Mexico Rejects TikTok Ban; A Gendered Digital Divide
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Mexico Rejects TikTok Ban; A Gendered Digital Divide

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Cinthya Alaniz Salazar By Cinthya Alaniz Salazar | Journalist & Industry Analyst - Thu, 03/30/2023 - 09:00

In deviation to US policy, Mexico decides there is no basis to ban social media platform TikTok on the basis of protected speech. Meanwhile unequal access to technologies threatens to widen the digital divide. Industry leaders look forward to key technology innovations and opportune predictions. 

In cybersecurity, industry experts reflect on the impact of cyberwarfare and the added value preventative measures have on cost-efficiency. 


 

This week in Tech news and developments: 


 

Mexico

Mexico Rules Out Banning TikTok

China-based social media platform TikTok is expected to operate normally in Mexico, despite some security concerns raised by the US. According to the Mexican government, there is no basis to ban the platform as it could be interpreted as a violation to the right to freedom of speech. 

 

The Illiteracy of the 21st Century: Digital Exclusion of Women

Digital technologies rapidly transform societies globally, enabling unprecedented advances, but groups that are technologically lagging have increasing barriers to cross to access equal opportunities, especially minorities. Digitalization, thus, becomes an opportunity for some but another barrier for others.

 

Industry Trends 

Microsoft Launches Faster, “More Intelligent” Version of Teams

Microsoft launched the public preview of the latest version of the Microsoft Teams app, which aims to offer more speed, flexibility and intelligence. Also, Microsoft announced 59 new features on Teams. As of today, over 280 million people rely on Microsoft Teams to stay connected. 

 

Business Innovation Predictions for 2023

“At SAP, we expect that the innovations that emerged throughout 2022 will take hold throughout this year and new disruptions will continue to accelerate digital transformation. In this context, it is important that companies are prepared to embrace these new disruptions and adapt quickly to changes in the market,” writes Angela Gomez, President, SAP Mexico. 

 

Exploring Opportunities Beyond IT Through Diversification

Nearshoring is expected to sharply increase demand for IT and other services in Mexico, says Alberto García, President of the Board, icorp. “We see this as an excellent opportunity to serve these new companies and provide them with the support they need to establish themselves in the Mexican market,” says García.

 

Cybersecurity 

Saving SecOps Ryan: Is Cyberwar Real or Something From a Movie?

“Cyberwar is a reality for public and private organizations around the world, experiencing daily threats to national security and critical infrastructure,” writes Oscar Montes, Country Manager, Radware. He also shares the reality behind today’s cyberwarfare and how it impacts society.

 

Proactive Threat Intelligence is Preventative Cyber Hygiene

The strategic allocation of resources transforms cybersecurity expenses into an investment rather than a cost, says Carlos Ortiz, Country Manager, Tenable. Moreover, a continued assessment of these tools allows companies to “avoid developing cybersecurity strategies that no longer correspond with their business needs or digital infrastructure,” adds Ortiz. 

 

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