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Latest News in Peru / Archive for Tech / Internet
Tech / Internet | 28 April, 2009 [ 12:19 ]
Korean consortium signs IPTV export agreement with Peru
IPTVNews.com
A consortium of Korean companies has signed an agreement with a Peruvian consortium under which Korea will supply know-how and technology for the construction of an IPTV-based educational network in Peru, in exchange for minerals such as copper, zinc and molybdenum, according to the Korea Digital Media Association (KODIMA).
The contract is initially worth US$ 173million, with the project expected to be expanded to grow to US$ 1billion in size and be completed by 2012.
Under the first phase of the project, an optical network will be installed for 1 million Peruvian households in and around the capital of Lima, along with the establishment of an IPTV broadcasting centre.
“The contract marks the first occasion of Korea exporting IPTV technology which could be touted as a significant achievement of diplomatic efforts by Korean entrepreneurs to secure resources in Latin America," said Kim In-gyu, head of KODIMA.
The five companies or organisations involved in the Korean consortium are the Institute of APEC Collaborative Education, KT Networks, EG-CNC, NetWorld Korea and Ivi Study.
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A consortium of Korean companies has signed an agreement with a Peruvian consortium under which Korea will supply know-how and technology for the construction of an IPTV-based educational network in Peru, in exchange for minerals such as copper, zinc and molybdenum, according to the Korea Digital Media Association (KODIMA). The contract is initially worth US$ 173million, with the project expected to be expanded to grow to US$ 1billion in size and be completed by 2012.
Under the first phase of the project, an optical network will be installed for 1 million Peruvian households in and around the capital of Lima, along with the establishment of an IPTV broadcasting centre.
“The contract marks the first occasion of Korea exporting IPTV technology which could be touted as a significant achievement of diplomatic efforts by Korean entrepreneurs to secure resources in Latin America," said Kim In-gyu, head of KODIMA.
The five companies or organisations involved in the Korean consortium are the Institute of APEC Collaborative Education, KT Networks, EG-CNC, NetWorld Korea and Ivi Study.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 27 April, 2009 [ 18:03 ]
Digital switchover in Peru will take time, experts say
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Enrique Cornejo, Minister of Transport and Communications, had announced a few days ago that the standard for digital television Peru will adopt is the Japanese-Brazilian.
Regarding to this matter, Cesar Gallegos, expert in the standard mentioned above, declared to local radio that the complete digital switchover in Peru will take time, but foresees that very soon we will be able to watch TV in our cell phones, since stations might start digital broadcasting next year.
He also answered the audience's phone calls and said that there's no need to hurry in buying new TV sets, since analog and digital TV will coexist for a long time.
Furthermore, Jorge Cuba, Deputy Minister, said to local newspapers that the Minister of Transport and Communications will decide soon if the decoders will be subsidized or not, because estimations show that Peruvian families will spend about S/.400.6 millones (US $ 133.3 millions) in buying decoders and TV sets.
Complete analog switchoff in Peru is scheduled for 2023.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
Enrique Cornejo, Minister of Transport and Communications, had announced a few days ago that the standard for digital television Peru will adopt is the Japanese-Brazilian. Regarding to this matter, Cesar Gallegos, expert in the standard mentioned above, declared to local radio that the complete digital switchover in Peru will take time, but foresees that very soon we will be able to watch TV in our cell phones, since stations might start digital broadcasting next year.
He also answered the audience's phone calls and said that there's no need to hurry in buying new TV sets, since analog and digital TV will coexist for a long time.
Furthermore, Jorge Cuba, Deputy Minister, said to local newspapers that the Minister of Transport and Communications will decide soon if the decoders will be subsidized or not, because estimations show that Peruvian families will spend about S/.400.6 millones (US $ 133.3 millions) in buying decoders and TV sets.
Complete analog switchoff in Peru is scheduled for 2023.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 20 March, 2009 [ 07:13 ]
Solar jackets that charge cell phones and iPods sold in Peru
Living in Peru
Israel Ruiz
Jackets that can be worn and at the same time charge your cell phone or mp4 are now being sold in Lima.
The Solar-JKT is a jacket that gives Limeans a natural way to charge their electronic devices.
The jacket was designed by an Italian brand known as Ermenegildo Zegna. When looking it for the first time it looks like a normal jacket. The difference is in the collar.
"A strip of cloth with solar cells can be attached to the area where the collar is," explained Mariella Tabini, head of Marketing for Designers, the company currently selling the jacket in Peru.
It was reported that the battery takes from four to five hours to fully charge.
Once at maximum strength it can keep a cellular phone on for up to 45 hours on standby and 35 minutes in use.
MP3s and iPods can be charged for up to an hour of use, said El Comercio daily.
Desingers has imported three of these jackets to Lima and has already sold one. The price is currently set at $1,400.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Israel Ruiz
Jackets that can be worn and at the same time charge your cell phone or mp4 are now being sold in Lima. The Solar-JKT is a jacket that gives Limeans a natural way to charge their electronic devices.
The jacket was designed by an Italian brand known as Ermenegildo Zegna. When looking it for the first time it looks like a normal jacket. The difference is in the collar.
"A strip of cloth with solar cells can be attached to the area where the collar is," explained Mariella Tabini, head of Marketing for Designers, the company currently selling the jacket in Peru.
It was reported that the battery takes from four to five hours to fully charge.
Once at maximum strength it can keep a cellular phone on for up to 45 hours on standby and 35 minutes in use.
MP3s and iPods can be charged for up to an hour of use, said El Comercio daily.
Desingers has imported three of these jackets to Lima and has already sold one. The price is currently set at $1,400.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 17 March, 2009 [ 12:11 ]
Peru "most loving" country on the internet
Living in Peru
Israel Ruiz
In a recent report released by EFE News, Peru was considered the 'most loving' country on the internet.
Results were based on the number of times people in the world had searched for something related to love on Google.
The news agency reported that according to Google Insight for Search, this year, Peru has been the country in the world that has most searched for information with the word "love" (in Spanish).
On the other hand, Mexico is the country that made the most searches with the word "hate".
Other statistics showed that since the beginning of the year, there have been 193 million results found with the word "love" and 20 million with the word "hate".
Despite this, there are more searches with the word hate, said EFE.
The news agency reported there were obvious interferences when attempting to draw conclusions. For example, the word "life" was searched for 325 million times while the word "death" was searched for 45 million times.
This was attributed to Coldplay's new album Viva la vida.*
*All results are based on searches in Spanish.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Israel Ruiz
In a recent report released by EFE News, Peru was considered the 'most loving' country on the internet. Results were based on the number of times people in the world had searched for something related to love on Google.
The news agency reported that according to Google Insight for Search, this year, Peru has been the country in the world that has most searched for information with the word "love" (in Spanish).
On the other hand, Mexico is the country that made the most searches with the word "hate".
Other statistics showed that since the beginning of the year, there have been 193 million results found with the word "love" and 20 million with the word "hate".
Despite this, there are more searches with the word hate, said EFE.
The news agency reported there were obvious interferences when attempting to draw conclusions. For example, the word "life" was searched for 325 million times while the word "death" was searched for 45 million times.
This was attributed to Coldplay's new album Viva la vida.*
*All results are based on searches in Spanish.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 4 February, 2009 [ 13:12 ]
Telefonica Brings Telegent's Mobile TV Feature to Peru
PRNewswire
Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile with its high-performance single-chip mobile TV solutions, together with Telefonica Moviles Peru, today announced that Telefonica has included the ZTE i766, a handset with a live TV feature enabled by Telegent, in its handset lineup.
The handset, branded with Telefonica's Movistar logo, is available in all Telefonica retail outlets for 499 soles in prepaid mode.
Telefonica Peru is one of several operators in Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela, that are leading the way in offering TV handsets with live analog broadcast TV to consumers.
"The live TV feature differentiates our product offering and gives consumers what they want -- access to their favorite programs while they are on the move," said Gustavo Kitazono, director of strategic planning of Telefonica Moviles Peru. "The video and audio quality of Telegent's TV feature is excellent, and consumer interest in the TV feature has been quite high."
Live TV feature provides consumers with familiar, preferred programming
Telegent's TV feature allows consumers to receive the same over-the-air programming that they receive on their television sets at home, providing consumers with access to their favorite news, sports and TV series programs no matter where they are.
This is ideal for workers with long commutes or during breaks or for consumers who would like a second TV or TV portability within the home.
Click here to read complete press release
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Telegent Systems, the company that makes television mobile with its high-performance single-chip mobile TV solutions, together with Telefonica Moviles Peru, today announced that Telefonica has included the ZTE i766, a handset with a live TV feature enabled by Telegent, in its handset lineup. The handset, branded with Telefonica's Movistar logo, is available in all Telefonica retail outlets for 499 soles in prepaid mode.
Telefonica Peru is one of several operators in Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela, that are leading the way in offering TV handsets with live analog broadcast TV to consumers.
"The live TV feature differentiates our product offering and gives consumers what they want -- access to their favorite programs while they are on the move," said Gustavo Kitazono, director of strategic planning of Telefonica Moviles Peru. "The video and audio quality of Telegent's TV feature is excellent, and consumer interest in the TV feature has been quite high."
Live TV feature provides consumers with familiar, preferred programming
Telegent's TV feature allows consumers to receive the same over-the-air programming that they receive on their television sets at home, providing consumers with access to their favorite news, sports and TV series programs no matter where they are.
This is ideal for workers with long commutes or during breaks or for consumers who would like a second TV or TV portability within the home.
Click here to read complete press release
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 29 January, 2009 [ 11:59 ]
Peru software exports to the U.S. to increase
Living in Peru
Israel Ruiz
Yosif Humala, general manager of the Peruvian Association of Software Producers affirmed that even though the world was experiencing and economic crisis, an important window of opportunity had opened.
He explained that more Peruvian software producers would have a chance to work with U.S. companies that were looking to reduce costs by outsourcing.
Aside from this, there is the free trade deal with the United States, which will open more markets to Peruvians, Humala told Gestion business daily.
Furthermore, he congratulated Peru's government for fostering the growth and establishment of Peruvian software companies in the country's southern regions.
It was reported that over $18 million worth of software products were shipped to the U.S. in 2008 and that Peruvian software companies made $180 million in global sales.
Experts have predicted both these figures will increase 15 percent in 2009.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Israel Ruiz
Yosif Humala, general manager of the Peruvian Association of Software Producers affirmed that even though the world was experiencing and economic crisis, an important window of opportunity had opened.He explained that more Peruvian software producers would have a chance to work with U.S. companies that were looking to reduce costs by outsourcing.
Aside from this, there is the free trade deal with the United States, which will open more markets to Peruvians, Humala told Gestion business daily.
Furthermore, he congratulated Peru's government for fostering the growth and establishment of Peruvian software companies in the country's southern regions.
It was reported that over $18 million worth of software products were shipped to the U.S. in 2008 and that Peruvian software companies made $180 million in global sales.
Experts have predicted both these figures will increase 15 percent in 2009.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 19 January, 2009 [ 12:40 ]
Peru: "How to be a Blogger and Not Die Trying"
International Media Blog
Macy
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Today we met with Peruvian journalist and blogger Marco Sifuentes. Marco is a well-known blogger throughout Lima, Peru. He currently has two different blogging sites, uterodemarita.com and utero.tv, which is his video blog.
Marco talked to us about his career as a blogger and some of his experiences and stories with blogging. He also gave us advice on how to start our own blogs and some rules on ethics like what is appropriate to post and what kind of things are unethical to post.
Marco started his blog in 2005 and he posts three times daily on uterodemartia.com and about three times weekly on utero.tv. According to Marco, his blogs receive about 10,000 hits per day.
Marco also talked to us about blogging in Peru and how Peru is the third largest blogging country in Latin America, including Mexico and not including Brazil. He said that most of his audience is either journalist who want to see what people are blogging about or other bloggers. He mentioned that his audience is mostly young adults.
I can say that I definitely learned a lot today from Marco. I learned that it is very important to consider your sources when gathering information. Also you must be aware of what you are blogging about and consider who your audience is and who is going to be reading your blog.
Marco shared with us some of his experiences he has had while blogging like the time he blogged about a video that had been posted on youtube.com and how it caused commotion. All in all, today’s guest speaker proved to be very interesting and I definitely have a better understanding on blogging.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Macy
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Today we met with Peruvian journalist and blogger Marco Sifuentes. Marco is a well-known blogger throughout Lima, Peru. He currently has two different blogging sites, uterodemarita.com and utero.tv, which is his video blog. Marco talked to us about his career as a blogger and some of his experiences and stories with blogging. He also gave us advice on how to start our own blogs and some rules on ethics like what is appropriate to post and what kind of things are unethical to post.
Marco started his blog in 2005 and he posts three times daily on uterodemartia.com and about three times weekly on utero.tv. According to Marco, his blogs receive about 10,000 hits per day.
Marco also talked to us about blogging in Peru and how Peru is the third largest blogging country in Latin America, including Mexico and not including Brazil. He said that most of his audience is either journalist who want to see what people are blogging about or other bloggers. He mentioned that his audience is mostly young adults.
I can say that I definitely learned a lot today from Marco. I learned that it is very important to consider your sources when gathering information. Also you must be aware of what you are blogging about and consider who your audience is and who is going to be reading your blog.
Marco shared with us some of his experiences he has had while blogging like the time he blogged about a video that had been posted on youtube.com and how it caused commotion. All in all, today’s guest speaker proved to be very interesting and I definitely have a better understanding on blogging.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Tech / Internet | 27 November, 2008 [ 16:08 ]
Telmex expands nationwide in Peru
Living in Peru
Jobana Soto
After filing an expansion request to Peru’s transport and communications ministry (MTC) in July, Telmex has been authorized to expand its services nationwide in Peru.
Before, Telmex had a 20-year contract to provide services in several departments including Arequipa, La Libertad, Tacna, Cuzco, Lambayeque, Piura, Junín, Ica, Cajamarca, Ancash and Loreto.
The company also offers services in Lima and the city of Callao.
In July, Telmex asked MTC to expand the concession to the rest of the departments where their services were not available according to Andina.
In turn, MTC asked the operator to define investment programs in the new areas of operation.
This extension in Telmex's contract will enable the company to enhance its new strategy, focusing more towards residential services, by reaching new cities with fixed local telephony.
Jobana Soto
After filing an expansion request to Peru’s transport and communications ministry (MTC) in July, Telmex has been authorized to expand its services nationwide in Peru. Before, Telmex had a 20-year contract to provide services in several departments including Arequipa, La Libertad, Tacna, Cuzco, Lambayeque, Piura, Junín, Ica, Cajamarca, Ancash and Loreto.
The company also offers services in Lima and the city of Callao.
In July, Telmex asked MTC to expand the concession to the rest of the departments where their services were not available according to Andina.
In turn, MTC asked the operator to define investment programs in the new areas of operation.
This extension in Telmex's contract will enable the company to enhance its new strategy, focusing more towards residential services, by reaching new cities with fixed local telephony.
Tech / Internet | 26 November, 2008 [ 11:10 ]
Internet and mobile wireless subscriptions increase in Lima
Living in Peru
Jobana Soto
Wireless is increasing in popularity as more and more are getting connected through their mobile phones or cable modems. In a recent study by IDC Consultoria, a reported 659,618 Peruvians are connected to wireless Internet via cable modem, a 21 percent increase since last year’s study.
While the number of wireless subscribers is not a major boost, studies show the increase is sufficient enough to take notice that wireless is becoming a popular means of connection. By 2010, IDC predicts a least one million users will be connected to wireless.
The bulk of Internet users come from personal homes at 80 percent, while businesses and residential markets have increased by 39 and five percent respectively. Nearly 6,000 businesses are subscribed to wireless.
With wireless subscribers on the rise, the pressure is on to increase Internet speed to support the amount of users wanted a better, faster signal.
General Manager of Cisco Peru, Álvaro Merino, says progress needs to be made to increase Internet speed by more than 1Mbps so connection can support those who use the Internet for wikis, instant messaging services, uploading videos among others.
Right now, the majority of wireless users are connected at 256 Kbps and 512 Kbps at 43 percent. To use advanced Internet functions, velocity needs to increase to support it and the increasing numbers of wireless users, said Merino.
Jobana Soto
Wireless is increasing in popularity as more and more are getting connected through their mobile phones or cable modems. In a recent study by IDC Consultoria, a reported 659,618 Peruvians are connected to wireless Internet via cable modem, a 21 percent increase since last year’s study. While the number of wireless subscribers is not a major boost, studies show the increase is sufficient enough to take notice that wireless is becoming a popular means of connection. By 2010, IDC predicts a least one million users will be connected to wireless.
The bulk of Internet users come from personal homes at 80 percent, while businesses and residential markets have increased by 39 and five percent respectively. Nearly 6,000 businesses are subscribed to wireless.
With wireless subscribers on the rise, the pressure is on to increase Internet speed to support the amount of users wanted a better, faster signal.
General Manager of Cisco Peru, Álvaro Merino, says progress needs to be made to increase Internet speed by more than 1Mbps so connection can support those who use the Internet for wikis, instant messaging services, uploading videos among others.
Right now, the majority of wireless users are connected at 256 Kbps and 512 Kbps at 43 percent. To use advanced Internet functions, velocity needs to increase to support it and the increasing numbers of wireless users, said Merino.
Tech / Internet | 21 November, 2008 [ 12:23 ]
Ericsson has signed an agreement to work with students from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP)in the development of digital TV technology in the country. Students will also be able to perform tests on IPTV platforms, the design of mobile TV projects, DTT in Peru and the investigation of new multimedia communication channels.
The project also involves the construction of an infrastructure for technology testing, the future development of a proprietary signal for interactive television delivered via the Internet, specialised training programmes, and the operation of internships and student exchanges between Ericsson's centres in Chile and Spain.
"We feel very honoured to have the opportunity to establish an alliance with the Catholic University for the development of communication facilities in the country," said Héctor de Tommaso, General Manager of Ericsson Peru.
Luis Guzmán Barrón of the PUCP added: "Today we witness the impressive progress of the technology that is developed by private companies, among which Ericsson is one of the most prominent. We hope, through our investigations and the professionals which we train, to contribute to this advance."
Digital TV development to begin in Peru’s PUCP
Ericsson has signed an agreement to work with students from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP)in the development of digital TV technology in the country. Students will also be able to perform tests on IPTV platforms, the design of mobile TV projects, DTT in Peru and the investigation of new multimedia communication channels. The project also involves the construction of an infrastructure for technology testing, the future development of a proprietary signal for interactive television delivered via the Internet, specialised training programmes, and the operation of internships and student exchanges between Ericsson's centres in Chile and Spain.
"We feel very honoured to have the opportunity to establish an alliance with the Catholic University for the development of communication facilities in the country," said Héctor de Tommaso, General Manager of Ericsson Peru.
Luis Guzmán Barrón of the PUCP added: "Today we witness the impressive progress of the technology that is developed by private companies, among which Ericsson is one of the most prominent. We hope, through our investigations and the professionals which we train, to contribute to this advance."
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