Technology Magazine June 2018 | Page 402

PROYECTO TALISIS ( TOPAZ SOLUCIONES EDUCATIVAS )

The well-known Grupo Topaz aims to generate transformation , impact and leadership in the industries in which it operates in Mexico . It entered the education sector in 2012 and it was in 2017 when the project took the name of Talisis Project , shaping its commitment to transform communities through learning . With it Grupo Topaz complemented its portfolio of business units , in which real estate operations ( Topaz Bienes Raíces ) together with exploration and production of hydrocarbons ( Jaguar E & P ) were already in place .

TALISIS PROJECT ® seeks to transform its environment through innovative learning experiences at different stages of human development , both in early childhood and in professional development and corporate solutions . Talisis has a defined purpose , committed talent , growing infrastructure and multidisciplinary models that result in integral learning , and also in a culture dedicated to transforming communities in a competitive and challenging working culture . It is a platform with operational units , among which are UNID ( Inter- American University for Development ) with more than 45 campuses in Mexico , U-ERRE Regiomontana University in Monterrey , IESALUD ( Institute of Higher Education in Health Studies ), Talisis : Smart Management and Talisis : Learning & Development . These last two correspond to the Corporate Solutions division .
The scope of TALISIS PROJECT ® is outstanding – it boasts more than 1,700 employees , 55,000 current students , 5,000 teachers and coaches , 120,000 alumni , 4,500 business agreements , 200 institutional clients and more than 70 learning centres in 80 cities in Mexico and Latin America .
Business Chief Latin America had the honour of talking with Carlos Granados-Villanueva , Chief Information Officer ( CIO ) for Talisis Project and with his team , about the company ’ s path and trajectory and how technology is helping to improve and develop the educational experience of more than 55,000 students in Mexico .
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