Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 39 | Page 8

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Fermaca Networks and Arroyo Investors join forces to lead the growth of digital infrastructure in Mexico

Fermaca Networks SAPI de CV has confirmed arrangements with affiliates of funds managed by Arroyo Investors ( Arroyo ) to act as lead financial sponsor in the development of Fermaca Networks ’ first route .

With Arroyo ’ s significant financial support and debt financing from international banks , Fermaca ’ s track record of success in Mexico is pitched as holding great promise for propelling development efforts to new levels .
Arroyo expects to provide financial resources that will complement and strengthen the initial capital base and support the financial viability of the project and its development plans . The commissioning of the first phase is scheduled for the last quarter of 2025 .
In addition , Fermaca Networks obtained significant support from international project finance banks to contribute to the project ’ s capital structure through a construction loan .
The step is seen as underlining Fermaca ’ s commitment to promote technological progress and sustainable development in Mexico .
Fermaca Networks SAPI de CV is a subsidiary of the Fermaca Dreams Holding and is part of a Digital Infrastructure platform that develops and invests in Dark Fiber Optics , Connectivity and high-efficiency Data Center projects . It is currently building a long-range neutral fiber optic network in Mexico .
Through its successful Fermaca Fiber Partners program , Fermaca Networks offers comprehensive state-of-the-art connectivity solutions to the North American digital market .
Arroyo Investors – headquartered in Houston , Texas with an office in Santiago , Chile – is an independent venture capital fund manager investing in infrastructure projects throughout the Americas .

Christie awards Brazilian partners Convergint , On Projecoes and SolutionShop

Christie , a global leader in visual and audio technologies , has presented the Valued partner 2024 awards to Brazilian companies Convergint , On Projecoes and SolutionShop in recognition of the relevance of their association with the brand and their contribution to Christie ’ s consolidation in the local market .

Clayton Brito , Sales Director Latin America , Christie , said : “ These partners have been instrumental to Christie ’ s success in Brazil and we are very grateful for their dedication and excellence . We continue to work together to transform experiences and raise the standards of the audiovisual industry .” receive this award from a brand like Christie that is a world reference in the professional projection market . We thank Christie for this recognition of our partnership in the past year that continues into 2024 and beyond .”
Convergint , a systems integrator a long-standing partner of Christie , has used Christie ’ s projection , video wall , content management and image processing solutions in some of the most important integration projects in Brazil – including control rooms in missioncritical environments .
On Projecoes recently added six Christie Griffyn 4K50-RGB pure laser projectors to its rental fleet , reinforcing its position as one of the region ’ s leading rental and staging companies .
Luciana Barcellos , Director , On Projecoes , said it was a ‘ great honour ’ to receive the award .
SolutionShop is a professional projection solutions distributor with offices in São Paulo and a distribution center in Espírito Santo .
Bruno Negrucci , Sales Manager , SolutionShop , said : “ I am proud to
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