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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] AI systems will process as much as 80% of first-level security warnings by 2028, enabling security teams to focus on high-value decision-making. ETCIO
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2026 transcends IT silos to become a core business enabler, demanding phygital resilience amid AI-augmented threats, stringent data sovereignty mandates, and geopolitical flux. ETCIO
• [New] Cybersecurity in 2026 is a core business enabler, demanding phygital resilience against AI-augmented threats and data sovereignty mandates. ETCIO
• [New] By 2026, more than 60% of academic programs will require coursework in AI and data analytics for resource management, pest detection, and adaptive decision-making. Farmonaut
• [New] Philips, a global health technology company, pointed to AI's potential for reducing healthcare workers' daily workload as one of the most promising advances. Euronews
• [New] While not a direct wholesale distributor, Optum's rapidly expanding healthcare services and data analytics portfolio represents a broader competitive threat. McKesson Corporation: The Quiet Infrastructure Behind t
• [New] As the AI industry matures, equity strategy at OpenAI might set precedents for how other AI startups structure compensation packages. Techstory Media
• [New] Targeting the vast opportunities brought by global digital and intelligent transformation, MeiG Smart continues to advance its module + solution strategy, with a coordinated of AI and 5G. The AI Journal
• [New] 60% of business and tech leaders rank cyber risk investment in their top three strategic priorities. Infinidat
• [New] Companies capable of efficiently recruiting U.S. patients, leveraging digital platforms (including AI), and operating within a U.S. regulatory framework will likely see competitive advantages. The Medicine Maker
• [New] Wealth Management Here Come the Shopping Bots AI-powered shopping assistants-called agentic shoppers - are emerging and could reach $385 billion of U.S. e-commerce sales by 2030. Morgan Stanley
• [New] 2026 will be a pivotal year for digital learning, as institutions face tighter budgets, rising expectations for online quality, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence, pushing digital learning from a stopgap solution to a core academic function. Campus Technology
• [New] 2026 will see many organizations switching their desktop operating systems to Linux. Redmondmag
• [New] As global threats evolve, small factories in places like Auburn Hills are becoming essential to America's defence strategy - quiet workshops where the next generation of warfare is being shaped, one American-built drone at a time. Fox Business
• [New] With immigration pathways still constrained and global competition for workers intensifying, companies in 2026 will face rising wage pressures and a smaller pool of specialized talent. Built In
• [New] The strategy, the first comprehensive plan in over a decade, targets a 65% reduction in deaths and serious injuries on British roads by 2035, with a 70% reduction goal for children under 16. Insurance Business
• [New] AI becomes core business infrastructure Artificial intelligence is expected to move beyond early adoption and into the center of business operations in 2026. The Daily Star
• [New] Enterprises that align AI models with real business needs, governance requirements, and operational realities will position themselves to succeed in Artificial Intelligence in 2026 and beyond. blogs.emorphis
• [New] In 2026, companies will focus on scaling AI responsibly by building the data foundations, workforce skills and governance guardrails to advance beyond experimentation to achieve measurable results at scale. Supply Chain Dive

Last updated: 12 January 2026