Tech Sector Faces Compute Scarcity And Risks

As 2026 begins, the technology sector is scaling AI and robotics across industries while confronting compute shortages, energy strain, and public pushback. Reports from Capgemini, IBM and industry outlets describe Cloud 3.0, sovereign cloud investments, and AI-driven deployments in healthcare, manufacturing, and aviation. Firms must prioritize sustainable compute, sovereign infrastructure, reskilling and governance to maintain momentum and regulatory compliance.