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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] Organizations in scope will need to report more harmful cyber incidents to their regulator and the National Cyber Security Centre within 24 hours, with a full report within 72 hours, to ensure support can be on hand more quickly to help build a stronger national picture of cyber threats. UKAuthority
• [New] Within a few years, when we will likely have high-quality customized AI content available on demand at very low cost, we could easily be in a situation where over 90% of what Canadians see on their platforms is AI-generated. financialpost
• [New] Quantum threats will challenge cryptography in 2025, with organizations needing to transition to post-quantum strategies, often integrated with Zero Trust principles. WebProNews
• [New] The steady expansion and strategic transformation of Madayn underscore Oman's robust commitment to industrial growth and sustainability, presenting significant opportunities for businesses to capitalize on modern infrastructure and emerging industrial clusters. OMANET | Navigate Oman's Market
• [New] If Europe fails to address climate change, its economies and businesses will be less resilient, which translates into lost jobs, weakened competitiveness and a dysfunctional economy plagued by shocks. Climate KIC
• [New] Millennials and Generation Z are expected to make up 74% of the workforce by 2030. Futura-Sciences
• [New] Comparable companies like Meta, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft report similar outcomes from adopting AI and then say they will achieve even better business outcomes by ramping their spending on AI infrastructure - which already top $10 billion a quarter - for the next few years. The Register
• [New] Spending on GenAI models is set to grow 78% in 2026 in Europe as organizations look to increase investment in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The Register
• [New] The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued new guidance to organizations on the Akira ransomware operation, which poses an imminent threat to critical sectors. The Register
• [New] Cybersecurity threats in digital trade are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant risks to individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. TheNigeriaLawyer
• [New] UK businesses could access £167 billion of additional capital per year if they took even bolder measures. FinExtra
• [New] The surge in cyber claims - up 230% in the past year, with ransomware a major driver - underscores the growing financial and operational risks for UK businesses. Insurance Business
• [New] Tools powered by machine learning are credited with faster detection and better threat-hunting, and by 2026, more than half of organizations expect AI to augment human analysts. Insurance Business
• [New] Lloyd's of London has modelled comparable scenarios and warned that a major geomagnetic disturbance could cause global economic losses of £1.9 trillion over five years, primarily through power-grid damage and extended business interruption. Insurance Business
• [New] Organizations must take advantage of innovative technology priorities in 2026, including AI and machine learning - 62% of respondents identified AI and machine learning as top technology priorities for 2026. ISACA
• [New] Do not count out regional players; in Europe, GDPR-like regulations could spur homegrown solutions that prioritize privacy, giving them a competitive edge. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] GlobalLogic has confirmed that the Clop ransomware group stole the personal and financial data of more than ten thousand current and former employees after exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Oracle's E Business Suite platform. Cyber News Centre
• [New] The initiative, part of the we the UAE 2031 strategy, is designed to ease congestion, enhance inter-emirate connectivity, and support urban expansion. MUFG Research
• [New] Find out how CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security products can stop workforce identity threats faster. crowdstrike.com
• [New] The next decade will be characterized by competitive cooperation - nations collaborating where interests align (climate, health, AI) but diverging sharply elsewhere (trade, defence, data). NorthEastWestSouth Times
• [New] Workforce Disruption & New Opportunities: AI could disrupt 40% of jobs globally, with 30% of US work hours automated by 2030, but it will also create 97 million new AI-related roles, especially in STEM fields and emerging AI-native careers. Netguru
• [New] The good news is that many textile experts believe that use of AI in textile mills will reduce waste and increase worker productivity enough so that the U.S. textile industry, including in North Carolina, will increase its competitiveness and boost its production and sales. Salisbury Post

Last updated: 17 November 2025