The innovation outsourcing company demonstrated how Artificial Intelligence can enhance government management.

Buenos Aires, November 2024 – On Thursday, November 28, Epidata, a leading innovation outsourcing and software development company with a presence in Latin America and the USA, together with its strategic partners GitLab, Datadog, and Salesforce, gathered public sector leaders at the 725 Continental Hotel in Buenos Aires to address the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government management to improve citizens’ lives.

Designed as a breakfast event for government agencies and officials, the gathering provided a space for learning, exchange, and collaboration, exploring AI’s transformative potential in public institutions. Epidata showcased its expertise, built on extensive knowledge and years of experience in the field.

The day began with a warm welcome from Greymar Giménez, Epidata’s Head of Public Sector, who stated, “Technology has the power to transform public institutions, not only by optimizing processes but also by aligning them with the real needs of citizens. Our goal is to serve as a bridge between technological innovation and positive social impact in the public sector.”

Next, Alejandro Bianchi, Head of Liveware by Epidata, delivered his talk, “The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Government,” where he emphasized that “AI is not just a tool for task automation; it is a catalyst for more transparent, efficient, and people-centered management.”

The program continued with Fernando Guerendiain, Epidata’s Head of DevOps, presenting “DevSecOps Without Limits With GitLab’s AI,” showcasing how to take DevSecOps to the next level through GitLab’s advanced AI capabilities. Additionally, Alejandro Antivero, Public Sector Solutions Architect, discussed technical challenges and opportunities in his session, “Transformation, Opportunities, and Technical Challenges.”

Special guest Liliana Bao, Salesforce Lead Solution Engineer, gave a talk titled “Driving Intelligent Transformation in the Public Sector with Salesforce AI,” highlighting Salesforce’s role in innovation within public administration, particularly focusing on their new AgentForce solution.

Finally, Carlos Paz Soldán, Epidata’s Head of Enterprise Integration, closed the presentations with “Comprehensive Observability of Your Infrastructure and Applications Using Datadog AI,” exploring how Datadog’s AI-driven observability ensures efficiency and security in state environments.

The event, which included significant opportunities for networking and dialogue, concluded with remarks by Adrián Anacleto, Epidata’s CEO and Founder, who emphasized the importance of learning and collaboration to achieve innovative and efficient public administration.

This meeting underscored the importance of integrating AI-driven solutions to build a more agile, innovative government that meets the demands of its citizens.

To learn more about Epidata’s impact in the public sector, visit this website.

About Epidata

Epidata is a global private company specializing in innovation outsourcing, providing services in software development and design, application modernization, RPA, machine learning, and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimize operations, and enhance digital experiences for clients and collaborators.

Epidata partners with leading companies in innovation and knowledge, including Microsoft, GitLab, MuleSoft, Salesforce, Oracle, Atlassian, Invgate, Red Hat, UiPath, Datadog, Snowflake, Google, and AWS. It operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and the United States (San Francisco, California), with a proven track record of supporting multinational corporations.

www.epidata.net

About GitLab

GitLab is a comprehensive suite that enables the management, administration, creation, and integration of repositories with various applications, offering an environment where all stages of the SDLC and DevSecOps can be executed. It’s an AI-powered DevSecOps platform.

About Datadog

Datadog is a cloud-based observability platform for monitoring and securing applications. The SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management to provide unified, real-time visibility across client technologies.

About Salesforce

Salesforce is a leading cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) solutions provider, founded in 1999. It offers a comprehensive platform to manage sales, customer service, marketing, and business operations. Salesforce’s suite of applications enables organizations to automate processes, improve efficiency, and deliver personalized customer experiences. With robust data analytics and AI integration, Salesforce helps businesses make informed decisions and foster stronger customer relationships.

About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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In an exclusive event, the companies gathered with clients to showcase how it is possible to drive efficiency, innovation, and security in DevSecOps for all organizations.

São Paulo, November 28, 2023 – Epidata, a leading company in innovation outsourcing and software development, with a presence in Latin America and the USA; and GitLab, a company that globally provides a comprehensive suite for managing application development throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle, held an event with clients at the Hotel Unique – SKYE space in São Paulo, Brazil.

The main objective of the event was to present how Epidata Brasil and GitLab can boost efficiency and security in software development and operations (DevSecOps) for organizations.

The breakfast saw the participation of a select group of clients who had the opportunity to interact directly with experts from both companies. Topics in crucial areas such as Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration were addressed, exploring how Epidata Brasil and GitLab offer advanced and strategic solutions for organizational growth.

The collaboration between these two companies promises to provide innovation and exceptional opportunities in the DevSecOps field, with the goal of further expanding in the Brazilian market.

Thus, the exclusive event was an exceptional opportunity for participants to broaden their understanding of emerging technologies, exploring solutions in the competitive field of DevSecOps.

For more information, you can learn about our value proposition with GitLab.

About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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As part of their consolidation as leaders in innovation outsourcing services in the Latin American market, Epidata and GitLab showcased in Argentina how Artificial Intelligence can enhance DevSecOps practices to improve and expedite the delivery of high-quality applications.

Buenos Aires, October 3, 2023 – Epidata, a leading innovation and software development outsourcing company with a presence in Latin America and the USA, and GitLab, the world’s number one AI-powered DevSecOps platform, presented the latest updates in an exclusive breakfast event.

During the event, the latest trends in DevSecOps were explored under the theme of “Empowering Development with AI + Security.” This gathering took place on October 3rd at a breakfast event at Hotel 725 Continental, where the presenters offered a unique perspective on how the collaboration between Epidata and GitLab is transforming the industry in this practice.

Software development leaders and professionals actively participated in discussions about new AI-driven perspectives in the world of innovation. Experts from Epidata and GitLab shared insights on how to enhance development projects, adopt best security practices, and leverage artificial intelligence in DevSecOps strategies, leading to performance improvements and optimizing business profitability.

The event featured prominent figures such as Rodrigo Ríos (LATAM Channel Sales GitLab), Romer Gonzalez (Account Executive GitLab), Rafael Alvarez (Account Executive GitLab), and Ricardo Amarilla (Customer Success Manager at GitLab), who contributed significantly to creating an enriching experience through the exchange of opinions and knowledge.

This event was not only an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in software development but also to establish valuable connections and engage with industry leaders. Both companies hope to have made a substantial contribution to DevSecOps collaboration and innovation at a completely different level, shaping the future of software development.

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About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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In order to continue deepening its consolidation as the leading provider of Innovation Outsourcing services throughout Latin America, Epidata participated in an exclusive breakfast event for GitLab’s top partners, where cutting-edge practices in DevOps and DevSecOps were further explored and examined.

Colombia, August 17, 2023 – An exceptional day of knowledge exchange took place in Colombia when Epidata and GitLab joined a select group of clients for an exclusive breakfast. The event focused on exploring and delving deeper into the realms of #DevOps and #DevSecOps, opening the doors to a world of technological possibilities.

During this exciting gathering, participants immersed themselves in demonstrations and intense discussions regarding the challenges they face in the Software Development lifecycle with GitLab. From the significance of uniting people, processes, and technology for effective transformation to optimizing software delivery for more agile and efficient results, Epidata and GitLab provided valuable insights into industry best practices.

The high level of participation in this event was a source of pride for both Epidata and GitLab. Deep appreciation was expressed to all attendees, who hold key roles such as Development Managers, CIOs, CTOs, IT Managers, and BDMs in IT. They all actively contributed in this knowledge-sharing space, sharing valuable ideas and practical experiences that resonated with the entire audience.

The keynote speakers, Ricardo Amarilla – Sr. Customer Success Manager LATAM at GitLab, and Fernando Guerendiain – Practice Manager DevOps at Epidata, brought their expertise and vision to further enrich the event. Their presentations offered valuable insights into addressing current challenges in the world of software development and effectively implementing DevOps and DevSecOps practices.

This event not only testified to Epidata and GitLab’s commitment to the technology community in Colombia but also served as a reminder of the importance of collaboration and continuous learning in an ever-evolving environment. The day demonstrated that by joining forces and sharing knowledge, it is possible to overcome technological challenges and reach new levels of innovation in software development.

About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat, Datadog and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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Did you know that the AIs and Machine Learning field is growing significantly? This is especially true for DevOps. As our partner GitLab mentions, both AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML are revolutionizing the way we work. Read more about it below.

The Success of AIs and ML in DevOps projects

In the last few years, there has been an explosion in the importance of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other types of projects. Companies like Hugging Face and applications like DALL-E 2 have brought awareness to the potential AIs and ML have to improve DevOps projects.

As organizations continue learning how  to use the software as a strategic differentiator, the ability to innovate and leverage the ever-increasing amount of data companies have access to will improve and become one of the keys to improving business innovation.

However, many artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) projects are stalled due to several challenges that even veteran software experts face. More specifically, enterprise adoption and optimization of AI/ML have been hampered by a lack of repeatable experiments, disparate tool usage, and teamwork deficiencies.

A New Model for Data Modeling

One of the primary ways to address this problem is to ensure that there is a model in place that allows a team to work out a strategic vision for AI and ML in their organization. Once that has been established, it is important to come up with a tactical “to-do list” to lay the groundwork to accomplish that vision.

From a strategic standpoint, many teams must work together to make an AI/ML program a success. First, data must be acquired and compiled into a clean, usable data set. Often referred to as “DataOps,” this encompasses all the typical ELT—extract, load, and transform—processes that data has to go through to be useful to teams.

From there, you should produce data workloads through MLOps, such as experimentation, training, testing, and deployment of meaningful models based on the data already extracted and compiled, for example. Once these two steps are complete, creating production use cases for your data is simple.

You can use applied ML to focus on improving user experience (UX), financial forecasting, or general trends and analysis of various parts of your business. Given the complexity of this value chain, knowing and understanding the history of DevOps can be key to addressing and fixing these issues.

DevOps and AIs/ML to Combat Silos

Much as the various phases of obtaining and applying AI/ML for business uses, software development consists of many teams, steps, and skills that are used in order to achieve specific corporate goals. For that reason, years ago, people came up with the concept, “DevOps,” which, by combining teams and having them work together in a continuous improvement cycle on shared goals, combats silos and inefficiencies. 

Data science teams use specialized tools that do not integrate with the software development life-cycle tools they already use. These conflicting tools cause teams to work in silos, which creates friction along with the typical lack of predictability and agility. 

Companies and software teams often fail to take advantage of the data available to them.  In turn, models take months to go into production, which may be out of date or behind competitors by the time they release. In addition, data security and ethics are often treated as secondary values, and this poses a risk to organizations, slowing innovation.

The Importance of Learning from the Past

If the past few decades of DevOps evolution have taught us anything, it is that, for companies, breaking down silos between teams through the tools and processes they use pays itself off in the long run. As your teams begin their AI/ML journey, you’ll need to consider how you can consolidate them, ensuring they work efficiently.

Therefore, maintaining an artificial intelligence/machine learning program requires improving the processes and tools your team uses. This will enable your teams to extract, compile, and load data efficiently. In addition, you will able to tune, test, and deploy models effectively, ultimately leveraging AI/ML to generate more value for stakeholders.

The DevOps culture at Epidata: Get to Know our Developments

At Epidata, we also seek to ensure established value in all our projects. For this reason, we have a DevOps team certified through Gitlab, a complete platform that guarantees constant innovation and scalability in the software creation process. This is something we apply in our developments to generate a common and consistent goal among all the work teams.

Now that you know how AIs and ML influence DevOps, we invite you to learn about some of the innovations we have implemented in our specialized area to develops all kinds of projects in less time and with less costs. Contact us or visit our website to learn more about some of our DevOps success stories. 

*References: adapted from GitLab (2022): https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2022/11/16/how-is-ai-ml-changing-devops/

About Epidata

Global privately-owned company specialized in innovation outsourcing, dedicated to providing software development and software design services, application modernization, RPA, machine learning and Big Data, among others. Its solutions transform businesses, optimizing operations and co-creating better digital experiences for customers and employees.

Epidata has alliances with leading innovation and knowledge companies such as Microsoft, GitLab, Mulesoft, Salesforce, Oracle, MariaDB, Red Hat and UiPath. These partnerships help other companies to stay current.

Epidata operates in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and the United States (San Francisco, California), where it has a track record of successful support to multinational corporations such as Stanford Research Institute International, JP Morgan, Tenaris, Turner, Telecom, HSBC, Monsanto, Walmart, Asana, among others.

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Along with Gitlab, Epidata transforms businesses, optimizing and accelerating delivery processes and delivering added value. With the support of our team of certified DevOps specialists, we create work experiences with our clients, prioritizing fast iterations and development speed, focusing on efficiency and results.

Would you like to know how we do it?

On June 10, we will be hosting a free Webinar in which we will discuss the most efficient way to accelerate business Digital Transformation with GitLab.

What will we be talking about?

• GitLab: A complete DevOps platform in one Application.
• Licensing model
• Reasons to use Premium or Ultimate.
• When to use Community.
• Partnership between GitLab and Epidata

Registration is now open at the following link: https://bit.ly/WebinarEpiGitLab

We are conducting our training programs for the management and use of technologies that are highly demanded in the labor market.

 

The program was aimed at systems engineering students in their third or higher year of college who have an advanced level of english and a computer with internet access.

The very first edition using this format was held in September and focused on virtual machines and integration support. The technologies taught in the course were mainly related to Mulesoft, but also included tools such as Gitlab, Postman and others related to integration technologies. Common development practices and elements related to the life cycle of system projects were also taught.

Courses are two weeks long, 3 hours long classes per day. To participate, those interested must pass different stages of selection such as a group interview with game dynamics, a technical interview and an English evaluation.

The course included lectures given by experts in different technologies, and the students’ execution of a final systems integration simulation project, developed in teams, integrating all of the knowledge acquired with a simulation of a real job.

At the beginning of 2020, an edition of this program, in which 17 students also participated, was conducted in person and focused on JAVA programming.