Best of LinkedIn: ICT & Tech Insights CW 17/ 18

We curate most relevant posts about ICT & Tech Insights on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support ICT enterprises with precise market and pricing intelligence that goes beyond traditional analyst subscriptions and existing databases, delivering actionable insights for better decision-making. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/filling-the-strategic-gaps-your-current-intelligence-sources-leave-open This edition explores the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise security as they reach a critical maturity phase in 2026. Experts highlight that quantum readiness is now a strategic necessity, with major developments in post-quantum cryptography, global talent shortages, and new networking hardware like Cisco’s Universal Quantum Switch. Simultaneously, the rise of agentic AI is forcing a shift in governance, moving organizations toward Zero Trust architectures and real-time verification to combat AI-driven fraud and deepfakes. A recurring theme across these insights is that technological failures are often secondary to leadership gaps, emphasizing that sustainable security requires clear ownership and a "people-first" approach. Significant industry updates, such as ServiceNow’s acquisition of Armis and Anthropic’s compute partnership with SpaceX, further illustrate the rapid scaling of these frontier technologies. Ultimately, the collection serves as an actionable guide for leaders to move beyond theoretical pilots toward sovereign, resilient, and ethically governed digital infrastructures. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.