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Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.

Nasuni's latest report underscores a shift in business priorities, revealing 54% of firms now prioritise cloud data management over AI due to security concerns.

Generation Z's dining habits reveal a focus on convenience and value, with 42% opting for takeaway on Fridays and 93% trusting friends over influencers, Deliverect finds.

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.

ISMS.online CEO Luke Dash discusses the company's 500% growth, innovations in compliance technology, and global expansion plans, including a new US office.

While 22% of firms globally effectively utilise Gen AI, a SoftServe study highlights prevailing data and skill gaps, reflecting similar trends in Singapore.

Pismo has upgraded its authorisations engine, boosting capacity to over 3,000 TPS per customer account, to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Generative AI to dominate enterprise decision-making by 2025, Stratio BD's survey reveals, but accuracy and security concerns stall full-scale implementation.

A new Commvault report reveals that just 13% of businesses are cyber mature, emphasising the need for increased preparedness against cyber threats.

Colt Data Centre Services has cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 2019, keeping on track for its 1.5°C 2030 targets.

A global survey by Gigamon reveals a 20% rise in undetected cyber breaches, with only 25% of organisations able to respond in real time. Australia fares worse, with 42% of breaches detected through dark web leaks.

Capgemini's new report reveals a six-fold surge in connected health solutions in pharma and biotech since 2021, with organisations expecting 20% of revenue from these services within five years.

The HTM market, valued at USD $8.2 billion in 2024, is predicted to hit USD $33.1 billion by 2034, driven by advances in medical tech and efficient equipment management.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.

As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.