Benefits of Migrating to AWS Mexico Region

AWS launched a data center in Mexico. This new region, based in Querétaro with three Availability Zones, is a game-changer for Mexican businesses. For the first time, Mexican organizations have a local AWS option to run workloads and store data within the country, and I’ll explore the benefits of migrating to the AWS Mexico Region, including lower latency, data residency compliance, enhanced security, cost efficiencies, faster innovation, and industry-specific advantages.

We’ll also provide a step-by-step guide on migrating workloads to AWS Mexico and discuss key considerations.

Lower Latency & Improved Performance

One of the most immediate advantages of AWS Mexico (Central) Region is significantly lower latency for local users. By hosting applications and data in-country, latency is reduced compared to using distant regions (like those in the US or other continents)​

This means faster response times and snappier performance for your websites and applications. In practice, Mexican end-users will experience more responsive apps and services, improving the overall user experience​.

Data Residency & Regulatory Compliance

Data residency is a critical concern for many industries – and AWS’s Mexico region directly addresses this need. Storing sensitive data on Mexican soil helps organizations comply with local data protection laws and sovereignty requirements.​

Businesses in finance, healthcare, and government sectors often must ensure personal data remains within national borders.

With the AWS Mexico Region, companies can store and process data entirely in-country, confident that their data will not leave Mexico unless they explicitly choose to move it​.  AWS certifies compliance with 143 security standards and regulations (including PCI-DSS for financial data and HIPAA/HITECH for health data) in its regions​, meaning migrating to AWS Mexico can help maintain or enhance your compliance posture.

Security & Disaster Recovery

AWS implements the same robust security controls in the Mexico (Central) Region as in all its regions, including encryption, network firewalls, monitoring, and compliance programs. Companies can use AWS’s multi-layered security and compliance certifications to protect their applications and data.​

This is especially important for industries like banking or healthcare that require top-notch security. To ensure high availability, you can architect your applications across multiple Availability Zones in the Mexico region (there are three AZs at launch​ ). 

For instance, you might use the Mexico region as your primary site and designate a secondary AWS region (like AWS US East or AWS São Paulo) for backup, or vice versa. Critical data can be asynchronously replicated to another region to guard against regional outages while keeping primary operations local. 

Cost Efficiency & Operational Savings

By migrating to AWS Mexico, such cost savings could be amplified through lower latency (leading to less resource waste and more efficient scaling) and avoiding expensive on-premise expansions. 

AWS economies of scale in Mexico mean businesses don’t have to overprovision hardware for peak times—they can scale on demand and only pay for what they use. Depending on AWS’s billing, there may also be cost benefits in Pesos vs. USD transactions (companies can avoid specific forex or international transaction costs when the region’s billing is localized).

Migrating workloads to AWS Mexico can result in a leaner IT budget and more predictable costs while freeing resources to focus on business growth.

For instance, Banco Santander Mexico reported that using AWS allowed them to innovate faster, improve customer experience, and reduce operating costs.​

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Benefits for AWS Service Partners

Also, you should know that The Mexico-Central Incentives Program outlines eligibility and processes for AWS Service Partners and Global System Integrators (GSI) to receive incentives, up to 30% of Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), for new AWS workload implementations.

To qualify, partners must meet specific criteria based on their AWS Partner Network (APN) tier and commit to further advancement. The program supports new opportunities requiring correct tagging and technical validation, with an ARR between $10,000 and $100,000 USD.

Incentive requests are made through the APN portal, with distinct processes for cash and credit disbursements, including documentation requirements and potential AWS validation. 

The program aims to accelerate customer adoption and partner enablement, driving economic development and cloud consumption in the Mexico-Central region while remaining compatible with some AWS programs and not others.

Industry-Specific Benefits in AWS Mexico Region

Now, let me explain some of the benefits of migrating to Mexico AWS Region for various industries

Financial services

Can maintain compliance and enhance security, while healthcare providers can ensure patient data privacy. Additionally, access to AWS’s analytics and AI services can help detect fraud faster and personalize financial services without data ever leaving Mexico.

Retailers and e-commerce businesses

Personalized recommendations and data analytics on shopper behavior, doing all the heavy computations within the country. During significant shopping events (like El Buen Fin or Navidad sales), retailers can scale up capacity in the local region to handle traffic spikes without performance issues.

Startups and tech innovators

Gain access to advanced services and cost-effective infrastructure. They also gain easy access to the same advanced services (AI/ML, databases, etc.) without geographic constraints, which fosters innovation.

Manufacturing and logistics

Can leverage the region for industrial IoT, innovative factory systems, and supply chain improvements. AWS’s commitment to renewable energy in Mexico means companies can meet sustainability goals. A manufacturing firm migrating workloads might also reduce its carbon footprint as AWS Mexico is powered by 100% renewable energy​ , contributing to greener operations.

Healthcare

Enables hospitals, clinics, and health tech providers to host patient records, medical images, and healthcare applications. This ensures patient data privacy and compliance with regulations like Mexico’s data protection law. The result is improved patient care through reliable, real-time access to information, all within a compliant cloud environment.

How to Migrate to AWS Mexico Region

1. Migrating workloads to the AWS Mexico Region involves a structured, multi-stage process.
2. It begins with careful assessment and planning, including cost analysis and service availability verification.
3. Next, the AWS environment in Mexico is prepared, mirroring existing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
4. Data and applications are migrated using specialized AWS tools like MGN and DMS, often in phases.
5. Thorough testing and validation within the new region are crucial before cutting overproduction traffic.
6. Finally, ongoing optimization and decommissioning of old resources complete the process.

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