Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] Transport Canada has set aside $50 million for the new Advancing Supply Chain Digitalization call for proposals (Digital call), which targets projects that will strengthen Canada's digital infrastructure and make Canada's transportation supply chains more efficient and reliable. Transport Canada
• [New] The Space Force wants SATCOM that can boost data transport speed, capacity, agility, flexibility, reliability, and/or resiliency and will choose capabilities that can be easily integrated into multiple system types. Defense One
• [New] The integration between U.S. and Japanese constellations of LEO satellites provides an opportunity to improve communications and increase the resilience of both nations' space capabilities. The White House
• [New] In the future, MYVU AR glasses will be integrated with cars and smartphones to create multi-terminal integration experience through seamless flow of applications and data. Yahoo Finance
• [New] While challenges and risks exist, ongoing developments in technology and regulatory frameworks point toward a future where asset tokenization becomes an integral part of the global financial ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance. Deadline News
• [New] Combining Planet's analysis-ready Earth data products with cloud-based analytics and tools will allow users to efficiently analyze, stream, and distribute data at scale, so they can make decisions reliably and with confidence. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The new powerful system is future-proof and will ensure that all Nigerians have access to a secured, trusted identity, enabling them to exercise their rights and responsibilities as a citizen. IDEMIA
• [New] The integration of space data in international development projects holds immense potential for fostering sustainability and addressing global challenges. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
• [New] In the future, China will swiftly integrate unmanned equipment support systems into aerial supply support, playing a crucial role in enhancing frontline combat capabilities. China-Arms
• [New] More progress on inflation could give the Fed and investors confidence that easing is around the corner, especially since falling inflation means monetary policy will become more restrictive even without immediate rate cuts. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] $2.8 billion over 20 years to stand up a joint Canadian cyber operations capability with the Communications Security Establishment, integrating the unique strengths of each organization into a unified team that will conduct active cyber operations in support of Canadian interests. Prime Minister of Canada
• [New] Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States are making significant investments in their respective submarine industrial bases, which will ensure the supply chains of all three nations are more resilient, integrated and productive. GOV.UK
• [New] Nearly three-quarters of organizations anticipated a cyber incident to disrupt their business in the next two years and 80% said they felt at least moderately confident in their ability to defend against emerging threats. Black Arrow Cyber Consulting
• [New] Projects supported by Australia include Aquawatch-AUK, led by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), which is using disruptive space technologies to develop a world class integrated water quality monitoring and forecasting system for use across the UK, Australia and beyond. GOV.UK
• [New] PwC and Google Cloud believe their combined skills, experience, and technology will create solutions that deliver sustained outcomes for their clients and build trust in the data reported to regulators and used to make business decisions. PwC
• Although the UK fell into a recession in the second half of last year, most economists are confident that growth will return in 2024 thanks to a stronger consumer. CityAM
• Democratic party identification and liberal ideology will be associated with a higher sense of trust in the WHO while Republican party identification and conservative ideology will be associated with a lower sense of trust. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Zscaler and BT have announced an expanded partnership that will position BT as the first global service provider to offer a full suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform. Intelligent CISO
• GIB is now wholly owned by Aon and will formally integrate with Aon India Insurance Brokers (AIIB) following the finalization of the National Company Law Tribunal merger process which is expected later this year. Media Outreach
• As the global population continues to expand, utilizing an integrated approach to pest management will be critically important for food security, agricultural sustainability, and environmental protection. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The post-pandemic world will create a window of opportunity for newcomers to latch into existing global production sharing agreements by becoming reliable providers of intermediate inputs and services, as well as key components of final products assembled elsewhere. World Bank Blogs
• Food shortages caused by supply chain disruptions emanating from various events across the world have amplified the long-term challenges to the sustainability of global food production, including population growth, climate change, and increased reliance on resource-intensive farming. Engineering News

Last updated: 15 April 2024