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IDB and UPU unite to modernize postal services in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank ( IDB ) and the Universal
Postal Union ( UPU ) has signed an agreement to modernize and transform postal services in Latin America and the Caribbean , aiming to promote regional integration and trade , strengthen value chains and foster the digital economy .
Postal services have unique advantages to facilitate trade , including a network that can reach remote areas , transaction logistics and
linkages with other postal services and key actors in the trade process , such as customs and airlines .
Improving these services across the region can lead to increased commerce and help develop the digital economy , especially for small and medium-sized firms ( SMEs ), which account for about 99 % of businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean .
Masahiko Metoki , General Director , UPU , said : “ Posts have the mandate and infrastructure to serve people in all corners of a country , making them a powerful engine for socioeconomic development and inclusion . We are pleased to work with IDB to help posts across Latin America and the Caribbean in their transformation journey , so that they can deliver modern services and maximize benefits to communities and businesses across the region .”
The partnership will allow the IDB to support countries as they incorporate the international guidelines and standards issued and promoted by the UPU . The institutions will also collaborate in researching data on trends and identifying existing gaps in postal services .
AGORA is the new distributor of Positivo Servers & Solutions in Brazil
AGORA , a leading technology and communication solutions distributor , has announced a distribution agreement with Positivo Servers & Solutions , which for 34 years has stood out as a company specializing in IT infrastructure solutions and devices .
With the commercial partnership , AGORA will distribute the Positivo Master TXE 3000 entry server in Brazil . It is ideal for basic applications , the entire Supermicro line and the mini PC Positivo Servers & Solutions , as the perfect solution for companies of all sizes looking for savings and high productivity .
Severino Sanches , President , AGORA , said : “ We were looking for a partner with commercial flexibility and a portfolio of solutions that met the demands of our channels and business partners .
“ With Positivo Servers & Solutions products in our distribution portfolio , we will have the opportunity to deliver a complete end-to-end solution for many market demands . Some examples are data processing and storage for video monitoring , IoT , Edge Computing , 5G and cloud , helping to make Brazil a more connected and smarter country .”
According to Sanches , AGORA will first work on brand development for the already existing and consolidated base of channels .
“ We will develop the Positivo Servers & Solutions brand along with our partner ecosystem since we have a significant number of channels that already work with the solutions in our portfolio . We will technically and commercially train our channels and show them new revenue opportunities through cross-selling with our other solutions .”
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