Mexico is quickly emerging as a key player in the technological development of Latin America. According to the 2024 Global Innovation Index, the country ranks third in innovation across Latin America and the Caribbean — a recognition of the collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and academia to grow the digital ecosystem.
This transformation is no coincidence. Mexico is no longer just adopting imported technologies — it is actively creating digital solutions. Powered by a highly skilled workforce of developers, analysts, and entrepreneurs, the country is driving change in areas like artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, and multimedia development.
This internal momentum is solving real-world problems, optimizing workflows, and enabling the country to compete in global markets.
According to official government data from Data México, more than 388,000 software and multimedia developers and analysts were employed in the country as of Q2 2024. This figure highlights the rapid and sustained growth of Mexico’s tech workforce, particularly in careers such as programming, software engineering, AI, and data science.
This human capital is critical for achieving technological independence and reducing reliance on imported solutions.
A standout example of Mexico’s tech potential is Kabat One, a technology platform developed entirely by Mexican talent. Designed to simplify complex workflows through data language standardization, Kabat One empowers decision-makers to manage risk more effectively — particularly in the field of public safety.
It proves that Mexico can develop high-impact, world-class technology.
The Government of Michoacán has successfully implemented Kabat One as part of its statewide public safety strategy. By integrating institutional data into a unified system, the platform enabled faster coordination, transparent operations, and data-driven decisions.
As a result, Michoacán improved its national ranking on violence metrics, now standing at 15th place, in part thanks to the efficient deployment of Kabat One.
What makes Kabat One especially important is that it was entirely built in Mexico. Every functionality and integration was created by national talent, contributing to job creation, local innovation, and technological self-sufficiency.
It also inspires the next generation of developers by showing that world-class tech can be built locally.
Despite the progress, Mexico still faces major challenges: the digital divide, low investment in R&D, and the need for stronger public innovation policies. Building a thriving tech ecosystem will require deeper collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector.
Mexico’s path to becoming a global tech power is driven by talent, vision, and innovation. Kabat One represents the start of a new era of homegrown solutions designed to tackle local challenges while competing on a global scale.
The future is Mexican-made — and it’s already here.
