Global Data Centre Infrastructure Is Highly Concentrated, With Africa Largely Absent and Asia Uneven
The U.S. and Europe dominate global data centre infrastructure, while Asia’s footprint is concentrated in a few hubs
Supply Chains Are Digitising Rapidly as Automation Becomes the Next Technology Frontier
Surveys show that core digital systems are widely deployed across supply chains, and automation is expected to transform them in coming years.
AI Adoption Is Now Mainstream, But Enterprise-Scale Impact Remains Limited
Most firms now use AI, but enterprise-wide scaling remains rare, meaning productivity gains are concentrated in a small group of larger firms.
AI in Procurement 2026: Adoption Is Widespread, But Scaling Remains Constrained
Procurement functions have moved into moderate or advanced AI adoption, but there are still constraints on scaling.
AI Is Reshaping the Global Jobs and Skills Landscape
AI is expected to create 11 million roles while displacing 9 million by 2030, making it the single most important force reshaping jobs, skills and business models.