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Three horizons of quantum: A business road map to the future computing economy

October 20, 2026 -

In the next decade, quantum technology could create trillions in value and break encryption, delivering opportunity but also risk. Leading companies are acting now to secure a competitive advantage.

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The AI value curve: The economics of applying AI to existing work

October 14, 2026 -

Many organizations are still measuring AI adoption instead of value. The AI value curve helps identify where AI’s automation potential can be deployed most cost-effectively.

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The AI operating system: A new way for CEOs to run the enterprise

October 13, 2026 -

An AI operating system can become an enterprise’s “second brain,” but only if CEOs rethink how management itself evolves.

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Europe’s new AI edge? The emerging application layer opportunity

September 17, 2026 -

As enterprises shift from experimenting with models to redesigning workflows, new research suggests Europe could be well-positioned for this new AI application era.

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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2026

September 15, 2026 -

Which frontier technologies matter most for companies in 2026? Our annual report highlights the latest technology innovations, developments, and talent trends and their potential impact on business and society.

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Software development: Leading the AI revolution

Agentic software development can accelerate innovation, improve quality, and reduce both costs and risk. But capturing the full...

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The new economics of AI

October 7, 2026 -

A CEO guide to managing the economic forces shaping the future of agentic AI.

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100 years of technology innovation

As McKinsey celebrates its centenary in 2026, this series explores the defining technologies of each decade and the lessons they...

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Rewired, second edition

This updated edition offers brand-new insights into cutting-edge AI solutions—and what it takes to implement them—as well as the new economics of digital and AI transformations.

Securing software in the age of AI: Red Hat CTO Chris Wright

October 20, 2026 -

Open-source veteran Chris Wright explains why AI-driven vulnerability discovery is forcing a reckoning for software security, and how the industry can emerge stronger as a result.