Our Scans · (ZY.2.07) Management · Weekly Summary

• [New] German pension funds may explore collaboration opportunities, including joint investment initiatives and cost-sharing arrangements, to enhance their operational efficiency and investment capabilities. AXA IM UK
• [New] Microsoft's exit may signal to other companies that the risks of operating in Pakistan may outweigh the potential rewards. County Local News
• [New] BMC AMI Ops supports agile DevOps processes with artificial intelligence for IT operations capabilities to predict and proactively address potential deployment and operational issues in complex environments. BMC Blogs
• [New] By treating water as a core business risk, not just an environmental concern, UK businesses can stay ahead of rising costs, protect their operations and meet ESG expectations. Smarter Business
• [New] AI's insatiable appetite has Big Tech going as far as restarting nuclear power plants to support massive new datacenters, which today account for as much as 2% of global electricity consumption, or more than the entire country of Germany. Electricity Info
• [New] The disruption in Myanmar's Wa region production has particularly impacted high-grade ore availability, forcing Yunnan smelters to operate with insufficient inventory levels for sustainable production. Discovery Alert
• [New] Early warning signs of continued constraints would include inventory levels persistently below 30-day operational requirements and further declines in Myanmar production capabilities. Discovery Alert
• [New] The anticipated U.S. troop withdrawal is expected to impact key American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have long served as hubs for supporting forward military operations. Militarnyi
• [New] The Las Bambas mine alone has experienced over 500 days of blockades since it began operations, making transport disruptions a familiar challenge in Peru's mining sector. Discovery Alert
• [New] With global spending on large-scale public infrastructure projects at its highest level in decades, digital twins could improve public sector capital and operational efficiency by 20 to 30%. McKinsey & Company
• [New] IBM Concert helps companies to reduce operational costs and the effort required for patching vulnerabilities, increasing the speed of response and the efficiency for improving the security of all systems. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] As global supply chains grapple with the convergence of tariff deadlines, rapid technological change, and ongoing operational disruptions, Wakool Transport stands ready to deliver comprehensive, adaptive solutions tailored to the unique complexities of U.S.-China trade. Wakool Transport
• [New] Transnet's challenges in meeting port demand are not unique; global ports face widespread congestion and operational disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions, severe weather, cyber threats, and labour shortages. NATCO
• [New] Law enforcement activities provide essential components of UK drug response planning through supply disruption, intelligence gathering, and coordination with national operations. WRD News
• [New] Ensuring the security of civil aviation infrastructure is critical in a world where cyber threats are increasingly targeting critical systems, potentially impacting global aviation safety, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] Once fully operational, DMG expects to initially add approximately 1 EH / s of Bitcoin mining capacity, depending on the selected equipment and the commissioning timeframe, currently projected for the second half of calendar 2026. The Manila Times
• [New] The US tariffs, especially on Japanese autos, a sector that accounts for around 10% of GDP, is a serious threat. investing.com
• [New] The withdrawal of US troops is expected to affect major American military bases in Germany and Italy, which have been the basis for supporting forward US military operations. UNN
• [New] The Resonance AI Framework by Capgemini helps leaders envision AI's potential, embed it into the foundation of their operations, and enable what Capgemini terms human-AI chemistry. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Cross-border exchange facilitation measures will streamline business operations and enhance economic integration between the UK and Germany. International Defence Analysis
• [New] Flights to and from the UK will continue to be carried out by UK airlines, and flights to the EU will be operated by EU airlines. Your Gibraltar TV
• Running through 2028, the fully funded Orpheus mission will span the full lifecycle from satellite development to launch and operations, supporting UK defence readiness and global space domain awareness. Space Daily

Last updated: 07 July 2025