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Digital Access Centers to tackle the technological divide in Peru
City of Ollantaytambo , Cusco , Peru
The operational phase of the project began in rural localities of the regions of Huancavelica , Ayacucho , Cusco and Apurímac .
Through the National Telecommunications Program ( Pronatel ) these technological spaces have been installed in rural areas to promote digital literacy .
“ The initiative of the MTC is to reduce the digital gap and with these Digital Access Centers , more than 62,000 Peruvians will benefit in these 78 localities , located in 35 provinces of the four regions mentioned ,” said Minister Nicolás Bustamante .
In the case of Huancavelica , more than 6,600 citizens will benefit from 15 towns in six provinces ; while , in Ayacucho , there are 13,400 citizens , from 20 localities , who will be able to go to these Digital Access Centers to receive training , access digital courses , request support in virtual public procedures and more . total of 78 Digital Access Centers have been installed in rural
A locations across Peru . This is part of an initiative by the Ministry of Transport and Communications ( MTC ) to achieve a more digitally connected country .
“ The Digital Access Centers also have a community digital leader , who is a professional expert in digital tools and responsible for promoting the training of target groups , both in Spanish and Quechua ,” added Bustamante .
HDI Seguros chooses Akur8 to strengthen its pricing process in Chile
HDI Seguros has signed an agreement with Akur8 to enhance HDI ’ s pricing process in Chile . The collaboration reinforces the presence of Akur8 in Latin America and marks its entry into the Chilean insurance market . Through Transparent Artificial Intelligence Technology , the cloud-based solution developed by Akur8 boosts insurance companies ’ pricing capabilities by automating risk modelling . Thus , insurers will obtain major benefits including improved predictive performance and speed-toaccuracy for greater market responsiveness and immediate business impact , while maintaining full transparency and control over the models created .
Felipe Feres , General Manager , HDI Seguros in Chile , said : “ The alliance with Akur8 is another proof point of our tech and digital DNA . Embracing best-in-class technology to ensure faster , more accurate and fully transparent rate making is a key differentiator and we are excited to lead the way .”
The company is part of the global multibrand Talanx Group , active in financial and insurance services in more than 150 countries and a pioneer in the insurance business in Chile , known and recognized for its quality of service and innovative products leveraging new technologies .
HDI Seguros will leverage Akur8 ’ s Risk and Demand modules for its P & C personal and commercial lines . With Akur8 , HDI Seguros will enhance its modeling accuracy and further accelerate its market responsiveness , leading the way in terms of best-in-class pricing in the insurance space .
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