The Business Impact of Emerging Networks

Over the next decade, the rise of emerging networks will profoundly reshape industries, economies, and societies. These networks—spanning energy, finance, healthcare, communication, and more—are driven by common themes such as decentralization, sustainability, real-time data analytics, and global connectivity. Understanding the implications of these developments is crucial for businesses seeking to remain competitive and resilient in a rapidly changing environment.

Forces Driving the Future of Networks

As we examine the common threads emerging from our analysis of future networks and their role in advancing human civilization, a deeper understanding of the underlying forces and human needs becomes apparent. These networks are more than technological innovations; they are manifestations of a profound human quest to address the most fundamental challenges and aspirations of society. 

The Drive for Autonomy and Empowerment

At the core of many emerging networks is a strong emphasis on decentralization and the redistribution of power. The rise of renewable energy microgrids, decentralized finance (DeFi), and data sovereignty networks reflects a fundamental human desire for autonomy and self-determination. These networks represent a shift away from centralized control by governments, corporations, and institutions, and toward systems that empower individuals and communities to take control of their own resources and data.

The Historic and Future Impacts of Networks

Throughout history, networks have been central to the development of human society. In the early stages of civilization, networks were built on relationships—personal connections between individuals, families, and communities. These relationship-based networks were the foundations of early trade, governance, and culture. Over time, these networks expanded, growing more complex as societies developed new ways to connect across distances. The advent of technology-based networks—spurred by advancements in communication, transportation, and data systems—transformed the way humans interact on a global scale. Today, social media networks are a dominant force in shaping how we connect, communicate, and share information. Understanding this evolution offers insights into the forces driving human progress and the potential for future transformation.

Protecting Our Global Economic Network from Pandemics

The word pandemic comes from the Greek words “all” and “people.”  It is a fitting title given to the COVID-19 disease that crosses all people groups, economies and continents without respect to ethnicity or status.  It has a way of pulling back the curtains and showing us what makes the world run.

Pandemics travel on our community’s economic and transportation networks. Because pandemics are international travelers, they disrupt our global economic networks, which are the sources of much of our economic prosperity today.  

Interview with Patrick McCarthy, SVP and GM of SAP Ariba - World's Largest Business Network

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world’s largest business network and marketplace. We explore the value of digital transformation, cloud based procurement, standardizing processes around sourcing, supply chains, payments, contract negotiations, compliance and much more. We then discuss the power of networks and how the larger the network the larger the value.  We then get tactical and explore SAP’s strategies for marketing and selling SAP Ariba. I find this subject fascinating and hope you will too! Enjoy!

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SVP Solutions Strategy, Regalix Inc.

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***Full Disclosure: These are my personal opinions. No company is silly enough to claim them. I work with and have worked with many of the companies mentioned in my articles.

Digital Expert Interviews: Ian Bresnahan, CEO Itential on Digital Transformation in Networking

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing the co-founder and CEO of Itential, Ian Bresnahan, on the role of networks in helping and/or hindering digital transformation initiatives.  Digital transformation is often closely related to making a company more agile – able to act and react to changing customer and market requirements quickly.  Networks are what connects all the different systems and processes together, so having the ability to quickly change systems and processes utilizing networks takes special planning, solutions and strategies.   I found this topic fascinating and am sure you will to.



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Kevin Benedict

SVP Solutions Strategy, Regalix Inc.

Website Regalix Inc.

View my profile on LinkedIn

Follow me on Twitter @krbenedict

Join the Linkedin Group Digital Intelligence

Join the Google+ Community Mobile Enterprise Strategies

***Full Disclosure: These are my personal opinions. No company is silly enough to claim them. I work with and have worked with many of the companies mentioned in my articles.