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Retailers risk missing a lucrative SME market, as business buyers pay far more for notebooks than households and demand pricier, work-ready devices.
Its 2026 sustainability score of 3.69 keeps the group on track for a 4.20 target, as emissions and customer savings improved.
Capacity gains and lower delays are expected as Singapore upgrades one of Asia's busiest airspaces with a new system by 2030.
Security-driven demand is set to lift private 5G and 4G LTE defence investment at a 24% annual rate through 2029, the research says.
Rising AI bills are outpacing controls, with 72% of companies hit by surprise cost spikes and only 13% able to see spending clearly.
Brands are moving beyond SMS, as Infobip's RCS traffic jumped 169.3% in the first half, with US interactions up 1,298.8%.
Most finance teams want clearer returns and tighter controls before committing more budget, despite broad plans to raise AI investment.
Enterprise and upper mid-market buyers across EMEA will gain wider access to Orca Security's cloud and AI platform through QBS' partner network.
Finance teams in the UK and Ireland will gain wider access to AI-assisted invoice processing as Sage and Yooz widen their partnership.
Most finance teams want AI in accounts payable to prove its worth before widening use, with only 39% ready to scale it.
The change comes as business schools face mounting pressure from rapid technological shifts and tougher global competition for students and staff.
Customer demand across Europe has fuelled a 72% rise in Kong's regional base, prompting new offices in Milan and Paris.
Security teams can now use AI for penetration testing without exposing hostnames, IP ranges or credentials to model providers.
Enterprise AI purchases are facing tougher checks as 64% of buyers demand proof, slowing deals even as spending keeps rising.
Payment delays and compliance risks are looming for French firms as live invoice routing begins ahead of the September 1 e-invoicing deadline.
A 45% lighter heavy-lift drone could carry more payload and fly further, helping firefighters, medics and armed forces reach remote sites.
The increase would still leave India well behind chip leaders, as Forrester forecasts only gradual gains in technology sovereignty by 2030.
In Singapore, 68% of ransomware-hit organisations said AI made attacks more effective, as phishing and impersonation drove most incidents.
The consultancy is sharpening its AI push and public sector focus as internal promotions aim to strengthen client ties and open new markets.
Most Australian staff are happy with AI as an assistant, but 64% want a human involved before it acts independently.
