Global Scans · Transformation · Weekly Summary

• [New] With quantum technologies poised to disrupt industries, transform economies, and address global challenges, the EU stands ready to lead the way in harnessing its transformative potential. Quantum Flagship
• The world of work is being rapidly transformed by the uptake of disruptive technologies such as generative AI, Artificial Intelligence-powered models able to produce human-like content based on user input. www.euractiv.com
• In the coming years and decades, African governments must navigate the challenge of driving job-rich economic transformation in the context of disruptive global technological change. ODI: Think change
• India's retail industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by technological disruptions, evolving consumer behaviour and new innovations redefining the retail experience. Indian Retailer
• With the impact of global economic instability, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption, digital transformation and sustainability concerns, the infrastructure sector is experiencing a period of transition. Ashurst
• Ride-sharing services, blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, social media, artificial intelligence and cloud services, exemplified by Amazon Web Services, all highlight the transformative power of digital disruption. Business & Financial Times
• The converging crises of climate change, a deadly global pandemic, worsening social and economic inequality, unchecked corruption and the devastating consequences of the war in Ukraine have caused unprecedented disruption and global transformation. Vanguard News
• Clients across the world have turned to the UK's leading professional sector for expert help during a period of considerable disruption and high demand for digital transformation. CityAM
• Among the many challenges faced by senior business leaders, some of the most concerning are the global economic outlook, domestic politics and social unrest, rising geopolitical tensions, transformations in disruptive technology such as AI, and continuously evolving consumer behaviour. Raconteur
• Technological disruption: Rapid technological advancements, including digital transformation and e-commerce, can disrupt traditional business models and require P&G to invest heavily in new technologies and capabilities to stay competitive. The Strategy Story
• With over 213 operators launching 5G services across 81 countries and a billion subscribers switching to 5G, the world is marching toward the dawn of a new era of business disruption and transformation in the communications industry. Virtusa
• As generative AI and other disruptive technologies continue to accelerate in 2024, embracing digital transformation in the procurement space will be imperative for success. Spend Matters
• Artificial Intelligence is one of the leading disruptive digital technologies that is transforming so many facets of organizations and industries around the globe. AlphaGamma
• About TDCX Singapore-headquartered TDCX provides transformative digital CX solutions, enabling world-leading and disruptive brands to acquire new customers, to build customer loyalty and to protect their online communities. https://travel.report/
• The move to use the DPA to support domestic manufacturing for grid equipment like transformers could help address supply chain disruptions that are threatening grid reliability. Utility Dive
• The transformational buildout of the domestic solar supply chain will help the United States gain greater control of its energy resources, helping to end reliance on imports and insulate the United States from global conflicts and shipping disruptions. SEIA
• US tech equities are expected to benefit from the long-term trends of innovation and disruption, as new technologies emerge and transform various industries and markets. Yahoo Finance
• Bangladesh CEOs recognised the potential for disruption ahead and expressed the need for transformation to become future-ready. Fibre2Fashion
• Confronted with a need to address emissions, biodiversity loss, changing consumer preferences and potentially disruptive new technology, agricultural supply chains will undergo vast transformations over the coming decades. BloombergNEF
• By leaning into digital disruption and rethinking customer engagement and digital development strategies, we can and should be using new technologies to their full potential to transform Africa's business landscape. East African Business Week

Last updated: 22 April 2024