Colombia is a growing business hub, with several major international tech players already on its shores. Over the years, the country has excelled at providing software and IT services, so much so that companies like Microsoft and Capgemini, two giants in their own sectors, have launched offices in Bogotá and Medellín. Meanwhile, many local companies have adopted a nearshoring business model to provide software support — primarily to organizations based in the United States. As Colombia’s tech industry continues to grow, these are some of the largest companies already operating in the country.
Largest Tech Companies in Colombia to Know
- Microsoft
- IBM
- Capgemini
- General Motors
- Oracle
- TransUnion
- Qualtrics
Largest Tech Companies in Colombia
Oracle provides software and cloud hosting services for companies in all industries. The company grew in popularity as an early adopter of relational databases, a data storage method that’s still widely used. In addition to its products, Oracle owns Java, one of the most popular coding languages. Oracle has an extensive presence in Latin America and two offices in Colombia.
InterSystems provides a suite of database management tools for clients in various industries including government, financial services and healthcare. Its IRIS platform aims to provide enterprise data security using a distributed architecture by way of smart data fabric, which incorporates generative AI, business intelligence, natural language processing and other advanced technologies. InterSystems was founded in 1978 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an office in Bogotá.
Microsoft is one of the largest technology companies in the world and a leader in artificial intelligence development. Recently, the company invested billions in ChatGPT creator, OpenAI. It also launched its own platform, Copilot, which is integrated into its web browser. Microsoft’s other products include Office, Outlook and Xbox.
Qualtrics provides software to help B2C businesses optimize experiences for both their customers and employees. By leveraging a cloud-native platform and proactive surveys, Qualtrics equips businesses with actionable insights to retain talent, address friction points and bring products to market. Through customizable tools and qualitative research, Qualtrics aims to help companies understand customer and employee behavior, allowing them to make measurable improvements to their offerings.
IBM, the company known for its enterprise software and semiconductor research, has an office in Bogotá and employs for analysts and developers. The company’s software comprises solutions for databases, machine learning, business intelligence, digital security and quantum computing.
As one of the largest IT employers in the world, Capgemini has offices in nearly 50 countries, with two locations in Colombia. It works across industries including global aerospace, automotive and healthcare, among others. Capgemini’s services encompass AI but it is most known for its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. According to the company’s recent reports, its Latin American operations have seen continued revenue growth.
General Motors, or GM, is one of the largest automotive companies in the world and maintains multiple facilities and offices in South America. The company aims to advance automotive development to create a world with “zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.” Already, the company has developed electric and self-driving vehicles, along with a variety of other safety features.
SAP is a German software company known for creating enterprise solutions. Its products include CRM, ERP and logistics platforms. SAP also created AI for business needs that features robust privacy standards. It has an office in Bogotá.
Working in data and finance, TransUnion is a multinational company known for providing credit scores and identity solutions. The company compiles consumer financial markers from various sources and, using its algorithm, assesses an individual’s creditworthiness. TransUnion has an office in Bogotá and is growing throughout Latin America.
Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is Amazon’s cloud provider and it has a direct connect location in Colombia. A direct connection location enables local businesses to create secure mid-points and access AWS’s services with increased bandwidth. Apart from the local center, AWS provides over 200 cloud services to customers.
