of the project.

The Legal Issues:

The quality of the project decides the success or failure of the business, a quality deliverability will give you growth but a poorly executed project will bring unfavorable consequences.

The Solution: Choose a Win-win contract

While hiring external software developers the contracts for software development are based on three outsourcing models, which are as follows

Long-term project

A short-term material and time project

A fixed-price project

Make sure the project requirements and contract align with each other, also few other elements should be there in every contract to prevent any legal complications

Enforce penalties for contract non-compliance

Define liability limits

Include warranty provisions for service quality

Hiring a global IT staff augmentation agency helps resolve legal issues and ensures a seamless contractual process.

The security risks:

This is one of the biggest challenges while using IT staff augmentation, as this method includes hiring external professionals /remote employees.

A few of these security concerns can be overcome by taking proper measures that every team needs to take while hiring new team members using the IT team augmentation process.

The solution: Find a striking balance between both efficiency and security

Cooperation with IT staff augmented teams should be conducted under proper NDA guidelines to reduce the risks of data breaches and fraudulent activities.

Ensure you are hiring a trusted team of remote developers.

Transfer project knowledge:

Effective knowledge transfer is crucial throughout the project development process. Poorly structured plans can lead to inconsistent knowledge transfer, wasting time, resources, and investments for businesses.

The solution: Promoting efficient knowledge sharing

To overcome knowledge transfer challenges, consider partnering with an IT staffing firm with expertise in global knowledge transfer practices.

In order to run a successful knowledge transfer, you need to implement and follow the below fundamental steps

Identify knowledge items for transfer.

Assign accountable individuals.

Verify technical documentation.

Now let's understand a few types of Staff Augmentation models an organization can choose to integrate with an existing in-house team.

8 Main Types of IT Staff Augmentation Services

Project-based staff augmentation model: As the itself suggests in this type of augmented staff model the organization hires external resources to work on a specific project for a set period.

Skill-based augmentation model: When an organization hires a temporary team of developers with specialized skills to achieve a successful project deliverable then it is known as a skill-based augmentation model.

Time-based IT staff augmentation: When you hire third-party developers to work on a specific project for a specific time duration.

Hybrid staff augmentation:- When an organization combines any two or more of the above models it is known as a hybrid model.

Onshore IT team augmentation: When any company hires IT professionals from the same country with the same time zone and cultural background then it is known as an onshore augmented team.

Nearshore staff augmentation: When remote employees are hired from a nearby country who follow the same time zone then it is termed as nearshore staff augmentation.

Offshore staff augmentation: Working with IT professionals in different countries, often with a significant time difference, is known as offshore development. Hiring offshore software developers is a cost-efficient augmentation strategy.

A dedicated team augmentation: Hiring a dedicated development team exclusively for specialized expertise to work on a project exclusively.

Why hire Acquaint Softtech for IT Staff Augmentation?

Acquaint Softtech is a Customized Software development company that helps organizations with IT Staff Augmentation Services and custom software development. We hold ten years of industry experience; our agile team is responsive and dedicated to helping our clients achieve their vision by assisting them in achieving successful project deliverables.

How SuperFi benefitted by hiring Acquaint Softtech

What was the project SuperFi?

Our client, SuperFi Finance, entrusted Acquaint Softtech with their innovative idea to address credit card debt issues. Having successfully collaborated on a previous project, SuperFi outsourced the website and mobile app development to us.

With the average UK household carrying over £2000 in credit card debt, SuperFi aimed to assist users in managing their debt effectively. Our expert development team built an online platform offering features like debt management tools, reward systems for timely payments, credit score improvement guidance, and an administrator panel for FinTech solution management. Beyond providing a remote team, we played a vital role in developing SuperFi's business plan.

How did SuperFi benefit by hiring us?

SuperFi Finance chooses to outsource its software development needs, relying on us instead of hiring an in-house team.

The primary benefit they got was cost reduction, by avoiding investments in infrastructure, recruitment, and resources.

Outsourcing to a reputed firm like us simplified talent acquisition and provided greater flexibility which allowed SuperFi to scale operations easily, particularly for developing MVPs. This approach enhanced productivity, by tapping into a broader talent pool to promote work-life balance and foster innovation through diverse cultural perspectives.

Read more about how we helped SuperFi in executing successful IT Staff Augmentation from the below blog

How Did SuperFi Save $60K On Annual Hiring Costs?

Conclusion

Apart from securing talent, a crucial factor is adopting a budget-aligned hiring strategy to enhance project delivery. IT companies face challenges like expert shortages, security threats, time zone issues, and scalability. Partnering with a staff augmentation company can help in overcoming these hurdles, elevating internal processes, speeding up project completion, and maintaining flexibility without excessive costs.

[slycalderamoon]

Anisole Market: Industry Outlook and Innovation Pipeline through 2030

Introduction

The anisole market is expanding due to rising use in pharmaceutical synthesis, flavor & fragrance manufacturing, and chemical intermediates. Its low toxicity and versatility in organic synthesis make it essential across multiple downstream sectors. Market growth is further supported by innovations in green chemistry and sustainable solvent applications.

Market Segmentation

By Type:

High Purity Anisole (≥99%): Dominates for use in pharmaceuticals and personal care ingredients.

Industrial Grade Anisole: Growing at 5.8% CAGR, used in dyes, pesticides, and plastic additives.

By Application:

Pharmaceuticals: Widely used as a precursor in paracetamol and other ether derivatives.

Perfume and Fragrance Industry: Driven by demand for floral, aniseed-like scent bases in luxury products.

Agrochemicals: Gaining usage in herbicide and pesticide formulation as a non-reactive solvent.

Regional Insights

North America: Led by pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing hubs in the US.

Europe: Supported by REACH-compliant chemical production and fine fragrance demand.

Asia-Pacific: China and India are key producers, fueled by raw material availability and export-driven chemical synthesis.

Latin America: Slowly emerging with demand in personal care and local pharma industries.

MEA: Niche market with selective adoption in personal care products.

Competitive Landscape

Key players include:

Eastman Chemical

Solvay

Merck KGaA

Strategies: Focus on green synthesis, strategic sourcing of phenol and methanol, and expansion into aroma chemicals.

Future Outlook & Recommendations

Market Value Projection: Estimated to hit USD 164 million by 2030

Growth Drivers: Demand from fine chemicals, natural fragrance alternatives, and pharma APIs

Challenges: Fluctuating raw material prices, environmental regulation compliance

Recommendations: Develop bio-based anisole routes, invest in downstream R&D, and explore emerging niche applications in biomedicine.

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Latest Peru Tenders in Government Procurement: contract and Opportunities

The country of Peru is moving towards becoming a massive infrastructure, energy, and public service centre in Latin America. The government of Peru and the private agencies do solicit bids by using different eProcurement and public bidders. As more pressure to be transparent and digitally transform changes, the process of tendering in Peru has become more open and competitive. This blog keeps track of the emerging Peru tenders, the current trend of the government procurement, and assists the suppliers, contractors and consultants to determine their new contract opportunities. Are you seeking an edge in competitive environment of procurement? Be prepared on the inside with the Bid Detail with current and comprehensive information on Perus public and private tenders’ ecosystems.

Understanding Peru's Procurement Landscape

Peru has a decentralized methodology of the procurement system, whereby ministries, municipalities, and government agencies as well publish tender notices in the area of construction, civil works, transportation and energy fields, healthcare sector, and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. These opportunities are available in the Peru tender portal and other e-platforms, which make it open to national and international companies.

Key Entities Involved:

OSCE (Organismo Supervisor de las Contrataciones del Estado) – Regulates public contracting in Peru.

SEACE (Sistema Electrónico de Contrataciones del Estado) – The national eProcurement Peru tender’s platform for publishing tender bulletins, bid submissions, and contract awards.

Ministry of Economy and Finance – Supervises high-value tenders, including foreign-funded and PPP projects.

Types of Tenders in Peru

Government Peru Tenders

Public sector entities issue government contracts for infrastructure, utilities, education, and other essential services. These include civil works, consulting services, goods supply, and construction contracts.

Private Tenders in Peru

Private organizations, including energy companies, mining firms, and multinational corporations, also release private tenders for supply chain, service contracts, and engineering works. These are often not published in public portals, making visibility a challenge.

Energy Peru Tenders

Peru has rich natural resources making it a hot bed of energy tenders mostly in the area of renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro), oil & gas, and grid development projects. There are opportunities in exploration, generation, transmission and consultancy.

Key Opportunities by Sector

Construction & Civil Works

From roads to bridges and public infrastructure, construction tenders in Peru are abundant. Both council tenders and central government bodies release RFPs for civil engineering, rehabilitation, and urban development.

IT & Digital Services

Peru’s digitization push has opened opportunities in IT procurement, cybersecurity, software solutions, data systems, and e-governance.

Healthcare

Procurement of hospital equipment, pharmaceuticals, and clinical services is frequent. Government hospitals and health departments issue tenders for supply, maintenance, and medical consulting.

Bid Submission & Procurement Process

Tender Status & Phases:

New Tender Notice – The official announcement phase.

Tender Documents – Full access to RFP/RFQ, eligibility, scope, and instructions.

Bid Submission – Submission of tender documents within the stipulated deadline.

Evaluation – Technical and financial proposals reviewed.

Award – Selected contractor receives the contract award notification.

Bid Detail helps vendors navigate every step, including downloading tender documents, monitoring tender status, and tracking e-contract opportunities.

Why Choose Peru for Tendering?

Open Public Procurement: Peru's commitment to transparency ensures equal opportunity.

International Participation: Many tenders are open to international firms.

High-Value Contracts: Infrastructure and energy tenders can be multi-million-dollar projects.

Growing Economy: With strong growth in mining, agriculture, and tourism, demand for public works is rising.

How to Find the Latest Peru Tenders

You can track tenders in Peru through:

Peru Tender Portals:

SEACE (https://www.seace.gob.pe) – Official eProcurement platform.

Ministry and Municipality websites.

Bid Detail – Aggregates and curates the latest Peru tenders, including hard-to-find private tenders.

By Categories:

CPV codes

Procurement Notices

All RFQs & RFPs

Newspaper publications

International bidding opportunities

CPV Codes and Sector-Specific Filtering

CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes are used in Peru tender portals to classify tender types and sectors. With platforms like Bid Detail, you can search by CPV codes such as:

45200000 – Works for complete or part construction

09300000 – Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

30200000 – Computer equipment and supplies

This allows you to refine your search for targeted results.

International Projects & Contract Awards in Peru

International agencies like the World Bank, IDB, and ADB fund several projects in Peru. These projects follow open international bidding processes, offering contract award data and future project leads.

Popular Areas for International Bidding:

Water & Sanitation

Rural Electrification

Agriculture Modernization

Climate Resilience

With Bid Detail, you get early insights on such international projects & contract awards in Peru.

Importance of Timely Tender Alerts

Missing deadlines or failing to prepare in time can cost you high-value contracts. With Bid Detail, you can set up customized alerts by:

Sector

Tender value

Location

Tender issuing authority

Get real-time updates on:

e-Tender notices

Bid submission timelines

Procurement notices

Open tenders for ZDM (Zone Development Ministries) and more.

Key Benefits of Using Bid Detail

Bid Detail is your one-stop solution to navigate Peru’s tender ecosystem:

Aggregates both government and private tenders

Updates latest Peru tenders daily

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Global Motion Control Market Set for USD 29.8 Billion by 2035, Driven by Automation Surge | Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation Lead

The global Motion Control Market, valued at USD 17.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 29.8 billion by 2035, driven by a robust CAGR of 5.5%. Fueled by the rise in industrial automation, increasing adoption of robotics, and advancements in precision engineering, motion control systems are critical for enhancing efficiency in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics industries. This press release explores the key drivers, projections, and opportunities shaping this dynamic industry.

Why Is the Market Expanding?

The global industrial automation market, valued at USD 220 billion in 2024, drives demand for motion control systems, with 60% of manufacturing processes relying on them for precision and speed, improving productivity by 20%. The robotics sector, with 3.5 million industrial robots deployed globally in 2024, uses motion control for 50% of applications, enhancing accuracy by 15%. The automotive industry, producing 97 million vehicles in 2024, integrates motion control in 40% of assembly lines, reducing production time by 10%. Innovations like Siemens’ 2024 SIMATIC motion controllers improve system integration by 12%. Regulatory support, such as the EU’s 2025 Industry 4.0 initiatives, boosts adoption by 10%. High system costs (USD 5,000–50,000 per unit) are mitigated by modular designs, cutting implementation costs by 8%.

What Are the Key Market Projections?

The market is set to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 12.3 billion by 2035, growing from USD 17.5 billion in 2025 to USD 29.8 billion at a 5.5% CAGR. The servo motors segment, holding a 40% share in 2025, is projected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR, generating USD 4.9 billion in opportunities due to its dominance in precision applications. Asia-Pacific, with a 42% share, leads with a 6.0% CAGR, driven by China’s USD 70 billion automation investments and India’s 8% manufacturing growth. North America, growing at a 5.0% CAGR, benefits from the U.S.’s 1 million automated systems. Historical growth from 2020 to 2024 averaged a 4.8% CAGR, with acceleration expected. Short-term growth (2025–2028) focuses on manufacturing, while long-term trends (2029–2035) emphasize robotics and electronics.

How Can Stakeholders Capitalize on Opportunities?

Stakeholders in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectors can leverage opportunities by investing in advanced motion control systems, like Rockwell Automation’s 2024 Kinetix 5700, enhancing efficiency by 15%. Partnerships, such as ABB’s 2024 collaboration with Asian manufacturers, expand market reach in Asia-Pacific, projected to account for 45% of demand by 2030. Focusing on servo motors, contributing 40% of revenue in 2025, ensures scalability for high-precision applications. Compliance with ISO 13849 and IEC 61508 standards boosts market trust, while targeting high-growth markets like India, with a 6.5% CAGR, unlocks potential. Developing cost-effective systems, priced 10% lower than premium options, addresses budget-conscious industries.

What Does the Report Cover?

Fact.MR’s report analyzes the Motion Control Market across 30+ countries, covering segments by component (motors, drives, controllers, software, others), application (manufacturing, automotive, electronics, robotics, others), and region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa). It highlights trends like Industry 4.0 integration, IoT-enabled systems, and energy-efficient designs. Combining primary research from industry experts and secondary data, the report provides actionable insights into market dynamics, competitive strategies, and growth opportunities through 2035.

Who Are the Market Leaders?

Key players include Siemens AG, Rockwell Automation, ABB Ltd., and Schneider Electric. Siemens’ 2024 SIMATIC controllers strengthened its manufacturing portfolio, while Rockwell’s 2023 Kinetix 5700 gained traction in robotics. These companies, holding over 50% of the market, drive innovation through R&D and partnerships, such as Schneider’s 2024 collaboration with European automakers. Regional players like Yaskawa Electric focus on cost-effective solutions for Asia-Pacific, enhancing competitiveness. Strategic expansions, like ABB’s 2024 facility in China, bolster market presence.

What Challenges and Solutions Exist?

High system costs (USD 5,000–50,000 per unit) and integration complexities, affecting 10% of installations, pose challenges. Regulatory requirements, like EU’s 2025 safety standards, and competition from hydraulic systems, which are 15% cheaper in some applications, hinder growth. Solutions include modular controllers, reducing setup time by 10%, and IoT integration, improving efficiency by 12%. Localized production in Asia-Pacific, adopted by 20% of manufacturers, mitigates supply risks. Energy-efficient designs, like Siemens’ 2024 models, reduce operating costs by 10%. Compliance with ISO 13849 and IEC 61508 standards ensures market resilience.

What Are the Recent Developments?

In 2024, global automation spending rose by 6%, boosting motion control demand by 8%, with Asia-Pacific’s 42% share driven by China’s USD 70 billion automation investments. Siemens’ 2024 SIMATIC controllers supported 20% of manufacturing upgrades. North America’s 5.0% CAGR aligns with the U.S.’s 1 million automated systems. Rockwell’s 2024 Kinetix 5700 improved robotics precision by 15%. Regulatory advancements, like the EU’s 2025 Industry 4.0 initiatives, increased smart system adoption by 10%.

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Smart Mining Market: Size, Share & Growth Trends 2034

Smart Mining Market is undergoing a dramatic transformation as the industry embraces automation, connectivity, and data intelligence. Valued at $14.4 billion in 2024, the market is projected to more than double, reaching $31.9 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.3%. This growth is fueled by a global demand for operational efficiency, safety enhancements, and sustainable mining practices.

Smart mining combines cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and big data analytics to digitize and optimize traditional mining processes. From autonomous haul trucks to predictive maintenance platforms, mining is no longer just about digging — it’s about data, intelligence, and performance.

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Market Dynamics

The drive toward digitalization is reshaping the mining landscape. Automated equipment is leading the charge, capturing 45% of the market share, thanks to its ability to reduce human error, boost output, and ensure round-the-clock operations. Software solutions follow, with strong demand for systems that streamline decision-making and resource allocation.

Sustainability has become a critical concern. Stricter environmental regulations and a growing emphasis on decarbonization have pushed companies to adopt smart energy management, water conservation solutions, and greener logistics. This shift is not just regulatory — it’s financial. Smarter, cleaner operations are also more cost-effective over time.

Yet, challenges remain. High upfront investment, integration of legacy systems, cybersecurity risks, and a shortage of skilled labor pose hurdles to widespread adoption. Nonetheless, the long-term return on investment and operational gains are pushing miners to prioritize digital transformation.

Key Players Analysis

Key players dominating the smart mining market include Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Hexagon AB, and Sandvik Mining. These giants are investing heavily in AI-driven automation, offering comprehensive platforms that cover everything from fleet management to terrain analytics.

Emerging companies such as Intellisense.io, Smart Ore Solutions, and Eco Dig Technologies are gaining traction by introducing niche innovations in real-time mineral tracking, drone-based inspections, and AI-assisted extraction planning. Strategic partnerships between mining operators and tech firms are accelerating adoption, enabling integrated, scalable smart systems.

Regional Analysis

North America is a key hub for smart mining, led by the U.S. and Canada, where early adoption of AI and automation has become a strategic priority. Robust infrastructure and a focus on sustainability have given this region a strong edge.

However, Asia-Pacific is quickly catching up. China and Australia are leading the charge, fueled by large-scale mineral demands, especially for lithium, iron, and rare earth elements. Australia, in particular, is investing in autonomous mining and AI-driven geospatial analytics, making it a global model for smart mining integration.

In Europe, countries like Germany and Sweden are setting the bar high for sustainable smart mining, with strong emphasis on reducing the environmental footprint of extraction. Meanwhile, Latin America, rich in copper, silver, and lithium reserves, is becoming a hotbed for smart upgrades, particularly in Brazil and Chile.

Africa and the Middle East are emerging players, with South Africa and Saudi Arabia showing promise through investments in modern mining operations and local partnerships aimed at digitization.

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Recent News & Developments

The past year has seen rapid acceleration in smart mining. Companies are deploying drones for site monitoring, leveraging AI for predictive equipment servicing, and embedding blockchain to track mineral sourcing.

Sustainability is also becoming a central narrative. Solar-powered mining rigs, smart water recycling systems, and emissions-monitoring sensors are being rolled out across sites globally. These efforts not only meet compliance but also enhance brand reputation and investor confidence.

Collaborations between tech startups and mining firms are flourishing, with R&D initiatives focusing on real-time ore quality monitoring and autonomous blasting systems. These developments are set to redefine performance benchmarks for the industry.

Scope of the Report

This report offers a deep dive into the smart mining market from 2025 to 2034, with a 2024 base year and historical insights from 2018–2023. It covers comprehensive segmentation by type, product, service, technology, component, application, equipment, solution, and end user.

The analysis spans regional dynamics, competitive landscapes, key drivers, restraints, SWOT insights, and PESTLE evaluation. Additionally, the report highlights recent strategic moves such as acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, and product launches that are shaping market growth.

For stakeholders, investors, and industry leaders, this report provides actionable intelligence to navigate the evolving smart mining ecosystem, positioning them to capitalize on emerging opportunities in automation and sustainability.

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Investment Opportunities in Power SCADA Market (2024–2034)

Market Overview

The Power SCADA Market is a vital component of modern power infrastructure, enabling utilities and industrial operators to monitor, control, and optimize the performance of electrical grids in real time. SCADA, or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, systems help in automating and managing power distribution, generation, and transmission processes, thereby improving efficiency, reliability, and decision-making.

In 2023, the global Power SCADA market was valued at around USD 2.5 billion. By 2033, it is expected to surpass USD 6.8 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and energy security across developed and developing nations.

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Market Dynamics

A key driver of this market is the rising demand for uninterrupted and high-quality power supply across sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, and transportation. As energy infrastructure grows more complex, real-time data analytics and remote management become crucial — a demand that Power SCADA systems are built to meet.

The shift toward renewable energy and decentralized power generation also increases the need for advanced SCADA systems to ensure grid stability and manage fluctuations. Additionally, investments in digital grid modernization and the deployment of smart meters further contribute to market expansion.

However, cybersecurity remains a challenge. As SCADA systems become more connected and integrated with cloud platforms, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats, which can disrupt critical power systems.

Key Players Analysis

Leading players in the Power SCADA market include Siemens AG, Schneider Electric, ABB Ltd., General Electric (GE), and Emerson Electric Co.

Siemens provides comprehensive SCADA platforms tailored for utility-scale power grids, integrating AI and machine learning for predictive maintenance. Schneider Electric focuses on open, interoperable systems that enhance control and energy efficiency.

ABB delivers scalable SCADA solutions for both traditional and renewable power operations, emphasizing cybersecurity and system resilience. GE’s offerings combine data analytics with SCADA capabilities to deliver greater control across transmission and distribution networks. Emerson specializes in real-time automation software, offering SCADA solutions designed for high-performance industrial environments.

Regional Analysis

North America holds a leading share of the Power SCADA market due to extensive investments in grid modernization, smart cities, and industrial automation. The U.S. government’s support for upgrading aging infrastructure has led to strong adoption of SCADA technologies.

Europe is also a significant market, driven by sustainability targets and the transition to renewable energy. Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are integrating Power SCADA systems to manage complex grids and enhance energy efficiency.

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region. China, India, and Japan are investing heavily in smart grid infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial digitalization — all of which rely heavily on SCADA platforms. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East are emerging markets, particularly in sectors like oil & gas and utilities.

Recent News & Developments

In 2024, Schneider Electric introduced a cloud-enabled SCADA solution with advanced threat detection to combat cybersecurity risks.

Siemens announced upgrades to its SCADA platform with AI-powered energy forecasting tools for renewable-rich grids.

ABB partnered with regional utilities in Southeast Asia to deploy modular SCADA systems in rural and remote power networks.

Governments in several regions, including North America and Europe, are pushing new policies to enhance grid resiliency, indirectly promoting Power SCADA deployments.

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Scope of the Report

The Power SCADA Market report offers a comprehensive analysis of current trends, technological developments, key players, and regional dynamics. It highlights the market’s role in supporting the transition to smart, efficient, and reliable energy systems.

As power systems evolve, the need for robust and secure control systems like SCADA will only grow. This report provides valuable insights for stakeholders across energy, automation, and infrastructure sectors, offering a strategic view of opportunities through 2033.

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Latin America Telehealth to Hit $33.55B by 2032

Meticulous Research®—a leading global market research company, published a research report titled, ‘Latin America Telehealth Market by Component [Services {Real-time, Remote Monitoring}, Hardware {Peripheral Devices, Monitor}, Software {Cloud, On-premise}], Application {Radiology, Cardiology, Psychiatry}, End User {Providers, Patients} - Forecast to 2032.’

According to this latest publication from Meticulous Research®, the Latin America telehealth market is projected to reach $33.55 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 17.7% during the forecast period.

The growth of the Latin America telehealth market is mainly attributed to the increasing geriatric population, technological advancements in the telehealth sector, growing implementation of telehealth programs, increasing utilization of digital health solutions in telehealth, rising demand for homecare-based medical treatment, and the high prevalence of chronic disorders such as cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases.

 However, the limited access to telehealth programs in rural areas is restraining the growth of this market. Furthermore, the development of telerobots, the availability of specialists offering teleconsultations, and improved healthcare access in rural and underserved areas are expected to offer better growth opportunities for market expansion. However, patient data privacy and security issues are the major challenges in the market.

Key Players

The key players profiled in the Latin America telehealth market are Aerotel Medical Systems (1998) Ltd. (Israel), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Medtronic plc (Ireland), Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc. (U.S.), Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.), MDlive Inc. (U.S.), Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany), Teladoc Health, Inc. (U.S.), F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd (Switzerland), Resideo Technologies Inc. (U.S.), and Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.).

Latin America Telehealth Market: Future Outlook

The Latin America telehealth market is segmented based on Component [Services {Real-time (Synchronous), Store-and-forward (Asynchronous), Remote Patient Monitoring} Hardware {Medical Peripheral Devices (Blood Glucose Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Weighing Scales, Pulse Oximeters, Peak Flow Meters, ECG Monitors, Other Medical Peripheral Devices), Monitors, Telemedicine Kiosks, Telemedicine Carts} Software {Web & Cloud-based Software, On-premise Software}], Application {Psychiatry, Radiology, Cardiology, Primary Care, Dermatology, Remote ICU, Other Applications}, End User {Healthcare Providers, Patients, Healthcare Payers, Other End Users}, and Country. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes their market share at the country level.

Among all the components studied in the report, in 2025, the services segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Latin America telehealth market.

The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high utilization of telehealth services, including teleconsultation and telemonitoring, due to the increase in the geriatric population, an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, and a rise in the adoption and awareness of telehealth solutions. Moreover, increased access to specialist care, reduced expenses & healthcare costs, improved health outcomes, increased healthcare efficiencies, and increased doctor & patient satisfaction drive the growth of this segment.

Among all the applications studied in the report, in 2025, the psychiatry segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Latin America telehealth market. The acceptance of telepsychiatry is rising rapidly as an efficient and effective tool for improving access to and quality of mental health treatment. The shortage of primary psychiatric care and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to greater adoption of telepsychiatry services.

 Psychiatrists use telemedicine to provide many of the same services they would provide in person, including psychiatric evaluations, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, patient education, and medication management.

Among all the end users studied in the report, in 2025, the healthcare providers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the Latin America telehealth market.

Factors contributing to the large market share of this segment are the several government initiatives to enhance the quality of care provided to the patient population and the increase in demand for convenient care along with the unavailability of medical professionals.

Among all the countries studied in the report, in 2025, Brazil is expected to account for the largest share of the Latin America telehealth market. Factors such as the improving healthcare IT infrastructure, rising focus on healthcare digitalization, advances in telemedicine regulations, and favorable eHealth initiatives in the country contribute to the large market share of this segment.

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Why Vietnam Is Your Next IT Powerhouse: Unlocking Value in Offshore Software Development 

As global businesses face mounting pressure to innovate faster and scale smarter, offshore software development is a strategic advantage. In this evolving landscape, Vietnam has rapidly emerged as a top-tier IT outsourcing destination, offering a rare combination of technical expertise, economic efficiency, and global delivery capabilities.  

With a tech-savvy workforce, government-backed innovation initiatives, and a thriving ecosystem of software service providers, Vietnam is well-positioned to power the next generation of digital solutions. Let’s explore why this Southeast Asian nation is becoming the preferred partner for companies seeking long-term, scalable tech collaboration. 

1. A New Generation of Engineering Talent 

Vietnam’s biggest strength lies in its people. Every year, the country produces more than 50,000 IT graduates from top universities such as Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, and FPT University. These graduates are trained not only in core programming languages like Java, C#, and Python, but are increasingly fluent in modern frameworks and tools from React, Flutter, and Angular, to Kubernetes, Docker, and various AI/ML platforms.  

Vietnamese developers also bring a strong sense of discipline and adaptability. Thanks to early exposure to global projects, many teams are well-versed in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies. English proficiency, though variable, continues to improve steadily across the IT sector, making cross-border communication far more effective than in previous decades.  

What makes this new generation stand out is a deep hunger for learning. Many developers actively contribute to open-source projects, attend local and international hackathons, and pursue certifications from platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. The result is a workforce that is not only cost-effective but globally competitive. 

2. Affordability Meets Technical Excellence 

Let’s be honest: cost still matters. And Vietnam offers a compelling value proposition. Offshore development rates in Vietnam typically range between $20 - $40 USD per hour, depending on specialization and seniority, significantly lower than counterparts in the U.S., Western Europe, or even Eastern Europe and Latin America.  

However, the true value isn’t just in lower rates but in the high quality-to-cost ratio. Teams in Vietnam consistently deliver high-caliber code, meet international quality standards, and adopt best practices in testing, security, and deployment. Many providers have embraced continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, and test automation as standard components of their development workflow. 

This enables organizations to redirect budget toward customer experience, market expansion, or advanced R&D, rather than spending excessively on overhead. 

3. A Supportive Policy Environment for Tech Growth 

Vietnam’s government plays an active role in promoting the IT sector. Through a mix of corporate tax incentives, workforce training programs, and digital economy roadmaps, the country has fostered a fertile environment for tech-driven growth. 

For example, software outsourcing companies in Vietnam can enjoy tax holidays or reduced rates for several years, particularly if they operate in designated high-tech zones or export-oriented sectors. The “National Digital Transformation Program by 2025” also outlines significant public and private investments in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI development. 

Additionally, Vietnam secured positions in the top 10 on the Kearney Global Services Location Index (2023), which evaluates countries on talent availability, business environment, financial attractiveness, and digital resonance. This global recognition underscores Vietnam’s maturity as an offshore development destination. 

4. Time Zone Synergy and Near-24/7 Development Cycles 

Collaboration across time zones used to be seen as a hurdle. However, when managed correctly, it becomes a strategic advantage. Vietnam’s time zone (GMT+7) allows for efficient overlap with teams in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and even North America, enabling companies to build near-24/7 development pipelines.  

This model has become particularly attractive for startups and enterprises seeking faster time-to-market. A typical workflow might involve a product manager in California handing off requirements at the end of their workday, which are picked up immediately by a development team in Vietnam. By the time the U.S. team returns the next morning, the code is ready for review. 

5. The Power of Distributed Delivery Models 

A growing number of Vietnamese software companies have adopted hybrid delivery models, combining offshore development centers with onshore project management and client-facing roles. This approach reduces the friction of working across borders and ensures better alignment with client objectives, especially in complex or regulated industries like healthcare and finance.  

PowerGate Software is one such example. Headquartered in Hanoi, with representative offices across the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada, PowerGate Software blends Vietnamese engineering excellence with global delivery standards. The company specializes in custom software development, SaaS platforms, and enterprise-grade solutions, and holds internationally recognized certifications like ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 for quality management and information security.  

What makes PowerGate Software notable is not just its technical range but its track record of delivering scalable products for clients across 20+ countries. By leveraging cloud-native architecture (on platforms like AWS and Azure), localization best practices, and continuous integration pipelines, PowerGate Software helps clients launch truly global-ready software products. 

6. Real-World Value and Business Impact 

Let’s put theory into practice. Consider a mid-sized fintech startup based in the UK that partnered with a Vietnamese development team to accelerate its product roadmap. By outsourcing core development to a team in Hanoi while retaining product leadership in London, the company was able to: 

Reduce development costs by 45% 

Launch a secure MVP in just four months 

Scale to over 100,000 users within a year 

This kind of outcome is becoming increasingly common for businesses that know how to build cross-border collaboration into their DNA. 

Offshore software development is no longer just a cost-driven tactic but a strategic component of modern product development. As organizations embrace global team models, they’re looking for partners who offer not just technical skill, but scalability, reliability, and long-term value.  

Vietnam has checked all the boxes: a deep talent pool, cost-effectiveness, supportive policy framework, and globally minded development firms. For companies seeking a long-term offshore strategy that balances innovation and execution, Vietnam is no longer an emerging player, it’s a proven powerhouse. 

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Navigating Proximity: Global Beacons Management Software

Introduction The beacons management software market is growing due to rising adoption of proximity marketing, demand for real-time asset tracking, and the retail sector’s digital transformation. As businesses seek to create hyper-personalized experiences, managing beacon infrastructure efficiently becomes a strategic imperative.

Market Segmentation

By Type

Cloud-Based Platforms: Dominant due to ease of deployment and scalability for enterprise users.

On-Premise Systems: Growing at 5.8% CAGR, preferred by sectors requiring tighter data control (e.g., healthcare).

Hybrid Deployment Solutions: Emerging for retail chains balancing local and cloud-based control.

By Application

Retail & E-commerce: Major adopter, leveraging beacons for customer engagement and footfall analytics.

Transportation & Logistics: Fueled by demand for warehouse and fleet location tracking.

Healthcare & Smart Buildings: Gaining traction for patient tracking and energy-efficient indoor navigation.

Regional Insights

North America: Driven by omnichannel retailing and digital customer engagement initiatives.

Europe: Supported by GDPR-compliant beacon software and public transport infrastructure integration.

Asia-Pacific: Led by China and Singapore, where smart city development is fueling adoption.

Latin America & MEA: Early-stage growth seen in airports, hospitals, and malls piloting beacon tech.

Competitive Landscape Top players include Kontakt.io, Estimote Inc., and BlueCats. Companies are enhancing their platforms with AI analytics, API integrations, and mobile SDKs to support custom app development and actionable insights.

Future Outlook The market is projected to hit USD 2.4 billion by 2032, with growth driven by retail innovation, location intelligence, and enterprise IoT. Challenges like device interoperability and data privacy must be addressed. Companies should focus on open APIs, hybrid deployment models, and mobile UX integration.

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