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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] Prediction 1: Data Readiness Will Be the Main Bottleneck and the Most Critical Area for Investment in Enterprise AI In 2026, organizations will realize that the absolute limit on AI value is no longer model sophistication but data readiness. TDWI
• [New] As AI investment continues to grow, future research will focus on analyzing global AI investment trends, the growth rate of AI-based startups, and the changing skill requirements for the workforce. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] Organizations in 2026 will double down on authentication, finally seeing it as a pivotal component of customer experience. Descope
• [New] A general-purpose AI tool like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot starts as minimal risk but becomes high-risk based on how your organization deploys it. Sentra
• [New] By 2030, 45% of organizations will use AI agents. sun-times
• [New] The organizations that succeed in 2026 will not be chasing every new technology - they will be doubling down on what works, integrating systems intelligently, and using data to guide decisions. Securitas Technology
• [New] Provenir, a global leader in AI risk decisioning, today announced the launch of its comprehensive decision intelligence platform with new agentic AI features to supercharge business performance and operational agility. FinExtra
• [New] Google is one of a host of tech giants betting that agentic commerce will hit the big time in 2026, rolling out its Universal Commerce Protocol last month to standardise how businesses connect with AI agents across the shopping journey. FinExtra
• [New] The National Cyber Security Centre has issued a fresh alert warning that Russian-aligned hacktivist groups continue to target UK organizations, particularly in local government, with disruptive cyber attacks. UKAuthority
• [New] Recall that Ethio telecom launched the 'NEXT HORIZON: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy', a strategy that goes beyond continuity and reenvisions its role in shaping Ethiopia's digital future and expanding inclusive growth across Africa. ENA English
• [New] Under Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy, Ethiopia is building digital public infrastructure that places citizens at the center of service delivery. ENA English
• [New] Recent public outages - such as the Amazon Web Services outage or the Cloudflare disruption - demonstrate the fallibility of even the biggest service providers. Financial IT
• [New] The move by creators to diversify beyond single platforms echoes a strategy long used by publishers who learned the hard way that algorithm changes on Google and Facebook could instantly reshape traffic and revenue. Digiday
• [New] The U.S. Treasury will halt sales of seized Bitcoin, retaining $15 billion for a Strategic Reserve to mitigate volatility and bolster dollar dominance. Tradingkey
• [New] The business of big ideas that built companies like Ogilvy or FCB in decades past will not make the difference between CMOs comparing AI-enabled content machines, or help them convince shareholders that they have a sustainable business model. Digiday
• [New] The introduction of the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 aircraft will enable AirBorneo to enhance passenger experience, operational reliability and service capability. Borneo Post Online
• [New] As competition in space technology intensifies, there are growing concerns that the security burden on neighboring countries, including South Korea, will only increase.
• [New] Despite India's embrace of bilateral dealmaking, diplomats at the World Trade Organization in Geneva say they do not expect India - long a blocker of WTO reform - to radically alter its approach. Financial Times
• [New] BYD will begin full retail sales of the small electric hatchback Dolphin to general customers at dealerships nationwide starting on the 11th. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] As autonomous driving alternatives converge on E2E in 2026, a competitive structure will form between alliance based and closed strategies. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] Global EV sales are expected to keep growing in 2026, but rising policy uncertainty by country and a slowdown in new demand in some regions are likely to shift attention from pure EVs toward eco friendly powertrains such as hybrids. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] Geely, which owns Zeekr and Lynk & Co and reported 2025 sales exceeding 3 million vehicles, aims to sell over 6.5 million globally by 2030. Jing Daily

Last updated: 16 February 2026