From Silicon Valley to Montevideo, ICTs are driving innovation, economic growth, and social progress across the Americas. As technology continues to evolve, embracing digital transformation will be crucial for unlocking new opportunities and addressing the diverse needs of societies on both continents.
Reports and Coverage
AWS Will Give Free GenAI Training to 35,000 People in Latin America
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the digital ecosystem enablement platform Tidwit have announced the launch of massive free training courses focused on generative artificial intelligence for 35,000 people in Latin America.
Mexican Regulator Favors Entry of New Operators with Spectrum Auction
The Mexican spectrum auction proposal for 5G aims to bring new operators into Mexico, according to Alejandro Navarrete, head of the Radio Spectrum Unit at the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT).
Startup Disruption The Rise of New Players in AI Accelerator Chip Market
Thanks to the surge in generative AI applications, tensor processing unit (TPU) technology is experiencing substantial growth, heralding as a transformative force with lasting implications.
ITU's Digital Push: USD 4.8 Billion Boost for US, Canada and South Africa
ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies, announced USD 4.8 billion dollars in investment commitments toward global connectivity. The new commitments announced cover the US, Canada, and South Africa.
US-UAE Bilateral IP Cooperation Fosters Entrepreneurship
The UAE Ministry of Economy and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have jointly committed for bilateral cooperation, aiming to catalyze further economic growth, entrepreneurship, and social and cultural development between the UAE and the US.
TCS: 80% of Latin American Executives Implement AI for Business Improvement
An astonishing 80% of Latin American executives have already implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance existing revenue streams or create new ones, according to the Global TCS AI in a business study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
FCC Greenlights OQ Technology's 5G Satellite IoT Tests in US
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Luxembourg-based OQ Technology a Special Temporary Authority (STA) to demonstrate 5G Non-Terrestrial-Network IoT (NB-IoT NTN) coverage via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites for experimental purposes.
Latin American Gender Gap Vanishes in Mobile Internet Adoption
In 2023, the gender gap in mobile internet adoption is zero in Latin America, according to The Mobile Gender Gap Report 2024 by GSMA.
High Spectrum Costs Limit Operator Interest in 5G Mexican Auction
The high spectrum fees deter operator interest in the Mexican 5G auction announced by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), according to GlobalData.