The fintech N5, praised as the best platform by Microsoft, announces an expansion with the incorporation of hundreds of Mexican professionals. This decision, driven by an investment of 20 million dollars, is intended to strengthen its presence and acquire local talent in the region.
Maria Luz PochettinoCHRO and partner at N5, highlighted that the selection process will focus on identifying innovative and disruptive profiles through a rigorous seven-stage process that will evaluate the logic, intelligence and interpersonal skills of the candidates.
The company will offer both in-person and remote opportunities, reflecting its presence in 18 countries and its commitment to diversity and attention to various markets. Among the available positions are key roles such as development manager, platform lead, product owner, back end and front end, data engineer, business analyst and project manager.
With a client portfolio that includes BCP, Santander, Interbank, Mastercard, Itaú and BCI in Latin America, backed by investors such as JP Morgan and Citi, N5 seeks to meet demand in global markets. This expansion and the incorporation of Mexican talent will strengthen its position in the industry fintechwhich currently has 300 collaborators worldwide.
Investment, crucial for connectivity
The digital divide persists as a significant challenge in Mexico, where millions of citizens still lack access to the internet, much less to technologies such as 4G and 5G. To achieve 98 percent 4G and 81 percent 5G coverage by 2030, a massive investment of $17 billion is estimated to be required.
The director of the Inter-American Association of Telecommunications Companies (ASIET), Cindy Rayo, underlined the critical need for these investments, given the growing pressures on mobile operators. The increase in data traffic and the development of technologies such as 6G require a strong response.
Mexico faces a unique situation, with spectrum costs up to 60 percent higher than other Latin American countries.
It is clear that a regulatory update is required to provide an equitable and conducive framework for investment. The spectrum should not be seen only as a source of income for the State, but as a critical resource for national connectivity.
Boost entertainment experience
The recent alliance between Totalplay and Apple TV+ represents a significant step in the telecommunications company’s strategy to diversify and enrich the entertainment experience of its users. The incorporation of Apple TV+ to its service offering not only expands the catalog of available content, but also seeks to generate a commitment to the satisfaction and loyalty of its customers.
The initiative to offer up to 12 months of free access to Apple TV+ for current customers, and three months for new users, is a gesture that recognizes the loyalty of the existing customer base while also seeking to attract new subscribers. This benefit gives users the opportunity to explore a wide range of original content. Once the free trial period ends, users will have the option to continue with the monthly subscription for a cost of 99 pesos. This subscription will automatically renew.
Earrings in Treasury
In the Ministry of Finance, directed by Rogelio Ramírez de la O, uncertainty persists around the lack of resolution on the restricted invitation IA-06-712-006000998-N-3-2024. The head of the Specialty Responsibilities area, Porfirio Ugalde Reséndiz, has not issued any opinion in this regard, despite having received a complaint related to alleged irregularities in the technical evaluation that led to the selection of Caminacero to carry out the cleaning of the facilities this year. Although the period to present allegations has already expired, more than 100 days have passed without any solution being given in this regard. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains, especially as supplies from the new supplier have reportedly not yet arrived. This pending raises questions about the integrity and efficiency of internal practices.
