BICSI recently announced BICSI CALA, its latest affiliate that covers the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. “This strategic alliance highlights BICSI’s dedication to progressing the ICT profession worldwide,” the association said when announcing the new affiliate.
BICSI CALA was formed through an agreement between BICSI and CALA Telecom Partners, S.A. It joins other affiliates BICSI Japan, BICSI South Pacific, and BICSI India. “The addition of BICSI CALA will expand access to professional development opportunities for ICT practitioners in the region,” BICSI continued. “BICSI CALA aims to provide ICT professionals with advanced training, certifications, and industry-specific events, enhancing skills and fostering innovation across the Caribbean and Latin American territories.”
John H. Daniels, BICSI’s chief executive officer, commented, “Our newest affiliate, BICSI CALA, represents an amplification of our mission in Latin America and the Caribbean. This collaboration allows us to focus on serving BICSI members and other ICT professionals in and around the region and to work with them to help build the connected world of tomorrow.”
The BICSI Board of Directors recognized CALA as a district in 2012; since then it has “significantly progressed thanks to the tireless efforts of many dedicated volunteers,” the association recalled. “What began with limited activities has now flourished into the formation of the BICSI CALA affiliate, which is ready to meet the local needs of ICT professionals across the territory, offering tailored activities and programs designed to advance the profession.”
Miguelangel Ochoa, founder of CALA Telecom Partners, S.A., added, “This is an exciting moment in our shared commitment to advancing the ICT profession in the Caribbean and Latin America. We are thrilled to collaborate with BICSI to drive innovation and opportunity within these vibrant communities.”
CALA Telecom Partners, S.A. is headquartered in Panama City, Panama. It provides consulting service for the ICT industry, as well as marketing process outsourcing to clients in the Caribbean and Latin America.
