Global Scans · Technology · Weekly Summary

• [New] Across the countries where Deloitte NSE operates, the transition to net-zero offers significant economic opportunities, driving innovation and job creation through the development of new products, technologies, and services. Deloitte United Kingdom
• [New] Rather than simply proving that hydrogen can power a jet, engineers at Pratt and Whitney and the RTX Technology Research Center set out to discover what kind of engine architecture hydrogen could uniquely enable, and how far they could push efficiency. Space Daily
• [New] U.S.-based crypto exchange giant Coinbase has established an independent advisory board to evaluate and provide guidance on the threat quantum computing may pose to the cryptography used in blockchain networks. Gizmodo
• [New] Various technical organizations and institutions, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology and IBM, have outlined the mid-2030s as a time when fears over CRQCs will become more practical and real. Gizmodo
• [New] Quantum computing is in the early stages of commercialization, a stage that will persist through 2025 to 2030. https://stackoverflow.com/#organization
• [New] Oyster cards could be coming to smartphones, as Transport for London (TfL) confirms that Spain's Indra Group has been awarded a seven-year contract to run its revenue collection systems. IanVisits
• [New] Global investment in space technology is expected to increase further in 2026, following a record year driven by government spending on defence-linked systems and renewed private sector interest in launch services. The Daily Star
• [New] With the arrival of AI, quantum computing, autonomous vehicles, and the advancement of humanoid robots, the world will look wildly different in a decade. Fortune
• [New] AI will accelerate research breakthroughs in 2026 by automating data analysis and hypothesis generation across health and technology domains. StudyFinds
• [New] Insurance executives plan to increase spending on artificial intelligence in 2026 despite facing critical skills shortages that threaten their ability to scale the technology. Insurance Business
• [New] Car manufacturers and suppliers that are more exposed to advanced driver-assistance systems and electronics components are at higher risk, the UBS analysts wrote. Insurance Journal
• [New] New filtration technology developed by Rice University may absorb some PFAS forever chemicals at 100 times the rate previously possible, which could dramatically improve pollution control and speed remediations. The Guardian
• [New] In 2026, technology investment for MGAs will increasingly focus on strengthening underwriting decisions while improving speed and consistency across the policy lifecycle. Vertafore
• [New] A special, simplified tax regime to attract global technology talent - particularly in semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries and related areas - could complement domestic capability-building efforts. Mint
• [New] As we move into 2026, freight brokers will be highly reliant on technology such as smart TMS systems, AI-generated insights, real-time tracking, blockchain solutions, and mobile platforms. Truckverse
• [New] In 2026 brokers using new technology will be able to gain operational efficiency, increased revenue will set up a new standard in customer satisfaction. Truckverse
• [New] Increasing demand for capacity in generative AI and various cloud computing services has resulted in a significant rise in data center investments, which are said to have reached $267 billion in 2025 and are expected to climb to $700 billion by 2035. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Within the next decade, quantum computing - particularly when combined with AI - could become a key competitive differentiator for financial institutions, providing faster insights, improved decision-making, and enhanced client services. FinExtra
• [New] By 2026, over 90% of enterprises will rely on cloud systems for critical applications. SolCoders
• [New] The multi-year collaboration, which will provide students, faculty and researchers with Google Cloud's AI-optimized tech stack and high-performance computing power, is designed to advance AI-enabled education, accelerate AI innovation and expand AI workforce development. Campus Technology
• [New] A quick transition to clean energy could save the global economy trillions of dollars because the more renewable energy technology being made, the cheaper it becomes. JD Supra
• [New] Advances in quantum computing could undermine Bitcoin's cryptographic protections, sparking debate over how to safeguard the world's best-known cryptocurrency. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Environmental threats, from extreme weather to biodiversity loss and critical changes to Earth's systems, may have dropped in prominence relative to short-term geopolitical concerns, but they still dominate the ten-year risk outlook. IO+

Last updated: 26 January 2026