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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] Deloitte's State of AI in the Enterprise report puts a number to where India stands: nearly 40% of Indian organizations already report significant or full-scale AI adoption, and 94% expect AI investment to increase over 2027. The Times Of India
• [New] Organizations should adapt their FinOps practices to help manage the unpredictable costs associated with AI. theregister
• [New] The companies that invest in helping their people embrace AI now will have a significant competitive advantage over the next few years. Conference News
• [New] Cloud-based solutions are predicted to lead with a share of approximately 45.6% in 2026 as they allow organizations to manage utility bills from multiple locations through a single platform without investing in expensive on-site IT infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As digital technology has made it easier to work with organizations worldwide, the opportunity to export British expertise has grown significantly. BusinessMole
• [New] The International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian organization, has warned that the intense El Nino conditions threaten to unleash severe flooding and drought across East Africa and Asia, hitting some of the most vulnerable communities. Live Science
• [New] Amid ongoing global trade disruption, one pattern emerges: businesses of all sizes want supply chains that offer them more choices. FedEx
• [New] Travel Blue has called on the global travel retail industry to rethink its category strategy, arguing that Travel Essentials will be a key driver of future growth as shopper behaviour continues to evolve. DFNI
• [New] In Ahapova's view, the resilience of the Ukrainian economy will continue to depend critically on consistent support from international partners, predictable rules of the game for businesses, and programs to help Ukrainian industry adapt to the new global environment. Vox Ukraine
• [New] In 2026, a regional share of around 20.7% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in Europe, as organizations continue to digitize utility management and strengthen sustainability reporting. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Europe will witness steady growth over the forecast period, with a share of nearly 14.7% globally in 2026, as organizations are focusing on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance rather than only reducing utility costs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 emphasizes improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing infrastructure resilience across water production and distribution systems. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] The UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy is accelerating adoption of outsourced FM models to achieve energy optimization, carbon reduction, and lifecycle asset management across public and private sector infrastructure. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Improving the productivity and growth of the UK economy will require years of work and will need policy clarity and political skill, at a time when attention spans are very short. EdenTree
• [New] AI is reshaping consumer expectations: 76% of consumers believe AI will improve the quality and speed of customer service in the next two to three years. Genesys
• [New] In 2026's survey, 92% of consumers say they expect every organization to deliver an experience on par with the best they have ever had. Genesys
• [New] Goldman Sachs expects another strong reporting season for US technology companies, forecasting that AI-related businesses will account for the majority of earnings growth across the S&P 500. City AM
• [New] Royal Bank of Canada is expanding its credit derivatives trading business in the US and Europe, betting that multibillion-dollar fundraising for AI will fuel demand for hedging products. financialpost
• [New] Ongoing geopolitical volatility, AI competition, and semiconductor supply chain risks have put tech sovereignty firmly in the spotlight. theregister
• [New] Over 60% of mining companies are using digital tools to boost productivity and reduce risks. Market Data Forecast
• [New] UltraFICO-style features will spread across mortgages, cards, and small business lending, and the share of US underwriting decisions informed by bank account data is on track to double within five years. TechBullion
• [New] Microsoft is urging organizations to begin with strategy, ownership, and inventory, while also modernizing protocols and designing new systems with crypto-agility in mind, adding that starting earlier can reduce risk while helping avoid disruptive, rushed migrations later. Campus Technology

Last updated: 20 July 2026