Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] In 2026, a share of nearly 73.2% is expected to be held by the U.S. in North America, as businesses are now replacing spreadsheets and manual invoice processing with AI-enabled utility management platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region globally with a share of nearly 29.6%, as governments and utilities are investing heavily in smart grids, digital electricity infrastructure, and smart metering projects. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, China will likely lead in Asia Pacific with a share of around 38.5%, owing to its continued investments in smart grid modernization and digital energy management. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Government expects substantial efficiencies from digital transformation and AI, amounting to £45 billion each year, while 76% of civil servants expect AI to change how they perform their jobs within the next five years. National Audit Office (NAO)
• [New] Smart hospital growth driven by AI, IoT, and digital health initiatives across APAC, Europe, and North America offers opportunities for enhanced care, efficiency, and strategic healthcare transformations. Yahoo! Finance UK
• [New] Singapore's Smart Nation 2.0 Digital Infrastructure Act's mandatory interoperability standards could set a regional precedent, shaping how ASEAN-wide data governance architecture evolves in the second half of the decade. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] Digital Governance - Abu Dhabi is investing AED13 billion (US$ 3.5 billion) under its Digital Strategy 2025-2027 to become the world's first fully AI-native government by 2027. More News From NowHere
• [New] Over the next several years, AI verification will become a standard capability across smartphones, messaging applications, financial services, collaboration platforms, and enterprise systems. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] Explore the 2026 SLB (formerly Schlumberger) stock price prediction as the global oilfield leader balances severe Middle East disruptions against a massive pivot into AI data centers and digital operations. Bingx Exchange
• [New] The European Union's Shift2Rail and its successor, Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking, have committed EUR 600 million to digital and automated rail research through 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In 2026, the leading platforms combine process design with workflow automation, process mining, AI assistants, and in some cases governance, risk and compliance in a single product, which makes the buying decision broader and the vendor landscape harder to read. Viewpoint Analysis
• [New] DCSA member carriers committed in 2023 to convert 50% of original bills of lading to digital within five years and 100% by 2030. SmartSeas.AI
• [New] More than 1.2 billion passengers worldwide are expected to adopt digital travel credentials by 2035, as governments and airports seek to reduce queues and boost efficiency in border crossings. Sumsub
• [New] Global spending on digital travel credential verification is projected to increase significantly from $533.3 million in 2026 to $4.7 billion in 2035. Sumsub
• [New] More than 1.2 billion passengers worldwide are expected to adopt digital travel credentials by 2035. Sumsub
• [New] The global Mobile Payment Technologies Industry is projected to reach USD 5,785.10 Billion by 2036, driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones, real-time payment infrastructure, contactless payment technologies, and digital wallets worldwide. Transparency Market Research
• [New] Regional trends - In 2026, Asia-Pacific is expected to continue its rapid growth, driven by digital adoption and government support for fintech. Initiate Global Foundation
• [New] Frontline VM, a product of Digital Defense, Inc., is a cloud-based vulnerability management solution. CyCognito
• [New] As electrification of transport, industrial processes, and digital infrastructure accelerates, renewable energy is expected to dominate incremental power capacity additions through 2030. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] AI-driven electricity demand is reshaping how digital infrastructure is powered, with data center energy use projected to more than double by 2030 to around 945 TWh [IEA]. Gastech Exhibition & Conference 2026
• [New] Global spending on digital transformation technologies and services, which heavily includes application development, is projected to reach 3.4 trillion dollars by 2026. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The global burden of cancer is expected to rise to 28.4 million new cases by 2040, a 47% increase from 2020 figures, overwhelming traditional paper-based or fragmented digital records. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 19 July 2026