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Emerging Technology

Important technological changes, new capabilities and developments worth understanding early.

Perspective/Emerging Technology/Sep 1, 2026/7 min read

Digital Identity Is Becoming Infrastructure, Not Just Authentication

Digital identity is becoming a shared trust layer across organizations. Portable credentials can reduce repeated verification, but governance determines what those credentials mean.

Perspective/Emerging Technology/Jul 28, 2026/6 min read

Edge Computing Is Becoming More Important as AI Moves Closer to the Device

Moving AI closer to devices can cut latency and data transfers, but it also distributes security and governance responsibilities. The future combines edge and cloud computing.