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Practical guides and cases from the iTechDev team: custom software, SAP, Salesforce, Cloud, Odoo, AI and nearshore for Mexico and Texas.

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Odoo

The Odoo Apps Store: how to pick modules without breaking your ERP

What the Odoo Apps Store is, why it does not work on Odoo Online, which Mexican modules exist and how to vet one before production.

Odoo

Odoo Community vs Enterprise in Mexico: what actually changes (2026)

Why Community cannot stamp CFDI 4.0 out of the box, what Enterprise adds, official pricing in MXN and when each edition is the right call.

Odoo

Which PAC to choose for stamping in Odoo (and what to do if yours is not there)

Odoo integrates only three PACs. What to do if you already use another one, how stamping is configured and how to test it before you sign.

Odoo

Carta Porte 3.1 in Odoo: step-by-step road transport setup

How to configure Carta Porte in Odoo for road transport: SAT catalogs, vehicle and operator data, and the errors that get invoices rejected.

Odoo

How much Odoo costs in Mexico: real prices in MXN 2026

What moves the price of an Odoo project in Mexico: scope, data cleanup, Community or Enterprise, PAC stamps and recurring costs, in MXN.

Odoo

Migrating from CONTPAQi or Aspel to Odoo: process, what migrates, costs, and timelines

How to migrate from CONTPAQi or Aspel to Odoo: what data moves and what does not, the step-by-step process, cost ranges and real timelines.

Odoo

Odoo in Mexico: Complete 2026 Guide (pricing, localization, migration, modules)

Odoo ERP in Mexico: versions, real pricing in MXN, Community vs Enterprise, CFDI 4.0 and Carta Porte localization, and migration paths.

Odoo

Odoo vs SAP Business One in Mexico: an honest 2026 comparison

Odoo and SAP Business One compared by a firm that implements both: TCO, licensing, MRP and localization, with ranges in MXN.

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Business API Onboarding: Embedded Signup, Coexistence and the Step-by-Step Process

What Embedded Signup is, how Coexistence lets you run the app and the API at once, and the step-by-step to register your number safely.

WhatsApp Business

AI WhatsApp Chatbot Integrated with Your CRM/ERP (Odoo, Dynamics, Salesforce): How It Works

How an AI WhatsApp chatbot wired to your CRM or ERP works: it checks inventory, creates leads, books and invoices. Integration is the point.

WhatsApp Business

Click-to-WhatsApp Ads: Ads That Land Directly in WhatsApp (and the 72-Hour Free Window)

What Click-to-WhatsApp Ads are, how they take the customer straight into a conversation, and why the 72-hour free window cuts your cost per lead.

WhatsApp Business

How to Avoid a WhatsApp Business Ban (and Why Unofficial Bots Are a Risk)

Why WhatsApp bans numbers, the real risk of using unofficial WhatsApp Web bots, and best practices to keep your number. The official API is the safe path.

WhatsApp Business

Meta Business Agent on WhatsApp: What It Is, What It Does, and How Much It Costs

WhatsApp's native AI agent: what it does, how much it costs per token, and why integration with your systems is what actually matters.

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Templates: Categories, Approval and How Not to Overpay

The three WhatsApp template categories —marketing, utility and authentication—, how they get approved and how to classify to avoid overpaying.

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Business API Pricing in Mexico 2026: How Much It Costs Per Message

What WhatsApp Business API costs in Mexico: per-message rates by category, the Meta Business Agent and what changes in October, with examples.

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Business App (Free) vs Official API: When to Make the Jump

The difference between the free WhatsApp Business app and the official API: what each does and the signs you have outgrown the app.

WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Business API for SMBs in Mexico: A Getting-Started Guide

A practical WhatsApp Business API guide for SMBs in Mexico: what it is, when it pays off, what it costs and how to onboard your number.

Nearshore

Nearshoring to México (USMCA): The US Advantage in 2026

Why US companies pick México for nearshore software: CST timezone, USMCA/T-MEC, costs, and how to start. The 2026 guide for US decision-makers.

Artificial intelligence

AI and Automation for Mexican Businesses: Practical Guide 2026

Seven processes Mexican businesses automate with AI, with real return examples and an implementation roadmap you can actually follow.

E-commerce

Building an E-commerce Platform in México: Tech Guide 2026

Technical guide to building an e-commerce platform in Mexico: platforms, local payment methods (OXXO, SPEI, MercadoPago), logistics and ERP.

Custom software

Legacy System Modernization: Complete Enterprise Guide 2026

Legacy modernization for enterprises: the strangler fig pattern, parallel run strategies, the real risks and how long each stage takes.

Nearshore

Nearshore Software Development in México: Complete 2026 Guide

What US companies need to know about nearshore in Mexico: time zone alignment, USMCA, the talent pool and where the savings actually come from.

Salesforce

Salesforce Implementation in México: Partner Guide 2026

Salesforce implementation in Mexico: why the implementer you pick matters, the phases, the costs and how long the return actually takes.

SAP

SAP Consulting in México: S/4HANA Migration Guide 2026

SAP consulting in Mexico: the ECC end-of-life deadline, S/4HANA migration strategies, nearshore SAP teams and what each path costs.

Custom software

Software Development Costs in México vs US vs India: 2026 Comparison

Software development costs compared across Mexico, the US and India: hourly rates, total cost of ownership, quality and the hidden costs.

Nearshore

How to Hire a Dedicated Development Team in México (CEO's Guide 2026)

A practical guide to hiring a dedicated development team in Mexico: real costs, vetting, legal structure, IP protection and how to manage it.

Nearshore

Nearshore Software Development in México: The Enterprise Guide 2026

Nearshore software development in Mexico: real costs, time zone advantage, talent pool data and how to build a dedicated team in Monterrey.

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