Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Digital geotechnics, particularly the integration of geotechnical ground models within BIM workflows and the deployment of continuous subsurface monitoring platforms, represents the geotechnical services industry's highest-margin growth frontier through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Brand-Owned Digital Commerce is projected to expand at a 13.89% CAGR through 2031, the fastest end-user category. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The European Commission's Digital Decade Policy Programme aims to achieve 100% online availability of key public services by 2030, while the U.S. General Services Administration continues to support managed networking procurement through its Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Retail sector is rapidly emerging, with a projected CAGR of 9.8% from 2026 to 2032, driven by intensified competition among e-commerce platforms for faster delivery times. 6wresearch
• [New] More than 70% of digital transformation projects in industrial settings do not achieve full return on investment within the expected time. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity - E-commerce / online pharmacy channels across Asia Pacific and Latin America present a US$ 100+ billion incremental opportunity, enabled by digital health infrastructure development and government-backed universal health coverage programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid digital transformation, increasing cloud adoption, and rising cyber threat exposure across emerging economies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Direct-to-consumer digital platforms and increasing veterinary cost transparency are converting latent demand into active policy purchases, with premium growth expected to remain robust through 2033. / USA Persistence Market Research
• [New] Digital payment volumes across Gulf Cooperation Council economies reached USD 227 billion in 2025 and are expected to exceed USD 360 billion by 2030. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] Enterprises are spending $400 billion on AI platforms, apps and services this year, headed toward a trillion by 2029. IDC
• [New] Looking ahead, $5.8 trillion of cumulative grid investment is forecasted globally between 2026 - 2035, with 12% ($700 billion) projected for digital-related grid capex. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] Worldwide IT spending is expected to exceed USD 6 trillion in 2026, demonstrating that AI-led digital transformation is expanding infrastructure investment across enterprises and creating sustained demand for advanced semiconductor technologies. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Inference workloads are expected to account for nearly two-thirds of global AI compute in 2026, reinforcing specialized AI chips as foundational digital infrastructure supporting the next phase of AI commercialization. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The cloud security segment is expected to expand at the highest CAGR of 11.3% during 2026-2034, supported by the rapid adoption of cloud-based industrial platforms, hybrid IT-OT environments, and growing investments in securing cloud-connected industrial operations. Straits Research
• [New] AI platforms will account for roughly $20.9 billion in retail spending in 2026, nearly quadrupling 2025's figure. Pento
• [New] The forecast CAGR strengthens to 12.7% during 2025-2032 as security becomes embedded in digital operating models. KEN research
• [New] Leading Component: Solutions dominate with over 73% share in 2026, valued at approximately US$ 20.80 Billion, driven by enterprise demand for integrated platforms covering wireless access control, encryption, threat prevention, and compliance management. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Security teams are closely monitoring for additional post-patch exploitation of Microsoft, VMware, and SAP vulnerabilities, as well as evidence of City-Forum toolset deployments across new SaaS platforms. TECHMANIACS.com
• The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• The system segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.4% during 2026-2034, supported by rising adoption of smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Straits Research
• The system twin segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.5% during 2026-2034, supported by rising demand for enterprise-wide digital transformation, smart factories, and integrated operational management. Straits Research
• Leading Region: North America is projected to lead, accounting for approximately 37% share in 2026, supported by early technology adoption, a high concentration of software vendors, and advanced digital infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• Even before the AI boom, companies like InitialView were developing platforms that allowed students to record video interviews they could send with their applications to a number of US colleges. International Education News

Last updated: 23 August 2026