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Cloudflare consolidates its presence in Mexico
Cloudflare has confirmed steady growth in the Mexican market , following a year of investment and expansion .
Since expanding its Latin American operations in Mexico City a year ago , Cloudflare has increased its network infrastructure in Mexico with a new data center in Guadalajara , as well as increasing its integrations with the region ’ s leading customers and partners and establishing a strong cross-functional employee base .
This past quarter , Cloudflare served an average of 50 billion Internet requests per day in Mexico . At the same time , the volume of cyberattacks and their sophistication are constantly increasing . In the third quarter of 2024 , Cloudflare blocked an average of 99 million cyber threats per day , which were targeting Mexico , a 35 % increase compared to the previous quarter . In the context of a landscape as complex as this one , organizations throughout Mexico face a series of weaknesses , due to siloed cloud solutions that hinder creation , scalability and security .
“ Cloudflare ’ s first year operating on the ground in Mexico City laid a solid foundation that reinforced the confidence of our customers and partners across the Latin American technology ecosystem ,” said Carlos Torales , Head of Latin America , Cloudflare .
“ We ’ ve been deepening the Cloudflare connectivity cloud platform integrations used by organizations across industries , boosting our ever-expanding infrastructure network within the region . Looking ahead , we continue to focus on Cloudflare ’ s innovation and expand partnerships to bring our all-in-one solution to more Mexican companies so they can protect and scale their operations globally .”
Mendel ’ s end-to-end travel and expense solution sets a new benchmark for LATAM companies
Mendel , Latin America ’ s leading corporate payment and expense management platform , has launched its new online booking tool ( OBT ), an innovative module pitched as seamlessly integrating all travel and expense management needs into one intuitive platform .
Mendel ’ s OBT is designed with extensive integration capabilities , including support for NDC and Edifact standards , low-cost carrier ( LCC ) options , and direct connections to major travel management companies ( TMCs ). As a result , companies can access preferential rates and exclusive corporate benefits , thus optimizing costs and obtaining savings of up to four times compared to traditional offline TMC transactions .
“ The new OBT sets a new benchmark for corporate travel in Latin America ,” said Alan Karpovsky , Medel Co-founder and CEO .
“ Designed to take into account regional needs , we ’ ve created a tool that combines an easy-to-use experience with powerful customization options to fit each customer ’ s unique travel policies and arrangements .”
The new vertical aligns with Mendel ’ s core platform , providing companies with the same efficiencies that US platforms provide – but tailored to the regulatory complexities and unique needs of the Latin American region .
Unlike legacy solutions , Mendel ’ s platform allows users to adjust and manage trips through a centralized interface connected directly to their ERP systems , ensuring real-time visibility and compliance with regional tax regulations .
An AI-based virtual assistant which improves the user experience and boosts adoption rates .
Employees can intuitively view and book trips , simulating interaction with a travel agent and suggests optimal options .
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