ABES provides information regarding the necessary prevention measures, contingency plans and studies in general, in order to ensure the continuity of essential IT services for society. If you have any additional information or tool suggestions, please email chris@chris-santos.inf.br.
ABES shares
15/06 ABES and ABGI held the webinar Novos Tempos: Lei de Informática, a debate on the new decree on 10/06. See coverage and video.
11/06 ABES will hold, on 17/06, the webinar Novos Tempos: A Sales Approach. Open for subscriptions.
06/04 ABES supports the movement #VamosTurnOGame.
05/21 Watch the coverage and the complete video of the ABES webinar – New Times: A technological approach to cybersecurity, risk management and data protection, held on 05/19.
05/21 Watch the New Times webinar: Political and Economic Scenarios, carried out by ABES in partnership with Vector Government Relations
05/13 From fear to self-development: see what was covered in the ABES webinar – New Times: The New Normal - Human Behavior.
06/05 Action Plan For a Healthier, More Digital and Less Unequal Brazil: Check out a balance of the demands for economic measures that have already been met and the themes that continue on ABES' work agenda, aiming at mitigating the economic and social impacts of Covid-19.
06/05 ABES promoted the webinar: New Times: IT MARKET DATA on 30/04. follow the debate highlights and watch the video in full.
04/30 Risk management, bids and compliance were topics covered in the ABES webinar in partnership with Mattos Filho Advogados. See how it went.
29/04 Stay on top of what was covered in the ABES Novos Tempos webinar: Infrastructure supporting telework and watch the full webinar.
04/29 - ABES participates in Ministry of Economy meeting and evaluates the measures that benefit the IT sector
20/04 – ABES and KPMG Webinar addressed the recovery and challenges for the ICT sector. See how the debate went and have access to the full video of the event and the presentation.
18/04 ABES released a template with guidelines for a telework policy to contribute to the management of companies. Access here.
18/04 Those looking for analyzes on the main laws, ordinances and provisional measures that impact the business in this period of resumption of growth have at their disposal the Legal Advisors and Legal Tips prepared by the ABES team. Available here.
04/17 ABES organized a mapping of development opportunities, which integrate the economic measures of the Federal Government, which is available for download.
04/16 ABES Webinar "New Times: Legal Challenges, Security and Digital Economy" – read the matter and watch the full video of the event.
19/03 – ABES communication on service and providing services to members
Federal Government and National Congress Economic Measures
07/24 - The government created the Working Capital Program for the Preservation of Companies (CGPE), which still depends on regulation by the National Monetary Council (CMN)
06/16 On 06/09, the Internal Revenue Service began sending a notice to micro and small businesses, with information on the amount of gross revenue, based on taxpayers' tax returns, to enable the analysis of the Pronampe credit line, with financial institutions. Micro and small businesses should have access to credit this week. Banks are undergoing adjustments to offer credit through Pronampe. Learn more here.
05/29 Government destined extraordinary credit of R$ 15.9 billion, which will go to the Operations Guarantee Fund (FGO), created to guarantee banks up to 85% of the loan amount taken by the micro-entrepreneur through Pronampe.
28/05 Government of São Paulo presents plan for resumption of activities and protocols with guidelines for the operation of companies.
05/28 Federal Government released Labor self-assessment tool, which has already received its first update by sectors.
05/28 BNDES emergency credit line has already approved more than R$ 2.8 billion.
05/21 Know all about the PRONAMPE, specific credit line for MEI, micro and small companies launched by the Federal Government.
06/05 The Federal Government sent a document on the main lines of credit available, which aim to reduce the economic impacts of the pandemic and the measures taken to reduce bureaucracy in obtaining loans.
30/04 Innovation Notice for Industry. with Senai, Embrapii and ABDI, it will invest R$ 24.5 million in 25 solutions to combat Covid-19
24/04 Finep (MCTIC) is making available R$ 600 million in credit to face COVID-19.
17/04 The Ministry of Economy launched the Let's Win page to support the productive sector, identify the measures presented and ask questions about which are the most appropriate for each business. ABES organized a mapping of development opportunities, which integrate these measures, which is available for download.
26/03 – Circular Letter No. 1014/2020, from the National Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI), of the Ministry of Economy, provides guidance on authentication of business electronic documents during the current emergency stage.
Initiatives for startups, innovation, solution mapping and funding
02/06 Sebrae and Petrobras publish notice of R1TP2Q10 million for financing startups
05/21 BRF, one of the largest food companies in the world, launched the BRFHub platform, the company's connection channel with the open innovation ecosystem in Brazil and the world, which will receive applications until May 31st.
21/05 – CNI and MCTIC Program will select institutions to improve innovation management methodologies.
06/05 Government released the edict which aims to support research and development projects aimed at developing solutions in Artificial Intelligence.
17/04 Softex launched the #AmosJuntos campaign, bringing together dozens of startups that contribute to overcoming the challenges generated by the coronavirus. Discover this initiative.
14/04 Cisco launches financing program for customers and partners during the pandemic
04/08 – EMBRAPII (Brazilian Company for Industrial Research and Innovation) increased the financing, with non-reimbursable resources, of innovation projects related to the fight against Coronavirus. The institution's traditional model bears up to 1/3 of the value of the projects, but from now on the stimulus will be greater, evaluated according to the need for each proposal. Know more.
04/08 – ABGI identified the current and new financial resource alternatives available to leverage innovation and combat COVID-19. Access!
03/23 – Finep and FAPESP, with support from MCTIC and the Ministry of Health, launched notice to support the development of clinical diagnostic tests, Mechanical Respirators and other technologies that contribute to fighting the coronavirus
03/22 Senai launches notice to receive proposals for innovative solutions against the problems caused by Covid-19
22/03 – #TodosporTodos is the new space in the gov.br portal where companies, entities, associations and public bodies across the country can offer services and products to the population for free or in an emergency.
03/22 – Discover and participate in the mapping that identifies startups that offer solutions to the coronavirus crisis.
03/22 - 100 Open Startups launched the Covid-19 Super Challenge to map solutions to combat and prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and all the resulting social and economic impacts caused by the pandemic.
Free solutions for management, home office, cybersecurity and courses
26/03 – Take advantage of free online training courses
22/03 Cyber Security Solutions free for the Covid-19 period
03/22 Covid-19: Companies provide free tools for video conference
Studies and analyzes of economic and social impacts
18/03 – The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) t in collaboration with the New England Complex Systems Institute, developed a practical guide with simple measures that every company can implement. The guide is an initiative originating from the partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), through which the ICC will mobilize its network of more than 45 million members so that everyone can play their part in combating Covid-19 and mitigating the economic impacts and social aspects of the outbreak.
03/16 – The PinheiroNeto Advogados law firm also developed a document with a summary of the legal impacts of the coronavirus and suggestions for possible mitigating measures in the various areas of law. Available to download here.
03/16 – EY Consulting released a paper to answer 3 main questions: How is COVID-19 hindering organizations around the world?; How should your organization assess and respond to risks related to COVID-19?; How can you lead your organization in these uncertain times? know more.
03/13- McKinsey recognizes that the coronavirus outbreak has a growing impact on the global economy and has released a analytics on your website, with the aim of providing business leaders with a perspective on the situation and indicating the evolving implications for companies. This content will be updated as the situation changes.
03/13 - Gartner indicates three short-term actions to provide support to customers and employees, ensuring the continuity of operations, which can be consulted on this link.
Guidelines and best practices in health and prevention
For some analysts, the economic impact will depend in part on how the public is reacting to the virus, especially taking steps to prevent the disease from spreading more quickly. Therefore, the ABES portal shares for download:
16/03 – Guide developed by Jornal O Globo, which provides clarification and a question and answer session.
13/03 – Coronavirus Prevention Guide, released by the Government of the State of São Paulo.
03/13 - Another recommended resource is the application with information about the virus and combating fake news, developed by the Ministry of Health, available for iOS and Android.
03/16 – Do you have doubts about how to establish a home office work scheme? This Computerworld story brings a set of solutions and guidelines for you to have a contingency plan focused on telecommuting, aiming at activities and information security.
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