The government of Laurentino Cortizo estimates that the start-up of the BPO´s Panama Free Zone will require an initial investment of US$10 million, and US$28 million in a second phase. The complex will have an area of ??2.5 hectares, which will include a data center and infrastructure of Huawei, a central building, eight offices, and a higher technical institute specialized in education and training on technology and telecommunications.