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Interview: Virgílio Almeida, IT policy secretary

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Virgílio Almeida is the IT policy secretary at the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT). He talked exclusively to IT Decisions about skills development, entrepreneurship and how IT is positioned in the government agenda at the World Economic Forum on … Continue reading →

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Brazil visit to China generates $1bn in deals; tech investments abound

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Mark Hillary

During a seminar aimed at discussing trade partnerships between Brazil and China, it was revealed that the ongoing mission led by president Dilma Rousseff has already generated $1bn in business agreements.

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Dilma wants broadband of at least 1MB

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Mark Hillary

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff reviewed the National Broadband Plan and wants telecom operators to offer popular broadband connections of at least 1MB for R$35 ($22,19) per month as opposed to the current speeds of 600KB.

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