Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, the integrity of every digital transaction, communication, and data repository will hinge on one non-negotiable trend: quantum-resistant cryptography. Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Wo
• [New] By 2026, AI agents will become essential digital teammates, driving smarter automation, faster decisions, and scalable business growth. Saawahi IT Solutions
• [New] Half of multinational organizations will have digital sovereignty strategies in place by 2029, whereas only 10% do today. Fortune
• [New] As 2026 progresses, the success of renewable energy will be measured not just by installed capacity, but by how intelligently it integrates with digital systems, storage technologies, and modern power markets. SolSetu
• [New] 76% of global investors plan to expand their digital asset exposure in 2026, with nearly 60% allocating over 5% of assets under management to crypto. Ainvest
• [New] If both OpenAI and other major AI platforms implement ads successfully, monetization through AI tools could become standard, putting pressure on smaller players to follow or risk falling behind. Leanware
• [New] In 2026, a new wave of platforms will use AI agents to change how users discover products. ulan software
• [New] By 2026, the long-promised digital transformation of heavy industries will finally reach scale. Grazitti Interactive
• [New] Expect investment in AI-powered platforms to continue into 2026, as providers seek to expand access, increase efficiencies and address fragmentation in care. JD Supra
• [New] Samsung acquired Xealth, a digital health platform, which Samsung anticipates will help unify fragmented health information. JD Supra
• [New] The transition from legacy systems to modern platforms (SAP S/4 HANA, SAP Cloud ERP), rather than being a simple upgrade, is a good opportunity for companies to engage in zero-based redesigns of operational processes. ABeam Consulting Ltd.
• [New] After digital money spreads widely throughout society and the automation value of smart contracts is recognized, the next thing to come into view will be a world where accounting operations are almost fully automated, with near-zero human touch. ABeam Consulting Ltd.
• [New] The main political groups in the European Parliament - EPP, S & D, Renew and Greens - agreed that platform algorithms pose a systemic risk to elections and public debate and that foreign interference demands tougher enforcement of the Digital Services Act, particularly during elections. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Digital channels are projected to grow 12% in 2026, led by CTV, social media, video and creator marketing. Insideradio.com
• [New] Media spending by advertisers is projected to reach $664.2 billion in 2026, continuing a steady shift away from offline media and toward digital and data-driven channels. Insideradio.com
• [New] Research firm IDC expects around 60% of companies worldwide to run internal generative AI platforms by 2026, compared with less than a fifth just two years earlier. Sophiabistro.com
• [New] Convenience -, 60% of consumers indicated that they will feel at ease going out with just their smartphone and not their wallet because of the high level of consumer trust in contactless banking and digital wallets. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
• [New] The global digital wallet transaction value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.88% over the forecast period, reaching USD 19,682.209 billion by 2030, up from an estimated USD 8,286.388 billion in 2025. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI)
• [New] Expect the insurance industry's digital transformation to continue in 2026, with many companies investing more in mobile technology, such as consumer-facing apps, digital platforms, and online portals. Invoca
• [New] European scrutiny of Google's advertising technology business is intensifying as regulators weigh remedies that could materially change how the digital ad supply chain works. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Realizing the Opportunity of AI: Securing Data Center Growth Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy and with $1.3 trillion projected to be invested globally in data centers by 2030, their rapid expansion brings unprecedented risks. Aon plc Global Media Relations

Last updated: 25 January 2026