Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• [New] Other key influences on business viability in Saudi include high levels of new entrants or strong competition from adjacent industries high levels of supply chain risk and disruptive technologies. PwC
• [New] As AV technology advances, Uber may face a period of disruption where it needs to balance its traditional ride-hailing services with the integration of autonomous fleets. investing.com
• [New] In Europe, North America, and Australia labour shortage, technology disruption, and climate change are seen as bigger challenges than in non-western countries. Forbes
• In today's world, people are facing a multitude of challenges in climate change, growing inequality, technological disruption, global conflict, and health crises. CHI 2025
• External risks - such as intensifying trade and technology wars - may further hinder economic growth, along with geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan, and between China and the U.S., which could accelerate disruptions and decoupling from the global supply chain. krungsri.com
• Targeting individual Starlink satellites is deemed inefficient; instead, China has explored disruptive technologies, including the Relativistic Klystron Amplifier, a high-power microwave weapon capable of disabling sensitive satellite electronics. Asia Times
• As 2025 unfolds, a range of transformative technologies and disruptive innovations are poised to redefine industries and reshape global markets. Spotlight Analyst Relations
• Workforce resilience is important because it enables employees and organizations to navigate and overcome challenges, such as economic downturns, technological disruptions, and global crises. Business Case Studies
• Resilience (National Resilience, Inc.) is a first-of-its-kind manufacturing and technology company dedicated to broadening access to complex medicines and protecting biopharmaceutical supply chains against disruption. F6S
• The groundbreaking technology by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will reduce reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted and blocked by adversaries. INSIDENOVA.COM
• Developed at the top-secret UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, the quantum clock will be a leap forward in improving intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance by decreasing the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted and blocked by adversaries. SystemTek - Technology news and information
• Cuban explained that the geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan could disrupt the global AI supply chain, creating potential challenges for the development and accessibility of crucial technologies. Sportskeeda
• CEOs expect more pressure from technological disruption, climate change, demographic shifts, social instability and nearly every other global megatrend. The Independent
• North America and Europe lead with technological advancements and strong regulatory frameworks, though supply chain disruptions and compliance issues pose challenges. Blogger
• From geopolitical tensions and a global pandemic, to technological and supply chain disruption, firms both large and small have withstood unprecedented threats and national crises, reacting and responding with adaptive systems and solutions. City AM
• Consortia applying for EDF grants must consist of partners from at least three member states or Norway, although calls for disruptive technologies only require partners from two countries. Science|Business
• Africa is fast becoming a hub for disruptive innovation in healthcare, using emerging technologies to advance discoveries and revolutionize healthcare delivery. Brookings
• The top strategic technology trends are expected to drive significant disruption and opportunity for CIOs and other IT leaders within the next 10 years. AI Business
• Anti-fragile supply chains are powered by technologies that allow companies to keep up with regular disruptions, reacting to production trends, changes in demand, and global events in real-time. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• Europe's global competitiveness faces headwinds as aviation tax plans target business flights, disrupting a catalyst for economic growth, technology advances and connectivity. Politico
• As autonomous vehicle technology advances, Uber faces the risk of disruption from companies like Waymo and Zoox. investing.com
• A convergence of technological disruption, evolving monetary policies, and shifting global trade patterns creates both opportunities and challenges for investors. Above The Green Line
• There is a widespread perception that funding for disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing will ensure Europe's global competitiveness. Open Future

Last updated: 27 January 2025