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Time zone alignment, business-friendly policies, and an educated technical workforce make many Latin American countries prime strategic locations for outsourcing. Countries like Costa Rica and Colombia can offer up to 30% cost saving compared to similar services in the US, all at attractive destinations.   ## INTERTEC IN Latin America Intertec has been a pioneer in providing nearshore IT solutions since 2003. Today, the company offers a remote-capable workforce of 350+ team members—plus access to secure, state-of-the-art office facilities at centralized locations in San Jose, Costa Rica and Medellin, Colombia.  ## OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE By leveraging Costa Rica’s and Colombia's benefits along with our flexible engagement models and technical expertise, Intertec creates high quality, customized solutions for our customers. ![whyCR-3](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/whyCR-3.jpg "whyCR-3") ![why_costa_rica_infographic](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/why_costa_rica_infographic.jpg "why_costa_rica_infographic") ## STRATEGIC LOCATION - +30% cost savings compared to similar US based services - Time zone friendly for live conference calls and team interaction - 1st shift technical resources resulting in higher retention rates ## COUNTRY STABILITY - Stable economy and growing technical workforce - Popular destination of choice for global IT talent - Strong cultural alignment with the United States - Stable democracy and strong healthcare and education systems ## EDUCATION - Experienced and professional technical resources - Passion for learning and enhancing technical skills - Strong critical thinking skills ## QUALITY OF LIFE - Environmental sustainability efforts - Job satisfaction and happy employees - Corporate responsibility and community outreach ![whyCOL-4](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/whyCOL-4.jpg "whyCOL-4") ## STRATEGIC LOCATION - Medellin named “the most innovative city in the world” in 2013 - 2.27% of Medellin’s GDP invested in science and technology - Increased cost savings above and beyond other parts of Central and South America ## COUNTRY STABILITY - Consistent nationwide economic growth over the last decade - Lowered crime and poverty rates following sustained government efforts - Robust infrastructure investments to support technology and innovation ## EDUCATION - Growing number of young IT and technology workers - Cultural emphasis on learning and entrepreneurship - Numerous training and education programs available for software engineers ## QUALITY OF LIFE - Lush natural beauty and biodiversity - Welcoming locale for business travelers - Vibrant local culture and nightlife ![why_columbia_infographic_2](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/why_columbia_infographic_2.jpg "why_columbia_infographic_2") ## NEARSHORE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS ## OUR FACILITIES Intertec's teams thrive on a blend of remote and in-person work. In Costa Rica, we maintain professional working space with ability to expand in San Jose's Plaza Roble Las Terrazas—providing  team members and clients alike with access-controlled, state-of-the-art business facilities just 20 minutes' drive from San Jose International Airport. In Medellin, we work from the heart of the city's "Innovation District." ## Local AMENITIES By leveraging Costa Rica's and Colombia’s benefits along with our flexible engagement models and technical expertise, Intertec creates high quality, customized solutions for our customers. - Professional work spaces; expanded capacity as needed - Onsite 24/7 security guards - Multi-layer and secure access/alarm systems - Enterprise-class hardware and software solutions - Stable and redundant fiber optic connections - Virtual private network telephone infrastructure - Secure virtual private network connections - Secure client areas available upon request     ![COL 07](https://www.intertecintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/COL%2007.jpg?width=2000&height=1125&name=COL%2007.jpg "COL 07") [![Logo_Full name_white](https://www.intertecintl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo_Full%20name_white.png?width=1920&height=1080&name=Logo_Full%20name_white.png "Logo_Full name_white")](https://www.intertecintl.com/?hsLang=en) ![SAP Silver Partner](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Footer/sap-partner.png "SAP Silver Partner") ![Microsoft Partner](https://www.intertecintl.com/hubfs/Footer/logo-micro-footer.png "Microsoft Partner") Company [About Us](https://www.intertecintl.com/about?hsLang=en) [Why Nearshore?](https://www.intertecintl.com/why-nearshore) [Locations & Contact](https://www.intertecintl.com/contact?hsLang=en) [Privacy Policy](https://www.intertecintl.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) Services & Solutions [IT Services](https://www.intertecintl.com/it-services?hsLang=en) [Information Security Management System Policy](https://www.intertecintl.com/information-security-management-system-policy?hsLang=en) Resources [Blog](https://blog.intertecintl.com/?hsLang=en) [Careers](https://www.intertecintl.com/careers?hsLang=en) [Resources](https://info.intertecintl.com/remote-office-worker?hsLang=en) Copyright © Intertec International. 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