Computers and Such

Hi All,

It's been a year and a half since I left the DR after living in Luperon for a year. I've returned back to the states and started a small web development business in OK (www.lswebsolutions.com). I've implemented 90% of my projects utilizing open source technology and would like to export the experience.

I miss the DR terribly and want to get back so I'm working the angles and need info from all you techies, and others, out there on the current state of the technology industry in the DR.

What is the state of the infrastructure? Can you find broadband access outside the larger cities yet? Are you seeing any wireless points of access implementations? Are you seeing any increases in Internet cafes? Are the larger hotels offering Internet access? What about the market for Computing Science professionals? What about consulting on setting up business systems and such (networks, web servers, mail servers, etc...)? Is the government supporting or developing these areas that you can see?

All input is welcome and I am very aware of how business is done in the DR, unfortunately.

Thanks again,

Steve L

specific question

Robert,

More specific:

If you were just getting to the DR and looking to start a technology oriented business what would it be and why?

What is the market like for individuals with skills such as Project Management, Oracle development, PL/SQL programming, PHP, Java, C++, UNIX, Network Admin? If I need to hire people with these skills do you feel they are there?
Which companies in the DR are hiring individuals with the above skills?

What technology development area do you feel the DR is most aggressive about pursuing? It appears communications but I don't know.

I just read about the CyberPark. When I was there it was in disrepair and was having problems. Good to hear they're making progress.

Steve L

Thanks

Thanks Robert,

Wish I had a couple of thousand dollars, I'd come down and set it all up with you but I guess I'll be forced to continue my efforts to create a cash flow here which will hopefully enable me the ability to soon pursue my endeavors there.

Steve L