AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Workforce Shock: A Mercer 2026 survey finds 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven workforce reductions in the next two years, while only 32% say they’ve figured out how to blend human talent with AI—pushing employees to upskill fast. Cybersecurity Policy: Malaysia tabled its Cybercrime Bill 2026 to replace the 1997 Computer Crimes Act, expanding law-enforcement powers for modern threats including identity theft, online fraud, ransomware, and AI misuse. Enterprise Software Lifecycle: Microsoft says Office 2021 support ends Oct 13, 2026, with no security patches or Extended Security Updates—an urgent upgrade signal for IT teams. Government AI Procurement: India’s NeGD shortlisted five firms for an AI procurement authoring platform that will draft and validate tender documents. Cloud + Public Sector AI: The Philippines and Google Cloud expanded a partnership to embed enterprise AI in public services while boosting cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. Industrial Automation on AWS: ArcelorMittal partnered with AWS to use cloud, AI, and edge for predictive maintenance, quality control, and digital twins. Connectivity + Infrastructure: Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom signed an internet transit agreement to diversify regional routes, while Kuwait Ports Authority released a tender plan including data centers, electronic archiving, and e-signatures. Android Rules Clash: The EU heard complaints that Google’s AI features on Android can’t be fully removed and may be reinstalled, raising Digital Markets Act interoperability concerns.
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