Global Scans · Technological disruption · Weekly Summary

• [New] As global supply chains faced disruptions, workforce limitations, and an increased need for remote operations, businesses turned to Industry 4.0 technologies as a crucial lifeline. Precedence Research
• [New] The enterprise approach increases the pace at which next generation weapons are being delivered to the front line by providing access to a wide range of suppliers, state-of-the-art technologies and world leading experts, who research, develop and exploit emerging and disruptive defence technologies. asdnews
• [New] As Joe Davis from Vanguard notes, AI is set to become the most disruptive technology since the personal computer, potentially boosting productivity by an impressive 20% by 2035. OpenTools
• [New] In the coming decade, the internal audit profession will undergo a major transformation driven by accelerating technological advancements, significant disruptive trends, and emerging risks. Norman Marks on Governance, Risk Management, and Intern
• Quantum technology is variously described as a disruptive or an emerging technology of strategic significance, especially in the context of China, providing Beijing with a decisive advantage in future peacetime and wartime competition alike. orfonline.org
• In a world facing complex challenges from climate change and technological disruption to global economic instability, Nigeria stands with BRICS in calling for reforms that reflect today's realities and empower the Global South. Daily Trust
• Investors considering commodity-based stocks must be prepared for significant volatility and keep a close eye on global economic indicators, supply chain disruptions, and technological changes that could impact resource extraction. London Business Mag
• A change in government could disrupt defence cooperation or weaken Israel's Southeast Asian foothold, where Singapore is a diplomatic and technological hub. Fathership
• The implementation of US tariffs will drive technology prices higher and disrupt supply chains, leading to decreased global IT spending in 2025. Bizclik Media Ltd
• Companies face elevated risks related to supply chain disruptions, heightened complexity in long-term R&D strategies, and increased compliance requirements, making strategic planning increasingly challenging amid intensifying U.S.-China technological rivalry. Internet Governance Project
• AI will become the new UI, spending will increase to counter disinformation, and increased use of Earth intelligence gathered from space will be disruptive technologies in the near future. TechNewsWorld
• The immediate effect will be a direct increase in technology prices and significant disruption to supply chains, particularly affecting devices, compute, storage, and network hardware. archyde
• Studying and understanding strategy processes is more important than ever as organizations and managers grapple with escalating global challenges, unpredictable disruptions, ongoing technological changes, as well as the emergence of trillion-dollar firms. SMS
• If the US government implements the controversial framework, industry experts believe it could disrupt global infrastructure development plans and pose challenges for leading technology companies expanding in foreign markets. Yahoo Finance
• Disruption to Global Supply Chains: Countries dependent on Chinese manufacturing or US-designed technologies would face economic shocks. EDUREV.IN
• AI and supply chain technologies remain at the top of spending priorities, especially as merchants look to enhance agility and offset the effects of global disruption. DirectorsTalk Interviews
• As enterprises worldwide strive to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and accelerate digital transformation, Robotic Process Automation has emerged as a disruptive technology driving operational excellence. LinkeWire
• China Technology - Handsets Higher iPhone Prices Could Dampen Demand The US's recent reciprocal tariffs will significantly disrupt the smartphone supply chain, raise iPhone prices, and weaken consumer power. Minichart
• The potential of AI to disrupt the financial sector - a report from CSO Online warns that advanced AI technologies may have the capability to kill banks if cybersecurity vulnerabilities are not addressed. News, Events, Advertising Options
• Bupa is tapping into key disruptive technologies including AI, data analytics, cloud, robotic process automation, wearable tech, mobile, and virtual reality to digitally transform its operations. Market Research Reports & Consulting | GlobalData UK Lt
• TechXLR8 Asia: Where visionaries in AI, Cybersecurity, IoT, Cloud, Data, Quantum Technology, and Blockchain converge to harness the transformative power of disruptive technologies for cities and businesses across the APAC region. Laotian Times
• Intel Capital invests in innovative startups targeting cloud and AI infrastructure, edge, 5G, autonomy, cybersecurity, client & gaming, enterprise applications, silicon design and manufacturing, and a wide range of other disruptive technologies. Shizune

Last updated: 12 May 2025