The Intel Brazil sales offices in São Paulo work with local PC manufacturers, distribution partners and the software industry. Brazil has become an important hub for the production of PCs, telecommunications equipment, cell phones, car electronics and consumer electronics. Intel works closely with companies in these industries to provide the technical and sales support they need to build successful manufacturing operations in Latin America.

Intel plays an active role in the integration of technology in Brazil, continually investing in technology and education programs to strengthen Brazil's digital future and enable local industry to become more competitive worldwide. Intel initiatives include e-Business Solutions Labs, which help Brazilian companies develop, test and tune e-Business operations and accelerate e-Commerce adoption overall.

Intel has been engaged in the local technology industry for many years, increasing local system builder capabilities, participating in government programs to build e-Government capacity, and implementing technology education opportunities for Brazil's teachers, students and engineers. Intel endorses Brazil's National Program of Microelectronics, signifying its commitment to expanding Brazil's position as a regional leader into that of a world leader in information technology; Intel also supports Brazil's efforts to build computing and communications competency.

Intel Brazil has won many awards, the most prestigious of which include two awards from InfoExame*, the most renowned IT magazine in Brazil. InfoExame named Intel the Most Admired Company for 2001 and also gave an award for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor (2Ghz), which earned Best in Class in the microprocessor category.

São Paulo is the business and cultural capital of Brazil, and is located in the southeast of Brazil. The official language in São Paulo is Portuguese, but English and Spanish are widely spoken. Latin America's largest industrial and commercial center, São Paulo covers an area five times greater than Paris. It is a city that offers international cuisine and a variety of nightlife options at reasonable prices.

There are three main areas to visit in São Paulo: Paulista Avenue (Jardins), Downtown and Berrini/Brooklyn, where the majority of the multinational companies' headquarters are located. The Itaim Bibi region is a chic area for going out with more expensive clubs and sophisticated nightlife spots like Baretto and Mercearia São Roque, both on Rua Amauri. Another interesting area for nightlife is Vila Madalena, an artsy neighborhood full of restaurants and clubs southwest of Paulista Avenue. Next to the Vila Madalena is the neighborhood of Pinheiros, also is known for its crowds at night.

Throughout São Paulo are more than 20 shopping malls, as well as plenty of movie theatres and restaurants. The busy municipal market has hundreds of booths where shoppers can find food, flowers and deals on a variety of merchandise. The Modern Art Museum, the city's oldest museum of its kind, is dedicated to promoting the works of contemporary artists. The Museo de Arte de São Paulo is one of the finest museums in Brazil. It features many works from Brazilian and European artists.