{"id":1,"title":"The Fundamentals To Develop A Smart City","slug":"fundamentals-develop-smart-city","introductory":"<p>Throughout history, buildings with similar characteristics and related uses have been grouped together. This has been true for neighborhoods and places of commerce. For this reason, it is not surprising that the tendency to group together also led to the creation of a place destined exclusively for business.<\/p>","content":"<p>Throughout history, buildings with similar characteristics and related uses have been grouped together. This has been true for neighborhoods and places of commerce. For this reason, it is not surprising that the tendency to group together also led to the creation of a place destined exclusively for business.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Smart cities or business parks are the result of this change in real estate development. These parks are relatively remote sites where businesses cluster together, taking advantage of factors such as ample space available, lower rents, and the benefits of a technology network to quickly connect to other businesses and customers.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gkglobal.com\/\">GK<\/a>, a regional leader in the development of Industrial Real Estate, with a presence in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States, knew from the beginning that smart cities would be a key component of the economic and spatial panorama of Central American countries.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>It is difficult to define precisely and absolutely what a smart city should be. But at GK, we have concluded that their locations have been created for a set of business operations based on a close geographical context, evolving the traditional office concept based on development objectives focused on industry or services.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>What are the fundamentals and how have we come to develop the smart city concept<\/p><p>To fully understand a business-oriented real estate project, it is necessary to explore the logic behind its emergence. It is also important to review and understand the key points that influenced and have led to the current situation in the smart city sector.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The emergence of these kinds of facilities is linked to a burgeoning pattern of suburban development in countries like Honduras, as well as the emergence of favorable mortgage rates that supported the expansion of suburban housing. At the same time, the growth of the population qualified and able to work, and the increased use of the car, with the consequent change in travel patterns, significantly affected the conception of work.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Added to this is the nearshoring boom that started strongly in the 1990s, and during which companies in the BPO and ITO sector clearly saw unparalleled potential in the region to allocate their investments. In this development model, business parks and smart cities became the option of the future, and they still are today.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>These types of projects offer adequate space for businesses, as well as a sense of security. In the first wave of this transformation, business parks focused on manufacturing. However, it was not long before they caught up with the service sector.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>An idea arises, a good business opportunity is born<\/p><p>In the case of Altia, and within the same context, the story begins with the vision of Mohammad Yusuf Amdani Bai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GK, who since the mid-1990s devised the concepts of industrial parks and smart cities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>He is the brains behind projects like Altia Smart City and Green Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub, the same ones that have benefited the region in terms of foreign investment and employment, and that other companies have tried to emulate ever since. With more than 10 years of experience and knowledge, Altia has gradually become a highly specialized ally in the construction and administration of space solutions for BPO &amp; ITO companies seeking the following characteristics:<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Buildings located a short distance from each other, which means that there are gardens or relaxation areas, but also that the interaction between buildings is reduced when necessary due to the nature of the work.<\/p><p>Buildings located around access roads that provide loading areas and convenient parking.<\/p><p>Office spaces with technological infrastructure for telecommunications and high-speed information transmission through a fiber optic network.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City is made up of all the elements that embody this concept, demonstrating what the essence of a Smart City should be. Each of its resources adds value to the other components of its spaces, making Altia stand out and completely sustainable from a commercial point of view.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":3985,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:32:29.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-21T21:27:54.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-01.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["SMART CITY"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

SMART CITY

The Fundamentals To Develop A Smart City

Jul 01, 2022

Throughout history, buildings with similar characteristics and related uses have been grouped together. This has been true for neighborhoods and places of commerce. For this reason, it is not surprising that the tendency to group together also led to the creation of a place destined exclusively for business.

{"id":2,"title":"Why You Should Have Your Office Space In A Tech and Business Park","slug":"why-you-should-have-your-office-space-tech-and-business-park","introductory":"<p>The location of an office is a fundamental component for a prosperous company culture, since today\u2019s employees are looking not only for a company whose values represent them, but they also require a pleasant space in which to carry out their activities.<\/p>","content":"<p>The location of an office is a fundamental component for a prosperous company culture, since today\u2019s employees are looking not only for a company whose values represent them, but they also require a pleasant space in which to carry out their activities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Modern businesses try to foster a culture of productivity, finding the balance between what we require in a job and the space in which we operate.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The type of office environment can have a great impact on the daily productivity of employees, as well as on the logistics of a company and its activities, it is too important. There is the notion, not entirely correct, that business parks are traditionally used as expansive spaces divided into zones for manufacturing or heavy industrial use, but are actually ideal sites for more traditional offices.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>What you may have in mind is an industrial park, an entirely different concept. A business park is actually an area of land where several office buildings are grouped together. All work done is commercial, not industrial or residential.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>One of the best examples of this labor structure in Honduras is Altia Smart City located in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, owned by <a href=\"https:\/\/gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK, the most solid and innovative textile and real estate group in the Central American region,<\/a> with presence in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At Altia Smart City, design and performance are mixed to obtain the greatest possible comforts and thus generate an incomparable work experience. Altia\u2019s focus on sustainable development ensures that its buildings are more energy efficient, generating less pollution and more comfort \u2013 all that is needed in a modern workplace culture.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>It also offers a great advantage for industries such as BPO or ITO, given its location in Honduras and its proximity to the U.S. markets, as well as a very competitive cost and a solid legal framework. At Altia, investment is guaranteed the security and continuity of business relationships in an optimal space for a company\u2019s activity to take place.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>The advantages of having your office in a&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tech and Business<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>P<\/strong><strong>ark<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The most visible benefits of an office space located in a tech and business park are how affordable it is, and the technology it provides. In general, it is usually less expensive than the typical commercial office, since commercial expenses are minimized by concentrating the business park all the necessary infrastructure within its own facilities.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Tech and Business parks also offer expanding businesses the advantage of transforming their environment into functional and comfortable workspaces, while keeping those rental costs lower. The concentration of companies also reduces the costs of common maintenance services that would be high in another location.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>As far as technological progress is concerned, in Altia Business Park and Altia Technology Park for example, all office spaces have technological infrastructure for telecommunications and high-speed information transmission through a fiber optic network. In addition to providing private access through a closed permanent surveillance circuit, and triple secure access to the park and its buildings. Something that might have to be added to the \u201cextra\u201d expense item in a different location.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Thus, a business and Tech park will provide business owners with instant credibility, presence within the local community, greater convenience, and great flexibility in expanding their offices.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T21:38:57.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":6777,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:38:00.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T10:49:09.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-02.png","featured":1,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["BUSINESS PARK"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

BUSINESS PARK

Why You Should Have Your Office Space In A Tech and Business Park

Jul 01, 2022

The location of an office is a fundamental component for a prosperous company culture, since today’s employees are looking not only for a company whose values represent them, but they also require a pleasant space in which to carry out their activities.

{"id":3,"title":"The High Standards Of The Workforce In Honduras","slug":"high-standards-workforce-honduras","introductory":"<p>The true economic engine of a country is the productivity of its people. In Honduras, important steps have been taken to prepare its source of talent, and to allow it to enter new lines of business.<\/p>","content":"<p>The true economic engine of a country is the productivity of its people. In Honduras, important steps have been taken to prepare its source of talent, and to allow it to enter new lines of business. Today, one of its greatest strengths is the availability and quality of its workforce.<\/p><p>Honduras ensures an advantageous demographic bonus in Central America, with a high percentage of the young population. The country has a workforce of 3.4 million, which means that a high percentage of the population is productive. Of the workforce, 2.2 million are between 18 and 35 years old, which translates into a young and vibrant human resource, available to work in any industry. Also, English language proficiency is high among the younger generations.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>According to different forecasts, the demographic bonus will reach its highest peak between 2045 and 2050, resulting in two generations that can take full advantage of the productive market. This opportunity has been considered unique and unrepeatable for the country, which has been encouraged to invest in its workforce through reforms in its educational quality, as well as in its information technologies.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laprensa.hn\/honduras\/tegucigalpa\/752885-410\/presidente-de-honduras-destaca-en-espa%C3%B1a-logros-en-educaci%C3%B3n\" target=\"_blank\">The country has a goal of having 250,000 Hondurans studying English as a second language in the next few years.<\/a> In reality, the circumstances of the country have allowed an important availability of highly qualified people in this language. The proximity to the United States, and the influence of the television industry also imported from that country, gives Honduran citizens a cultural affinity with American society. In recent years, more than 10,000 positions have been filled with young professionals, especially within the BPO \/ Call Center industry.<\/p><p>Workers\u2019 compensation in Honduras is one of the lowest in the region, and salary scales will continue to be manageable in the near future due to the union of efforts between the private, government, and academic sectors, with the aim of creating synergies to support the growth and sustainability of foreign companies. As a country, Honduras is committed to developing the human capital necessary for a strong BPO sector, as the industry offers access to reliable jobs for its young and bilingual citizens.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City and GK invests in the Honduran workforce<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grupokarims.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">That is why providing quality educational opportunities will always be a permanent effort for Altia Smart City and GK.<\/a> Parent company for Altia, GK is deeply satisfied with changing children\u2019s lives and impacting many future generations. <a href=\"https:\/\/fundahrse.org\/proyectos-educativos-bilingues-de-fundacion-grupo-karims-cumpliendose-en-tiempos-de-pandemia\/\" target=\"_blank\">This is why the company has focused on developing social projects to convert PUBLIC BASIC EDUCATION CENTERS into first-rate Bilingual Schools.<\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This helps to ensure better opportunities in their professional future, giving the possibility for more young people to continue their university studies and have access to higher education, as well as scholarships. This will also give them the opportunity to enter the BPO workforce, making it sustainable and ensuring the continuity of this business in the country.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T21:40:24.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":3014,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:39:46.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-21T21:55:51.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-03.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["HONDURAS"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

HONDURAS

The High Standards Of The Workforce In Honduras

Jul 01, 2022

The true economic engine of a country is the productivity of its people. In Honduras, important steps have been taken to prepare its source of talent, and to allow it to enter new lines of business.

{"id":4,"title":"Free Trade Zones And Their Benefits For The Industries Of Honduras","slug":"free-trade-zones-and-their-benefits-industries-honduras","introductory":"<p>Free trade zones have long been a more than attractive destination for entrepreneurs around the world. Offering low taxes, a strategic location in the heart of emerging markets, and a government committed to fostering and supporting business, it\u2019s not hard to understand why.<\/p>","content":"<p>Free trade zones have long been a more than attractive destination for entrepreneurs around the world. Offering low taxes, a strategic location in the heart of emerging markets, and a government committed to fostering and supporting business, it\u2019s not hard to understand why.<\/p><p>Currently, in Honduras there are areas in different cities that fall into this category and are called free trade zones or free zones. This is a benefit that is available to international companies that wish to invest within the country.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The Free Trade Zone Law grants free zone status throughout the Honduran territory, so that commercial and industrial companies can establish and operate with this status if their operations are related to exports and complementary activities. This law actively promotes the opening of new businesses and foreign investments.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The benefits of free trade zones<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A Free Zone is an area where a company can operate tax-exempt, and \/ or, with a considerable reduction of bureaucratic procedures. Among the benefits that can be mentioned for free zones are the following:<\/p><ul type=\"disc\"><li>Exemption from payment of customs duties, charges, surcharges, internal taxes, consumption, and other taxes and charges on merchandise brought into the Zone, which are directly related to import and export customs operations.<\/li><li>Exemption from payment of taxes and municipal contributions.<\/li><li>Exemption from payment of Income Tax.<\/li><\/ul><p><br><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This is why both Altia Smart City locations San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa are located in a free zone status:<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>ALTIA is the first free zone in Honduras for the service industry. This means that companies operating in service industries, such as Call Centers, Contact Centers, BPO and ITO, can benefit from the Free Zone status within ALTIA.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Many companies in our Smart City are already obtaining excellent results for operating within the free zone. And part of our service as ALTIA is to advise any company that wishes to establish itself within the free zone in its application process.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":5971,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:42:15.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T10:49:09.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-05.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["BENEFITS"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

BENEFITS

Free Trade Zones And Their Benefits For The Industries Of Honduras

Jul 01, 2022

Free trade zones have long been a more than attractive destination for entrepreneurs around the world. Offering low taxes, a strategic location in the heart of emerging markets, and a government committed to fostering and supporting business, it’s not hard to understand why.

{"id":5,"title":"Smart Cities Based On Sustainable Development","slug":"smart-cities-based-sustainable-development","introductory":"<p>In the context of <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/es\/node\/307746\" target=\"_blank\">the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26), held in Glasgow<\/a> in October last year, the fact that companies and business complexes are energy positive in the next decade. In this sense, smart cities do not seem to have much to do with the energy transition, but they have promising potential with respect to it to obtain great environmental benefits.<\/p>","content":"<p>In the context of <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/es\/node\/307746\" target=\"_blank\">the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (COP26), held in Glasgow<\/a> in October last year, the fact that companies and business complexes are energy positive in the next decade. In this sense, smart cities do not seem to have much to do with the energy transition, but they have promising potential with respect to it to obtain great environmental benefits.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>There are few business parks and smart cities in the Central American region, but if there are, there is one in particular that proves that sustainability combined with business opportunities is possible. <a href=\"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Altia Smart City<\/a> is one of the flagship projects of <a href=\"https:\/\/gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK, the leading company in the textile and real estate projects sector, with a presence in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States,<\/a> and was designed to house the main IT companies, call centers, and BPO and ITO companies.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City, both in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, has shown that it has the necessary potential to lead a whole new configuration of sustainable and environmentally friendly workspaces. Emerging from the vision of <strong><em>Mohammad Yusuf Amdani Bai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GK,<\/em><\/strong> the complex is a pioneer in the next generation of real estate development, paving the way for the fusion of innovation and sustainability.<\/p><p>Altia Smart City is based on the sustainable development of its facilities<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>These smart cities or corporate spaces have transformed the outsourcing industry in Honduras, by integrating many essential components to a workplace, such as: business towers, a University, a residential complex, a shopping center, and a corporate zone of recreation for employees.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Its sustainability is based on four pillars:<\/p><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" type=\"disc\"><li>Conserving Water: Water is conserved through a variety of means including cleaning and recycling wastewater, and installing building-by-building rainwater catchments. In addition, the use and supply of water is monitored.<\/li><li>Energy efficiency: Energy efficiency can be increased in a number of ways: by orienting buildings to take full advantage of seasonal changes in the position of the sun, or by using diversified and regionally appropriate energy sources, which can, depending on location geographic, include solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, water, or natural gas.<\/li><li>Material selection: This means that the materials used in the complex are recycled or renewable, and those that require the least amount of energy to manufacture. Ideally, they should be locally sourced and free of harmful chemicals. They are made from non-polluting raw materials and are durable and recyclable.<\/li><li>Indoor environmental quality: this aspect addresses the issues that influence how the individual feels in a space, and involves characteristics such as the feeling of control over personal space, ventilation, temperature control, and the use of materials in the workplace that do not emit toxic gases.<\/li><\/ul><p>For Altia Smart City, the sustainable development of the site implies, whenever possible, the reuse of existing buildings and the preservation of the surrounding environment. In Altia, the incorporation of earth shelters, gardens and green areas is encouraged, as well as the most extensive vegetation possible around the buildings.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":1882,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:44:05.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-20T13:55:32.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-04.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":[""],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

Smart Cities Based On Sustainable Development

Jul 01, 2022

{"id":6,"title":"The New Normal Has The Potential To Drive Nearshore Outsourcing Even Further","slug":"new-normal-has-potential-drive-nearshore-outsourcing-even-further","introductory":"<p>Since the mid 90s, nearshoring, a business approach in which a third-party company provides specific services from another geographic location that is relatively close to the company\u2019s area, has been a growing strategy to reduce operating costs for business.<\/p>","content":"<p>Since the mid 90s, nearshoring, a business approach in which a third-party company provides specific services from another geographic location that is relatively close to the company\u2019s area, has been a growing strategy to reduce operating costs for business.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Initially, outsourcing models for US-based multinationals focused on hiring a third party, sometimes located far away, to provide services while maintaining operations in North America. Something that is very expensive.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>At that time, cheap labor costs initially made Asian countries an attractive solution. But it wasn\u2019t long before companies realized that focusing on lowest cost came at a high price, including challenging language barriers, unforeseen cultural differences, high employee turnover, or the difficulty of doing business. in widely separated time zones.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Sensing an unparalleled opportunity, <strong><em>Mohammad Yusuf Amdani Bai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GK,<\/em><\/strong> conceived Altia Smart City, which strategically located in both San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, provides agility, better collaboration, more communication possibilities, and a higher level of commitment for companies looking to take advantage of nearshoring.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For this reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK, a leading company in the region in the textile sector and industrial real estate projects, with a presence in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States,<\/a> provides these efforts with an ideal space to carry out business. from Nearshore.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>The new normal favors the nearshore<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The new normal undoubtedly has the potential to drive Nearshore Outsourcing even further. It is in countries like Honduras rather than cities in Asia, where companies in the BPO and ITO sector increasingly see unparalleled potential for their investment.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, nearshore models have gained momentum as the go-to solution for many forward-thinking organizations in the United States. The impact of the pandemic has only increased the advantages of Nearshore operating platforms, and exposed the significant risks that offshoring to India, the Philippines, or elsewhere in Asia can bring.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This has caused many major corporations to reevaluate their management strategy in the post-pandemic economy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakertilly.com\/insights\/supply-chain-resilience-exploring-near-shoring-to\" target=\"_blank\">The supply crisis has revealed the initial problem, but it has also been proven that the tensions are not only in the field of manufacturing, but can also be seen in the field of services,<\/a> all of which have favored nearshoring as a practical business solution.<\/p><p>The companies that provide services and that have established themselves in Altia Smart City have already enjoyed a very different experience as a result of the new normality. And, as organizations build a definitive blueprint for what the post-coronavirus economy could look like, reports of successes in Honduras should help accelerate widespread adoption of the Nearshore model by more businesses.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>In this scenario, and with a buoyant workforce, Altia is emerging as the best option for US companies that are looking for Nearshore options in the region. Shorter flight times or a similar culture are now just some of the benefits that companies will be able to enjoy during the new normal.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":2706,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:45:04.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-21T20:32:31.000000Z","image":"\/img__blog-2.jpg","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["NEARSHORE"],"seo_title":null,"seo_keywords":null,"seo_desc":null,"seo_image":null,"url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

NEARSHORE

The New Normal Has The Potential To Drive Nearshore Outsourcing Even Further

Jul 01, 2022

Since the mid 90s, nearshoring, a business approach in which a third-party company provides specific services from another geographic location that is relatively close to the company’s area, has been a growing strategy to reduce operating costs for business.

{"id":7,"title":"The 5 Advantages Of Nearshoring","slug":"5-advantages-nearshoring","introductory":"<p>Discover the top 5 benefits of nearshoring, from cost savings to better infrastructure. Learn how moving operations to a nearby country can provide skilled workers, cultural alignment, and more. Ideal for businesses looking for cost-effective solutions and improved business processes.<\/p>","content":"<p>In the past decade, more companies have started exploring different locations to outsource their services. In the 1990s, many businesses moved to Asia or Eastern Europe to benefit from lower labor costs. However, Central America is now emerging as a top choice, especially for technology and service companies.<\/p><p>Take Honduras, for example. With a workforce of 3.4 million people, most of whom are between the ages of 18 and 35, the country presents a significant opportunity. Companies in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) sectors are recognizing the potential of this young, vibrant workforce.<\/p><p>This is where nearshoring comes in. Nearshoring refers to the practice of relocating business processes to a nearby country rather than faraway regions. GK, a leading company in textiles and real estate, operates in countries like Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. They provide the perfect setup for businesses considering nearshoring.<\/p><p>At Altia Smart City in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa, companies can benefit from better collaboration, more efficient communication, and a higher level of commitment. The advantages of outsourcing are even more significant when you choose the right location.<\/p><p><strong>The 5 Big Benefits of Nearshoring<\/strong><\/p><p>Many U.S. companies are increasingly exploring nearshore options in Central America. They're drawn by the need to serve the growing Hispanic market and to find new, cost-effective, and less stressful environments for workers. Here are the top five benefits of this trend:<\/p><p>1. Shorter Flight Times<\/p><p>One major advantage of nearshoring is the ability to meet your team in person with ease. Shorter flight times mean it's easier to visit and work closely with your team, fostering better relationships and more effective collaboration. Unlike outsourcing to distant locations, where travel is lengthy and expensive, nearshoring allows for quick trips that can make a big difference in communication and project management.<\/p><p>2. Faster Adaptation Process<\/p><p>Sometimes, it takes a long time for outsourced teams to learn a company's way of doing things. With nearshoring, however, teams often share a similar culture and speak the same language as your company. This cultural and linguistic alignment makes it easier for them to adapt quickly and start contributing effectively from the get-go. The familiarity with Western business practices also helps in ensuring that the quality of work meets the expected standards.<\/p><p>3. Higher Participation Through a Similar Culture<\/p><p>A shared culture helps nearshore teams understand and solve problems more effectively. In Central American countries like Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, the culture is very similar to Western culture. This cultural affinity ensures that the teams can provide solutions that resonate well with customer needs, leading to higher satisfaction rates and better overall performance.<\/p><p>4. Better Infrastructure<\/p><p>Many Central American countries boast robust infrastructure. For example, Altia Smart City has everything a business needs to operate smoothly, including state-of-the-art facilities, reliable internet connections, and advanced technological support. This well-established infrastructure makes nearshoring in these regions a more attractive option compared to some remote or offshore locations where such amenities might be lacking or unreliable.<\/p><p>5. Lower Costs and Higher Quality<\/p><p>Nearshoring can result in significant cost savings, particularly in terms of labor costs, including salaries and social security. The workforce in these regions is young, eager to learn, and highly motivated to grow professionally. This means that businesses can get high-quality work at a lower cost. Additionally, the reduced cost of living in Central American countries translates into lower operational expenses for businesses, making it a win-win situation.<\/p><p><strong>Extra Benefits at GK Altia Smart City<\/strong><\/p><p>In addition to the general advantages of nearshoring, GK Altia Smart City offers specific benefits that make it an even more attractive option:<\/p><p><strong>Lower Real Estate Costs<\/strong>: Setting up offices and facilities in Altia Smart City is more affordable compared to other locations.<\/p><p><strong>Skilled Labor<\/strong>: With over 95,000 bilingual workers available, finding the right talent is never an issue.<\/p><p><strong>Fast Setup<\/strong>: The business-friendly legal framework allows for quick and easy setup of operations.<\/p><p><strong>Strategic Location<\/strong>: Proximity to the United States means reduced travel time and lower transportation costs.<\/p><p><strong>Less Investment in Internal Infrastructure<\/strong>: Altia Smart City provides everything you need, so you don\u2019t have to spend heavily on setting up your own infrastructure.<\/p><p><strong>Increased Flexibility<\/strong>: Nearshoring offers the ability to quickly adapt to changes in business needs, making it easier to scale operations up or down as required.<\/p><p>Nearshoring is a smart choice for businesses looking to relocate their operations to a nearby country. It offers cost savings, better communication, and access to skilled workers. Whether you need support for customer services, IT, or other business processes, nearshoring provides a cost-effective way to meet your goals. With nearshore locations like Altia Smart City, you get all these benefits and more, making it easier to manage your business operations while maximizing efficiency and savings.<\/p><p>In today\u2019s competitive market, companies that embrace nearshoring stand to gain a significant advantage. By choosing a location like Altia Smart City, businesses can tap into the vibrant workforce of Central America and enjoy a host of benefits that contribute to long-term success. Whether you're looking to reduce costs, improve communication, or enhance the quality of your services, nearshoring is a strategy worth considering.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-08-28T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":2506,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:54:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T08:21:23.000000Z","image":"\/benefits-of-nearshoring.jpg","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["NEARSHORE"],"seo_title":"The 5 Benefits Of Nearshoring","seo_keywords":"advantages of nearshoring, business processes, nearshore locations","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

NEARSHORE

The 5 Advantages Of Nearshoring

Aug 28, 2022

Discover the top 5 benefits of nearshoring, from cost savings to better infrastructure. Learn how moving operations to a nearby country can provide skilled workers, cultural alignment, and more. Ideal for businesses looking for cost-effective solutions and improved business processes.

{"id":8,"title":"ITO Services, A Growth Opportunity For Honduras","slug":"ito-services-growth-opportunity-honduras","introductory":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com.mx\/outsourcing-el-gran-negocio-de-centroamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\">Outsourcing has grown at an impressive speed in Central America for more than a generation.<\/a> Once the pandemic is over, and with the most advanced vaccination, countries like Honduras will continue to take important steps in an industry that has already boosted its economy in recent years.<\/p>","content":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com.mx\/outsourcing-el-gran-negocio-de-centroamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\">Outsourcing has grown at an impressive speed in Central America for more than a generation.<\/a> Once the pandemic is over, and with the most advanced vaccination, countries like Honduras will continue to take important steps in an industry that has already boosted its economy in recent years.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Both private companies and local governments have invested in a higher qualification of their workers, and in adequate infrastructures that offer an attractive destination to companies in the business process outsourcing industry, such as ITOs or BPOs.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>ITO refers to outsourcing of technology services. The term is generally used in contrast to business process outsourcing such as BPOs, where the business function or process is outsourced. ITO services include outsourcing one-time systems development projects, as well as outsourcing ongoing IT services, such as mainframe hosting, desktop support, telecommunications installation and maintenance, or legacy systems maintenance and support.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Taking into account that Honduras ensures a very advantageous demographic segment in Central America, with a high percentage of young population, with university studies, and bilingual, ITO services are a very attractive item for foreign investment, given that the country has a strong 3.4 million labor force, which means that a high percentage of the population is suitable to enter this industry.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>ALTIA Smart City: the ideal hub for ITO service companies<\/strong><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK<\/a> is the pioneer and promoter of this industry, thanks to its projects in Altia Smart City, both in the city of San Pedro Sula, and in Tegucigalpa. The Group has catapulted Honduras as a business center of gravity for both the BPO and ITO sectors, generating more than ten thousand jobs within its two projects.<\/p><p>According to data provided by the BPO \/ ITO Management, and compiled by the Central Bank of Honduras, and the Honduran Social Security Institute, <a href=\"https:\/\/centroamericaeconomia.com\/2018\/03\/20\/outsourcing-futuro-prometedor-para-honduras\/\" target=\"_blank\">in 2016 this sector generated 6,489 jobs and US $ 128 million in income. While for 2017 it generated 9,000 jobs and US $ 138 million. The growth was between 6% -8% per year,<\/a> and this trend has been maintained in subsequent years.<\/p><p>Companies in the sector in Honduras and located in Altia offer a wide range of benefits in relation to outsourcing ITO technologies, mainly due to geographic proximity, qualified human capital and cultural affinity. The global ITO market will continue to grow in the next decade thanks to these factors.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City signed in 2013 an agreement with the Department of Education of Honduras to convert small public schools into first-rate bilingual schools, thus ensuring long-term sustainability for the ITO and BPO industry and in the country.<\/p><p>It is these industries in which there is no risk when investing, since technology for the provision of services continues to be among the containment measures a methodology that guarantees the operational continuity of companies and ventures.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":1657,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:55:12.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T08:21:23.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-09.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":[""],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

ITO Services, A Growth Opportunity For Honduras

Jul 01, 2022

{"id":9,"title":"3 Reasons To Invest In Honduras","slug":"3-reasons-invest-honduras","introductory":"<p>For anyone looking to make a successful business entry into Latin America, whether for local markets, or for nearshoring activities, Honduras cannot be one of the options to be ruled out. Decades of steady growth, an ever-improving security situation, and good conditions for foreign companies combine to make the country an increasingly attractive option.<\/p>","content":"<p>For anyone looking to make a successful business entry into Latin America, whether for local markets, or for nearshoring activities, Honduras cannot be one of the options to be ruled out. Decades of steady growth, an ever-improving security situation, and good conditions for foreign companies combine to make the country an increasingly attractive option.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Honduras has one of the fastest growth potentials in the region, largely thanks to its strategic location and a growing industrial base, but above all, thanks to a young and constantly growing population.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bancomundial.org\/es\/country\/honduras\/overview#1\" target=\"_blank\">according to the World Bank, Honduras has the second highest economic growth rate in Central America,<\/a> surpassed only by Panama. The country\u2019s GDP growth reached 4.8% in 2017, 3.7% in 2018, and 2.7% in 2019, well above the average in Central America.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For 2021 and 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.efe.com\/efe\/espana\/economia\/honduras-mantiene-su-prevision-de-crecimiento-del-pib-entre-3-2-y-5-para-2021-2022\/10003-4599044\" target=\"_blank\">the Government of Honduras maintains its economic growth forecast of between 3.2% and 5.2%,<\/a> which continues to be positive. After 25 years of almost uninterrupted annual growth of its GDP, Honduras recorded a GDP of $ 25.1 billion in 2019.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>In this context, nearshoring investments are positioned as the most prosperous and attractive. And in this area, one of the greatest investment opportunities is facilitated by <a href=\"https:\/\/gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK, one of the most solid and innovative groups in the Central American region, with presence in countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, the United States, and of course Honduras.<\/a><\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Thanks to its innovative and successful Altia Smart Cities, the Group has catapulted Honduras as the center of gravity of business for the BPO and ITO sectors, generating more than ten thousand jobs within its two projects. With that in mind, let\u2019s look at the advantages of investing in Honduras.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p><strong>The 3 reasons why you should invest in Honduras<\/strong><\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>An excellent geographical position<\/li><\/ul><p>Honduras is the second largest country in the Central American region, located between Guatemala and Nicaragua. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcahonduras.hn\/inversion\/#:~:text=Un%20clima%20de%20negocios%20favorables,destinos%20predilectos%20de%20los%20inversionistas&amp;text=Diversos%20incentivos%20para%20la%20inversi%C3%B3n,legales%20que%20brinda%20el%20CNI.\" target=\"_blank\">In addition, the country has coasts that provide commercial access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through four ports,<\/a> and is close to the largest market in the world: the United States.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The country has a growing road network, thanks to which the main cities are connected by thousands of kilometers of multi-lane highways. It also benefits from having fast direct flights with the North American giant, as Tegucigalpa is just over three hours from Houston, and even closer to Miami.<\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Extremely competitive working conditions<\/li><\/ul><p>Honduras has an increasingly urbanized and young population, with an average age of 24.3 years,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laprensa.hn\/economia\/ocho-razones-para-invertir-en-honduras-JYLP379275\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;which provides an incomparable supply of workers for new companies dedicated to technology or services.<\/a> It also has highly competitive labor costs that are very attractive to investors.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The country has a growing pool of skilled labor, as well as a relatively high level of English proficiency, notably higher than major investment destinations in Latin America such as Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.<\/p><p><br><\/p><ul><li>Free trade zones<\/li><\/ul><p>Honduras offers investors generous tax benefits. In 2010, the Investment Incentive and Protection Law was enacted, creating the legal framework to facilitate the arrival of foreign direct investment. These incentives include tax exemptions under certain circumstances for companies that invest in the country.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The Free Zone Law in force in the country also allows commercial and industrial companies to establish and operate with this status, provided that their operations are related to exports and complementary activities. It is for this reason that both Altia Smart City and <a href=\"https:\/\/greenvalleyhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Green Valley Advanced Manufacturing Hub,<\/a> two of GK real estate projects, are within a free zone.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T00:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":3130,"created_at":"2022-07-01T21:56:45.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T04:19:38.000000Z","image":"\/Articulos ASC Covers-10.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":"2023-08-14T15:49:27.000000Z","enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":[""],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

3 Reasons To Invest In Honduras

Jul 01, 2022

For anyone looking to make a successful business entry into Latin America, whether for local markets, or for nearshoring activities, Honduras cannot be one of the options to be ruled out. Decades of steady growth, an ever-improving security situation, and good conditions for foreign companies combine to make the country an increasingly attractive option.

{"id":10,"title":"The Advantages Of Having A Recreational Environment Within Your Workspace","slug":"advantages-having-recreational-environment-within-your-workspace","introductory":"<p>No matter how big or small a company is, employees are its greatest asset. <a href=\"http:\/\/revista.digifact.com.mx\/articulos\/2016\/08\/18\/10-frases-de-richard-branson-para-sus-mas-de-50000-empleados-alr\" target=\"_blank\">The businessman Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, has said it well:<\/a> \u201cCustomers don\u2019t come first, employees come first, if you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers.\u201d<\/p>","content":"<p>No matter how big or small a company is, employees are its greatest asset. <a href=\"http:\/\/revista.digifact.com.mx\/articulos\/2016\/08\/18\/10-frases-de-richard-branson-para-sus-mas-de-50000-empleados-alr\" target=\"_blank\">The businessman Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, has said it well:<\/a> \u201cCustomers don\u2019t come first, employees come first, if you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers.\u201d<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Without a team of collaborators a business would cease to exist, therefore it is very important to keep the team happy and content in the workplace. Some of the world\u2019s leading organizations believe in making work fun, and one way to ensure that is by creating a recreational area for employees.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>This will improve productivity and reduce the churn rate within any organization, which will ultimately benefit the performance of the business. <a href=\"https:\/\/gkglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">GK, a leader in the Central American textile industry for more than 20 years, with presence in Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States, is a faithful believer of this.<\/a> For that reason, at Altia Smart City we have created a recreational space for the employees of the companies that have entrusted our space.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The RecZen of Altia Smart City<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia\u2019s recreational center is an exclusive space for those employees who want to relax, have fun, and be creative in modern and elegant facilities, which provide a friendly and comfortable facility to rest, have fun, or complement work activities in a more relaxed environment.<\/p><p>Nestled between our towers, our two-story building with four outdoor terraces also offers a spacious, modern cafeteria and coffee area, as well as a variety of options for employees. The shared atmosphere in the center is totally unprecedented in Honduras.<\/p><p>In addition to the 4 terraces, the RecZen is the symbol of what makes Altia a unique concept. Access to RecZen is available to all employees, residents, and business owners within Altia.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The advantages of a recreational environment<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A recreational environment can alleviate work stress<\/p><p>In a traditional office, employees must overcome stressful situations with just their effort and some patience. However, in a recreational space, with some games, or simply an area to relax and have tea or coffee, it could have a considerable impact on the performance of the employees, as it serves to take the mind \u201cout\u201d of the office unnecessarily. to abandon it.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A recreational space is capable of unleashing creativity<\/p><p>If employees are stuck in their cubicle all day, their productivity is likely to decrease. Human beings need to move and have fun, as that is the only way to unleash creativity in the workplace. When the work environment and furniture is fun, it gives the brain a boost to think differently and come up with innovative ideas.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A recreational space can help improve teamwork<\/p><p>Many of today\u2019s jobs involve teamwork rather than acting alone. And while this is often a good thing, sometimes egos soar, people have conflicting views on a specific project, or new hires enter the scene, and the dynamics of the company change.<\/p><p>One of the most effective ways to increase the trust and cooperation of the workforce is to create a recreational environment within the office where they can live together, and attend events not related to the work they do. A comfortable and alternative space to the office will do the trick.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A recreational space creates a healthy work culture<\/p><p>A recreational environment within the office has the power to enhance the work culture within an organization. A comfortable and fun space is conducive to helping break the ice between employees and leaders, as games or fun within the office foster horizontal leadership, which positively impacts productivity.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":2714,"created_at":"2022-07-01T22:00:21.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-22T14:49:00.000000Z","image":"\/EX6A2092.jpg","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["WORKSPACES"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

WORKSPACES

The Advantages Of Having A Recreational Environment Within Your Workspace

Jul 01, 2022

{"id":12,"title":"How Honduras Eases Friction Points For Outsourcers","slug":"how-honduras-eases-friction-points-outsourcers","introductory":"<p>English-language capacity. Highly competitive costs. Multi-city delivery. The convenience of nearshore accessibility.Combined, these features are the hallmark of successful outsourcing. Remarkably, Altia Smart City in Honduras offers these features and more for clients seeking world-class service delivery.<\/p>","content":"<p>English-language capacity. Highly competitive costs. Multi-city delivery. The convenience of nearshore accessibility.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Combined, these features are the hallmark of successful outsourcing. Remarkably, Altia Smart City in Honduras offers these features and more for clients seeking world-class service delivery.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City\u2019s business parks in San Pedro Sula and the capital of Tegucigalpa enable outsourcers to overcome a series of friction points that routinely complicate investments and prevent contact centers from quickly reaching their potential.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>For many outsourcers, launching operations in a new locale can be arduous. English-speaking agents often serve as the lifeblood of successful outsourcing operations, driving many firms to undertake intensive and ongoing efforts to recruit, screen, train and retain agents. As a dedicated provider of office space for outsourcers, Altia Smart City has over the past decade forged relationships with language schools and universities for agent recruitment.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia Smart City maintains a database\u2014fully accessible by clients\u2014that profiles a large pool of potential agents, each pre-screened based on language abilities, higher education course of study, and other skills. These relationships allow Altia Smart City to leverage Honduras\u2019 bilingual talent in a way to facilitate BPO operations and expansion, while saving outsourcers the hassle of establishing their own recruitment campaigns.&nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>What\u2019s more, Altia Smart City not only screens and hires agents on behalf of its clients, but it cultivates a sense of community in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. The country\u2019s largest university, Unitec, has a campus in Altia Smart City, and the City features lifestyle amenities ranging from a gym to shopping to healthcare facilities and counseling services--all on-site. Such amenities foster agent wellness and loyalty. Predictably, more satisfied agents mean lower attrition and higher quality CX management.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Given the focus on education and sustainable business operations, nothing like it exists elsewhere in the American nearshore, including in such well-known BPO hubs as Colombia.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Another major friction point for outsourcers is finding the right space. Granted, commercial real estate can be readily found throughout Latin America, Europe or Asia. Outsourcers though generally must contend with building or retrofitting offices to enjoy a suitable office space.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>That expressly is <strong><em>not&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>the case at Altia Smart City, where every outsourcer instead enjoys turnkey solutions. Altia customizes the physical space, from design and decoration to the exact computers specified by the client. Meanwhile, maintenance and IT teams are at the ready 24\/7 to remedy any problem.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>A dedicated focus on the BPO and ITO industry allows Altia Smart City to also manage disruptions in client\u2019s businesses, a source of continuity in what has proven a tumultuous period since the outbreak of COVID-19.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>\u201cA little over a year ago, we were in a difficult situation all of our industry faced this terrific pandemic,\u201d Miguel Schettini, VP of Operations for Startek Honduras, said recently. \u201cWhat Altia did for us was just phenomenal. They were supporting us in terms of just getting our business back online with the least time possible, with minimum disruption.\u201d<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Finally, foreign investment is often slowed by regulatory demands and bureaucratic steps that prevent the quick launch of operations. However, Altia Smart City enjoys a unique status because it is deemed by the Honduran government as operator of a free trade zone. All its clients thus enjoy exemptions on all federal and local income taxes, as well as sales and customs taxes.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Meanwhile, Altia\u2019s legal team works with clients to determine the correct form of incorporation. Usually, legal incorporation in Honduras takes about three business days. Subsequent steps, ranging from lease signing to free trade zone registration and filing for a customs code for imports and exports, are completed about a month later. All told, clients are operating in Altia Smart City roughly six weeks after expressing their interest.&nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>From setup to operations, regulatory requirements to recruitment, Altia Smart City offers a one-solution model that enables operators to avoid business headaches. Because Altia Smart City offers solutions for every other aspect of setting up and operating a contact center, customers are free to focus exclusively on their core business.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T22:02:42.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":2834,"created_at":"2022-07-01T22:02:43.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-20T13:54:10.000000Z","image":"\/img__dropdown-tegucigalpa.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["HONDURAS"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

HONDURAS

How Honduras Eases Friction Points For Outsourcers

Jul 01, 2022

English-language capacity. Highly competitive costs. Multi-city delivery. The convenience of nearshore accessibility.Combined, these features are the hallmark of successful outsourcing. Remarkably, Altia Smart City in Honduras offers these features and more for clients seeking world-class service delivery.

{"id":13,"title":"Honduras Is A Hidden Gem For CX Leaders Eyeing Europe","slug":"honduras-hidden-gem-cx-leaders-eyeing-europe","introductory":"<p>Certain key elements that will define successful customer experience management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are already evident. Strong English-language capacity is a must, not just for US end-users but also for those in Britain and elsewhere. Multi-city delivery will be critical as a means of balancing work volumes between sites, should a pandemic or natural disaster threaten business continuity.<\/p>","content":"<p>Certain key elements that will define successful customer experience management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are already evident. Strong English-language capacity is a must, not just for US end-users but also for those in Britain and elsewhere. Multi-city delivery will be critical as a means of balancing work volumes between sites, should a pandemic or natural disaster threaten business continuity. &nbsp;And above all, outsourcers must have the flexibility to meet end-user demands with a workforce and regulatory system that works as well when agents are based at home as in a contact center. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Finding fluent English in a flexible workforce can be daunting though. High operational costs and trade-offs related to offshoring, such as long travel times and strong accents, could imperil the CX plans of many outsourcers.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>It\u2019s in light of these competitive realities that Honduras shines as a nearshore hub with trans-Atlantic delivery appeal. Honduras offers a bevy of benefits for companies seeking to outsource customer management.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Honduras is less than a 2.5-hours\u2019 flight from Miami; about 4.5-hours from New York. This makes the country a promising destination for US and Canadian BPO executives. Just over 10-hours from Spain, Honduras also can be easily reached from Britain with connecting flights. That accessibility is a far cry from offshore locales like India and the Philippines, where executives traveling from North America or Europe face a 14-plus hour flight only to be welcomed by ceaseless traffic jams. &nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Moreover, English-language compatibilities fit into a series of other traits unique to Honduras. The country\u2019s two-city delivery position, built around the international business center of San Pedro Sula and the capital of Tegucigalpa, situates Honduras as the only country in Central America with bona fide delivery from multiple locations.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Such a unique strength for a market of its size helps to ensure that agent wages remain stable. It also ensures that work volumes can balance between cities, a key means of ensuring business continuity.&nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Other social changes promise even more dynamic benefits. As a business center, Honduras is hewing ever closer to Europe. European migration has increased in recent decades, while at the same time business-minded Hondurans have gained significant experience abroad, not only in the United States but in England, Spain, Ireland and elsewhere. Many are returning not only fluent in English, but with MBAs and other graduate degrees.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>The result is that San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa are ever more infused with European influence. That cultural affinity not only eases direct transactions, but it makes Honduras a great place for European firms seeking collaboration. Hondurans understand the direct demands needed by foreign firms, and they grasp the subtleties of what goes into satisfying European consumers. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Honduras\u2019 leading BPO provider, Altia Smart City, offers an additional enticement: tax-free service delivery. Altia Smart City is a free trade zone for the BPO industry, ensuring that outsourcers can remit their full profits. As margins for many outsourced services are globally whittled down, this is even more crucial to bottom-line performance.&nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Altia has taken the additional step to help clients set up and recruit agents based on a candidate profile specified by the client. Once hired, Honduras\u2019 labor laws vest outsourcers with flexibility in hiring and firing workers. In other words, it is a full suite of options aimed at easing operations for outsourcing clients.<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>These distinct advantages come together in a one-stop solution at Altia. At Altia Smart City, travel-weary outsourcing executives do not face the dour prospect of having to visit multiple sites spread out across towns. Instead, they enjoy the convenience of travel to just one place: shopping, gyms and other amenities are already on-site, and a hotel is under construction. &nbsp;In this way, Altia Smart City couples the convenience of urban life with a unique focus on outsourcing CX management.&nbsp;<\/p><p><br><\/p><p>Outsourcers\u2019 strength will increasingly be defined by English-language capabilities and operational flexibility. Honduras delivers this and more, with market leaders like Altia Smart City ensuring the country remains at the leading edge of CX management.<\/p>","published_at":"2022-07-01T12:00:00.000000Z","status":"1","statistics":3848,"created_at":"2022-07-01T22:04:47.000000Z","updated_at":"2025-01-20T19:37:59.000000Z","image":"\/img__dropdown-tegucigalpa.png","featured":2,"last_send_at":null,"enable_newsletter_content":0,"newsletter_content":"","user_id":0,"tags":["HONDURAS"],"seo_title":"","seo_keywords":"","seo_desc":"","seo_image":"","url":"https:\/\/altiasmartcity.com\/404","categories":[]}

HONDURAS

Honduras Is A Hidden Gem For CX Leaders Eyeing Europe

Jul 01, 2022

Certain key elements that will define successful customer experience management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are already evident. Strong English-language capacity is a must, not just for US end-users but also for those in Britain and elsewhere. Multi-city delivery will be critical as a means of balancing work volumes between sites, should a pandemic or natural disaster threaten business continuity.