WHY NEARSHORE?

Why Nearshore?

Time zone alignment, business-friendly policies, and an educated technical workforce make many Latin American countries prime strategic locations for outsourcing. Countries like Costa Rica and Colombia can offer up to 30% cost saving compared to similar services in the US, all at attractive destinations.

INTERTEC IN
Latin America

Intertec has been a pioneer in providing nearshore IT solutions since 2003. Today, the company offers a remote-capable workforce of 350+ team members—plus access to secure, state-of-the-art office facilities at centralized locations in San Jose, Costa Rica and Medellin, Colombia.

OUR COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE

By leveraging Costa Rica’s and Colombia's benefits along with our flexible engagement models and technical expertise, Intertec creates high quality, customized solutions for our customers.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

+30% cost savings compared to similar US based services
Time zone friendly for live conference calls and team interaction
1st shift technical resources resulting in higher retention rates

COUNTRY STABILITY

Stable economy and growing technical workforce
Popular destination of choice for global IT talent
Strong cultural alignment with the United States
Stable democracy and strong healthcare and education systems

EDUCATION

Experienced and professional technical resources
Passion for learning and enhancing technical skills
Strong critical thinking skills

QUALITY OF LIFE

Environmental sustainability efforts
Job satisfaction and happy employees
Corporate responsibility and community outreach

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Medellin named “the most innovative city in the world” in 2013
2.27% of Medellin’s GDP invested in science and technology
Increased cost savings above and beyond other parts of Central and South America

COUNTRY STABILITY

Consistent nationwide economic growth over the last decade
Lowered crime and poverty rates following sustained government efforts
Robust infrastructure investments to support technology and innovation

EDUCATION

Growing number of young IT and technology workers
Cultural emphasis on learning and entrepreneurship
Numerous training and education programs available for software engineers

QUALITY OF LIFE

Lush natural beauty and biodiversity
Welcoming locale for business travelers
Vibrant local culture and nightlife

NEARSHORE TECHNOLOGY CENTERS

OUR FACILITIES

Intertec's teams thrive on a blend of remote and in-person work. In Costa Rica, we maintain professional working space with ability to expand in San Jose's Plaza Roble Las Terrazas—providing team members and clients alike with access-controlled, state-of-the-art business facilities just 20 minutes' drive from San Jose International Airport. In Medellin, we work from the heart of the city's "Innovation District."

Local AMENITIES

By leveraging Costa Rica's and Colombia’s benefits along with our flexible engagement models and technical expertise, Intertec creates high quality, customized solutions for our customers.