Context

In the last 20 years, Guatemala has experienced a population growth of 45%.Currently, 52.03% of the population lives in urban areas compared to 42.11% in1995. Although this accelerated urbanization has brought multiple opportunities, it has also caused challenges, especially around the provision of decent housing, security and complications in mobility. The latest challenge results in citizens living in commuter towns due to the fact that they can not work, live and eat in the same place.

Out of the 97 billion m3 of fresh water available in Guatemala, only 10% is used in consumer activities. With over 330 Guatemalan municipalities registered in ENCOVI, only 4% have adequate wastewater treatment, while the rest is returned to our rivers, polluting and damaging our ecosystems. For the last hundred years, we have explored and exploited the world. In the coming years, we must be mindful by shifting our mindset and focus from pure abundance towards a focus on quality and sustainability.

WaterTech

How can we create a replicable, scalable, and sustainable system that allows total water management from collection to its final discharge, and a system that provides the amount of water according to the consumer's needs for future real estate development projects?

To capture, monitor, and analyze water resource management
To share and reflect data in real-time of the water inlets and outlets, which allow determining the water balance, quantifying possible leaks, and optimizing consumption
To integrate alternative options for independent water collection and water treatment according to its use

SmartCities

How can we design smart cities integrating technological solutions that address problems such as insecurity, renewable energy sources, and citizen collaboration?

To capture data and use digital technology to make better decisions and improve the quality of life and design of spaces
To enhance communication between the administration and citizens that promote the generation of a sense of community
To have the ability to reduce crime and increase the sense of security

Throughput

Industrial AI to monetize existing data to increase production, profitability, and inventory turnover. Our AI-powered supply chain management software helps make data-driven decisions to improve production and free cash flow using operational data.

Witrac

Locate and measure everything, anywhere, in real time. Implement comprehensive location and measurement solutions, improving efficiency, safety, and competitiveness.

Asynos (Is it Fresh)

Transforming supply chain systems by digitalizing trillions of assets on the single unit level with individual ultra-low-cost RFID/NFC-enabled tracking and sensors system and an integrated SaaS/private cloud data platform.

Video

Yaydoo

Unleash the potential cash trapped in your financial & administrative processes with easy-to-use digital solutions that simplify and automate business collections and payments.

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