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Cost-effective - Although Ventus is less than an hour flight from Texas, its location
in Mexico affords access to top-notch engineering talent at wage rates that are
more than 30% less expensive than within the US.
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Strong Concentration of World-Renown Universities - Monterrey boasts an enviable
collection of world-class universities. Among these is the TEC of Monterrey (ITESM).
This University produces large numbers of engineering graduates and is recognized
around the world as the top Latin American institution.
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U.S. Business Culture - Monterrey has a rich industrial heritage and has produced
some of the leading corporations in the world. Among these are CEMEX, the world's
third larges cement manufacturer. Ventus was founded within this environment and
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Risk Mitigation - Thanks to more than a decade of accelerated globalization after
passage of NAFTA, Mexico now boasts one of the most stable economies in the developing
world. The country has also built a world-class communications infrastructure. Employee
turnover is incredibly low, mitigating a common risk in other countries (e.g., India):
resulting in workers unlawfully transferring Intellectual Property (IP) to your
competitors.
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Political Stability - Thanks to NAFTA and unparalleled political developments, Mexico
is one of the most politically stable countries in the developing world. In an age
of increasing unrest in the Middle East, it can be quite reassuring to know that
Ventus is located close to home.
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Intellectual Property Laws - After NAFTA, Mexico has passed some strict laws pertaining
to the rights and protection of IP including trademarks, trade secrets, patents,
and copyrights.
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Visa Laws - Many countries (e.g., India) must apply for a limited amount of worker
visas in order to send engineers to the US. Thanks to Mexico's access to NAFTA visas,
Ventus has very few limitations in sending engineers to and from the US.
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Same Time Zone - While large projects with well-defined specifications can be shipped
to offshore locations for development, most of today's software development and
testing projects require constant synchronization with client engineers. Since Ventus
engineers work in the Central Standard Time Zone, you are assured that your engineers
can reach their Ventus counterparts at those critical moments.
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Within a Hotbed of Hi-tech Investment - Mexico has a long history of technology
outsourcing in the electronics industry. What is less well-known is that Mexico
is one of the "Best kept secrets" in the software outsourcing industry. Not only
do companies such as IBM, Motorola and EDS manage world-class software outsourcing
facilities here, but Intel made its only Latin American acquisition of technology
company for one reason: the quality of that company's software engineers.
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Highly Desirable Work and Tourist Destination - Clients have occasion to visit Ventus'
software development facility in order to monitor project progress and to strengthen
the Ventus relationship. Instead of a long journey to unknown territories, U.S.
clients arrive within hours to a truly a pleasant and desirable destination. Monterrey
boasts a similar climate to Silicon Valley with some unique attractions.
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