Global Scans · Proximity Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the US, telecom operators have invested billions in upgrading networks to stay competitive, driven by strong demand and fear of customer churn. cavliwireless.com
• [New] On the U.S. West Coast trade, inventory replenishment and tighter capacity management amid tariff uncertainty are expected to support GRIs in the near term. Cello Square
• [New] North America is on a clear trajectory toward near-universal fiber coverage, with the window for capturing government-backed deployment contracts expected to be especially active through 2030. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The USA is anticipated to advance at 15.5% CAGR due to telecom and finance analytics use. FactMr
• [New] By End Use: IT and Telecom is anticipated to capture 33.9% share in 2026 owing to network management and cloud-service monitoring needs. FactMr
• [New] IBM intends to deploy its new modular cryogenic architecture in 2027, with near-term systems using two to three cells supporting around 1,000 qubits in total. Live Science
• [New] The rapid deployment of on-site gas-fired power plants or large-scale battery projects from firms like Tesla could satisfy near-term demand, pushing out the adoption timeline for nuclear solutions and making it harder for developers to secure their first customers. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] Smart glasses are increasingly used for remote collaboration, enabling experts to guide field technicians without being on-site, and are expected to witness the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2033. ICE Global News
• [New] The telecommunications sector is changing rapidly, with new technologies creating opportunities and challenges for mobile coverage and competition. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, requiring that all new buildings achieve near-zero energy performance by 2028, is simultaneously driving demand for high-performance thermal insulation glazing systems where structural silicone sealants are an indispensable component. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region, expanding near 44.1% CAGR through 2033, driven by rapid automotive digitalization across China, Japan, and South Korea, alongside growing government quantum technology investment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Mobile web adoption in GIS among field teams is expected to rise to nearly 75% by 2030, from 40% today. Informed Infrastructure
• [New] The telecommunications segment is expected to witness a CAGR of 17.85% during the forecast period because of the explosive rise in data consumption and network densification of worldwide 5G and IoT ecosystems. Straits Research
• [New] Geoeconomic confrontation (i.e. the use of economic levers such as sanctions, tariffs, investment controls and supply-chain restrictions) is identified as the top global risk in the near term. Actuaries Institute
• [New] Roughly 5.2 billion passengers are expected to fly in 2026, up 4.4% over 2025, with load factors near a record ~84%. Performance Software
• [New] Near-term debottlenecking efforts, including the addition of new brine wells, are expected to push production capacity beyond the current 40 thousand ton nameplate by 2027-2028. Yahoo! Finance
• [New] The European Commission is expecting a turnover of approx. EUR15bn p.a. and up to 150,000 new jobs in the field of drone technology in the next ten years. Robohub
• Saudi Arabia's digital investment arm has been in talks around billion-dollar-scale telecom investment tied to Vision 2030, and Ericsson has extended its 6G research partnership with Saudi Arabia's KAUST university through 2026. 5G Training and 5G Certification
• Telecom operators are investing in cost-efficient solutions like software-defined networking and massive MIMO technologies, facilitating a smooth evolution from existing 5G infrastructure to 6G with minimal disruption. cavliwireless.com
• Ag 2050 next steps - scenarios to decisions identifies the near-term decisions, uncertainties and practical actions that will shape Australian agriculture in the coming years in the areas of sovereign security, resilience, trusted sustainability reporting and agricultural innovation. Mirage News

Last updated: 24 August 2026