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• [New] In the face of rising demand, the share of national NHS spend on mental health is expected to reduce for the third year in a row. The Guardian
• [New] A regional share of nearly 72.2% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026, as companies face increasing cyber threats, strict governance expectations, and expanding AI oversight. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 36.6%, as organizations in the U.S. and Canada were early adopters of enterprise risk management, cloud software, and cybersecurity governance platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Russia plans to significantly increase the use of jet-powered strike drones in air attacks on Ukraine - their share could reach 50%. Militarnyi
• [New] Cloud-Based is projected to account for 68.0% share in 2026. FactMr
• [New] Cloud service adoption among South Korean enterprises surpassed 70% in 2023, creating a compounding demand effect on national data center capacity requirements, with AI training and inference workloads projected to account for an increasingly significant share of total compute demand through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A regional share of approximately 72.6% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026, owing to increasing investments in smart ports, autonomous vessels, naval fleet upgrades, and offshore wind development. Persistence Market Research
• [New] There is an additional risk that extending CBAM could become a flash point of conflict with the US if a significant share of its exports to the EU is affected. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] Wide area network (WAN) application is projected to lead, capturing around 50% of revenue share in 2026, driven by enterprises' need for expansive and reliable network coverage. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading End-user: Corporate customers are projected to lead, accounting for 60% revenue share in 2026, reflecting enterprises' adoption of scalable networks for digital transformation and multi-cloud strategies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading Service Type: WAN-as-a-Service is projected to lead the service type segment in 2026, accounting for 55% revenue share, driven by enterprise demand for secure, scalable wide-area network connectivity and cloud adoption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The median share of respondents who indicate their company's activities are largely reliant on advanced technologies is poised to more than double by 2030, rising from 26% to 68%. PwC
• [New] Under devolution plans announced last week, by early 2028 regional mayors across England will be able to keep a share of income tax generated in their area. The Guardian
• [New] China will likely lead in Asia Pacific in 2026 with a share of approximately 34.4%, as it is the world's largest shipbuilding nation and operates some of the busiest commercial ports. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness steady growth globally in 2026 with a share of roughly 18.6%, as it accounts for a large share of global shipbuilding, commercial shipping, fishing activities, and port expansion. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A regional share of about 25.2% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in 2026 in Europe, as it expands investments in maritime autonomy, offshore renewable energy, and digital port infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate globally in 2026 with a share of about 40.1%, as it has one of the world's most advanced maritime industries, supported by increasing investments in naval modernization, commercial shipping, offshore energy, and port digitalization. Persistence Market Research
• Domestic processing could create skilled jobs, strengthen local suppliers and allow Zimbabwe to retain a greater share of the income generated from its mineral resources. Al Jazeera
• A share of 26.3% is predicted to be held by the U.K. in 2026 in 2026, as broadcasters continue to combine traditional television with advanced streaming advertising solutions. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 10 August 2026