Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] As adversaries continue to exploit the vulnerabilities of undersea domains, nations must adapt their strategies, develop new platforms, and harness cutting-edge technologies to maintain control and protect global maritime interests. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Digital Tariffs Redefine Data Sovereignty: Governments will begin taxing or restricting digital services provided across borders, effectively creating digital tariffs that drive regional innovation and alter global data flows. Metro Atlanta CEO
• [New] Monitoring the global regulatory environment, especially the implementation of the EU's Digital Markets Act and AI Act, will be crucial for understanding the operational constraints and opportunities facing multinational tech companies. FinancialContent
• [New] Major players like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Apple are collectively pouring billions into AI infrastructure, data centers, and the development of new AI models, with capital spending on AI anticipated to surpass $200 billion by 2026. FinancialContent
• [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] As organizations enter 2026, cybersecurity leaders face an unprecedented expansion of the digital attack surface. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Shifts in trade networks, evolving patterns in capital flows, the rise of digital innovation, and the risk of increasing geoeconomic fragmentation are reshaping the global landscape of trade and financial integration. SpringerLink
• [New] In 2025, we will see the most significant impact from AI-powered vision systems and advanced model platforms that can adapt to diverse customer needs and applications. Robotics 24/7
• [New] If Worldcoin achieves its vision of becoming a fundamental layer of global digital infrastructure, WLD price could see exponential growth. CryptoRank
• [New] Digital infrastructure is the third-biggest sector attracting investment, with an estimated $19 trillion flowing into fiber networks, telecoms, data centers, satellites, and associated services by 2040. Visual Capitalist
• [New] Digital-first generations expect businesses to offer Google Pay, Apple Pay, and bank-free payment alternatives. KadePay
• [New] A space for exchange between Ibero-American local government officials who will share practical cases and experiences on how they are governing the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital infrastructure, from a public, ethical, and strategic perspective. SCEWC 4 - 6 NOV 2025
• [New] The Digital 2026 Global Overview Report noted that there are 5.66 billion social media users worldwide, making them a supermajority. The Manila Times
• In 2025, marketers will shift to platforms that process and act on real-time customer data, enabling them to deliver timely and relevant experiences throughout the customer journey. Acoustic
• Regulatory and public pressure on platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok will continue to grow in 2025, driving brands to rethink their data strategies. Acoustic
• Digital-Only Communication CMS will phase out paper mailings and rely exclusively on electronic communication. Rees Scientific
• In the FutureFoodS 2025 Call, multiple funding agencies from across Europe are expected to participate, reinforcing transnational cooperation to support the green and digital transition in the food sector. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• The new Cybersecurity Symposium will tackle digital threats in gaming, focusing on emerging risks, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and strategies to protect Canada's gaming ecosystem. Yogonet
• In the next decade, we may see a world where Quantum AI platforms serve as global traffic controllers for logistics - continuously monitoring, learning, and optimizing at a scale no human or classical computer could ever achieve. IT + Insight = IT Insite
• Rapid digital transformation in countries such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea has created vast opportunities for cybersecurity vendors. openpr

Last updated: 09 November 2025