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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] The good news is that many textile experts believe that use of AI in textile mills will reduce waste and increase worker productivity enough so that the U.S. textile industry, including in North Carolina, will increase its competitiveness and boost its production and sales. Salisbury Post
• [New] The NAO emphasises that the adoption of new digital technologies is critical to improving the productivity of policing, but that the Home Office has not yet determined the level of funding available from 2025-26. UKAuthority
• [New] The sustainability of IBM's outperformance will depend on continued enterprise AI adoption and successful integration of recent acquisitions, while Nvidia's trajectory hinges on maintaining its technological edge and diversifying revenue streams beyond data center sales. investing.com
• [New] With G2 data powering Reddit business profiles and Reddit content licensed to AI models, information about B2B brands will be increasingly surfaced through community conversations and verified reviews. Forrester
• [New] Advertisers are ready to take advantage: According to Forrester's Q3 2025 CMO Pulse Survey, 86% of US B2C marketing executives plan to experiment with new channels and tactics in 2026, and 83% intend to diversify their media mix beyond the big three. Forrester
• [New] Organizations that start with open collaboration, scale with smart architecture, and sustain through shared value will build the next wave of global technology. Intelligent Living
• [New] With 87% of organizations that adopted or plan to adopt GenAI expecting increased investment in 2025, success requires a strong data foundation. CDO Magazine
• [New] Once venture capitalists and entrepreneurs realized that AI models with natural language interfaces might allow newcomers to disintermediate incumbents, they poured money into the AI business in the hope of displacing Google and its peers. The Register
• [New] BeyondTrust, global leader in identity security protecting Paths to Privilege, today announced its top cybersecurity predictions for 2026 and beyond, identifying the trends that will redefine how organizations protect identities, secure data, and prepare for a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Metro Atlanta CEO
• [New] The Nomadic Workforce Challenges Security Boundaries: As digital nomads relocate globally, organizations will face rising identity and compliance risks tied to unmanaged geographies and devices. Metro Atlanta CEO
• [New] Organizations planning long-term security strategies must consider how emerging technologies will reshape operational environments and security requirements over the next decade. Discovery Alert
• [New] As organizations enter 2026, cybersecurity leaders face an unprecedented expansion of the digital attack surface. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Cyber threats, regulatory change, economic slowdown, workforce shortages, and a tie between liquidity risk and increased competition will be the most significant risks for Australian businesses. Insurance Business
• [New] Australian organizations are redefining resilience as they face converging risks - from cyber threats and regulatory uncertainty to workforce and climate challenges. Insurance Business
• [New] 79% of Australian businesses experienced losses from weather-related incidents, the highest proportion for any risk in the local results. Insurance Business
• [New] Failure to attract or retain top talent and workforce shortage are listed as sixth and ninth, respectively, in the top 10 risks for 2025. / Australia Insurance Business
• [New] If Amazon is forced to adopt fairer policies, independent sellers and smaller e-commerce platforms could thrive, benefiting from lower fees and a more equitable competitive environment. FinancialContent
• [New] Amazon is battling an FTC lawsuit over alleged monopolization of online retail, which could force changes to its third-party seller policies, potentially leading to increased competition and impacting profitability in its core e-commerce segment. FinancialContent
• [New] The integration of Mastercard Agent Pay with PayPal's wallet will allow consumers and businesses globally to engage in secure, AI-powered commerce. Small Business Trends
• [New] Novo's ability to maximize direct-to-patient sales with oral semaglutide's early 2026 launch will be key to success. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] India still lacks a formal National Climate Finance Strategy, which could align fiscal policy, financial regulation, and private capital mobilization. Policy Circle
• [New] For India, which is facing one of its worst air-quality years as Delhi and the northern plains choke under toxic smog, COP 30 is both a test of political resolve and an opportunity to shape the future of global climate finance. Policy Circle
• [New] Jamaica's comprehensive disaster risk management strategy and proactive approach serve as a model for countries facing similar threats and seeking to strengthen their financial resilience to natural disasters. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec

Last updated: 10 November 2025