In Mexico, satellite internet is emerging as a critical tool to bridge the digital divide and ensure educational access in remote regions, while Mexico City is advancing worker protections for digital platform employees. On the global stage, Microsoft crossed the US$4 trillion valuation mark driven by AI and cloud growth, Samsung secured a US$16.5 billion deal to produce Tesla\u2019s next-generation chips, and Ramp achieved a US$22.5 billion valuation after a rapid funding surge.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n Satellite Internet Boosts Education in Disconnected Regions<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Increased data demand and a persistent digital divide in Mexico have positioned satellite internet as key infrastructure for educational continuity in regions without terrestrial network access, reports Hughes. In response, technology providers are adjusting their service models to meet the specific needs of the education sector, recognizing its fundamental role in regional development.<\/p>\n Mexico City Launches Awareness Campaign for Digital Workers<\/a><\/p>\n Mexico City’s Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion (STyFE) is implementing a series of measures aimed at informing and assisting digital platform workers, following recent amendments to the Federal Labor Law.<\/p>\n US, Mexico Boost Security, Migration, and Tech Cooperation<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Officials from the United States and Mexico met to discuss shared security, migration management, and the inclusion of technological collaboration as a new foundational pillar of the bilateral alliance.<\/p>\n International\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Ramp Raises US$500 Million, Reaches US$22.5 Billion Valuation<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Finance automation platform Ramp has secured US$500 million in a new funding round, raising its market valuation to US$22.5 billion. This event occurs just 45 days after the company reached a US$16 billion valuation.<\/p>\n