Global Scans · Technology · Weekly Summary

• [New] The combination of technology generation transition demand with regulatory digital switchover mandates across emerging markets creates a highly predictable, policy-driven equipment upgrade demand wave that equipment manufacturers can plan capacity and R&D investments around through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 38.2% in 2026, as it has one of the world's highest adoption rates of digital agriculture technologies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia is forecasted to be the fastest-growing region with a CAGR of 6.8% from 2026 to 2032, backed by rapid urbanization and government initiatives aimed at improving public transport systems. 6wresearch
• [New] Large cloud and enterprise technology companies have an advantage in platform integration, installed customer bases, and global distribution, while specialist vendors compete through AI governance depth, model-risk expertise, regulatory intelligence, and vendor-neutral capabilities. MAXIMIZE MARKET RESEARCH
• [New] The VDMA warns against a misinterpretation of Recital 55 of the CRA: Excessive component testing leads to over-engineering, puts EU manufacturers at a disadvantage compared to manufacturers based in third countries, and jeopardizes established technologies. vdma.org
• [New] Bill Gates has called for human-reserved jobs in certain sectors to prevent AI replacing them, and expressed concern that governments are not prepared for the impact the technology will have. The Guardian
• [New] Attacks targeting critical infrastructure could have serious real-world consequences, including disruptions to hospitals, electrical systems and water treatment facilities. KDBC
• In the U.S., NASA plans to send the CAPSTONE technology demonstrator into lunar orbit. DebateUS
• Space Force hopes to address more general space junk issues in low-Earth orbit through testing in-orbit debris removal technologies. DebateUS
• The biggest near-term risk is renewed yen strength on the back of further rate hikes in Japan, which could trigger the unwinding of carry trades in the technology sector. DJE Kapital AG
• The United Kingdom announced it will provide Ukraine with access to the technology behind the Storm Shadow missile, which will advance Kiev's domestic production capacity and potentially expose European defence industries to Russian retaliation. Hudson Institute
• The Hospitals segment is experiencing rapid growth, with an expected CAGR of 9.0% from 2026 to 2032, fueled by increasing investment in healthcare infrastructure and patient-centered care that champions adaptive technologies. 6wresearch
• The fastest growing segment, Educational Devices & Software, is expected to exhibit a CAGR of approximately 8.5% from 2026 to 2032, driven by a surge in digital learning environments and adaptive technologies. 6wresearch
• The 2026 Watch List highlights the top 10 emerging technology platforms and issues in regenerative medicine that are expected to have significant and meaningful impact on health care systems in Canada over the next 5 years. NCBI Bookshelf
• 2026 will be an era of true collaboration between technology and people, with AI amplifying human expertise rather than replacing it. BuildEZ
• The EU AI Act enters staged application, culminating in 2026 for high-risk systems, and Digital Operational Resilience Act took effect for financial entities in 2025, with requirements that include incident reporting and third-party risk oversight. Mordor Intelligence
• North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, projected to achieve a CAGR of 6.3% from 2026 to 2032, driven by supportive government policies and increasing consumer demand for green technologies. 6wresearch

Last updated: 28 September 2026