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Brazilian banks: an easy target for Anonymous?

This week, almost every major bank in Brazil has been the victim of a sustained attack by organized hackers. Who is responsible? British financial journalist, Shaun Cumming has some ideas… As news breaks that Anonymous successfully intercepted an IT security conference call … Continue reading

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Who will take over Brazil IT?

If you want to understand why the IT market in Brazil is so healthy, take a look at how business in general is doing – in short business is booming. Just browse the FT Tilt summary of Q1 in corporate … Continue reading

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PICTURES: Fundação Bradesco unites IT and education

  Not-for-profit Brazilian organization Fundação Bradesco (Bradesco Foundation) is using the latest innovations in technology to improve the process of learning and teaching in its schools across the country.

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Taking on extra work: Nivaldo Marcusso, CIO, Fundação Bradesco

Recently,  I had an interesting conversation with Nivaldo Marcusso, CIO and executive superintendent at Fundação Bradesco, about IT leaders taking on extra responsibilities outside technology. The Fundação is the largest educational and social inclusion organisation in Brazil. It is also a … Continue reading

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UK visa curbs could slam the door on booming Brazil

Earlier this month, Capgemini made a $298m investment in Brazilian IT firm CPM Braxis, giving Europe’s largest IT services company a 55 per cent controlling share in one of the rising stars of Latin America. It’s a validation of what … Continue reading

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