Convergencia Research, Consultoría especializada en Latinoamérica y Caribe
Thursday, June 25, 2020

CovidPy app registers more than 7,000 users

The application developed by the Mitic (Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies) that allows for follow-up and monitoring in quarantine has incorporated new tools, and registers more than 7,437 people.

The director of Information and Communication Technology, Edimal González, reported that "we are going to a second phase where we provide information on protocols and medical references." Regarding the new functions, he emphasized that they intend to provide medical assistance and psychological restraint to all users, in addition to other information: “The idea is that through this application we can control other diseases. We will continue to develop this app with Mitic, because it will continue to provide monitoring through epidemiological mapping.”

Last news and analysis

Argentina · Regulation · Politics

15/07/2025

ENACOM enters new intervention phase: 18 months of instability

The government of Javier Milei has moved forward with opening the skies to new satellite operators and simplifying regulations, including the repeal of Decree 690, which had allowed state intervention in the mobile business and data provision.

Argentina · Regulation · Politics

15/07/2025

ENACOM enters new intervention phase: 18 months of instability

The government of Javier Milei has moved forward with opening the skies to new satellite operators and simplifying regulations, including the repeal of Decree 690, which had allowed state intervention in the mobile business and data provision.

Globales · Equipment Providers and Network Solutions

14/07/2025

Nokia brings three network APIs to Google Cloud Marketplace

Globales · Satellites

14/07/2025

Geopolitics enters the fray over mega-constellations in low Earth orbit

Both the European Union and China have initiatives to occupy space with LEO fleets and constellations. Within Europe, national governments are promoting public-private partnerships with state involvement.

Globales · Satellites

14/07/2025

FCC approved SES's acquisition of Intelsat

Globales · Data Center

10/07/2025

IMF warns AI demands greater, more reliable energy resources

In a recent report, the IMF warns that this aggregate demand could impact electricity prices if policies are not adapted to the new reality for the sector. By 2030, AI data centers will consume as much electricity as India.

Search news