Mexico Approves Digital Reforms: Tech Week

Six Flags Mexico's shift to cashless payments underscores how businesses are leveraging fintech for operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience. Meanwhile, the government's approval of a constitutional reform to digitalize services signals a broader push for modernization. On the corporate front, companies are adopting digital health tools to improve employee retention.

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Mexico 

Six Flags Mexico Goes Cashless with Fiserv, FreedomPay Alliance

Six Flags Mexico and Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec are allying with payment solutions provider Fiserv and secure commerce platforms specialist FreedomPay to enable cashless payment systems. This move aims to optimize the visitor experience and improve the operational efficiency of both parks.

Mexico Approves Reform to Digitalize Government Services

The Chamber of Deputies approved, by a qualified majority, a constitutional reform that promotes administrative simplification and the digitalization of governmental procedures and services. With 452 votes in favor in general and 425 in particular, the bill seeks to modernize public administration through the use of technology and good regulatory practices.

Mexican Companies Adopt Women's Health Apps to Boost Retention 

In an effort to improve talent retention and optimize productivity, companies in Mexico are integrating women's health applications as part of their employee benefits. These platforms, which focus on topics such as menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause, seek to address specific needs of female workers.

MBN Experts

How Tech Companies Can Minimize International Scaling Risks

Tech companies looking to scale internationally must navigate high risks while balancing rapid expansion and long-term sustainability, says Franciso Hernan Tejeda, CEO, Core Resources. The Blitzscaling model, popularized by companies like Uber and Airbnb, prioritizes speed over efficiency to capture market dominance. However, profitable businesses require strategic talent management, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance, he adds.

New Paradigm: How Digital Transformation is Reshaping Industries

The digital landscape is not only constantly evolving but also experiencing rapid transformations, particularly with the rise of AI, says Luca Nan, LATAM CEO, Alkemy. The adoption of digital technologies has revolutionized the way organizations operate, interact with customers, and adapt to market demands. This digital revolution is reshaping the business landscape, breaking down traditional barriers, and opening new opportunities and challenges.

Innovation, Flexibility to Drive Latin America’s Transformation

5G, AI, and IoT are driving greater connectivity and real-time data collection, which will enable businesses to make more informed and agile decisions, says José Salamanca, Managing Director Spanish and Latin America, UST. Together, these technologies will provide companies with new opportunities to optimize their operations, improve customer experience and create more efficient and scalable business models.