Microsoft's decision in July to make its operations in Trinidad and Tobago a stand-alone subsidiary is a striking endorsement of the state's value in the high-tech industry field.The company plans to cover the whole Caribbean region from its Port of Spain base rather than from its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Fla."We see Trinidad as a market with great potential for a variety of reasons," says Pradeep Raman, Microsoft's regional general manager. "Stability is a big one, both politically and economically, and because of the overall environment, which makes us feel comfortable putting our investment dollars here."In a further sign of its commitment, the software giant intends to establish a Microsoft Innovation Center in Trinidad.
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