In order to provide more integration among its members, ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) launched the ABES Connect!, a program whose main focus is to create a strong network of relationships and foster business between software companies linked to the entity.
For Jorge Sukarie, president of the association, the platform ABES Connect! reinforces the relationship network of companies in the IT sector and provides commercial and collaborative relationships. “With this initiative, our goal is to establish a network of networking among associates to strengthen ties between them, enabling healthy exchange and generating good business. ”
Through the portal it is possible to generate exclusive business opportunities for the association's community. Any company that is part of the entity will also be able to publish its offer, which will be available only to other members. The measure comes at an optimistic moment in the sector, according to a study by Gartner, for 2015 IT investments will have a growth of around 5% in Brazil.
To access the site, go to:
http://www.abessoftware.com.br/abesconecta/
About ABES
ABES, Brazilian Association of Software Companies, is the most representative entity in the sector with around 1580 associated or associated companies, distributed in 21 Brazilian states, responsible for the generation of more than 120 thousand direct jobs and an annual turnover of the order of US$ 20 billion a year.
The companies associated with ABES represent 85% of the turnover of the software development and commercialization segment in Brazil and 32% of the total turnover of the IT sector, equivalent in 2013 to US$ 61.6 billion of sales of software, IT services and hardware.
Since its foundation, on September 9, 1986, the entity has exercised the mission of sectorial representation in the legislative and tax areas, in proposing and guiding policies aimed at strengthening the value chain of the Brazilian Software and Services Industry - IBSS, in defense intellectual property and combating piracy of national or international software and supporting initiatives to promote research, development, innovation and the development of national software. Access the ABES Portal - www.abes.org.br or contact the Relationship Center: (11) 2161-2833
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