Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Iranian government hoped that the surveillance messaging app would become widespread, but instead, VPNs became widespread, and now Iran's digital resistance movement has 50 million members. GIGAZINE
• [New] While spreadsheets might work for small teams, enterprise environments require automated GRC platforms to track progress against national standards like UAE ISR. OAD Technologies (A venture of OAD software services FZ
• [New] Countries such as Brazil, Mexico and Argentina are increasingly working with international companies to purchase radiotherapy equipment, obtain training for staff and develop digital methodologies to plan and deliver treatments. Precedence Research
• [New] Legislation to impose the flawed European Digital Markets Act on U.S. companies is expected to be introduced soon in Congress. Citizens Against Government Waste
• [New] In 2026, enterprise training providers accelerated the integration of artificial intelligence into safety training platforms, enabling adaptive learning pathways based on individual employee risk profiles and performance data. Vantage Market Research
• [New] As AI becomes more embedded in everyday work, adoption gaps could increasingly shape which countries gain the biggest productivity and economic advantages over the next decade, similar to how internet adoption reshaped global competitiveness in the early digital era. Visual Capitalist
• [New] Companies capable of integrating autonomous software, EV platforms, real-time analytics, and scalable fleet operations will gain significant competitive advantages over the next decade. DataM Intelligence
• [New] The World Bank Group, African Development Bank, and Mission 300 partners are expanding investment opportunities through platforms like Zafiri, which aims to mobilize $1 billion by providing patient equity to companies that advance distributed renewable energy solutions. World Bank Group
• [New] The World Bank Group will expand the use of digital tools, including AI, to modernize grid operations, manage demand more efficiently, and reduce losses. World Bank Group
• [New] By 2026, over 80% of mobile apps are expected to use AI-powered features, transforming how users interact with digital tools. OZVID Technologies
• [New] An adversary could transform the digital footprints created by modern smartphones into grid coordinates, which can then be used to target U.S. troops with deadly precision, the head of U.S. Special Operations Command warned recently. The Washington Times
• [New] The ASEAN Economic Community's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, announced earlier in 2026, aims to deepen integration across digital transformation, supply-chain security, and uneven development. KBA13 INSIGHT
• [New] CBDC may head off the threat to monetary sovereignty from stablecoins issued by global digital services companies like Facebook, which would threaten central banks' ability to conduct monetary policy. CEPR
• [New] The Communication 2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade proposes that by 2030 75% of European enterprises have taken up cloud computing services, big data and Artificial Intelligence. Interoperable Europe Portal
• [New] The Shift to Agentic Scale: 40% of applications will deploy autonomous agents by the end of 2026, shifting focus from assistive tools to complete digital workforces. NoimosAI
• [New] Research projects that by 2026, 50% of digital workplace leaders will have established a DEX strategy and tool, up from 30% in 2024. Speakwise
• [New] Global spending on digital transformation technologies and services is expected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, up from $2.92 trillion in 2025. Speakwise
• [New] In a region where the digital economy is projected to exceed USD 300 billion in gross merchandise value, integrating youth into growth sectors is a structural imperative. SIBS 2026
• [New] As industries move toward higher levels of automation, digital twins, and autonomous operations, MPC adoption is expected to accelerate significantly due to its superior optimization capabilities. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2030, 75% of users will access quantum computing through Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, with early pilots delivering measurable business value within 3-5 years. Reports
• [New] As Southeast Asia's largest digital economy, valued at $130 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $360 billion by 2030 - Indonesia has simultaneously become a powerhouse for digital innovation and a prime target for cyber threats. IndoSec
• [New] Organizations that invest in professional services digital solutions and leverage SAP for professional services can improve efficiency, reduce risk and deliver proven results for customers. Birchman
• [New] Asia Pacific is likely to be the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 27.18%, driven by rapid urbanization, expanding digital infrastructure, and large-scale deployment of connected technologies. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 31 May 2026