Microsoft and Zoho Partner to Train Over 2,600 Entrepreneurs in Querétaro, Mexico

Microsoft and Zoho have partnered with the Municipality of Querétaro to launch a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping over 2,600 entrepreneurs with essential technological skills and digital tools.

Querétaro, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Querétaro, is one of the 32 federal entities of Mexico.

This initiative was announced during the Tech Day event and the Municipal Employment Fair on December 10, 2024.

Microsoft and Zoho have signed goodwill letter with the Municipality of Querétaro, to bring AI tools closer to entrepreneurs.

The program includes:

• Monthly in-person sessions on digital transformation by Microsoft. 
• Weekly virtual workshops for groups of 50 entrepreneurs, focusing on specialized topics like finance, CRM, and customer service strategies by Zoho.
• Access to advanced AI tools to help entrepreneurs enhance their productivity and sales.

This collaboration is part of Querétaro's broader efforts to position itself as a leader in economic development, innovation, and technology. The goal is to democratize access to cutting-edge technology and empower local entrepreneurs to thrive in the digital economy.

At the Municipal Employment Fair, 478 jobs were offered by 20 leading companies in the municipality. Of these vacancies, 207 are operational, 119 techniques and 152 professionals, with average salaries of 15 thousand pesos.

Accenture Opens GEN AI Studio in Mexico, Its 3rd in Latin America and 25th Globally

Accenture recently inaugurated its GEN Al Studios in Mexico City, marking the third such center in Latin America after São Paulo and Buenos Aires.

This new studio is part of Accenture's global investment in Data & Al, which amounts to $3 billion. The studio aims to promote innovation through experimentation and development of generative Al solutions.

The new space is located in the Accenture offices in the west of Mexico City.

The opening of this studio is expected to enhance Accenture's capabilities in Al and support organizations in their digital transformation journeys Jorge Castilla, CEO of Accenture in Mexico, emphasized the importance of generative Al in revolutionizing business operations and client relationships.

Accenture has established 25 GEN AI Studios globally. These studios are located in major cities across North America, including Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In Asia Pacific and Latin America, they have studios in Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Greater China, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, and Singapore.

These studios are part of Accenture's $3 billion investment in data and AI, aiming to connect clients with data and AI experts, ecosystem partners, and strategic investments to enable rapid experimentation, co-creation, and scaling of generative AI solutions.