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Founded by Cantekin Ertekin, ITGT Consultancy works at the intersection of corporate strategy, technology governance and digital transformation, helping organisations translate strategic priorities into operational capabilities across complex business environments.

Anthropic’s rapid revenue growth has strengthened expectations for one of the technology industry’s most closely watched public listings. Yet the economics behind its expansion raise a more consequential question for investors: how much is sustainable growth worth in an industry where computing costs, capital requirements and competition continue to rise?

The United States is preparing for an unprecedented expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, but project delays, rising financing costs and growing local resistance are testing the economics behind the boom. As investors demand clearer returns, the next phase of AI investment may depend as much on financial discipline as technological ambition.

The 140th Canton Fair brings international buyers and manufacturers together in Guangzhou from 15 October to 4 November, highlighting China's manufacturing capabilities, evolving export economy and role in global supply chains.

VANTAGE52 is an Official Support Partner of Global Marketing Summit 2026, taking place in Istanbul on 14–15 October and bringing international marketing leaders together to examine the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, human experience and brand growth.

The next phase of the AI race will depend on more than chips, capital and electricity. As data centres expand into densely populated regions, technology companies must also persuade communities that the infrastructure powering the digital economy belongs where they want to build it.