From healthcare, retail and energy to transportation and shopping centers, ARKHO transforms how companies harness cloud data and artificial intelligence to fuel growth.
When Chile’s National Traffic Safety Commission (CONASET) faced the daunting challenge of reducing traffic fatalities to zero, it turned to an unlikely ally: a Chilean tech startup that has become one of Latin America’s most formidable partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS). ARKHO didn’t just digitize driver’s license exams—it revolutionized an entire national system, creating what CEO and co-founder Raúl Plata Rico referred to as a model framework for the entire region.
This ambitious project exemplifies how ARKHO, a trusted advisor and a professional services company specializing in data strategy and Gen AI consulting, application modernization and managed services, has evolved from a Chilean startup into a recognized AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner. The company’s rapid ascent reflects a broader transformation sweeping across Latin America, where businesses are racing to capitalize on the value of AI and cloud technologies.
Culture Drives Innovation
ARKHO’s meteoric rise stems from foundational principles.
“We believe that when our clients succeed, we succeed. And that’s why we take great care in everything we deliver, always striving to build trust and confidence,” Plata explains, emphasizing the company’s commitment to delivering measurable business outcomes.
This philosophy has enabled ARKHO to provide 30+ AI solutions across various industries, from retail giants like shopping center developer Parque Arauco to critical infrastructure providers such as the national electrical system operator Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional.
The company’s culture-first approach was a game changer, and it has earned external validation beyond client success. ARKHO has been selected twice as one of Chile’s top 10 mid-sized companies for building happiness in the workplace, a recognition that Plata views as crucial for talent retention and delivering quality client service. This organizational strength naturally extends to clients through services like staff augmentation, fostering collaboration, trust and innovation. ARKHO is also an AWS Training Partner (ATP) aligned with its commitment to the ongoing training of its team and customers.
Data Quality Fuels Growth
While Gen AI dominates headlines, Plata emphasizes that sustainable success begins with fundamentals, such as a data-driven strategic approach. “Everything starts with having reliable and well-structured data,” he notes. “Without that, AI cannot deliver meaningful impact.”
This data-analytics-first philosophy drives ARKHO to develop a structured framework through our Center of Excellency, which guides clients through AI implementation, ensuring that every initiative aligns with tangible business outcomes rather than simply following the AI hype. This approach has proven especially valuable in sectors such as healthcare, where ARKHO’s ICDXpert solution automatically codifies medical discharge summaries into WHO standards, thereby dramatically improving efficiency for specialized medical teams.
Regional Expansion Strategy
Looking beyond Chile’s borders, ARKHO has structured its Latin American expansion around two strategic pillars: North of Latin America and South of Latin America. This geographic focus leverages the company’s experience while respecting each region’s unique culture and talent distribution patterns.
The strategy will receive a significant boost from AWS’s upcoming $4 billion investment in a new AWS South America (Chile) Region, set to launch in 2026. ARKHO plans to accelerate client access to these programs, enabling businesses across Latin America to capture value more quickly and enhance their digital transformation initiatives.
As AI reshapes industries across the region, ARKHO’s combination of technical expertise, cultural strength and strategic partnerships positions the company at the forefront of regional and global digital transformation. With ambitions that extend well beyond current borders, this Chilean success story illustrates how focused execution and client-first principles can drive remarkable growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.
“ARKHO has proven its competencies and has the capacity and ability to impact not only the region but the whole world,” says Plata. “We dream of sharing our knowledge and experience with everyone across the globe.”
Learn more about ARKHO at www.arkho.io.
