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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.

Tangram has been appointed by Uniplan to lead its digital transformation, aiming to streamline workflows and standardise processes across eight global offices.

For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.

Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.

PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US eCommerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.

VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.

Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.

ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.

Ransomware victims surge nearly 20% YoY in Q1 2024, with active ransomware groups increasing by 55% despite law enforcement efforts.

Research reveals an 8% rise in sick leave within the professional, scientific and technical activities industry in 2023, according to Access PeopleHR.

Over 70% of UK firms struggle to utilise data effectively, with many hoarding it unanalyzed, hindering their transition to a data-driven model, new research suggests.

AI-backed financial intelligence platform, Bridgewise, secures $21m from its series A funding round led by SIX Group to fuel its global reach in securities analytics.