In 2026, Maintaining Technological Infrastructure Will Be a Key Priority for Companies
By William Peña – Journalist, ITBS Contributor
The most significant challenge the Venezuelan industry will face in 2026 is tied to exchange-rate dynamics, financial pressures, and, of course, business continuity. However, investment in technology must also remain a priority—especially in an environment where falling behind directly reduces a company’s ability to respond.
At Solsica’s event “Punto de Vista 2026”, a wide range of critical topics were discussed—issues that business leaders must evaluate as they prepare for a year of major challenges. Banking, healthcare, and telecommunications emerged as the key sectors at a time when data centers and Artificial Intelligence are gaining strategic relevance.
Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros offered an insightful overview of the country, highlighting that although the private sector is heavily focused on financial management, technology continues to play a crucial role as an enabler of essential business functions. It is central to improving efficiency and driving the adoption of AI based tools to optimize processes related to sales, performance indicators, and plant operations.
He also emphasized that maintenance, as a way to protect investments—even when acquiring new equipment is difficult—has become a fundamental and unavoidable priority. Postponing proper maintenance of costly and complex equipment can be financially more damaging in the long term than making scheduled investments.
Oliveros recommended that companies focus on planning to mitigate uncertainty, including managing multiple scenarios and assigning probabilities to each. He also advised medium term financial planning, with investment programs—covering maintenance and upgrades—distributed over months or years rather than concentrated at a single point in time.
Finally, Oliveros encouraged companies to evaluate support factors such as access to financing and the tax and accounting benefits associated with technological upgrades. He added that there are three strategic sectors that “cannot postpone modernization”:
- Banking and Insurance: A critical sector with strict regulatory frameworks. Technological upgrades and equipment investment are mandatory—not optional—due to high transaction volumes and massive data handling.
- Telecommunications: One of the fastest growing sectors. Rapid technological obsolescence (e.g., 5G networks) forces companies to stay at the forefront, creating constant investment needs.
- Healthcare (pharmaceutical production and new medical centers): The second fastest growing sector in recent years. The production and operation of high tech machinery, operating rooms, and data centers require 24/7 power backup and cooling solutions to ensure operational continuity.
The expert concluded that the global shift toward Artificial Intelligence and the expansion of Data Centers to manage massive datasets—an unavoidable trend for Venezuela—demands robust energy backup and cooling solutions. These are essential to ensure operational continuity and mitigate risks, making investment in technology, maintenance, energy resilience, and equipment upgrades an unavoidable priority in the coming years.
