Why Uruguay exported IT to more than 60 countries?
State investments in the technology flied in the late 1980's left a solid base. Uruguay is currently the country that exports most software per capita in Latin America. Uruguay has great expertise in .Net and Java development, and this expertise is highly requested for the outsourcing of software. Men have always looked towards the leading IT country, and taken advantage of it soon after.

Why speaking English is important in the IT industry in Uruguay?
English is important for access to employment opportunities. This is the language used in many fields in Uruguay, particularly in the IT industry. In order to take advantage of all the information and research avilable, speaking English is a must, universities have a strong focus on this. As a result of the high level of competence in English the industry has exported a lot to the United States. This includes customization of software and developer external hiring.