Colombia is a growing business hub that is already home to several large international technology companies. Over the years, the country has excelled in providing software and IT services, to the point that companies like Microsoft and Capgemini, two giants in their respective industries, have opened offices in Bogotá and Medellín. Meanwhile, many local companies have adopted a nearshoring business model to provide software support – especially to organizations based in the United States. As Colombia’s technology industry continues to grow, these are some of the largest companies already operating in the country.
General Motors, or GM, is one of the largest automobile companies in the world and has several factories and offices in South America. The company aims to advance automobile development to create a world with “zero accidents, zero emissions and zero congestion.” The company has already developed electric and self-driving vehicles, as well as a number of other safety features.
SAP is a German software company known for developing enterprise solutions. Its products include CRM, ERP and logistics platforms. SAP has also developed AI for enterprises that has robust data protection standards. The company has an office in Bogotá.
Amazon Web Services or AWS is Amazon’s cloud provider and has a direct connect location in Colombia. A direct connect location allows local companies to create secure hubs and access AWS’ services with increased bandwidth. Aside from the local hub, AWS offers over 200 cloud services to its customers.
Qualtrics provides software that helps B2C companies optimize their customer and employee experiences. By leveraging a cloud-native platform and proactive surveys, Qualtrics provides companies with actionable insights to retain talent, eliminate friction, and bring products to market. Through customizable tools and qualitative research, Qualtrics aims to help companies understand customer and employee behavior so they can measurably improve their offerings.
InterSystems provides a range of database management tools for customers in various industries, including government, financial services, and healthcare. The IRIS platform aims to provide enterprise data security using a distributed architecture through a smart data fabric that includes generative AI, business intelligence, natural language processing, and other advanced technologies. InterSystems was founded in 1978 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has an office in Bogotá.
IBM, the company known for its enterprise software and semiconductor research, has an office in Bogotá and employs four analysts and developers. The company’s software includes solutions for databases, machine learning, business intelligence, digital security and quantum computing.
As one of the largest IT employers in the world, Capgemini has offices in nearly 50 countries, including two locations in Colombia. The company operates across industries, including global aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, among others. Capgemini’s services include AI, but the company is best known for its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. According to the company’s recent reports, its Latin American offices have seen consistent revenue growth.
TransUnion is a multinational data and finance company that provides credit scores and identity solutions. The company collects consumer financial data from various sources and uses an algorithm to assess a person’s creditworthiness. TransUnion has an office in Bogotá and is growing throughout Latin America.
Microsoft is one of the largest technology companies in the world and a leader in the development of artificial intelligence. The company recently invested billions in ChatGPT developer OpenAI. It also launched its own platform, CoPilot, which is integrated into the company’s web browser. Microsoft’s other products include Office, Outlook and Xbox.
Oracle provides software and cloud hosting services to companies in all industries. The company gained popularity as an early adopter of relational databases, a data storage method that is still widely used. In addition to its products, Oracle owns Java, one of the most popular programming languages. Oracle has a strong presence in Latin America, with two offices in Colombia.
