70% of Mexican Firms to Adopt 5G by 2024: Week in Tech

The impact of 5G and IoT is becoming increasingly apparent across logistics, retail, and manufacturing sectors, with over 70% of Mexican companies planning to implement 5G by 2024. However, establishing a robust digital industrial policy remains crucial. Meanwhile, Izzi is grappling with a significant challenge, facing 750,000 cancellations due to rate hikes and the impacts of Hurricane Otis. Additionally, the State of Mexico has inaugurated a US$10 million C4 Center in Chimalhuacan.

Internationally, Garmin has received FAA certification for its Runway Occupancy Awareness technology, enhancing runway safety. Meanwhile, Aepnus Technology is tackling environmental challenges in EV battery production with an innovative electrolysis platform that converts waste into valuable chemicals used in battery manufacturing.

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Mexico

Mexico’s Logistics, Retail, Manufacturing Transformed by 5G, IoT

The technology revolution in Mexico is being driven by the adoption of wireless technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT), which are transforming sectors such as transportation, retail and manufacturing. With over 70% of Mexican companies planning to implement 5G by 2024, these advancements are modernizing operational processes, enhancing customer experiences, and providing a competitive edge in an increasingly digital market.

Private Sector Needs Digital Industrial Policy to Succeed

Several key industrial organizations in Mexico are advocating for the creation of an industrial policy focused on the digital environment to seize the opportunities created by nearshoring. The lack of this policy would expose the country to sustainability risks and perpetuate a maquiladora dynamic lacking national content, argues the institute. 

Izzi Faces 750,000 Cancellations from Rate Hikes, Hurricane Otis

Izzi is facing a significant loss of users despite its merger with Sky. The cancellation of more than 750,000 accounts is attributed to several factors, including rate increases, the elimination of channels, and the aftermath of Hurricane Otis. 

State of Mexico Opens US$10 Million C4 Center in Chimalhuacan

The State of Mexico inaugurated the new Control, Command, Communication and Computing Center (C4) in Chimalhuacan, a high-tech facility with an investment of nearly US$10 million. This center aims to strengthen security and surveillance in the eastern region of the State of Mexico, with a special focus on preventing gender-based violence.

International 

Garmin’s Runway Safety Tech Gets FAA Certification

Garmin has announced the certification of its Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) technology, designed to enhance runway safety. This new software integrates Garmin's Surface Indications and Alert (SURF-IA) technology to improve situational awareness and prevent runway incursions. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted initial certification for this system on the G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna Caravan.

Aepnus Tech Tackles Waste in EV Battery Production

Aepnus Technology, a company specializing in electrochemical solutions, is developing an electrolysis platform aimed at addressing one of the battery industry's most significant environmental challenges. The platform converts waste into essential chemicals, such as sodium hydroxide and sulfuric acid, both crucial for battery manufacturing.