Connectivity: Both Opportunity and Pain Point

ATT Mexico works to increase coverage and access to its 5G Network throughout Mexico, adding 10 more cities. Its growth exemplifies Mexico’s rapid shift towards hyperconnectivity, both a source of economic opportunity and vulnerability for both companies and individuals. 

In international news, the multiplicity of systems used at seaports expose all dependent stakeholders to proliferating cybersecurity threats.

This week in Tech news and developments: 

Mexico 

ATT Mexico Aims to Close 2022 With 5G Coverage In 25 Cities 

The telecommunication company continues to expand its national 5G Network coverage, now including 10 more cities in the North as it continues to complete its coverage in key urban centers. Ultimately, the company aims to close the year with at least partial coverage in 25 cities and continues to drive the development and innovation of 5G technologies, according to a company press release. 

Executive Perspectives 

The Emergence of the Hyperconnectivity Revolution

Greater accessibility to broadband internet, high-speed wireless internet and the proliferation of wearable computing devices has led to hyperconnectivity, a shift that is changing everyday processes and social interactions. This transition is set to create opportunities for greater efficiency and sustainability for public and private organizations, says Selene Diez, CEO, Forte Innovation. 

AI, Automation and Quantum Computing: The Future of Business

Extracting the greatest productive potential from emerging technologies like AI and automation hinges on their ability to leverage data. As Mexico embraces this transition, leaders can expect the transformation of processes, growth and potentially the standardization of data, says Mauricio Torres Echenagucia, President and Technology Leader, IBM Mexico.

Digital Skills, A ‘Golden’ Opportunity for Mexican Talent

The acceleration of the digital transformation and the growth of the economy are leading hat students, universities and companies to bet on the development and mastery of digital skills. This unmet demand presents Mexico with a golden opportunity to boost the employability of Mexican IT talent around the world, says Jose Lujan, DevRel, Turing.

Cybersecurity: A Holistic and Continuous Process

“The growing digitization of companies and the consequent interconnection between many of them, even from different sectors, generate enormous economic potential. However, at the same time, they give rise to new hazards that require a rapid and rigorous response, such as cyberattacks, which have increased exponentially in recent years,” said Alejandro Prenfalk, CEO and Senior Vice President, Siemens Mexico, Central America and Caribbean. 

International 

Seaports Require Better Security Against Hackers

The accelerated push towards technology applications and the multiplicity of systems used at seaports expose all dependent stakeholders to proliferating cybersecurity threats. The transformative restructuring of this ecosystem demands a comprehensive defense against the spread of cyberattacks within organizations, says Sneer Rosenfeld, CEO, Cyber 2.0.