Technology Trend: Mexico's Road to the 2024 Presidential Election

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, candidates are highlighting the critical role of technology in advancing society, proposing innovative strategies for digital transformation across all economic and social sectors. Meanwhile, challenges for MSMEs regarding financial constraints and lack of access to crucial telecommunications and technology services continue. On the corporate front, Vertiv's new offices in Mexico City underline its commitment to strengthening its presence in the Latin American digital infrastructure market, while Grupo Televisa's acquisition of Sky Mexico reflects key moves within the paid-TV sector.

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Proposals for Mexico’s Technology Transformation: 2024 Candidates

Mexico's presidential candidates highlighted the fundamental role of technology and digital transformation across various economic and social sectors. Their proposals offer insight into the innovative strategies they believe will shape the future of the country, while driving economic and social development in the coming years.

Presidential Debate: Modernization of the Mexican Health System

As part of the first presidential debate, candidates presented their proposals for improving the health sector. To foster accessibility and quality in healthcare, Xóchitl Gálvez proposed the introduction of a national 'Mi Salud' smart card, while Jorge Álvarez Máynez advocates for the integration of AI to predict future industry needs. Both initiatives seek to modernize the Mexican healthcare system, but face technological and training challenges.

The Digitalization of Mexican MSMEs: Challenges and Opportunities

The Fourth Survey 2023 of Users of Telecommunications Services Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), presented by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), provides a detailed overview of the relevance of telecommunications and technology services in the functionality and competitiveness of Mexican MSMEs. Financial constraints stands out as a roadblock to these essential services, thereby rendering efforts to integrate them into business operations challenging.

Vertiv Opens New Offices in Mexico City

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the opening of its new offices in Mexico as part of its strategy to consolidate its presence in the country and strengthen its position in the Latin American region, according to a press release.

Televisa Acquires Full Control of Sky Mexico

Grupo Televisa has secured full equity control of Sky Mexico through the acquisition of AT&T’s capital stock, aiming to consolidate its position in Mexico’s paid television market. This acquisition represents a significant change in the company's structure, presenting an opportunity to drive growth in a sector recently facing complications.