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Cyber Attack or Data Breach
Cyber attacks are, and will remain, a top risk across all geographies and industry sectors. All leaders need a cyber game plan.
Industry Overview
Technology, Media and Communications
Seizing Opportunities in a Fast-Moving Environment
After a long run of rapid growth and relatively easy access to capital, the technology, media and communications industry faces growing headwinds and rising volatility. Business disruptions, changes in the way people consume content, cyber attacks, industry consolidation, intellectual property risks, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, and post-pandemic workforce issues all threaten operational resiliency and profitability.
Yet, while demographic, economic and geopolitical trends are converging to create an incredibly challenging operating environment, this is an exciting moment for business leaders who can manage risk, harness new technologies, and engage their people to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities.
At Aon, our teams have deep experience across all segments of the technology, media and communications industry—including content and digital platforms, semiconductors, software and hardware firms, and telecommunications—and we partner with clients to navigate complex risks, cyber threats, intellectual property disputes, reputational crises, shifting talent needs, and more, to protect assets, optimise performance, and achieve strategic objectives.
Top 5 Current Risks
According to our latest Global Risk Management Survey, the biggest risks facing the Technology, Media and Communications industry include:
Report
Better Decisions on Risk Capital and Human Capital for Technology, Media and Communications
The technology, media and communications (TMC) industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation period driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
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Cyber Risk is Growing Faster Than Risk Transfer
Cyber investment has grown rapidly, but insurance remains a marginal share of total cyber spend. As cyber losses drive larger operational and financial outcomes, many organizations continue to retain significant volatility on their balance sheets.
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Article
Technology, Media and Communications: Rethinking Risk in a Shifting Landscape
As disruption accelerates across the TMC industry, organisations face a complex web of risks — from cyber threats and AI upheaval to regulatory shifts and intensifying competition. Leaders are rethinking risk to build resilience, unlock growth and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
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Article 8 mins
Cyber Risk is the Weak Link in Data Center Construction
Data center construction is booming — but cyber risk management hasn’t kept pace. As digital infrastructure becomes ever more critical, fit-for-purpose insurance solutions are essential to protect projects from costly cyber events that derail timelines and budgets.
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Article 13 mins
Cyber 2026: Evolving Threats Demand Strategic Leadership
In 2026, AI-driven threats and regulatory pressures make cyber risk a board-level priority. Now is the time for leaders to act decisively — strengthening resilience and leveraging a favorable insurance market.
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Article 11 mins
Natural Catastrophe Exposure: A Critical Inflection Point for Digital Infrastructure
Natural catastrophe risk is becoming a defining constraint of digital infrastructure development. Early planning decisions can make or break insurability — dictating how facilities withstand extreme weather and secure insurance capacity in a rapidly expanding market.
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Article 5 mins
2026 Salary Increase Planning Tips
Global voluntary turnover remains low, shaping cautious 2026 salary budgets and prompting a renewed focus on employee development to sustain engagement. Employers are balancing cost control with strategic investments in skills, paying high performers, pay equity and total rewards.
