According to a recent AI maturity index, out of 73 economies assessed, only Canada, Mainland China, Singapore, the UK, and the U.S. are categorized as AI pioneers. More than 70% scored below the halfway mark in categories like ecosystem participation, skills, and R&D.
Reports and Coverage
Disappearance of the IFT Will Impact Competition in Mexico's Telecom Sector
The proposed elimination of the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) has raised significant concerns about the future of regulatory oversight in Mexico.
Leadership, Innovation, and Networking: The Telecom Review Summit Is Near!
The clock is ticking as we prepare for another memorable gathering this December. Are you ready to connect, collaborate, and capture insights with global industry leaders at the 18th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit?
China’s Cyber Assault Targets US Telecom Networks
A large-scale cyber espionage campaign targeting U.S. commercial telecommunications infrastructure has been attributed to the People's Republic of China (PRC), according to a joint statement by the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Xcel Energy Commits USD 45B to Power Clean Energy and Data Centers
Xcel Energy, a major US utility provider, has announced a bold USD 45 billion capital investment plan over the next five years to drive clean energy adoption, enhance infrastructure, and support growing customer demand.
57% of Banking Executives Struggle to Personalize Customer Service Through AI
Fifty-seven percent of banking executives have yet to achieve a unified customer view, indicating significant challenges with data silos due to technological barriers and cost limitations, revealed a CleverTap report.
Telefónica Hispanoamérica Improves Operational Indicators with Strategic Focus During Q3 2024
Telefónica Hispanoamérica enhanced its operational indicators, focusing on implementing the group's GPS strategic plan during the third quarter of 2024.
Three Platforms Generate 70% of Mobile Traffic in Latin America
Meta, Alphabet (Google) and TikTok generate over 70% of mobile download traffic in Latin America, according to GSMA’s Mobile Network Usage in Latin America report.
Liberty Media CEO Transition and Bold Restructuring Plans
Greg Maffei, Liberty Media’s president and CEO, will step down at the end of this year, with John Malone, chairman of Liberty Media, stepping in as the interim CEO.
Latin America Faces 19% Higher Losses in Intangible Assets than Tangible Ones Due to AI and Intellectual Property Misappropriation
The average maximum probable loss for intangible assets, such as information assets and intellectual property, was 19% higher, at $1.03 billion, compared to tangible assets like property, plant, and equipment, which registered losses of $867 million, according to the report Comparative Risk Report 2024: Reducing AI, IP, and Cyber Risk by AON.