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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] Drone technology is poised for remarkable advancements across multiple domains, with the potential to significantly improve quality of life worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] Businesses targeting New York consumers should expect increased scrutiny and a clear expectation that their digital platforms are accessible. AllAccessible
• [New] To stay competitive, news organizations plan to push journalists to act more like creators, invest in YouTube and AI platforms, and explore partnerships with influencers. Deutsche Welle
• [New] By 2030, the workforce will be a fluid mesh of human creativity and digital intelligence, governed by standards like MCP and secured by SPIFFE identities. MEXC
• [New] Looking toward 2028, the single Digital Employee will evolve into Multi-Agent Systems (MAS). MEXC
• [New] If Tesla can operate a robotaxi network, license its autonomy stack, or deploy armies of Optimus robots, the revenue per unit of hardware deployed could be far higher than what it gains from car sales alone. TESMAG
• [New] Looking toward 2026, cybersecurity will remain a strategic business priority, with spending growth fueled by digital adoption, evolving regulations, and AI-enabled threats and defences. SSCG Consulting - Driving Transformation, Innovation an
• [New] Anthropic will integrate its Claude agent software directly into Intuit's platform, allowing Intuit's business customers to build and deploy AI agents. Sophic Capital
• [New] Investors seem to be less concerned about the potential threat AI poses to Snowflake's business than they are about its impact on application providers like Salesforce, ServiceNow and Workday, whose shares are all down significantly since the start of the year. Sophic Capital
• [New] As cyberattacks across the GCC surge - rising nearly 40% year on year and surpassing 200,000 attempted intrusions per day in the UAE alone - regional organizations are being forced to rethink how they build resilience in an era defined by AI-driven threats and hyperconnected digital ecosystems. Khaleej Times
• [New] As Australians continue to send fewer letters, the Letters service is expected to record a large loss for FY26. Mirage News
• [New] Agentic AI is expected to resolve 80% of common customer service issues, sans human oversight, by 2029. Digiday
• [New] The World Economic Forum's 2026 Global Risks Report estimates that 86% of companies worldwide expect AI to transform their business models by 2030, and that 92 million workers could be displaced by then. Business Insider
• [New] Businesses continue to face interconnected and highly complex risks in 2026's fast-changing environment, with cyber and AI shaping the risk landscape alongside more established exposures. Insurance Business
• [New] The strategy, announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is the largest single investment area for 2026-2030, with additional AI investments integrated throughout its broader budget. UKAuthority
• [New] While risk mitigation in the world of AI is paramount, to fully maximize AI's potential organizations must embrace the reality that constant technological change will demand flexible implementation, vigilant monitoring, and a commitment to regular updating. JD Supra
• [New] The AI Decade Will Reward Synchronization, Not Adoption Why enterprise AI strategy must shift from tools to operating models. FinExtra
• [New] While AI is already widely used across financial services, both the FCA and NVIDIA highlight that rapid advances in generative and agentic AI could significantly reshape markets, competition and how consumers interact with retail financial services. REG Technologies
• [New] Roughly 23% of organizations are already scaling agentic systems, with sharp increases expected. FinExtra
• [New] Rather than debating whether AI will replace jobs, a smarter strategy is to back specialised robots for tasks where Australia has an edge and clear application scenarios: mining, agriculture, aged care and remote operations. Mirage News

Last updated: 09 March 2026