Subscription Video-on-Demand Cancellations Hit 14% in Mexico

Mexico’s subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) is experiencing a subscription cancellation period. By the end of  2025, over 14% of users had canceled at least one streaming service over the past six months. In other news, SAP Mexico is working to consolidate its gender equity strategy to mitigate the talent gap in the Mexican technology sector generated by the changes AI is creating in the workforce.

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Streaming Subscription Cancellations Rise in Mexico

Mexico’s SVOD market is entering a new phase as subscription cancellations increase amid rising competition, price adjustments, and restrictions on account sharing. By the end of 2025, 14% of users had canceled at least one streaming service within six months, reflecting more selective consumer behavior and greater scrutiny of household spending. As the market evolves, competition is shifting from subscriber acquisition toward retention and long-term engagement.

High Stakes AI Battle Draws a Line Between Ethics, Military Use

Fernando Thompson, CEO, SolDig, notes that the aggressive federal phase-out of Anthropic’s technology marks an end to the era of voluntary tech-government cooperation. This confrontation over Claude’s military application establishes a precedent where national security interests officially override corporate safety protocols, he notes.

Wealth Firms Turn to Fintech as Industry Goes Digital

Wealth management is undergoing a rapid transformation, moving away from traditional in-person models toward digital-first, data-driven services, according to Temenos. Given these changes, wealth management companies must adapt to the latest fintech innovations and a new demographic of clients to remain competitive.

When Operations Fail, Strategy Becomes Irrelevant 

José Tinoco, COO, Minsalt, stresses that, in a company, strategy is irrelevant if the digital backbone fails to guarantee operational continuity. He identifies individual dependency, weak change management, and budget-driven obsolescence as primary structural risks. To mitigate these, organizations must evolve beyond theoretical plans and use cloud migration to redesign processes rather than replicate inefficiencies.

SAP Mexico Advances Gender Equity Strategy

SAP Mexico is working to consolidate its gender equity strategy. The corporation is integrating diversity policies with digital transformation objectives to mitigate the talent gap in the Mexican technology sector generated by the changes AI is creating in the workforce.