Mexico. With the aim of promoting the development and adoption of technologies that strengthen digital and telecommunications infrastructure in Mexico, the Mexican Association of Data Centers (MEXDC) announced the launch of the Connectivity Commission, a new initiative that adds to its already consolidated four areas of work: Energy, Sustainability, Talent, and Regulation.
Given the current challenges in technological connectivity in Mexico, it is imperative that the business sector takes a proactive role in overcoming existing barriers and that companies collaborate with the government and other key actors to promote the adoption of new technologies, improve digital infrastructure, and ensure equitable and secure access to connectivity.
During the presentation event to the associates, Roberto García, Director of Infrastructure at Megacable and co-leader of the Connectivity Commission, presented the current challenges of the telecommunications sector in Mexico, such as the physical security of facilities that are sometimes located in places that are difficult to access in terms of security, which makes it difficult to address failures and entails large investments in redundant routes and higher operating expenses.
In addition, he shared that Internet coverage is unevenly distributed, since 25% of the population lacks access to broadband Internet, and said that fiber optic infrastructure presents problems of insufficient coverage, especially in rural areas, despite the investments made.
"The debate on the bidding and prices of frequencies for 5G, together with the uncertainty about public policies and the disappearance of the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), also complicate the panorama, and external factors such as the effect of changes in public policies in the United States affect the industry," said the executive. and emphasized: "for these and more reasons I highlight the importance of collaboration and synergy between operators and Data Centers to improve connectivity and the economic situation of the country and, with it, the importance of this Connectivity Commission".
For his part, Luis Lugo, Country Head of Cloud HQ and leader of the Connectivity Commission, stressed that the objective of the Commission is to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure and optimize fiber optic routes through collaboration between companies, connectivity providers and key players. In addition, it seeks to provide reliable information and planning tools for strategic decisions on location, investments and growth, thus promoting the competitiveness and sustainable development of the digital economy.
"Digital transformation and synergy in the supply chain are also crucial aspects, promoting collaboration between connectivity providers and other relevant actors. MEXDC's vision is to consolidate itself as the national benchmark in infrastructure, connectivity and Data Centers, leading the adoption of innovative solutions," concluded Luis Lugo.
Josué Ramírez, technical secretary of the MEXDC, shared that during the first year of the Connectivity Commission, various activities will be carried out to integrate the knowledge and experience of all participants and work together, and groups will be created with specific objectives to make technical presentations and training, proposing solutions for connectivity, speeds and ports.
He also stated that it will be proposed to carry out a mapping of the fiber optic network in Mexico internally with the participating companies. Finally, companies will be invited to hold talks and technical visits, creating an ecosystem where all participants can interact directly.
Finally, Adriana Rivera, executive director of the MEXDC, shared that the spinal cord of the association, that is, its commissions, is increasingly strengthened with this fifth Connectivity Commission and called on all its associates to continue teaming up to carry out the mapping of the fiber optic network in Mexico. the first of its kind in the country.
