Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] The tech sector will dominate M&A activity in 2026 more than ever, driven by relentless innovation and digital transformation across industries. Benchmark International
• [New] As networks mature, satellite will be core to global digital and IoT infrastructure. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Companies race to operationalize AI, navigate cyber threats, and adapt to new financial realities as regulatory scrutiny and technological innovation accelerate worldwide. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] When the threat landscape demands decisive action, CISA will direct FCEB agencies to strengthen cyber resilience and build a stronger, safer digital infrastructure for America's future. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] By 2026, the pace of innovation will be defined by how well companies adapt, govern, and scale AI responsibly. MEXC
• [New] Industry analysts project continued strong growth in residential solar adoption, with installation costs expected to decrease another 15-20% by 2027. 8MSolar
• [New] The RegTech industry is expected to grow from USD 17.12 billion in 2025 to USD 99.07 billion by 2034. Polaris
• [New] India's data center ambitions encounter substantial constraints that could impact AI infrastructure development. MEXC
• [New] PPP projects present an exciting opportunity for the acceleration of infrastructure development across the Middle East. JD Supra
• [New] The defining trend for 2026 will be the accelerating investment in energy and digital infrastructure, driven by industrialization, digitalization, and the adoption of electric vehicles. Passle
• [New] Digital infrastructure will remain a key growth driver throughout 2026, with data monitoring technologies and smart-city solutions projected to grow rapidly, alongside continued interest in data center projects. Passle
• [New] In 2026, organizations operating in critical infrastructure will need unified Cyber GRC strategies that span both digital and physical domains. Metricstream
• [New] The global artificial intelligence industry size was valued at USD 294.16 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 375.93 billion in 2026 to USD 2480.05 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 26.6% during the forecast period. EIN Presswire
• [New] AI infrastructure continues to be the primary growth engine: Server spending is forecast to increase 36.9% in 2026, driven largely by hyperscale cloud providers expanding capacity for AI training and inference. The National CIO Review
• [New] Amazon AMZN-Q on Thursday projected a surge of more than 50% in capital expenditures in 2026, joining its peers in a spending spree to build out artificial-intelligence infrastructure, and sending its shares down 9% in after-hours trading. The Globe and Mail
• [New] Dassault Systemes and NVIDIA said they will create a shared industrial architecture that blends Virtual Twins with NVIDIA AI infrastructure to deliver science-validated Industry World Models at scale. Bez Kabli
• [New] The digital infrastructure segment is growing rapidly, with global investment estimated to reach $19 tn by 2040. Macfarlanes LLP
• [New] By 2026, crypto exchanges will shift from basic trading platforms to compliant financial infrastructure, moving away from quick deployment toward institutional operations for growth, with a focus on compliance, security, and resilience. BlockchainX
• [New] After a challenging 2025, industry analysts are expecting growth to return in 2026 and 2027. / UK ASD Steel Distributor
• [New] AI's value will surge to $642 billion by 2029, with quantum-AI convergence creating $131 billion in investment opportunities in hybrid infrastructure. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] The total value of the global semiconductor industry could reach 1.6 trillion dollars by 2030. Bits&Chips
• [New] The online channels segment is predicted to witness the highest CAGR of 11.4% from 2025 to 2033 due to digital adoption, last-mile delivery infrastructure, and shifting urban consumption patterns. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As 2026 unfolds, technology is expected to continue attracting the highest deal values, supported by large-scale investment in AI, data, and digital infrastructure. PwC Malta

Last updated: 08 February 2026