• AI data poisoning hits one in four organisations

    One in four organisations faced AI data poisoning this year. IO’s latest State of Information Security Report reveals how rushed adoption and shadow AI are exposing companies to sabotage, fraud, and compliance risks across the UK and US.


  • Half of corporate buyers to drop unsustainable suppliers

    Sustainability regains importance for CEOs, linking it to business value. A Bain & Company survey reveals increased focus on sustainability among corporate leaders, with businesses prioritising sustainable practices due to consumer and B2B buyer demand, despite less frequent discourse on the topic….


  • Huawei outlines chipmaking and computing roadmap

    Huawei has unveiled its first full roadmap for chips. The Chinese technology group outlined upgrades to its Ascend processors and Atlas supercomputers, aiming to cut reliance on foreign suppliers and challenge Nvidia’s AI dominance. The plans extend to 2028 but face significant production hurdles.


  • Apax Global Alpha delisted after €916m takeover

    Apax Global Alpha taken private in €916.5m deal. The London-listed trust has been acquired by Janus Bidco Limited, backed by Apax Partners and Ares Management, with shareholders to receive €1.90 per share in cash as the company delists from the London Stock Exchange.


  • Fed cuts rates, signals further easing

    The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point. The move, its first reduction since December 2024, reflects growing concern about a cooling labour market. Policymakers signalled at least two more cuts this year, while a dissent from Governor Stephen Miran underscored political tension within the central bank.


  • Bank of England set to slow tightening

    The Bank of England is set to slow quantitative tightening. Policymakers are expected to cut gilt sales from £100 billion to £67.5 billion a year, leaving rates unchanged at 4 per cent as they balance inflation control with concerns over bond market volatility.


  • Half of corporate buyers to drop unsustainable suppliers

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates proxy advisory firms. The investigation targets Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) for allegedly misleading investors on DEI and sustainability policies. This follows a court ruling blocking a Texas law concerning ESG advice….


  • Half of corporate buyers to drop unsustainable suppliers

    Singapore to purchase over 2 million tonnes of carbon credits. The credits, sourced from projects in Ghana, Peru, and Paraguay, support the nation’s 2050 net zero target. The initiative aligns with the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 on carbon markets….


  • Half of corporate buyers to drop unsustainable suppliers

    Google partners with Vaulted Deep to combat atmospheric carbon. Google collaborates with Vaulted Deep to remove carbon and establish a methodology for measuring methane emissions reductions, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability and tackle climate change challenges….


  • Lloyds Banking Group extends Broadcom partnership for cloud shift

    Lloyds Banking Group has signed a new multi-year deal with Broadcom. The agreement expands its use of VMware Cloud Foundation and mainframe software to modernise private cloud and strengthen digital banking services for millions of customers.