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Inclusive Innovation: Globant Ventures Invests in Asteroid Technologies to Empower Universal Accessibility
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11 Jul 2024
Press Release
- Both organizations will work together to enhance software to help users with hearing impairments, speech difficulties or diverse communication needs.
SAN FRANCISCO- July 11, 2024 - Globant Ventures, Globant’s (NYSE: GLOB) Corporate Venture Capital, has announced an investment in Asteroid Technologies aimed to enhance the quality of life for people with different disabilities by facilitating communication through Háblalo, their inclusive tech platform.
Globant and Asteroid Technologies share a strong commitment to fostering a future where accessibility is universal. In pursuit of this vision, they have signed a collaboration agreement to revolutionize the inclusive communication landscape, leveraging technology to create a more accessible and accommodating environment for individuals with diverse communication needs.
"At Globant Ventures, we are happy and proud to have invested in Asteroid Technologies and its platform Háblalo, an innovative app dedicated to aiding individuals with hearing impairments and verbal communication challenges. The investment reflects our unwavering belief in a future where universal accessibility is not just a possibility but an achievable goal. We are deeply committed to fostering inclusion and empowering every individual to participate fully in society,” said Joaquín Morixe, Head of Globant Ventures and VP Business Strategy at Globant X.
"We are proud to be invested in by Globant, and we are excited about the possibility of working hand in hand in developing more and better technological solutions that make universal accessibility a new standard. As a social technology company, Asteroid's purpose is to assist the greatest number of people with disabilities for free, and by joining forces with Globant, we have the tremendous opportunity to consolidate our position and business models to make this a reality on a global level," stated Mateo Salvatto, CEO and co-founder of Asteroid Technologies.
Founded in 2016 by Mateo Salvatto, Sergio Cantarovici and Laura Muchnik to provide communication support to individuals with disabilities, Háblalo is a development by Asteroid Technologies. This Argentine start-up enables all types of organizations to create an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. Its solution, Háblalo, is used by over 400,000 people for free, and its Háblalo for Business (B2B) service serves as a new digital gateway and standard in accessible communication for various industries: financial entities, retailers, restaurants, airlines, public sector, and football stadiums, among others.
The Asteroid Technologies investment is another bet from Globant Ventures, Globant’s corporate venture capital fund, which invests in visionary and purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to reinvent business through the lens of technology.
Globant Ventures continues to search for new ventures. Those interested can apply at: www.globantventures.com.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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About Asteroid Technologies
Co-founded by Mateo Salvatto, Laura Muchnik, and Sergio Cantarovici, Asteroid Technologies enables all types of organizations to create an inclusive environment for people with disabilities. Their solution, Háblalo, is used by more than 400,000 people for free, and their service, Háblalo for Business (B2B), is a new digital ramp and a standard in accessible communication for various industries: financial entities, retailers, restaurants, airlines, the public sector, and football stadiums, among others.
Asteroid's mission is to connect public and private organizations with their potential audiences from a perspective of universal accessibility. Their business model has reversed the relationship between platforms and users; by developing technology for free assistance to people with disabilities and generating new opportunities for governments and businesses to become increasingly inclusive.
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Globant Augments Software Development Life Cycle with Its New AI Agents
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27 Jun 2024
Press Release
- Globant's more than 10 years of investment in AI are now reflected in an innovative suite of AI Agents and products to empower teams and boost results
- These new AI Agents will be augmented by humans and will impact the full SDLC, including backend prototyping, application design, testing, and more, to enhance efficiency by solving tasks autonomously
SAN FRANCISCO – June 27, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced the integration of its proprietary AI Agents to the software development life cycle (SDLC) to enhance its core development capabilities. Supervised by humans, these AI Agents are designed to enhance Globant's solutions and keep supporting various industries in accelerating their AI adoption.
Combined with Globant X’s already existing AI products such as Augoor, MagnifAI, Navigate, GeneXus, and Globant Enterprise AI, the new AI Agents co-create more efficient development cycles by autonomously performing tasks. Globant’s teams will leverage new AI Agents throughout the full cycle with the following initial set of Agents:
- Product Definition AI Agent: Takes multiple inputs to break down the user stories that the development team needs to build a product
- Backend Prototyping AI Agent: Enables users, regardless of their technical knowledge, to create the backend of a business application in record time
- Application Design AI Agent: Brings your vision to life from a simple text input, accelerating the design process and simplifying teamwork
- Test AI Agent: Helps companies deliver high-quality software, faster, by developing comprehensive test plans and executing those tests
- Code Fixer AI Agent: Fixes issues based on contextual understanding of the existing codebase and the reported bug
“Until today, the power of AI productivity lay largely in the hands of individuals. Globant is bringing a breakthrough shift in the symbiotic relation between AI and humans by introducing a set of sophisticated AI Agents. Augmented and supervised by humans, these AI Agents will streamline operations, bring efficiencies, and grant scalability at a corporate level. The potential productivity gain of AI Agents rivals the breakthrough of Henry Ford’s assembly line, which made manufacturing more efficient and scalable,” said Martín Migoya, Co-Founder and CEO of Globant.
As an industry pioneer, Globant has incorporated artificial intelligence throughout its organization since 2013 to create best-in-class solutions that deliver real value to clients. From the initial launch of the Data and AI Studio to the creation of these AI Agents, Globant remains at the forefront of innovation. Almost 100% of Globant’s pods are AI-certified, ensuring that all teams can apply the power of AI to every one of their projects.
“We are transforming our approach to product development by utilizing advanced AI to bring out the best of both worlds: technology and humanity,” said Diego Tartara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. “Enhancing human and AI collaboration is poised to revolutionize business operations, leading to unprecedented productivity and growth to many industries. Globant’s AI Agents combined with our suite of AI platforms provide a clear advantage to help organizations benefit from these gains.”
Globant harnesses disruptive tech to put businesses at the forefront. To learn more about Globant's AI and digital transformation journey, solutions, and milestones, click here.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Globant’s New Adobe Studio: Integrating Marketing Technology Expertise with Adobe Experience Cloud
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24 Jun 2024
Press Release
With a portfolio of successful Adobe implementations for some of the world's most recognizable brands across 33 countries, the company now consolidates its ability to deliver value at scale
SAN FRANCISCO – June 24, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced the launch of its Adobe Studio, which blends Globant’s extensive experience in marketing technology, top generative AI capabilities, and cross-industry business expertise, to help the world’s leading brands elevate their marketing to new heights with Adobe Experience Cloud platforms.
“We are complementing our network of marketing services with a new Studio specializing in Adobe Experience Cloud, a leading technology in its industry. The Adobe Studio will enable us to enhance the personalization, automation, and overall efficiency of marketing and advertising campaigns, strengthening our competitive position in the market,” said Diego Tartara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. “Incorporating Adobe technology into Globant’s current value proposition in the digital marketing field is another step towards establishing comprehensive digital go-to-market processes, which encompass creativity and communication, content, and media buying, having a significant impact on the digital sales generation of our clients.”
The solutions offered by the new Adobe Studio include:
- Data Management & Audience Insights: Through cross-channel tracking with Adobe Analytics and data activation practices employing Adobe Journey Analytics, Globant collects and unifies customer data while building a cohesive customer view with Adobe Real-Time CDP and using actionable insights to target audience segments and fuel personalized experiences.
- Personalization: With Adobe Target and Adobe Journey Optimizer, Globant leverages A/B testing and recommendation engines through targeted campaigns to constantly optimize touchpoints and curate personalized content for specific audience segments.
- Content & Assets Management: Using Adobe Experience Manager that harnesses Adobe’s Sites and Assets, Globant centralizes content creation, simplifies digital asset storage and retrieval, and streamlines management processes for seamless workflow.
- Marketing Automation: Leveraging Adobe Market Engage, Globant identifies and engages with high-potential leads through enhanced lead scoring and nurturing strategies to optimize marketing efforts.
- E-commerce: By blending Globant’s technology capabilities and commerce expertise with the power of Adobe Commerce to reduce friction in online store operations, streamline website creation and sales management, and yield critical customer insights to boost sales.
“With the integration of this new Adobe Studio, Globant’s digital marketing offering is now stronger than ever. Our advanced MarTech and AdTech solutions enable businesses to significantly enhance their P&L by driving efficiency, optimizing marketing spend, and maximizing revenue through data-driven and personalized strategies,” said Pablo Monge, VP of Growth and Strategy at Globant.
Globant’s Adobe Studio, along with Microsoft Studio, Google Cloud Studio, Salesforce Studio, and Oracle Studio, among others, is part of the company’s Enterprise Network, which leverages tailored tech for streamlined operations and productivity at scale.
To learn more about the Adobe Studio, our practices, and featured clients, click here.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Complutense University of Madrid to launch first Master's Degree in AI applied to Marketing, Communication and Media with the participation of Globant
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10 Jun 2024
Press Release
The technology company is the first to join a specialized degree in Artificial Intelligence applied to marketing and communication in collaboration with a public university in Spain.
This new degree will begin on November 8 of this year and will last for 6 months.
MADRID – June 10th, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digital native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technological solutions, has today announced the launch of a new Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence applied to Marketing, Communication, and Media, alongside Complutense University of Madrid. This program is created in collaboration with Globant and Empower Talent, aiming to provide marketing and communication professionals with the tools to understand and apply a technology that is revolutionizing all professional sectors worldwide.
The tech company becomes the first to participate in a specialized degree in Artificial Intelligence applied to marketing and communication in collaboration with a public university in Spain. With this launch, both entities are bringing all their expertise and knowledge to the service of education and training in new digital tools, one of the great challenges of today's job market.
This new degree has been created by the University Complutense of Madrid with the aim of training professionals from both the sector and other industries who seek to specialize in marketing technology (known as "MarTech"). It will last for six months, starting on November 8 of this year. The course will be directed by María Pilar Cousido González, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law/Information Law at the Complutense University of Madrid, and Pablo Monge, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Globant. It will feature five different modules delivered in an executive format, and to facilitate work-life balance, classes will be available via both in-person and online formats.
Thanks to this collaboration, students will be able to enroll in an educational program that delves into the applications of artificial intelligence in media, as well as in the sector at large. They will gain the knowledge and skills to make good use of new technologies and harness the full potential of this tool in optimizing communication strategies, creating content, and improving the experience with digital media.
"We are proud to be part of this master's degree in Artificial Intelligence in the field of marketing and media. We are confident that it will be of great use to professionals in the communication sector, who have seen how these tools have been integrated into their daily work. At Globant, we continue to invest in training teams in digital skills, regardless of their area of expertise, helping them grow professionally and reinvent themselves, thereby bringing new knowledge to the industry," said Pablo Monge, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Globant.
"The Complutense University of Madrid considers the development of such programs as one of its main strategic lines, which respond to the educational needs demanded by companies to cover new professional profiles, thus reducing the gap between university and industry. As a public university, we have a strong commitment to improving employability and educational innovation, collaborating with the best professionals in each field, such as Globant and Empower Talent," said María Concepción García Gómez, Vice-Rector for Continuing Education, Employability, and Entrepreneurship at the Complutense University of Madrid.
"After five years of transferring knowledge about Artificial Intelligence to society through seminars, congresses, and internationally recognized programs, the time has come to take a major step forward by offering pioneering and robust inductive training to professional and institutional leaders. It is up to them to place our country among the world's powers in the use of AI in marketing, communication, and media. We take on the responsibility of training them, with outstanding and proven speakers. It's time," said Pilar Cousido González, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law/Information Law at the Complutense University of Madrid.
More information about the degree can be found here.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Globant Launches Globant GUT, a Creative Network Reinvented by Tech
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19 Jun 2024
Press Release
Globant GUT Network Leadership Team in Cannes
Six months after joining efforts, the tech giant and creative powerhouse make another bold move to offer a unique one-stop creative and tech shop for global marketeers
Globant GUT Network will leverage the best of global creativity, spearheaded by GUT, with the amazing array of Globant’s marketing and tech offering
June 19, 2024, Cannes, France—Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced today the launch of Globant GUT, the first creative Network reinvented by tech. The new Network aligns Globant’s previously acquired agencies Habitant, Ad_bid, KTBO, and Vertic with GUT, award-winning global creative agency who became part of the Globant family last November. This new organization will leverage specialist teams spanning advertising, strategy, marketing technology, content, design, media, commerce, and product innovation.
Globant GUT will be led by Wanda Weigert, Globant's Chief Brand Officer, together with an incredible team of agency founders: Gastón Bigio and Anselmo Ramos, founders of GUT; Pepe Chamorro and Fernando Martínez-Corbalán, founders of Habitant; Sebastian Jespersen and Mads Petersen, founders of Vertic; Jaime López and Jorge Camargo, founders of Ad_Bid; and Armando Ortigosa, founder of KTBO.
Globant GUT Network will comprise 8 Studios, specialized teams of professionals that operate as centers of excellence, innovating and delivering top-notch solutions within specific capabilities:
- Marketing Strategy Studio
- Advertising Studio (operated under the GUT brand)
- Full-funnel Media Studio
- Content Studio
- Marketing Technology Studio
- Design Studio
- Product Studio
- Commerce Studio
"Our digital first offering has evolved now with the consolidation of an industry-leading one-stop shop for Marketing solutions. We are entering a new era, where we offer beloved brands worldwide the perfect blend of tech, strategy and creativity powered by AI," said Wanda Weigert, Chief Brand Officer, Globant. "By bringing all of our capabilities together with the powerful GUT brand, we are at the sweet spot, ready to revolutionize the advertising and marketing scene and delight our client’s customers."
"This is an incredible moment for GUT, as we are executing our 'Gutsier with Globant' strategy and accelerating all our dreams," said Gastón Bigio, Co-Founder and Creative Chairman of GUT. "We now have the tools to work seamlessly across all disciplines to bring clients the very best creativity backed by powerful technology that only Globant can provide."
"When ad nerds and tech nerds come together, there is no limit to what we can create, and now we will have an even greater ability to bring brave creativity to every aspect of the marketing landscape," said Anselmo Ramos, Co-Founder & Creative Chairman, GUT. "This is the next step on our journey to become the most diverse, creative, and influential agency Network in the world and moves us even closer to our goal of becoming a Top 5 Global Creative Network at Cannes. We can’t wait to show the power of creative tech."
“In a world where we don’t go online but live online, brands have unprecedented opportunities to reach the consumer in personalized ways. Understanding and leveraging this opportunity with respect will lead to an intimately integrated and long-lasting relationship between the brand and its customers, or as we call it at Globant GUT, obtain a 'Share of Life®,'” said Sebastian Jespersen, responsible for the Strategy Studio at Globant GUT.
“With the latest technology and the use of AI, our teams will turn data into insights and actions to get great results for our clients. We are going through a pivotal moment when having a full-funnel Marketing partner is not only good but necessary to create super-personalized experiences, make things run smoothly, and deliver unmatched value”, said Pepe Chamorro, leader of Marketing Technology and Content Studios at Globant GUT.
GUT was acquired by Globant in November of 2023 following a record-breaking year for the agency, which was named Cannes Lions Independent Network of the Year after winning 35 Lions, including 3 Grand Prix, 8 Golds, 12 Silvers, and 12 Bronzes across its Network. Additionally, Adweek named GUT Breakthrough Agency of the Year and GUT Buenos Aires the International Agency of the Year. Earlier this year, GUT was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Marketing and Advertising. GUT has eight offices across America and Europe, over 80 top clients, and plans to expand its footprint even further before the end of this year.
Besides taking a key role in the new Network leading the Advertising Studio, GUT will continue to operate freely as it does today with Gastón Bigio and Anselmo Ramos leading the agency along with its Global CEO Andrea Diquez.
Both Globant and GUT are ranked among the top ten global organizations in their respective industries: Globant is the 5th strongest IT brand globally according to the latest Brand Finance report, and GUT was the most creative independent advertising network in the world according to Cannes 2023 Report – together they are a powerful global creative tech company primed for even greater growth. Fortune also included Globant on its latest list of "100 Fastest-Growing Companies," ranked first among peers in the Information Technology Services category, and recognized for its revenue, profit, and stock return over the last three years.
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About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.
- We have more than 28,900 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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ABOUT GUT:
GUT is an award-winning global creative Network with offices in Miami, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Madrid created on the foundation of three essential values: Courage, Transparency, and above all, Intuition.
Since its founding in 2018 by Anselmo Ramos and Gastón Bigio, GUT’s strength has been to help brands generate a disproportionate amount of buzz, infiltrate pop culture, influence behaviors, create brand love long term, and ultimately help solve brands’ biggest business challenges.
The GUT Network has also won multiple accolades at the industry’s most prestigious award shows, including at Cannes Lions 2023, where it won a total of 3 Grand Prix and 35 Lions, and became #1 Independent Network of the Year, LATAM Regional Network of the Year, and its GUT Buenos Aires office became both Independent Agency of the Year and Agency of the Year – a first for Argentina. More recently, GUT was named as Adweek’s #1 Breakthrough Agency of the Year, and GUT Buenos Aires was named as the #1 International Agency of the Year.
GUT is part of Globant, a digital-native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technological solutions. Together, they lead the integration of technology in advertising.
Learn more at https://www.gut.agency
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Globant Launches Robotics Studio to Offer the Best Solutions for Autonomous Machine Systems
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15 May 2024
Press Release
Through its expertise in IoT and AI, this new Studio enhances Globant's position in the automated robot integration space
SAN FRANCISCO – May 15, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the launch of its Robotics Studio.
“Robotics has evolved beyond a mere trend; it now serves as a facilitator and optimizer of dangerous, repetitive, or impossible tasks for humans. Robotics’ integration of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, process optimizations, and research are key to automating large spaces. These advancements enable individuals to bridge the gap between the dynamic physical world and a highly scalable, adaptable digital one,” said Agustín Huerta, SVP of Digital Innovation at Globant.
The solutions offered by the new Robotics Studio include:
- RobOps: Empowering solutions for the command of a fleet of robots to anticipate and mitigate potential issues that could result in costly downtime or delays, and specialized teams supporting the integration and optimization of isolated robotic systems as part of an organization.
- Robotics Prototyping: Teams of specialists with expertise in various industries, such as logistics, hospitality, and healthcare, working on the development of transformative experiences for autonomous robots and systems.
- Autonomous Machines: Infusing insights from various industries into autonomous robotic systems powered by advanced computer vision and telemetry. Globant’s teams enhance operations with extensive expertise in software and firmware development, creating a comprehensive, end-to-end experience.
“This Studio will focus on robots' selection, integration, and customization within required and unified platforms to develop autonomous robotic systems,” said Diego Tartara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. “Our partnerships with global leaders empower us to constantly adapt to the digital landscape and redefine our possibilities, providing our clients with the tools to gain a competitive edge in an ever-evolving market.”
The Robotics Studio, along with others such as the Immersive Experiences Studio, the IoT Studio, and the Blockchain Studio, is part of Globant’s Digital Studio Network, which harnesses disruptive technologies to put businesses at the forefront.
To learn more about the Robotics Studio, click here.
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About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 29,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Globant and Formula 1 Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Elevate F1 Digital Experiences
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02 May 2024
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- The first two projects of this collaboration will focus on improving the current pit wall system, a key source of information for racing teams, and enriching the fan experience mobile application used at each race
- The digital consultant and software development provider becomes an Official Partner of Formula 1 in a multi-year deal
MIAMI - May 2, 2024 - Globant and Formula 1 have today announced a multi-year partnership until 2026 to elevate the digital experiences for both F1 teams and fans. As an Official Partner, Globant will support Formula 1 in building best-in-class IT systems and products.
As its first project, Globant – with 29,000+ professionals and a presence in 33 countries – will use its expertise and innovative technologies to transform and enhance the at event digital experiences for F1 fans and key stakeholders, including the content delivery system used on the pit wall, a real-time streaming solution that provides F1 and key stakeholders with unique multi-channel media.
Throughout the partnership, F1 will use leading Globant technology to better connect fans digitally and help create once-in-a-lifetime moments for fans attending Grands Prix, both on and off track.
Martin Migoya, Co-Founder and CEO of Globant, said: “We are proud to start working with Formula 1®, the world’s most technologically advanced sport, by accompanying them in their digital transformation process and fan experience offering. Globant builds technology that dares to delight and we couldn't think of a better fit than Formula 1®, the top competition that dares athletes to compete at the highest level and delight millions of fans around the world.”
Wanda Weigert, Chief Brand Officer at Globant, added: “We make technology boost passion and elevate user and fans’ experiences. After our joint work with FIFA, Major League Rugby, and Los Angeles Clippers in the US, among other top organizations, this new partnership with Formula 1® allows us to globally keep on showing companies what we can do for their customers and how much value we can drive into their businesses.”
Jonny Haworth, Director of Commercial Partnerships at Formula 1, said: “This exciting partnership with Globant will help F1 further elevate the at track digital experience for both fans and teams. F1 has always been at the forefront of innovation and this partnership will allow us to use the latest technology to give fans the once-in-a-life time experience they deserve.”
Pete Samara, Director of Strategic Technical Ventures at Formula 1, said: “In a sport with innovation at its heart, this new partnership will support F1 in its drive to transform key IT systems to better service our passionate fanbase and dedicated stakeholders. Together we will use Globant’s technical excellence and our combined commitment to pushing boundaries to move F1’s at event digital experience into a new age.”
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About Formula 1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.
About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 29,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Everest Group recognizes Globant as a Star Performer and Leader in the Software Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024
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17 Apr 2024
Press Release
The Star Performer title is awarded to providers who have demonstrated the most significant improvement over time on the PEAK Matrix®
NEW YORK – April 17, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced it was recognized by Everest Group as a Star Performer and Leader in the Software Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024.
“The recognition as a Leader in the Software Product Engineering Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 represents an important milestone for Globant, showcasing the significant growth we've experienced in recent years in knowledge and offerings,” said Martín Migoya, CEO of Globant. “At Globant, we've embraced the vision that our technology is made to delight our clients and their audiences, and we aspire to be the top choice for every organization seeking to innovate and transform their businesses.”
The Everest Group PEAK Matrix® evaluates companies based on their Market Impact, considering factors such as Market Adoption, Portfolio Mix, and Value Delivered. Additionally, it assesses the Vision and Capabilities of companies, taking into account elements such as Vision and Strategy, Scope of Services Offered, Innovation and Investments, and Delivery Footprint.
Everest Group conferred upon Globant the Star Performer title, designated for providers demonstrating the most significant improvement over time on the PEAK Matrix®. This recognition considers advances in market impact, assessing each provider's performance across various parameters, including year-over-year revenue growth, the number and value of new contract signings and extensions, and enhancements in portfolio mix and value delivered. Furthermore, the Star Performer designation is evaluated based on the company's vision and capability, considering performance in innovation, expansion of the scope of services offered, enlargement of delivery footprint, and investments in specific technology/domains.
The PEAK Matrix® is Everest Group's proprietary framework for evaluating service providers' relative market success and overall capability, founded on their performance, experiences, abilities, and knowledge. It furnishes an objective, data-driven evaluation of service and technology providers, gauging their overall capability and market impact across various global services markets.
Globant is a digitally native company that delights organizations with its innovative solutions to unleash their potential. Through its Studio Networks model, the company offers technology solutions beyond traditional options, which earned the company recognitions such as the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally from Brand Finance, and as a Worldwide Leader in AI Services in the MarketScape report.
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About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 29,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Globant Joins the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA)
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15 Apr 2024
Press Release
Globant brings cross-industry expertise and an automotive background to guide and support the connected car evolution
SAN FRANCISCO – April 15, 2023 - Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced it has joined the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA), a global member-driven alliance focused on the development of open standards and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems. As a member, Globant brings extensive technical competence and cross-industry experience that will facilitate bringing advanced technologies to the vehicle through open standards.
Globant has enabled several of today’s leading brands to capitalize on new business opportunities via its extensive experience with consumer-facing technologies like gaming, AI, IoT, and e-commerce. Its Automotive Reinvention Studio, launched in August 2022, leverages Globant’s proficiency with cutting-edge technologies to create solutions that solve critical automotive business issues. The Studio’s goal is to serve as a bridge between the automotive industry and the swiftly evolving digital and mobility space, leading the industry into a new era of connectivity aligned with evolving consumer demand and expectations.
“Globant is well-positioned to play a strategic role during this transitional time in the automotive industry,” said Steve Crumb, Executive Director of COVESA. “Globant, in partnership with other COVESA members, has the ability to collaborate and support defining open standards that will help unify and drive the industry, accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles.”
“We are at a pivotal point in the history of the connected car. The pace of change in the automotive industry has drastically increased to keep pace with consumer expectations. As a result, the challenges the industry faces have also evolved, and it can be difficult for companies to understand and adequately react to these new demands,” said Marina Saint-Lary, Chief Solution Officer and Managing Director at Globant's Automotive Reinvention Studio. “As a member of COVESA, with our extensive experience we will be able to play a prominent role in creating a unified future for the automotive industry by collaborating with other leading organizations on the standards, technologies, and services that make up the foundation of modern mobility.”
As part of Globant’s participation as a member of COVESA, Marina Saint-Lary spoke on a panel at the CES 2024 Connect2Car Show in Las Vegas, of which COVESA was an event sponsor. On the panel, titled “Transforming the Driving Experience,” Marina joined other automotive leaders to discuss how software-defined connected vehicles (SDCVs) are transforming the driving experience to enable advanced performance, safety, and convenience.
For more information about Globant’s Automotive Studio, please click here.
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About the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance
The Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) is an open and member-driven global technology alliance accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles and the mobility ecosystem. As the only alliance focused solely on developing open standard approaches and technologies for connected vehicles, COVESA serves as a collaborative platform that brings together automotive software stakeholders with world-class developers to address opportunities and challenges in the automotive industry and navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations. To learn more about COVESA or to join our community, visit www.covesa.global.
About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 29,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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Globant Achieves Premier Tier Status within the AWS Partner Network
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11 Apr 2024
Press Release
NEW YORK – April 11, 2024 – Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, announced today that they have achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Tier Partner status within the AWS Partner Network (APN). AWS Premier Tier Services Partners are organizations recognized for proven technical expertise and demonstrated customer experience.
This recognition highlights Globant’s expertise and significant success in aiding customers with the design, architecture, building, migration, and management of their workloads on AWS. Delivering innovative solutions across various AWS technologies such as Cloud Strategy, Migration and Modernization, Advanced Data, Analytics, Product Innovation, and Cloud Engineering services, Globant’s AWS Studio effectively complements these services. With a global presence and profound expertise in cloud technologies and business strategy, the AWS Studio has garnered significant achievements, including 500+ AWS Certifications, the launch of 50+ AWS Customers, the attainment of 6 AWS Competencies, 3 AWS Service validations, and the participation in multiple Partner Programs.
To attain Premier Tier Partner status, Globant met several AWS technical requirements, including AWS certifications, capabilities, and implementations, as well as AWS technical and business professional training accreditations
“Our collaboration with AWS, which goes back to 2011, has thrived, characterized by close teamwork with their engineers and global product development managers. With our dedicated space to AWS, we gather experts not only in cloud technologies but also in diverse fields, including gaming, metaverse, data, digital products, UX, and AI from across the globe. This enables us to offer unwavering support to all regions, reaffirming our commitment to driving global innovation,” said Hiroki Onitsuka, Managing Director at Globant’s AWS Studio.
“This recognition reaffirms the reasons why we decided to establish this collaboration in the first place. Today, it enables our key stakeholders and clients to build a comprehensive and scalable cloud platform capable of addressing emerging technology challenges, such as AI and spatial computing,” said Diego Tártara, Chief Technology Officer at Globant. “At Globant, our commitment revolves around propelling clients through a journey of reinvention, where our complementary skill set ensures visionary solutions, paving the path to sustained competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market.”
For more information, please visit the APN website.
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About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place where innovation, design, and engineering meet scale.
- We have more than 29,000 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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