Samsung Unveils HVAC Training Hub in Mexico: Tech Week

In this week’s tech news, Samsung has opened a state-of-the-art HVAC training center in Nuevo Leon, providing crucial certifications to technicians and creating opportunities for migrant workers. Meanwhile, Google has increased its commitment to combating climate change by investing over US$100 million in carbon removal efforts.

In a major development for digitalization, Ekatena is transforming risk analysis by reducing KYC processing times from 17 days to just 2 hours, while Coderio is accelerating digital transformation in sectors such as banking and aviation. As we approach 2025, Mexican tech leaders are facing pivotal decisions, with advancements in AI and regulatory shifts taking center stage.

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Mexico

Samsung Opens HVAC Training Center for Technicians in Nuevo Leon

Samsung opened a training center in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, with the aim of certifying technicians in air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The program will include certifications in refrigerant handling, automation, and control, as well as training for technicians, including migrants deported from the United States.

International

Google Accelerates Carbon Removal Efforts

In 2024, Google significantly increased its commitment to carbon removal by contracting over US$100 million in carbon removal credits, three times more than its pledge from the previous year. This investment supports a variety of approaches to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, with the goal of accelerating progress toward a net-zero future.

MBN Experts Insights

Digitalization, Data Enable Faster Risk Analysis

Ekatena is revolutionizing risk analysis for the financial sector by slashing KYC processing times from 17 days to just two hours through automation. With over 200 clients, including 14 banks, Jerónimo Creel, CEO, talks how the company is expanding beyond finance into sectors like automotive, energy, and construction. As the company focuses on growth in Mexico and plans to expand across Latin America in 2025, it continues to invest in technology, commercial efforts, and brand visibility.

Five New Year’s Resolutions for Tech Leaders in Mexico

Mexican tech leaders face a pivotal 2025, balancing long-term trends with immediate disruptions, including regulatory shifts and AI advancements. To navigate these challenges, Philipp Haugwitz | Partner, McKinsey & Company, highlights five key resolutions emerge: prioritizing human-centered AI to drive productivity, leveraging GenAI agents for tech modernization, enhancing business resilience, ensuring IT investments align with business value, and optimizing enterprise resource planning to cut costs. 

Innovation, AI, and Talent to Enable Digital Transformation

Coderio is cementing its role as a key partner in Mexico's digital transformation, helping large companies navigate technological modernization with expertise in AI, ML, and cloud computing. Joaquin Quintas, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, talks about how the company stands out for its speed and technical quality, delivering tailored solutions in sectors like banking, fintech, and airlines. With plans for 2025, the company aims to expand its presence across Latin America by continuing to provide strategic consultancy and advanced technologies to global brands like Coca-Cola, Visa, and BBVA.