Knowledge City

Knowledge city

The term "Knowledge City" is short hand for a regional economy driven by high value-added manufacturing and services created through research, technology and human capital.

Information Technologies & Telecommunications

“This city really demands solutions up front and it generates them, too. Microsoft Mexico has developed successful strategies that have then been implemented in other countries.”

Enrique Simón Rueda, Sales OEM Manager, Microsoft Latin America

Mexico City is continuing to invest in its telecommunications infrastructure so businesses and individuals have the tools they need to succeed and remain competitive in an interconnected world. Already, Mexico City’s telecommunications network is among the top ten worldwide in terms of capacity, restoration, coverage and presence of services. The investment in telecommunications has allowed businesses efficiently communicate with counterparts across the world, increasing efficiency and speeding-up decision making. To ensure that Mexico City’s workforce of tomorrow is well-versed in the digital technologies that are driving economic growth, Mexico City is helping schools integrate digital technology into the classroom and creating free WiFi centers around the city. 

Facts and Figures:

  • Mexico City’s telecommunications infrastructure is among the top 10 worldwide, not only in terms of technology, but in capacity, restoration, coverage and the presence of services. It is a 100% advanced digital fiber optic network that handles restorations without human intervention in 50 milliseconds.
  • Mexico City’s internet penetration and usage is ranked second in Latin America. Free WiFi sites are available in more than 1,000 public spaces.
  • In Mexico City, growth of 70% in the area of information technology is expected by 2012.
  • Mexico City’s telecom industry is among the most advanced in the country, with mobile phone penetration of 61%.

Focus on Telecommunications:

Azcania is a site for the Knowledge City Center (KCC) initiative, the Mexico City government’s blueprint for development of energy and technology in a knowledge-based economy. The Azcania project will transform 2,000,000 m2 of an underutilized industrial area to a low-carbon environment for foreign and domestic enterprises and higher learning institutions working in information technology, communications, science and clean technology.

Expat Voices: Maggie Galton

Voices from the city:

Expat Voices: Maggie Galton

Currently I live in Polanco, which I adore. I really enjoy being able to walk everywhere: to the park with my two girls, to buy amazing bread at Da Silva’s and fruit at the Saturday morning tianguis—even if it is overpriced! read more

Barney´s

Looking for one more glass before you head home? This is the spot. Dig that red interior, the pizza, the burgers, the bourbon-and-grenadine Red Rider cocktail and live rock on Saturdays.

Address: Fernando Montes de Oca 43
Phone: 5212-0007

Tues-Sat: 7 pm-2 am; Sun-Mon: closed. Payment: all credit cards except American Express. Valet parking. Average cost: $250

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February 10 – May 03, 2012

Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”

This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more

April 12 – April 29, 2012 Zocalo--La corrala del mitote,

Perfomance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV

A powerful performance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV that demonstrates rivalries and moral dilemmas were as relevant in the past as they are today. Takes place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. read more

April 21 – June 24, 2012 Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico - Tlalpan

Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances

Mexico City’s world-renowned Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and other great names in music history. read more

May 24 – May 26, 2012 World Trade Center, Mexico City

Habitat Expo

A popular interior design and architecture exhibition that features close to 210 exhibitors. read more

May 26, 2012 Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, Mexico City

Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor

Experience the city’s avant-garde art and design and flavorful cuisine by visiting participating exhibits and restaurants. read more

Surprising Fact

Mexcio City develops 80 percent of the research and development in Mexico.

Overheard

Throughout this ordeal, the Mexican doctors and nurses couldn't have been more caring, or spent more time with me. From Day 1, all doctors gave me their cellular phone numbers, asking me not to hesitate to call them if I had any questions. When they visited my room, they did more than just look at my chart. The team, which included cardiologist Mario Velez and internist Paul Frenk, would spend more than an hour explaining the ups and downs of the healing process.

— Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald

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