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Capgemini Moves to Expand in Brazil

By MAX COLCHESTER And RUTH BENDER PARIS—Capgemini SA said Thursday it has reached an agreement to buy a majority stake in Brazilian information-technology business CPM Braxis, as the French IT consultancy looks to expand its presence in emerging markets. Capgemini … Continue reading

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Analysis: Outsourcing reversed as Brazil companies target U.S.

By Nick Zieminski NEW YORK | Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:58am EDT NEW YORK (Reuters) – Emerging economies’ rapid recovery from the global recession is leading to some curious role reversals. Rather than looking to the rich world as just … Continue reading

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Brazil Is One Of The Fastest Growing Global IT Markets

In H109, the economic slowdown had a significant impact on Brazilian market PC sales, which were down by around 14%, according to local industry figures. However, Brazil’s IT spending is expected to remain in borderline positive territory in 2009 and to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% over the forecast period. This makes Brazil one of the fastest growing global IT markets. BMI expects spending to pick up in Q308 with the possibility of a strong fourth quarter as a seasonal upturn is reinforced by business and government procurements delayed from H109.

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Retail, healthcare sectors seen jumping on IT outsourcing bandwagon – Regional

The Latin American retail and healthcare sectors are expected to see some of the highest IT outsourcing growth rates this year, thus joining ranks with more traditional consumers such as the financial and government sectors. Continue reading

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Brazilian Stocks Fall on Stimulus Exit Concern; Real Weakens

Brazilian stocks fell for a fifth day on concern that quickening inflation will prompt central banks to raise interest rates. Continue reading

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