Technology

Emcali selected the consortium that will modernize more than 100,000 streetlights in Cali with LED technology
Cali will have 100% of its public lighting with LED technology through a COP 450,000 million project that includes modernizing 101,037 lights and installing 3,945 new points, with an 18-month execution period and operation and maintenance of up to 20 years. Emcali reported that three bidders submitted proposals and that works would begin with resources from the strategic partner, with disbursements only against effective execution. The model includes telemanagement, at an estimated COP 121,000 million, and would not require new debt for the city.
TechnologyColombiaBlu RadioNov 3AI
Cartagena Chamber of Commerce kicks off InnovaLatam 2026 with AI and leadership as core themes
The Cartagena Chamber of Commerce, iXcel Center, the Global Innovation Management Institute and Colsubsidio are organizing the seventh edition of InnovaLatam, which begins on Thursday, November 5, at the Hotel Estelar. The agenda is built around four pillars: Innovation 5.0 with artificial intelligence, Augmented Talent, Exponential Leadership and the Knowledge Triad. The event includes a free academic agenda, a commercial showcase of local business clusters and a Business Tour on November 6 with international delegations and investment funds.
TechnologyColombiaEl TiempoNov 3AI
Colombian election platform Comitium receives recognition in the United States
The organization Transparencia Electoral highlighted in Miami the development of Comitium, a platform created by LinkTIC and implemented by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to monitor the 2026 elections. The recognition was presented at the VI Transparencia Electoral Awards, within the framework of the US Electoral Program 2026, with more than 100 electoral authorities from 15 countries. Comitium managed more than 1.6 million accreditations of electoral witnesses, nearly 12,800 systems auditors and more than 40,000 national and international observers.
TechnologyColombiaBlu RadioNov 3AI
Sony launches a limited edition of its WH-1000XM6 headphones with Hello Kitty in Colombia
Sony announced a collaboration with Sanrio that brings Hello Kitty's image to a set of accessories for its WH-1000XM6 wireless headphones. The limited edition will be sold in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru through Sony Store. The offering includes the headphones, a Hello Kitty carrying case and a fabric bag designed for the collaboration; the headphones keep their usual colors and the character's visual identity appears mainly on the accessories.
TechnologyColombiaVanguardiaNov 3AI
TCL launches its P80 series in Colombia with AI and NXTPAPER technology on AMOLED
TCL chose Colombia as its first stop in Latin America to present its P80 series, made up of the P80 Ultra, P80 Pro and P80 models, which reached the national market on October 15 after being unveiled at IFA 2026. The devices include higher-capacity cameras, artificial intelligence tools, long-lasting batteries and 6.83-inch AMOLED panels. In the Ultra and Pro, the company incorporated its NXTPAPER technology in an AMOLED panel for the first time. They are sold at Alkosto, Ktronix and Mercado Libre.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaNov 3AI
Colombian CNE's election monitoring technology receives recognition in the United States
The experience of Colombia's National Electoral Council in using technology to strengthen electoral oversight was highlighted in the United States within the framework of the US Electoral Program 2026. There, Transparencia Electoral granted an institutional recognition to LinkTIC, the Colombian company that developed Comitium, the platform with which the CNE managed the accreditation of more than 1.6 million electoral witnesses during the 2026 electoral cycle. The award was presented in Miami at the VI Transparencia Electoral Awards.
TechnologyColombiaZona CeroNov 3AI
Operation at La Picota prison: 582 cellphones, 3,754 SIM cards and six Starlink antennas seized
A surprise operation across 19 cell blocks at La Picota prison in Bogotá led to the seizure of 6 Starlink satellite internet antennas, 38 modems, 3,754 SIM cards and 582 cellphones, along with electronic accessories. Authorities sought to dismantle a clandestine communications network used to order crimes and extort citizens and businesspeople. Cash, narcotics and 356 bladed weapons were also found. President Abelardo De La Espriella backed the operation and said prisons cannot remain centers of criminal operations.
TechnologyColombiaEl TiempoNov 3AI
Colombia ranks second in the region for generative AI adoption, at 25.9%
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence in Latin America shows uneven progress compared with the global average. Colombia ranks second in the region with a usage rate of 25.9% among the working-age population, surpassed only by Costa Rica. In the global south, its use is directed toward educational purposes, according to the text.
TechnologyColombiaLa RepúblicaNov 3AI
ACCEFYN calls for rigorous review of a possible merger of Minciencias with Education
The Colombian Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (ACCEFYN) warned that the "Economic Rescue Law" includes extraordinary powers that would allow the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation to be merged with the Ministry of Education, even though the bill does not expressly provide for that merger. The Academy asked for proof that net fiscal benefits outweigh transition costs and proposed a High-Level National Academic Commission to assess institutional alternatives together with the Finance Ministry, Minciencias, Education and the DNP.
TechnologyColombiaEl EspectadorNov 2AI
Young Entrepreneurs Forum in Cartagena drew more than 1,600 attendees
The Cartagena Chamber of Commerce held the 11th Young Entrepreneurial Generation Forum at the Hilton Hotel, with more than 1,600 young people with projects and businesses. The event included thematic sessions on artificial intelligence, video games and social media, as well as talks on personal branding and content creation. The chamber said more than 16,000 young people have taken part in the forum across its editions.
TechnologyColombiaEl Universal (Cartagena)Nov 2AI
Expert warns e-commerce now pits local merchants against manufacturers worldwide
Technology expert Samir Estefan said on Sala De Prensa Blu that technology is an "authentic transformation of the economy," driven by the convergence of the internet, mobile phones and social media. According to Estefan, about 90% of people start their search for products or services online, so having only a physical presence leaves merchants at a disadvantage. He argued that e-commerce has erased local borders: a shoe seller in Bucaramanga competes with manufacturers around the world.
TechnologyColombiaBlu RadioNov 1AI
Sucre opens Innovation and Productivity Center with nearly $9.7 billion peso investment
The Government of Sucre launched the Innovation and Productivity Center (CIP), a facility with five specialized laboratories, coworking areas, auditoriums and prototyping zones, backed by an investment of nearly 9.7 billion pesos. The center offers technical support and training in methodologies such as Design Thinking, intellectual property routes and project structuring. The project began in 2020 with 400 applications; 60 companies were selected and 20 received technical assistance and 5 million pesos each for supplies.
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Mompox advances digital transformation with tourism app, rural nodes and Digital Hives
The Mompox Inteligente, Digital y Conectado project, led by the Bolívar Governor's Office, combines technology infrastructure, connectivity and digital training in Santa Cruz de Mompox. It includes a mobile app for Android and iOS with hotel, food and retail offerings, augmented reality in the Callejón de la Relojera, 12 rural connection nodes supporting more than 4,300 households, 14 free wi-fi zones and six Smart points in the urban area, plus the STEM-focused Digital Hives.
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Pragma launches SOPP, its AI ecosystem to speed up technology projects in banking and retail
Colombian firm Pragma presented SOPP, its own artificial intelligence system that brings together more than 30 tools, agents and multi-agent systems to support four stages: identifying the problem, defining the product, designing it and developing it. According to the company, it has already applied it to projects for 37 clients in the past year. The firm, with 30 years of operation, 1,200 employees and a presence in nine countries, keeps human control over decisions and aims to bring its banking and retail experience to markets with legacy systems.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaOct 31AI
Confevip proposes public-private prisons and asks Government to evaluate private sector role
The Confederation of Private Surveillance and Security (Confevip) presented a prison model under a public-private partnership scheme on October 30, 2026, and asked the Government to evaluate the sector's participation in building, operating and maintaining new prison infrastructure. Hugo Acero Velásquez presented the proposal at Confevip's IX International Security Congress, following the official announcement to build ten new prisons. The model includes electronic door and lock control, video surveillance, signal jamming and specialized resocialization staff.
TechnologyColombiaBlu RadioOct 31AI
UNIMINUTO closes its 5th AI Conference with a message: "AI must help close gaps"
The Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios held its 5th Artificial Intelligence Conference on October 30, with experts from the technology, science and innovation sectors to discuss the challenges of higher education in times of AI. Its general rector, Harold de Jesús Castilla, said that well-used AI can close social gaps and called for putting humans at the center. The university presented AI governance pillars and agents that question students instead of giving them answers.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaOct 30AI
GovTech Summit 2026 to bring startups and public entities together in Bogotá to close the gap between technology and the State
Bogotá will host the GovTech Summit 2026, a free event bringing together nearly 1,000 leaders from 11 countries on November 3 and 4 at the CEFE in Chapinero. Public officials, startups, technology companies, multilateral organizations and academics will discuss how technology can speed up procedures and public services. According to Colombia Tech, only 3% of Colombian startups work with the State. The event will include 12 Policy Labs and will feature Siim Sikkut, who led the digital transformation of Estonia's government.
TechnologyColombiaRevista SemanaOct 30AI
Magdalena hands SUCOBA ballistic identification system to CTI
Magdalena Governor Margarita Guerra handed the SUCOBA Ballistic Identification System to the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) of the Attorney General's Office, acquired with an investment of more than COP 1.352 billion. The tool will allow the analysis of ballistic evidence collected at different crime scenes, the identification of possible links between criminal incidents and elements to help clarify homicides. The delivery is part of the departmental administration's actions to strengthen authorities' capabilities and access to justice in Magdalena.
TechnologyColombiaEl InformadorOct 30AI
Nariño seeks to turn artificial intelligence into local capabilities with the IA Nariño 2026 Summit
Pasto will host the IA Nariño 2026 Technology Summit on November 5 and 6, organized by the Government of Nariño through its ICT, Innovation and Open Government Secretariat, at the Hotel V1501. The agenda includes 18 conferences, a panel on gastric cancer and data analysis, and a technology showcase with live demonstrations. The meeting will address applications in health, security, justice, public management, agriculture and business transformation, and aims for representatives of the department's 64 municipalities to broaden knowledge appropriation.
TechnologyColombiaDiario del SurOct 30AI
Pasto to host the IA Nariño 2026 Technology Summit on November 5 and 6
The Government of Nariño, through its ICT, Innovation and Open Government Secretariat, is organizing the IA Nariño 2026 Technology Summit, to be held on November 5 and 6 at the Hotel V1501 in Pasto. The event will bring together representatives of the public sector, companies, universities and citizens around 18 conferences, a panel discussion and a technology showcase, covering topics such as health, security, justice, precision agriculture and business transformation. The Government recommends that each of the 64 municipal governments register teams of two or three officials.
TechnologyColombiaDiario del SurOct 30AI