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

• [New] Joby Aviation is making strong progress toward beginning commercial operations in Dubai as early as 2026. AOL
• [New] By 2026, about 30% of enterprises are expected to automate over half of their network operations. 2am.tech
• [New] Companies across the globe are racing to put as much of their operations as possible on autopilot, get the most out of data to predict outcomes, eliminate errors while reducing work hours, and ultimately deliver the best possible experience for their customers. 2am.tech
• [New] Amazon currently has over 1M warehouse robots deployed and hopes to automate 75% of its global operations by 2027 - a goal that would reduce new human worker hires by 160 K. The Tech Buzz
• [New] By 2030, success will belong to organizations that fully integrate AI into the core of their operations, completing the transformation into The Autonomous Enterprise. Emerline
• [New] A recent report from Gartner highlights that generative AI will reshape service operations by reducing manual documentation time by up to 30% by 2026. Contact Center Technology Insights
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2026 shifts from a background concern to a strategic capability, essential for keeping digital operations stable, trustworthy and uninterrupted. Plataine
• [New] While other companies might use AI to streamline operations and reduce headcount, Uber is purposefully increasing its engineering workforce to harness AI's full potential. OpenTools
• [New] London is forecast to see a 37% year-on-year rise in vacancies, accounting for 70% of all fintech roles in the UK. FinExtra
• [New] Strategic AI Adoption: The partnership with OpenAI could be a transformative move, allowing Disney to leverage generative AI for content creation and fan engagement, potentially unlocking new monetization opportunities and modernizing its operations. Valley City Times-Record
• [New] Under the MoU, Amazon will co-develop courses on AI, automation, and logistics, and support research in transportation, digital freight, drone operations, and sustainable mobility. / India Guidely
• [New] In 2025, cloud-native platforms and CCaaS solutions will have given organizations the flexibility to expand operations, support distributed teams, and respond to demand in ways legacy environments could never match. / USA Contact Center Technology Insights
• [New] As global supply chains continue to face heightened disruption in 2025, more companies are turning to fourth-party logistics providers to bring integrated, technology-driven orchestration to their operations. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Threat collectives are increasingly aligning with political causes or nation-state agendas, using global events to justify operations, rally affiliates, and intensify targeting across regions and industries. ZeroFOX
• [New] By 2026, we expect telecom companies to adopt AI agents more especially in Network Operations where AI Agents will help to identify Network Anomalies, initiate Remediation, Coordinate the Maintenance of Teams in many locations and ensure Compliance with Legal and Security Constraints. CIO&Leader
• [New] As global operations become more complex and margins tighten, companies will prioritise tools that improve control, speed, and security without adding any extra operational weight. Wallester
• [New] In the short term, Motability Operations will work closely with UK-based manufacturers to increase the volumes of UK built cars on its fleet. Motor Trader
• [New] AST SpaceMobile is accelerating its production and operations, and by the end of 2026, the space telecommunications firm plans on having between 45 and 60 BlueBird satellites in LEO servicing the United States, Europe, and Japan. investing.com
• [New] A critical aspect of the Saudi-Archer partnership will be the development of the infrastructure needed to support air taxi operations. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Archer could begin commercial flight operations by early 2026. Interesting Engineering

Last updated: 22 December 2025