Business

A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

28 September 2023
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
The only way the world could hope to tackle the impending disaster of antimicrobial resistance - which estimates suggest could result in 10 million deaths a year by 2050 - was to fix the broken antibiotic business model. Chemistry World
By 2030, damage to the global climate will be irreversible regardless of the ushering in of new technologies and business models. Financial Times
Almost two in five of the bosses of global companies fear their businesses will be unviable within a decade because of the struggle to find talented workers and the need to adapt to technological change. The Guardian
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • With no long-term contracts, Samurai XDR SaaS combines the power of NTT's enterprise-grade technology with the flexibility and affordability SMBs need to protect against modern cyber threats. Help Net Security
  • Given that the EU wants to set an example and hopes to export its model of AI regulation to other countries around the world, it would be unreasonable to discriminate unfairly against their businesses without justification. Disruptive Competition Project
  • The new API-ready platform is based on DP World's global CARGOES platform, runs on multiple devices and will aim to enable businesses to respond to regulatory changes with greater ease and agility. Container Management
Weaknesses
  • Blockchain technology, while associated with incidents like the liquidation of 'we-trade' or the insolvency of Marco Polo, undoubtedly increases transparency and eliminates fraud risks often resulting from flawed business models. FCI
  • Hindustan Unilever Limited has highlighted it will be proceeding cautiously in managing its food business for the rest of the year despite positive results in Q2FY2023, citing continued volatile climate changes and inflationary pressures. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
  • Given the potential for AI to raise Europe's disappointing productivity growth, policy-makers should focus on ensuring that foundation models are tested and used by businesses rapidly. Centre for European Reform
Opportunities
  • The Thailand Supply Chain Network and various government agencies, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and more will collaborate to create a sustainable business model entitled 'B2C2B'. Bangkok Post
  • Most SMB respondents say that their companies plan to increase or maintain their current level of spending, with larger SMBs, US-based SMBs, and SMBs in the finance, energy, and technology industries expressing the greatest optimism. BCG Global
  • Over the next decade, manufacturers will explore futuristic technologies that are beyond their existing business models and will help them to venture into new markets. ETCIO.com
Threats
  • As South Africa's crucial 2024 elections loom large, social media platforms' current business models risk undermining electoral integrity by amplifying online hate speech and disinformation. Daily Maverick
  • One of the biggest hurdles in confronting climate change is the millions of Americans who simply do not believe it's a real threat, but researchers at Columbia Business School and Northwestern University say they have a solution. The Messenger
  • Climate change poses high risks to Ontario, with impacts on everything from food production to infrastructure to businesses. CBC
Influencers
Countries
Cities
People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
autonomous, entrepreneur, SME, augmented reality, 3D, EV
Emerging
artificial intelligence, SME, company, 5G, entrepreneur, model
Maturing
SME, entrepreneur, company, bank, digital, consumer
Declining
SME, company, entrepreneur, business, cost, GDP
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
The only way the world could hope to tackle the impending disaster of antimicrobial resistance - which estimates suggest could result in 10 million deaths a year by 2050 - was to fix the broken antibiotic business model. Chemistry World
Almost a quarter of UK CEOs (and 39% globally) believe their business will not be economically viable within a decade without a vital change of direction. ICAEW
PEST
Political
  • The Thailand Supply Chain Network and various government agencies, private sector entities, civil society organizations, and more will collaborate to create a sustainable business model entitled 'B2C2B'. Bangkok Post
  • As South Africa's crucial 2024 elections loom large, social media platforms' current business models risk undermining electoral integrity by amplifying online hate speech and disinformation. Daily Maverick
  • The EU will propose legislation that will reduce red tape for SMEs on the European level by 25%. Sifted
Economic
  • Respondents at 89% of all SMBs expect their companies to cut costs over the next year-most strongly in France, in the energy sector, and among companies with annual revenues of $10 million or more. BCG Global
  • The participation fee for the Saudi Arabia stop of the trade mission will be $3,100 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SME); and $4,100 for large firms or trade associations. International Trade Administration | Trade.gov
  • Hindustan Unilever Limited has highlighted it will be proceeding cautiously in managing its food business for the rest of the year despite positive results in Q2FY2023, citing continued volatile climate changes and inflationary pressures. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
Social
  • Entrepreneurs will have access to a range of solutions that help them not only get off the ground but also grow faster, which will undoubtedly have a positive impact on Spain's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. FStech
  • Tidal remains the only major streaming music service that has ever offered MQA-encoded tracks to its subscribers, and in 2023, Tidal has been busy making major changes that will eventually see it transition its entire hi-res library of songs to the FLAC format. Digital Trends
  • Rather than only looking at academic achievements, the definition of a 'high potential individual' could be expanded to professionals experienced in the world's most selective businesses or entrepreneurs with a track record of success. CapX
Technological
  • Most SMB respondents say that their companies plan to increase or maintain their current level of spending, with larger SMBs, US-based SMBs, and SMBs in the finance, energy, and technology industries expressing the greatest optimism. BCG Global
  • Blockchain technology, while associated with incidents like the liquidation of 'we-trade' or the insolvency of Marco Polo, undoubtedly increases transparency and eliminates fraud risks often resulting from flawed business models. FCI
  • Over the next decade, manufacturers will explore futuristic technologies that are beyond their existing business models and will help them to venture into new markets. ETCIO.com
Financial Impact
Here's something that might change your mind: in the US alone, business-to-business ecommerce sales are expected to reach $1.8 trillion by the end of 2023. Authority Hacker
Asia SME players are expected to power the B2B scene, projected to reach $13 trillion, making up for 80% of Asia's retail spend. Bitcoin Ethereum News
As borders reopen, SMEs are hungry for new growth opportunities overseas Global business travel is expected to reach US$ 1.4 trillion in 2024, a year sooner than forecasted. SME Business Daily Media
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System Map
Organizations
Sectors
Cities
Countries
People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
From the droughts that have gripped the world this last year to the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, there is no longer any doubt that climate change is a material threat to communities and businesses around the world. PwC
As innovative businesses around the world focus on the push to net zero by 2050, it is important to change perceptions of IP ownership and raise awareness of its value to society as a whole. Open Access Government
Estimates that by 2023, 60% of CIOs at companies world-wide will be primarily measured for their ability to cocreate new business models and revenue streams, chiefly through enterprise-wide collaboration. Help Net Security
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
Large companies that do business in the United States would be required within three years to lay bare their contributions and vulnerabilities to climate change - including, in some cases, the planet-warming emissions associated with their customers and suppliers. E&E News
World Tourism Network Warns France: SMEs Caught in Violence. eTurboNews | eTN
Solutions
Know how others are tackling issues with this topic
Estimates that 60% of CIOs at companies worldwide will be primarily assessed on their ability to co-create new business models, revenue streams and collaborate throughout the entire enterprise by 2023. S&P
The new API-ready platform is based on DP World's global CARGOES platform, runs on multiple devices and will aim to enable businesses to respond to regulatory changes with greater ease and agility. Container Management
The world of cloud is changing at a rapid pace and brings with it new ways of doing business, and laggards on cloud adoption might be left behind. Deloitte United States
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
Adapting to the new normal of extreme natural disasters, unpredictable weather patterns, and yet-unknown future effects of climate change requires a sustained effort among businesses, industries, and leaders to adopt principles and practices that balance people and planet with profit. Nutraceuticals World
If big businesses and governments do not support SMEs to cut emissions - and quickly - we will ultimately miss the target of halving global emissions by 2030 and fail to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of the climate crisis. Reuters
Indonesia in View 2022 will explore the challenges being faced by local, regional and global streaming services, and what their priorities are around content, localisation and ultimately, business models, for the coming year. Disruptive.Asia
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
In the coming years, many businesses will start using smart assistants to perform various important tasks. Techiexpert.com
85% of chief executives believe that AI will dramatically change their business over the next years. edie.net
Questions
Can?
How can we build sustainable business models for a post-growth economy? Club of Rome
Can Apple's business model really be environmentally sustainable? Euronews.com
How can partnerships, as essential enablers of new business models, be allowed to thrive? Business Report
How?
How will Wi-Fi 7 complement other new technologies that are starting to be adopted by businesses - things like VR and AR? TechRadar pro
How does consumer pressure affect green innovation of manufacturing SMEs in the presence of green human resource management and green values? Committee on Climate Change
What is the total SMB spend on IT services and how will SMBs' spending change in the future? Analysys Mason
Who?
Who are the most successful entrepreneurs in the world? StartupTalky
Advice for other entrepreneurs who might be struggling to grow their businesses? Starter Story
Who gave earlier generations of entrepreneurs the right to unleash the printing press, electric power, cars, radio, the Internet, with all the gargantuan upheavals that th ose caused? Shtetl-Optimized
What?
What do small businesses need to not only mitigate and adapt to climate change but also to take advantage of emerging green business opportunities and participate in relevant decision making? ITC
What reforms are needed to encourage SME financial inclusion? Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
As AI and ML start to infiltrate the world of business, what skills will become more sought after? Workday
When?
What are some of the biggest mistakes companies make when adopting platform-based ecosystem business models? The Innovator
What are the common hurdles encountered when putting analytics to work in a business, both in developing analytical models and applications and in building enterprise analytical capability? International Institute for Analytics
The UN leader wants to talk in Hanoi about climate change policies, but how can Vietnam really move forward when it is busy jailing key civil society partners who are critical to national efforts to stop global warming? The Vietnamese Magazine
Will?
What types of organisations, whether high growth, high impact, or high scale, will fundamentally change the business landscape? Study International Staff
As energy storage technologies reach commercialisation, how will digital technologies act as a catalyst for the creation of new energy business models and new revenue streams? Energy Connects
How will the application of AI and machine learning models advance big-picture, strategic business goals? IBM Blog
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