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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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Get your free assessment →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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.