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NeKi Technologies |
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Atech is a regional leader in the application of information technology by means of implementation through innovative solutions. Present in the Brazilian and US markets since 1997, Atech focuses on delivering high quality products and affordable services to its loyal customer base in the government and commercial sectors. Industries served include aerospace, aerogeophysics, air space and environment, et cetera.
Atechs first endeavor was the challenging SIPAM/SIVAM project (System for the Protection and Surveillance of the Amazon), a world-first program. As lead systems integrator, Atech developed and implemented complex system software, established a technology transfer program, performed field installation at remote sites in the Amazon region, and led system training at government operational centers. Atech continues to support operational and maintenance activities of SIPAM/SIVAM and will promote the technical evolution of system intelligence after deployment.
This colossal effort was a success through tight adaptation to process, technological prowess, perseverance, and commitment to our clients and partners. Those same traits and values are applied to all of our projects and relationships regardless of size and it is upon those principals that we are empowered to grow while continually serving our clients worldwide.
Atechs strategic partner is AmazonTech Services of Woburn, Massachusetts. Together, they provide strategic solutions from development to installation, through maintenance. AmazonTech is a unique and progressive company with substantial knowledge in the implementation of information technology and computer science to solve problems in various domains. The three core business units are Aviation, Services and Procurement, and AmazonTech specializes in bringing Brazilian life sciences capability to US markets.
The Atech visit began with the class getting a sense of the reality that is office space in Rio de Janeiro. Upon arrival a representative brought the class to the Atech offices in a high-rise to take a look at the incredible view of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the water. A truly spectacular sight! Then, the class quickly left these offices and even the building, crossed the street, went into a commercial bookstore and coffee shop, up the stairs to the elegant meeting rooms of Atech. Since the high-rise building had no way to offer any meeting space to Atech, they had to find an alternative arrangement.
After this tour, Atech introduced the group to their cutting edge technology that is used for the promotion of social advances. The private, employee-owned Atech is actually part of a larger non-profit organization, Fundao Atech. It was created in conjunction with the government for the sole purpose of being the integrator of SIPAM/SIVAM, the worlds largest on-going environmental protection program, and employs about 200 experienced people in Brazil, 60% of whom have advanced university degrees.
In line with the SIPAM/SIVAM project in the Amazon, Atechs core business areas are air traffic management, surveillance and systems integration for primarily government customers. Now more than 80% of air traffic in Brazil is controlled by AmazonTech systems with Embraer being their biggest competition. Software development, however, is a secondary operation most of the time. The development takes place only to allow the company to perform their core competencies to the best of their ability. Atech does also hold a CCM Level 2 certification.
One example is FPAssistant, a Flight Operations Management (FOM) Suite that was designed to provide cost-effective integration. This graphical tool offers fast and accurate generation of Flight Plan Routes and Mission Planning by integrating all the information that air traffic flight controllers need to analyze situations and perform their jobs better in one tool. The FPAssistant integrated module gives a single point of access to all critical flight operations and activities including dispatch, scheduling aircraft maintenance, crew planning management, messaging and weight and balance measurements.
Atech partners with United States-based AmazonTech for many ventures outside of the SIPAM/SIVAM project in the Amazon. The vertical industries of Biotechnology, Aviation and Finance are all possibilities for Atech solutions. AmazonTech focuses on air transport, logistics and information technology. Together with AmazonTech, Atech is in the process of developing and refining their products to be tailored for use by a U.S. customer base.
With these partners being on different continents and a lot of highly skilled staff, the biggest challenges for Atech and AmazonTech are always human resources. Training their people and then keeping them up-to-date on current technology and needs is an issue. Then, retraining those people in whom they have invested is another. Oftentimes, communication between the offices and among the various cultures also presents a real trial.
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