Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Cyber & Digital Ecosystem Risk: Resilience, Regulation and Supply Chains in Europe Europe is now a primary target, and new frameworks like NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) are resetting the rules for digital security. GRC World Forums
• [New] There is optimism for how in-demand digital trust roles will remain, with 39% of respondents anticipating their organizations will hire for more roles in 2026 while 26% expect hiring for fewer roles. ISACA
• [New] In 2025, the development of orchestration platforms will help manage multiple generative models within cohesive workflows. Future AGI
• [New] Governments are pushing harder than ever toward digital tax ecosystems, and the enforcement of mandatory e-invoicing rules 2025 could reshape how businesses of every size operate. BillingBee
• [New] Infinite opportunities of Digital transformation - Businesses in 2025 need to adapt technologies like generative AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity automation to advance progressively. CTO Bridge
• [New] The European Union's planned Digital Identity Wallet, set for launch by 2026, highlights a distinctly regional approach rooted in privacy and consumer protection. Payments Cards & Mobile
• [New] From Pilots to Platforms: Scaling Agentic, Governed AI That DeliversThe in 2026 belongs to organizations that make AI boring in the best possible way. Progress
• [New] Digital illiteracy among project staff could cost the sector billions in rework, delays and underperformance. / UAE Highways Today
• [New] Over 50% of all construction employees globally will require some form of digital reskilling by 2027. Highways Today
• [New] Metaverse VR 2025 is the ultimate frontier in immersive technology, and the range of opportunities within it is huge, starting with digital assets and tokenized real estate up to gaming economies, VR/AR integration, and Web3 social platforms. metavaultchain
• [New] From lending to yield farming, DeFi platforms are transforming traditional banking by enabling peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and digital assets management, creating new opportunities for investors, institutions, and developers worldwide. Journal
• [New] The US FDIC plans to release its first GENIUS Act stablecoin guidelines this month, a change that could redefine how digital currencies interact with traditional financial systems. Trading Opportunities with Volity
• [New] Managing Cloud Risk: By 2028, due to geopolitical uncertainties, 60% of organizations with digital sovereignty requirements will migrate sensitive workloads to new cloud environments to reduce risk and increase autonomy. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] The ecosystem is set to produce 4.7 million tonnes per annum of industrial chemicals and will be one of the largest integrated chemical platforms in the Gulf region which, together with ADNOC's other chemicals projects, will expand chemicals production capacity to 11 mtpa by 2028. tradearabia
• [New] In 2025, video content will dominate social media platforms, accounting for 82% of all internet traffic according to industry predictions AdTechGod. Enrich Labs
• [New] Platforms like YouTube will be utilized for tutorials, in-depth product demos, and case studies. Enrich Labs
• [New] Over 60% of commerce platforms plan multi-agent integrations by 2026, so exposing product / order APIs (e.g., via Model Context Protocol) is key. Reveation Labs
• [New] Europe is boosting its defence spending, aiming to reach 5% of GDP by 2035, and working to enhance capabilities, including developing a resilient defence industrial base and autonomous digital infrastructure such as cloud computing for defence operations. Economic Times
• [New] Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region over the next several years, driven by growing smartphone penetration, increasing remote care adoption, and supportive digital health regulation in key markets such as China and India. Yahoo Finance
• [New] 2026 will be defined by the maturation of agentic AI, the expansion of digital ecosystems, and the global race to secure data, identities, and autonomous processes. Mexico Business
• [New] By 2030, leading enterprises will operate digital procurement intelligence ecosystems where AI agents, suppliers, and buyers collaborate seamlessly. Reveation Labs
• [New] Today's systems are siloed, but by 2030, open protocols should let agents talk across platforms. Reveation Labs

Last updated: 07 December 2025