This week in tech news: A projected 236% surge in IT spending by 2029 underscores how AI and edge computing are forcing enterprises to rethink core architectures, pushing computers closer to data generation and real-time decision-making. In parallel, cloud-driven transformation in document management and digital learning platforms highlights how technology is reshaping workforce readiness and customer engagement at scale.
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Mexico Uses Digital Learning to Reduce Adult Education Gaps
The AprendeINEA digital platform is providing primary and secondary education access to more than 18,000 adults, as online learning tools gain relevance amid widening skills gaps and workforce transformation, reports Mexico’s Ministry of Education.
Cloud Adoption, AI Reshape Document Management in Latin America
DocPath projects that document management will evolve into an interactive and omnichannel model driven by Generation Z, following a 50% growth in Latin America during 2025 fueled by the digitalization of critical sectors such as banking and insurance.
Mexico IT Spending to Jump 236% by 2029 Driven by AI, Edge
Corporate spending on Information Technology (IT) in Mexico is projected to grow 236% between 2025 and 2029, reaching MX$110.5 billion (US$6.1 billion), according to Dell and IDC. This growth is driven by the accelerated adoption of AI and the demand for infrastructure supporting data processing at the edge. The trend implies a restructuring of IT architecture, prioritizing computing capacity in proximity to data generation.
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New US Monetary Cycle Is Driving Real Estate Evolution in 2026
Driven by the Federal Reserve’s shift toward monetary normalization and cooling inflation, the 2025 US real estate market has transitioned into a period of stabilization. This scenario, as Iván Chomer, CEO, Dividenz, says, restores investor confidence and positioning 2026 as a year of consolidation for Latin American capital seeking predictable, long-term growth in a mature market.
2026: How Human Talent Becomes the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
As leaders move into 2026, the primary competitive advantage will shift from simply adopting new technologies or reacting to labor reforms to integrating strategic empathy with operational redesign. Along with it, Matías Fernández, Chairman & CEO, Acute Talent, notes that ensuring that human talent remains the central driver of efficiency in an era of AI-driven infrastructure and shorter workweeks.