Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• [New] The all-day disruption and the ensuing exasperation it caused served as the latest reminder that 21st century society is increasingly dependent on just a handful of companies for much of its internet technology, which seems to work reliably until it suddenly breaks down. Chicago Tribune
• [New] In an era defined by disruption, the Top 10 Resilience Solutions of 2025 represent more than innovation - they represent readiness, turning technology into tangible protection for cities worldwide. IIoT World
• [New] The convergence of technology-driven disruption and economic uncertainty is reshaping workforce dynamics on a global scale. Economic Times
• [New] Brazil's Nubank has become the world's largest digital bank outside Asia, while Mexico's clip and Argentina's Uala demonstrate the regional spread of financial technology disruption. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• As outlined in PwC's 2024 Value in Motion study, an estimated US$ 7.1 trillion in revenue is expected to migrate across companies in 2025 due to technology and structural disruption. PwC
• Today, technology leaders across Asia Pacific are facing unprecedented technology disruption, turbulent global markets, and geopolitical and social upheaval. Forrester
• Canada shows similar patterns but with more cautious privacy attitudes, reflecting stronger data protection traditions and cultural preferences for gradual technology adoption over rapid disruption. Acticsledge
• Technology continued to drive disruption in 2024, with consulting firms helping clients embrace innovations like blockchain, digital twins, and advanced cloud systems. Consulting Quest
• Some intrusions could enable disruption of operational technology systems in critical infrastructure and interference with U.S. and allied warfighting capabilities. Security Intelligence
• In 2025, companies will require a mix of proactivity, technology, and systems to prevent business and compliance disruption, protect revenue, and avoid reputational damage. Supply Chain 24/7
• So far in 2025, Visa Inc. has unveiled a scam disruption initiative, adoption of its Tap to Phone technology has soared, and its foundation supported Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts. 24/7 Wall St.
• Any disruption in Taiwan-made chips could ripple across smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and AI systems globally, as US companies look to diversify production without losing access to advanced semiconductor technology. MEF
• Disruption of certain critical operations in Taiwan may have a material adverse effect on key sectors within the global technology industry. Ingram Micro Inc.
• The global tourism industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as new economic forces, shifting traveler demographics, and exponential technology disruption reshape how experiences are created, sold, and consumed. Travel And Tour World
• While index additions often support share visibility and liquidity, they do not directly resolve the risk of technology-driven disruption to Gartner's revenue model, which remains the key issue shaping its future growth potential. Simply Wall St
• In boardrooms around the world, it has eclipsed inflation, interest rates, and even technology disruption, as the top concern. Hospitality Net
• As 2025 unfolds, wealth and asset managers must evolve amid continued uncertainty, client demand shifts, and technology disruption. Outbound Investment Group - Outbound Events
• Large majorities anticipate long-term disruption in natural resources and energy, technology and innovation, trade and global value chains and global economic institutions. Mirage News
• Technological disruption risk is another facet: the pace of change in fintech and digital tech is so rapid that financial institutions face a risk of their technology becoming obsolete in a few years. Sly Academy - Online Learning Platform with Free Educat
• According to the VDE Forum for Network Technology / Network Operation, Germany's average electricity supply disruption rose to 13.7 minutes per consumer in 2025, up from 11.8 minutes in 2022 Evaluating energy security in decentralized systems. Ainvest

Last updated: 27 October 2025