Mexico Data Center Boom to Hit 1,516MW by 2030: AI Week

The AI, cloud, and data ecosystem is accelerating in scale and scope. IBM's AI-optimized mainframe launch sets a new standard in enterprise processing, while OpenAI is forging ties with startups and Mexico is building a booming data center market. 

In other news, local initiatives like Target Max AI are empowering women-led SMEs with smart marketing tools, highlighting how AI is being localized for inclusive innovation.

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IBM to Launch z17, First Mainframe for AI Workloads

IBM is launching the z17, a next-generation mainframe system that integrates AI capabilities across hardware, software, and operations. The model features the new IBM Telum II processor and is designed to meet the real-time processing demands of enterprise-scale AI workloads.

OpenAI Boosts AI Adoption With Mexican Startup Partnerships

OpenAI reinforced its strategic engagement with the Mexican startup ecosystem during the AI Summit Mexico, highlighting the role of startups in advancing AI models and enabling technological co-creation.

"Startups represent a very important segment for us for three reasons: they adopt our latest technology, push our models to the limit, and provide better feedback," says Caroline McCloskey, Head of GTM-Startups, OpenAI. 

Mexican Data Center Installed Capacity to Reach 1,516MW in 2030

Mexico's data center industry is projected to attract US$18.14 billion in direct investment and reach an installed capacity of 1,516MW by 2030, according to the Mexican Data Center Association (MEXDC). The association also anticipates the sector will contribute over 20,700 direct and nearly 76,000 indirect jobs by the same year, aligning with national development goals.

Target Max AI to Empower Mexican SMEs with Smart Marketing

Celestial Dynamics, in collaboration with Meta and Mujer Emprende, is launching Target Max AI, an AI-based marketing platform for Mexican SMEs. The platform seeks to benefit over 7,500 female entrepreneurs by providing personalized and automated business intelligence.

AI Drives Finance Transformation in Latin America: CFOs

AI is no longer a futuristic concept but a critical operational tool reshaping finance functions in Latin America’s retail and e-commerce industries. Industry leaders from Deloitte, Thomson Reuters, Microsoft, and Mercado Libre say that AI adoption is essential for efficiency and for survival in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.

Firstsource Launches Gigsourcing Platform for Enterprises

Firstsource Solutions has launched the Gigsourcing Platform, a digital solution to help enterprises scale and manage gig workers, as part of its AI-driven workforce transformation strategy. With operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Mexico, and beyond, the company delivers domain-led digital transformation services across global markets.