Televisa Consolidates, Anker Bets on Mexico's Market: Tech Week

In Mexico, Televisa’s merger of Izzi and Sky reflects the high-stakes race for profitability in a saturated telecom market — where financial gains contrast with subscriber losses. Meanwhile, Anker's entry into the country signals growing confidence in Latin America’s consumer tech demand. At the industrial edge, DMG MORI’s new sustainable headquarters in Queretaro showcase a manufacturing shift toward localized, high-precision innovation. 

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Mexico

Anker Enters Mexico, Launches Smart Tech for Regional Growth

Anker Innovations enters the Mexican market by introducing a series of charging, audio, home security, and entertainment solutions, kickstarting its expansion in Latin America.

Televisa Merges Izzi and Sky, Gains Profits but Loses Users

Grupo Televisa is in the final phase of integrating its telecommunications businesses, Izzi and Sky. The synergies from this merger have begun to produce substantial financial benefits that will allow the company to finance its acquisition of AT&T's stake in Sky. However, the combined entity faces the ongoing challenge of subscriber churn in a competitive market.

DMG MORI Breaks Ground-New Sustainable Headquarters in Queretaro

Tokyo based DMG MORI has officially begun construction on its new headquarters in Queretaro, marking a significant investment aimed at advancing industrial innovation and workforce development in the country. The facility, scheduled for completion by late 2026, will feature a state-of-the-art showroom, training areas, exhibition halls, and office spaces, all designed with a strong emphasis on sustainability. 

Senate Launches Digital Channel to Support Traditional Midwifery

The Mexican Senate has launched “Tejiendo Canales de Saberes,” the first digital initiative aimed at strengthening traditional midwifery by using WhatsApp to distribute maternal and neonatal health information in five indigenous languages.

Puebla Deploys 50 Drone Patrols to Secure Mexico-Veracruz Highway

The government of the state of Puebla is deploying 50 patrols equipped with unmanned aerial systems that integrate facial and license plate recognition technology at the Mexico-Puebla-Veracruz highway. These systems are connected directly to the state's Control, Command, Communications, Computing, and Quality Center (C5).

International

SAP to Acquire SmartRecruiters to Bolster HCM Suite

SAP has signed an agreement to acquire SmartRecruiters, a global provider of talent acquisition software, in a move aimed at expanding its human capital management (HCM) capabilities. The acquisition is positioned to enhance the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite by integrating SmartRecruiters’ recruitment technology, which includes high-volume hiring tools, AI-powered candidate engagement, and recruitment automation.