Global Scans · Big Data · Weekly Summary

• [New] Tumusiime envisions an expansion of the Blockchain Association of Uganda's mandate, transitioning into an emerging technologies association that supports innovations beyond blockchain, including big data, artificial intelligence, and robotics. PC Tech Magazine
• [New] Skills related to AI, big data, cybersecurity, technological literacy, creativity, resilience, and adaptability are identified as top priorities by employers, with 39% of the current workforce's skills expected to change by 2030. Exeed ECX
• [New] The fastest-growing careers include Big Data Specialists (expected 110% growth), FinTech Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Specialists, Software and Applications Developers, Security Management Specialists, and Renewable Energy Engineers by 2030. Exeed ECX
• [New] Going forward, Beijing will focus on strengthening basic and clinical research, accelerating the application of technologies like artificial intelligence and big data, and promoting medical innovation and the commercialization of research outcomes at medical institutions. Yahoo Finance
• An exclusive event for industry leaders, MWC Shanghai, will look into cutting-edge advancements in IoT, big data analytics, 5G, and other innovations. Orangesoft
• NIH announced that it will establish up to 8 centers of excellence under the new Big Data to Knowledge initiative, designed to capitalize on the exponential growth of biomedical research data, such as from genomics, imaging, and electronic health records. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Big data and AI have the potential to transform how shippers and solution providers manage risk and build resilience across global shipping networks. SAFETY4SEA
• The World Economic Forum's 2023 Future of Jobs report states that by 2030, nearly 40% of workplace skills will have changed due to the advancement of AI, the need for sustainability, and the use of big data. EDEXLIVE
• Even as tech roles in AI, big data, and fintech are projected to double by 2030. Economic Times
• Argentina could be home to Latin America's first Stargate, which is a joint initiative from OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank that will build a network of big data centers that would power OpenAI's artificial intelligence technology. oregonlive
• Demand for AI and big data skills will continue to grow, placing pressure on employers to reskill and upskill staff - particularly as nearly 60% of the global workforce is estimated to require training in the next five years. Workplace Insight
• 80% of engineers will need to upskill by 2027 due to the impact of GenAI, while data from the World Economic Forum shows that AI and big data are the fastest-growing skills across the entire workforce. CDO Magazine

Last updated: 23 November 2025