Brazil maintains its leadership in IT in Latin America, will grow above expectations in 2025, but is slowing its growth rate this year and consolidating a new phase in the market, according to a study by ABES.
The sector will reach US$67.8 billion in 2025, maintaining its 10th position worldwide and expanding its regional participation; it grew 18.5% last year and projections for 2026 indicate growth of 5.3%, reflecting a new phase of market maturity. São Paulo, April 1, 2026 — ABES –...
ABES discusses new lines of credit and support for the Finep Mais Inovação Brasil program.
On April 2nd, at 8:30 AM, the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES), in partnership with FINEP and ABGI Brasil, will host the live event “Finep More Innovation Brazil: new lines of credit and funding”. The online event aims to detail the...
Manifesto for REDATA and Competitive Tax Conditions for Data Centers
To the Federal Senate - for the approval of Redata - a modern, secure and useful milestone for attracting investments to Brazil. Ladies and Gentlemen Senators, This manifesto brings together voices from different sectors — science and technology, businesses, the public sector, the third sector...
ABES advocates for "Competitive Sovereignty" at ABDI workshop on the National Data Economy Policy.
Strengthening the Brazilian digital economy and consolidating robust governance for the sector were the central themes of the workshop on the National Data Economy Policy, held on April 1, 2026, by the Brazilian Development Agency...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Engine of Brazilian Development
Experts discuss how the synergy between data centers and the energy sector can transform Brazil into a global technology hub and data sovereignty. Brazil is facing a historic opportunity to redefine its role in the global digital economy. During the...
ABES and SC Angels establish a strategic partnership to boost the Startup Internship Program.
ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) celebrates its strategic partnership with SC Angels in the ABES Startup Internship program, which aims to strengthen the Brazilian innovation ecosystem. Founded with the purpose of organizing and professionalizing the...
Data efficiency and compliance emerge as cornerstones of banking profitability in 2026.
In a market reshaped by fintechs, Open Finance, and increasing regulation, transforming data into value has become the main strategic imperative for financial institutions. The Brazilian financial sector is entering a cycle of technological maturity in which...
Adobe and NVIDIA announce strategic partnership to deliver next-generation Firefly models and creative workflows.
Adobe and NVIDIA announce a strategic partnership to accelerate creation, production, and personalization with artificial intelligence, including the delivery of the next generation of Adobe Firefly core models and agent-based workflows. The partnership...
Rosely Hanoch assumes the vice presidency of ESY and strengthens the structure for expansion in cybersecurity.
Internal changes strengthen the areas of marketing, sales, operations, people, and solutions portfolio, valuing in-house talent and supporting the company's growth strategy. ESY announces a series of internal changes within its structure...
NEC tests its Earthquake Early Warning System (EEWS) in Colombia.
The technology validates the analysis in real time, through an online connection with the existing observation network. The results were shared on March 3rd, in a workshop aimed at Colombian institutions. Nobuo Kiriyama, Takito Toeda and Julio Fierro Morales...
BNDES announces R$ 10 billion in credit lines for Industry 4.0 and green capital goods.
Photo: Nicola Labate/BNDES Resources were secured following a decision by the National Monetary Council that expanded the limit for the use of FAT resources to support innovation in 2026. The president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Aloizio...
Sebrae-SP opens 20 spots for free startup acceleration program in the Blue Economy.
Speed Marine encompasses all economic activities that depend on water, from fishing to advanced technologies such as marine biotechnology; registration is open until April 23rd. Sebrae-SP has 20 open spots for Speed Marine, a free program...
Brazil maintains its leadership in IT in Latin America, will grow above expectations in 2025, but is slowing its growth rate this year and consolidating a new phase in the market, according to a study by ABES.
The sector will reach US$67.8 billion in 2025, maintaining its 10th position worldwide and expanding its regional participation; it grew 18.5% last year and projections for 2026 indicate growth of 5.3%, reflecting a new phase of market maturity. São Paulo, April 1, 2026 — ABES –...
ABES discusses new lines of credit and support for the Finep Mais Inovação Brasil program.
On April 2nd, at 8:30 AM, the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES), in partnership with FINEP and ABGI Brasil, will host the live event “Finep More Innovation Brazil: new lines of credit and funding”. The online event aims to detail the...
Manifesto for REDATA and Competitive Tax Conditions for Data Centers
To the Federal Senate - for the approval of Redata - a modern, secure and useful milestone for attracting investments to Brazil. Ladies and Gentlemen Senators, This manifesto brings together voices from different sectors — science and technology, businesses, the public sector, the third sector...
ABES advocates for "Competitive Sovereignty" at ABDI workshop on the National Data Economy Policy.
Strengthening the Brazilian digital economy and consolidating robust governance for the sector were the central themes of the workshop on the National Data Economy Policy, held on April 1, 2026, by the Brazilian Development Agency...
Digital Infrastructure: The New Engine of Brazilian Development
Experts discuss how the synergy between data centers and the energy sector can transform Brazil into a global technology hub and data sovereignty. Brazil is facing a historic opportunity to redefine its role in the global digital economy. During the...
ABES and SC Angels establish a strategic partnership to boost the Startup Internship Program.
ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies) celebrates its strategic partnership with SC Angels in the ABES Startup Internship program, which aims to strengthen the Brazilian innovation ecosystem. Founded with the purpose of organizing and professionalizing the...
Data efficiency and compliance emerge as cornerstones of banking profitability in 2026.
In a market reshaped by fintechs, Open Finance, and increasing regulation, transforming data into value has become the main strategic imperative for financial institutions. The Brazilian financial sector is entering a cycle of technological maturity in which...
Adobe and NVIDIA announce strategic partnership to deliver next-generation Firefly models and creative workflows.
Adobe and NVIDIA announce a strategic partnership to accelerate creation, production, and personalization with artificial intelligence, including the delivery of the next generation of Adobe Firefly core models and agent-based workflows. The partnership...
Rosely Hanoch assumes the vice presidency of ESY and strengthens the structure for expansion in cybersecurity.
Internal changes strengthen the areas of marketing, sales, operations, people, and solutions portfolio, valuing in-house talent and supporting the company's growth strategy. ESY announces a series of internal changes within its structure...
NEC tests its Earthquake Early Warning System (EEWS) in Colombia.
The technology validates the analysis in real time, through an online connection with the existing observation network. The results were shared on March 3rd, in a workshop aimed at Colombian institutions. Nobuo Kiriyama, Takito Toeda and Julio Fierro Morales...
BNDES announces R$ 10 billion in credit lines for Industry 4.0 and green capital goods.
Photo: Nicola Labate/BNDES Resources were secured following a decision by the National Monetary Council that expanded the limit for the use of FAT resources to support innovation in 2026. The president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Aloizio...
Sebrae-SP opens 20 spots for free startup acceleration program in the Blue Economy.
Speed Marine encompasses all economic activities that depend on water, from fishing to advanced technologies such as marine biotechnology; registration is open until April 23rd. Sebrae-SP has 20 open spots for Speed Marine, a free program...
Beyond the technological showcase: urban intelligence as data integration.
Leonardo Müller, Master's student in Smart Cities/V2X at UCS; Daniel Luis Notari, researcher at the ABES Think Tank and the City Living Lab/PPGA – UCS
Resilient cities: fostering innovation as an antidote to tragedies foretold.
Jamile S. Marques, Director of Innovation, Promotion and Research at ABES; Stefani Capriolli Gonçalves, Master's student in Planning and Management of Sustainable Cities at UCS
The need for a court order for advertising featuring child influencers (children and teenagers)
Victor Lima, Attorney at Murta Goyannes Advogados, specializing in Intellectual Property and Anti-Piracy. He is the Leader of the Intellectual Property Committee of ABES (Brazilian Association of Software Companies).
National Public Procurement Strategy: why software, data, and cloud computing are no longer just an expense.
Camila Cristina Murta, Leader of the Public Procurement Working Group at ABES
Artificial intelligence in healthcare has the potential to drive innovation in care and processes within healthcare institutions.
Allan Conti, Commercial Director of Wolters Kluwer Health in Brazil
The 4 Cs in the Tax Compliance Maturity Ladder
Ary Silveira Bueno, Managing Partner of ASPR; Walter Thomaz Junior, Managing Partner of Portorium
Cybersecurity in 2026: AI, national threats, and the global landscape redefine trends in defense strategies.
Mario Gama, Cybersecurity Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at SoftwareOne
Remote management of technological assets: the path to operational efficiency in Brazilian agriculture.
Luciano Costa, co-founder of Setrion


































