Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Policy developments will have a lot to do with whether Wall Street's expectations for double-digit S&P 500 earnings growth in 2025 will be realized. Gould Ruma Financial Advisors
• [New] As the global landscape continues to evolve, the United States' ability to safeguard its digital assets will play a pivotal role in shaping its economic and geopolitical standing. Techstory Media
• [New] Opportunities: Opportunities abound for technology providers, infrastructure developers, and solution vendors to capitalize on the growing demand for smart city solutions in Saudi Arabia, driven by urbanization, digital transformation, and sustainability imperatives. MarkWide Research
• [New] By leveraging digital tools and AI's transformative potential, QNET is working to bridge educational gaps and empower communities around the world. The Nation Newspaper
• [New] The EY Telco of Tomorrow Survey finds that industry leaders expect to face a widening range of regulatory and policy issues, with a growing impact from emerging domains like AI regulation and digital markets. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] In summary, the Dubai Golden Visa for Content Creators and Influencers, combined with the Creators HQ initiative, represents a transformative opportunity for digital talent. DAMAC Properties
• [New] Mandefro expects thorough digitization across Ethiopia's agriculture supply chain to improve the marketability of produce, instill quality standards, and upscale the efficient use of inputs. Shega
• [New] By 2025, 70% of organizations will use digital adoption platforms across all their technology to improve user experiences. Electro IQ
• [New] The United States will successfully establish an economic regimen that controls the entire world to a certain degree - probably a digital currency controlled by the U.S. government. TruthOnlyBible
• [New] As the e-commerce sector continues to shape India's digital economy, the Union Budget 2025-26 presents an opportunity to address key areas that can drive its next phase of growth. Business of Food
• [New] Within the next ten to twenty years, quantum computers are expected to become powerful enough to break current cryptographic algorithms, compromising the security of our digital lives. Infineon Technologies AG
• [New] In Deloitte's Future of the Digital Customer Experience survey, more than 80% of respondents reported that their company is currently using or plans to invest in digital technologies. Coast
• [New] With the projected growth of Indonesia's Islamic banking sector, digital wallets and mobile banking have become essential tools for delivering Sharia-compliant services. IBS Intelligence
• [New] At IMTEX 2025, Siemens will highlight advanced technologies that empower manufacturers to embrace digital transformation, streamline operations, and drive efficiency. NX Manufacturing
• [New] We expect acqui-hires to likely become the next wave of merger control cases as far as digital markets are concerned in the EU as well as in the UK. JD Supra
• [New] The year will be jam-packed with growth opportunities and increasing challenges for product or service differentiation as digital transformation penetrates every sphere of business enterprise. PC Tech Magazine
• [New] Digital inclusion could build social capital (increase networks of relationships and build trust among people, enabling New Zealand society to function more effectively). New Zealand Digital government
• [New] Expansion of Streaming Platforms: Streaming platforms will continue to dominate the content distribution landscape, creating opportunities for dubbing studios to provide localized content to global audiences. MarkWide Research
• [New] Developing the Digital Economy: The digital economy is projected to reach $49 billion by 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, and digital media. SavvycomSoftware
• [New] The launch of WeBank Technology Services is a significant part of WeBank's strategy to seize global opportunities in digital development. Australian Associated Press
• [New] A mobile driver's licence will be piloted later in 2025, and all government services will have to offer a digital alternative alongside paper or card credentials by the end of 2027 under plans set out by the blueprint for digital government. GOV.UK
• With the support from both new policies and technological developments, digital assets are anticipated to perform well over the next decade, becoming a crucial sector for future asset allocation. Bastillepost
• In 2025, digital assets are expected to enter two new cycles: one driven by new policies from the incoming Trump administration, and the other emerging from advancements in AI which will merge to create new opportunities. Bastillepost

Last updated: 26 January 2025