Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, organizations should prioritize integrated and automated GRC platforms that connect risk, compliance, IT, security, and third-party systems. Metricstream
• [New] Mainstream adoption will accelerate between 2026 and 2030 as hardware stabilizes and cloud platforms mature. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Digital Health (an advisory group supporting the digital transformation of Jersey's health and care system) will introduce Patients Know Best in 2026 - a citizen-facing platform which gives people direct access to their hospital test results and appointments. States Assembly
• [New] By 2032, mesh app service architecture in North America will mature into a core layer of enterprise application platforms. Mobility Foresights
• [New] The online channels segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 11.4% from 2025 to 2033 due to digital adoption, last-mile delivery infrastructure, and shifting urban consumption patterns. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As 2026 unfolds, technology is expected to continue attracting the highest deal values, supported by large-scale investment in AI, data, and digital infrastructure. PwC Malta
• [New] BCG and Ripple forecast $18.9 trillion in tokenized assets by 2033; McKinsey projects $ 2-4 trillion by 2030; Galaxy Digital estimates $ 1.9-3.8 trillion. DL News
• [New] Companies that fail to move from Siloed Sensors to Integrated Edge Platforms today will find their infrastructure unable to handle the AI-driven predictive demands of 2030. Emerline
• [New] Nuclear power, projected to triple capacity by 2050, is increasingly being paired with digital infrastructure like AI data centers. Stanford Emerging Technology Review
• [New] In 2026, proactive and strategic risk management measures will strengthen not only data protection in higher education but also restore trust across campus networks, safeguarding the lives of students and faculty who depend on secure digital access for education, research and communication. Campus Technology
• [New] Outsourcing in 2026 will continue to evolve from a transactional cost-saving tool into a strategic lever for digital transformation, AI adoption, and global growth. JD Supra
• [New] Enterprise organizations are navigating a world where cyber incidents are causing physical shutdowns, and physical breaches are creating digital vulnerabilities, all while cloud-dependent systems are becoming the backbone of operations, and AI is being used as a tool by both defenders and attackers. Security Magazine
• [New] Digital transformation and AI leadership programs are projected to register a CAGR of roughly 17% from 2026 to 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2026, over 85% of global media consumption will occur via connected TV, mobile-first, and hybrid OTT platforms. TO THE NEW
• [New] Stablecoins will attract more interest in 2026 as regulated digital dollars and tokenized deposits move from pilots into early use. Airwallex
• [New] By 2026, around 60% of organizations worldwide will run internal generative AI platforms. Cherriemoraga.com
• [New] The Digital Pound Taskforce in the UK continues to oversee the BoE and HM Treasury during design phase for a digital pound which is expected to run throughout 2026 with a blueprint published by the end of 2026. Freshfields
• [New] In 2026, e-discovery tools-augmented with generative AI-will be core to breach response, enabling teams to rapidly analyze exposed data, assess risk, and support notification and remediation efforts with familiar platforms and workflows. Relativity
• [New] In 2026, Ops teams will replace fragmented tools with centralized platforms and a consolidated tech stack, eliminating duplication, cutting costs, and reducing operational burden. Electric
• [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

Last updated: 01 February 2026