implementation of 5G technology , through a dedicated private network , at the Ouro Branco ( MG ) unit – Gerdau ’ s largest plant .

The project developed by Embratel created an enabling digital infrastructure for the development of the steel industry of the future , including the installation of several towers to cover more than 8,300,000 m 2 of Gerdau ’ s plant .

An IT backbone was developed for the digitalization of operations and the expansion of on-site automation .

With stats showing 86 % of Ecuadorian corporate leaders recognizing the need for adaption to an increasingly digitizing market , Cirion Technologies makes the case for SD-WAN solutions on p42 .

Woody Sessoms , Chief Business Officer , Graphiant , tells us of the challenge that tempted him out of retirement in Get to Know on p67 .

Gerdau ’ s Global Director of Information and Digital Technology , Gustavo França , says this technology structure will allow Gerdau to accelerate the implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts at the unit .

Read how on p49 .

Once overlooked by the global tech industry , 2024 marks LATAM as the best region for tech unicorns – particularly fintech start-ups – to emerge as gamechangers and industry leaders .

‘ Wild horses ’ weren ’ t going to get Woody back in the saddle . But those horses picked up the pace .

That ’ s just a sample of what ’ s inside – enjoy the read .

Have an innovative month

Make stuff happen .

With growth in LATAM , particularly in Brazil and Mexico , outpacing global tech potential , fintech unicorns are thriving in the region more than ever .

Lanistar CEO Jeremy Baber tells us why the region ’ s on the rise on p32 .

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