Mexico’s Tech Growth Tests Investment, Supply Chain Gaps

This week, Mexico’s push into AI collaboration with Canada and its emergence as a leading exporter of computer equipment signal a deeper integration into North American innovation and supply chains. At the same time, corporate strategies like Holcim’s water-tech investments and Telefónica Movistar Mexico’s circular economy focus underscore that ESG execution is becoming inseparable from operational resilience, while global moves like MiQ’s regional expansion highlight the growing value of data-driven scale.

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Mexico

Mexico, Canada Boost AI, Energy, and Health Collaboration

Mexico’s Ministry of Science, Humanities, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI) and Canadian research councils signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to institutionalize bilateral cooperation in AI, energy transition, and health technologies. This agreement establishes a formal framework to coordinate research efforts and accelerate innovation within the North American region.

Movistar Mexico Secures ESR, Advances Circular Economy

Telefónica Movistar Mexico has been awarded the Socially Responsible Company (ESR) distinction by the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) for the 23rd consecutive year. The recognition, announced as the company marks 25 years of operation in Mexico, highlights its performance in sustainability and its contribution to fostering an inclusive digital environment.

Holcim Mexico Invests in Water Tech, Low-Carbon Construction

Holcim Mexico announced it will invest nearly MX$356 million (US$21 million) through 2027 to accelerate its water management strategy, while expanding low-carbon construction technologies as part of a broader sustainability and decarbonization agenda across the country. The investment will support infrastructure, technology, and projects focused on water resilience in the company’s operations, as water availability becomes an increasingly critical factor for the construction materials industry. 

Mexico’s Computer Export Boom Outpaces Investment

Computer equipment became Mexico’s top export in 2025, surpassing its automotive industry for the first time, driven by strong US demand and shifts in global supply chains. However, despite the surge in exports, investment and employment growth in the sector have lagged, raising questions about long-term sustainability.

International

MiQ Acquires Adsmovil in Latin America to Scale Data-Driven Ads

Global programmatic media company MiQ has signed an agreement to acquire the Latin American operations of digital advertising provider Adsmovil. This transaction establishes the largest independent data and programmatic buying solution for brands and agencies within the region. The integration combines Adsmovil capabilities in retail media, mobile, and digital out-of-home (DOOH) with the MiQ AI-driven operating system to serve global brands across 12 regional markets.

AI, Cloud, and Governance Take Lead in the CIO Agenda 2026

AI has transitioned from a peripheral tool to the central axis of organizational design and business strategy. Thus, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in 2026 extends beyond technical support to serve as the integrator of business strategy, risk management, and customer experience. This evolution requires the development of adaptive capabilities that transform innovation into a recurring operational practice.