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Tech Hiring Lifts National Job Growth, Demonstrates Rising Demand for Tech Talent, CompTIA Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 6 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Tech hiring lifts national job growth, demonstrates rising demand for tech talent, CompTIA finds
Major tech employment metrics show positive results in May
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US employers expanded their technology workforces amid ongoing demand for tech talent, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes technology professionals working in all industry sectors, increased by 69,000 workers in May, CompTIA's
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DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 6 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Tech hiring lifts national job growth, demonstrates rising demand for tech talent, CompTIA finds
Major tech employment metrics show positive results in May
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US employers expanded their technology workforces amid ongoing demand for tech talent, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes technology professionals working in all industry sectors, increased by 69,000 workers in May, CompTIA'sanalysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data shows.[1] An estimated 5.9 million people work in tech occupations across the country
The unemployment rate for tech occupations is 3.1%, a drop from April's 3.5% rate.
Tech industry employment increased by about 6,700 jobs in May.[2] Job growth was led by new hiring in two categories - cloud infrastructure, data processing and hosting, and IT and custom software services and systems design.
"More than ever, business success relies on technology," said Seth Robinson, vice president, industry research, CompTIA. "Our research has shown a desire to build capability in core operational functions, which then allows companies to build advanced practices in AI, data and cybersecurity."
Nearly 587,000 active job postings for technology occupations were listed by employers last month.[3] The total included almost 269,000 newly added job postings in May, an increase of about 4,000 from April.
By volume of job postings, positions for software developers and engineers, systems engineers and architects, tech support specialists and cybersecurity engineers and analysts were among those in highest demand. Positions for web developers, search engine optimization specialists and telecommunications engineering specialists saw the biggest month-over-month jumps on a percentage basis.
Tech job postings were widely dispersed geographically, with the New York, Washington and Dallas metropolitan areas having the highest numbers of openings.
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/tech-jobs-report/.
[1] Monthly occupation level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tends to experience higher levels of variance and volatility.
[2] Labor market data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and employer job postings from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
[3] Active job postings include new postings added by employers in the latest month and open postings carried over from previous months.
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About CompTIA
CompTIA, Inc. is the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products in the information technology (IT) space. Over four million CompTIA certifications have been awarded to current and aspiring technology workers, business professionals, government and military personnel, career changers, students and others. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions, governments, training providers and workforce development organizations, CompTIA uses best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources to help job seekers reach their full potential and employers develop skilled technical talent. Learn more at https://www.comptia.org/.
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Original text here: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/about-us/news/press-releases/Tech-hiring-lifts-national-job-growth-demonstrates-rising-demand-for-tech-talent-CompTIA-finds/
[Category: Computer Technology]
SEMA ANNOUNCES BOARD ELECTION RESULT
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 6 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BOARD ELECTION RESULT
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the result of the 2026-2027 SEMA Board of Directors election, with Jeff Hermann of the MagnaFlow Group elected as a board member.
SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories including, but not limited to, manufacturers, distributors/retailers,
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DIAMOND BAR, California, June 6 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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SEMA ANNOUNCES BOARD ELECTION RESULT
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced the result of the 2026-2027 SEMA Board of Directors election, with Jeff Hermann of the MagnaFlow Group elected as a board member.
SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories including, but not limited to, manufacturers, distributors/retailers,manufacturers' rep, and services.
The SEMA Board of Directors for 2026-2027 will be as follows:
Board Officers
* Chairperson - Melanie White, President, Hellwig Products
* Chair-elect - Norris Marshall, CEO, BluePrint Engines
* Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary - Kyle Fickler, Director of Business Development, ProCharger
* Treasurer - Chris Douglas, President, MCD Enterprises
Board Members
* Bill Bader, President & Owner, Summit Motorsports Park
* Rich Butler, CEO, R&R Marketing Consultants
* Jeff Hermann, Vice President Strategy & Brand, MagnaFlow Group
* Brian Herron, President, OPUS IVS
* Doug Lane, President & Owner, Motor State Distributing
* Tim McCarthy, Founder/CEO, Hushmat & ZyCoat- Kelle Oeste, CEO & Owner, V8TV Speed & Resto Shop
* Kim Pendergast, CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
* Melissa Scoles, President & CEO, QA1
* Marcus Umlauff, General Manager Truck, Toyota Motor North America
Outgoing Board Member
* Ted Wentz, CEO, Quadratec
The entire 2026-2027 SEMA Board of Directors and outgoing Board member will be honored and recognized during the 2026 SEMA Leaders & Legends Gala in Newport Beach, Calif., on July 24. All SEMA members and industry professionals are invited to join the celebration by purchasing tickets at www.sema.org/gala.
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ABOUT SEMA
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) serves as a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer, fun, and even like new again. Business member benefits include product development resources, market research, networking, education, legislative advocacy, and more. The Association organizes the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and actively supports the career and business opportunities that the aftermarket generates. The industry contributes nearly $337 billion in economic impact to the U.S. economy, supports 1.3 million jobs nationally, and generates nearly $53 billion in parts sales annually. For more information, visit www.sema.org.
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Original text here: https://www.sema.org/news-media/press-release/sema-announces-board-election-result
[Category: Industrial Materials]
RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center Vote Overwhelmingly to Join California Nurses Association
OAKLAND, California, June 6 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association
Nurses say say union protections will lead to improved care
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Registered nurses at KPC Health's Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Thursday, June 4 to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. The nurses voted 91 percent in favor
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OAKLAND, California, June 6 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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RNs at Orange County Global Medical Center vote overwhelmingly to join California Nurses Association
Nurses say say union protections will lead to improved care
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Registered nurses at KPC Health's Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Calif. voted overwhelmingly on Thursday, June 4 to join California Nurses Association (CNA), an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. The nurses voted 91 percent in favorof joining the union.
"I have been a nurse at Orange County Global Medical Center for 16 years. I've dedicated my life to working here because this hospital, my coworkers, and my patients have been my community," said Fred Camungao, a registered nurse in the psychiatric unit. "After years of takeaways, we need a union so we will have a voice to advocate for our patients, recruit and retain excellent nurses, and make improvements."
Nurses at the 282-bed facility say they voted to join the union because it is critical that nurses have a say in making decisions to help recruit and retain experienced nurses, which leads to improved patient care.
Nurses say they are struggling to provide care without appropriate staffing, working with frequently broken equipment, and are floated to units outside of their expertise.
"Our patients deserve the best care and our nurses deserve the tools, support, and staffing to provide that care," said Hyejin Park, a registered nurse in the emergency department. "With our union, we can effectively enforce safe staffing and workplace violence prevention standards."
CNA now represent 550 nurses at Orange County Global Medical Center. With the Orange County Global Medical Center vote, nurses at five KPC Health hospitals are represented by CNA. The other hospitals include South Coast Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, Anaheim Global Medical Center in Anaheim, Chapman Global Medical Center in Orange, and Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet. In all, CNA represents some 1,600 KPC Health nurses.
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California Nurses Association/National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the nation with more than 100,000 members in more than 200 facilities throughout California and more than 225,000 RNs nationwide.
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Original text here: https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/rns-at-orange-county-global-medical-center-vote-overwhelmingly-to-join-california-nurses-association
[Category: Nursing]
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release:
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow
Key Points:
* Sewage overflows occur when untreated sewage enters homes or the environment through broken or clogged pipes, or when the sewage system is overwhelmed.
* A new study shows that these overflows in homes can expose people to antibiotic-resistant or even multidrug resistant bacteria.
* As extreme weather events become more frequent and sewer systems continue to age, more sewage overflow events mean more households could
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The American Society for Microbiology issued the following news release:
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Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in Homes From Sewage Overflow
Key Points:
* Sewage overflows occur when untreated sewage enters homes or the environment through broken or clogged pipes, or when the sewage system is overwhelmed.
* A new study shows that these overflows in homes can expose people to antibiotic-resistant or even multidrug resistant bacteria.
* As extreme weather events become more frequent and sewer systems continue to age, more sewage overflow events mean more households couldbe exposed to these disease-causing organisms.
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A new study shows that sewage overflows in homes can expose people to bacteria that can make them sick, including antibiotic-resistant and multidrug resistant bacteria, which can make infections difficult to treat. The research was presented at ASM Microbe 2026 in Washington, D.C.
"Our research underscores an urgent need to invest in upgrading water and sewer infrastructure to protect public health from this growing threat," said corresponding study author Nick An, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Global, Environmental and Occupational Health at the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Sewage overflows are an ongoing issue in the city of Baltimore, throughout Maryland, across the U.S. and globally. They occur when untreated sewage enters homes or the environment through broken, clogged or overwhelmed pipes. Although this issue is well documented, there is limited information on the public health risks from sewage overflows and flooding in impacted homes.
In the new study, the research team collected 107 samples from 86 Maryland homes between October 2023 and June 2025. The team analyzed these samples for Enterococci bacteria commonly used as indicators for fecal contamination. The researchers also determined if a range of antibiotics were effective, or not, against these bacteria.
The researchers found that nearly half (46%) of the homes had Enterococci present. Additionally, 21% of homes had E. faecalis and 27% E. faecium present, specific species of Enterococci that can cause infections, especially in those with weakened immune systems. More homes where sewage or water events had occurred within the past month had Enterococci present compared to homes without recent events, suggesting that timing may play an important role in being exposed to these bacteria.
Additionally, the study found antibiotic-resistant Enterococci, bacteria that can no longer be treated with certain antibiotics, in over a third of the homes. More than 1 in 10 homes harbored multidrug resistant Enterococci, bacteria resistant to 3 or more antibiotic classes. When bacteria become resistant to multiple antibiotics, infections can become even more difficult to treat as effective treatments are more limited. Homes with recent sewage or water events had 3 times more multidrug resistant bacteria present compared to homes without recent events, although it cannot be ruled out that this difference was due to chance, given the study's size.
The study suggests that sewage overflows and flooding could introduce antibiotic-resistant bacteria into homes. As extreme weather events become more frequent and sewer systems continue to age, more households could be exposed to these disease-causing organisms.
The researchers plan to collect additional samples from homes impacted by sewage overflows and flooding throughout the summer and analyze samples for target bacteria. "We also plan to share our findings at community events in neighborhoods we have worked in and more broadly in Maryland communities impacted by sewage overflows," An said.
This research was supported by a University of Maryland Grand Challenges grant and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number DP2MD019355. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. An was additionally supported through the University of Maryland's Global STEWARDS Fellowship program.
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ASM is a global community shaping the future of the microbial sciences to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges. Established in 1899, ASM connects scientists across disciplines, sectors and borders to advance discovery, foster collaboration and drive innovation.
With more than 38,000 members and a global network that reaches millions, ASM accelerates scientific progress through publishing, convening, advocacy and professional development. From climate change and antimicrobial resistance to industrial, basic and applied microbiology, ASM empowers the microbial sciences community to create solutions that benefit society and build what's next.
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Original text here: https://asm.org/press-releases/2026/june/drug-resistant-bacteria-found-in-homes-from-sewage
[Category: Biology]
BSA Warns: Origin-Based Sovereignty Criteria Will Hurt Europe's Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Warns: Origin-Based Sovereignty Criteria Will Hurt Europe's Competitiveness
BRUSSELS -- Where a company is headquartered, how many of its R&D staff are based in Europe, or whether its software is open source are not meaningful indicators of digital sovereignty. That is BSA's pointed message to the Franco-German Digital Sovereignty Task Force, whose consultation closes today.
The Task Force has been developing sovereignty criteria that would, in practice, function as origin-based restrictions, tying
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Warns: Origin-Based Sovereignty Criteria Will Hurt Europe's Competitiveness
BRUSSELS -- Where a company is headquartered, how many of its R&D staff are based in Europe, or whether its software is open source are not meaningful indicators of digital sovereignty. That is BSA's pointed message to the Franco-German Digital Sovereignty Task Force, whose consultation closes today.
The Task Force has been developing sovereignty criteria that would, in practice, function as origin-based restrictions, tyingprocurement eligibility to workforce thresholds, subcontracting location, and company registration.
BSA's submission addresses each proposed indicator directly, concluding that no minimum thresholds should be imposed on any of them, and that the location of a company's registered office is simply not a relevant sovereignty criterion.
"What protects Europe is the ability to govern, audit, and mitigate risk, not where a company files its corporate papers," said Thomas Boue, VP & Director General, Policy - EMEA at BSA. "Criteria of this kind raise costs, reduce access to best-in-class security solutions, and risk conflicting with the EU's international trade commitments."
BSA identifies interoperability and open standards as the most effective tools for genuine resilience, and calls for procurement frameworks that reward security outcomes and accountability rather than geographic origin -- consistent with positions BSA has advanced on the Cloud and AI Development Act and in its paper Keeping the Door Open: The EU's Path to Digital Sovereignty (https://www.bsa.org/policy-filings/keeping-the-door-open-the-eus-path-to-digital-sovereignty).
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/bsa-warns-origin-based-sovereignty-criteria-will-hurt-europes-competitiveness
[Category: Business]
BSA Urges European Regulators to Keep Data Protection Impact Assessments Practical and Risk-Based
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Urges European Regulators to Keep Data Protection Impact Assessments Practical and Risk-Based
BRUSSELS -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has called on the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to ensure its new voluntary Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) template remains flexible, risk-based, and practical to implement across different organizations and processing activities.
In its response to the EDPB's public consultation, BSA welcomed efforts to promote greater consistency in GDPR
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WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Urges European Regulators to Keep Data Protection Impact Assessments Practical and Risk-Based
BRUSSELS -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has called on the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) to ensure its new voluntary Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) template remains flexible, risk-based, and practical to implement across different organizations and processing activities.
In its response to the EDPB's public consultation, BSA welcomed efforts to promote greater consistency in GDPRcompliance across the EU, while cautioning against a "check-the-box" approach to DPIAs.
"The goal of a DPIA is to identify and mitigate risks to individuals' rights and freedoms," said Irma Gudziunaite, Director, Policy - EMEA at BSA. "The EDPB's initiative can improve consistency across the EU, but the final template should remain flexible, proportionate, and focused on actual privacy risks. Organizations should be able to tailor assessments to the nature of their processing activities rather than excessive documentation requirements."
BSA's submission highlights five priorities: preserving flexibility, reinforcing the risk-based nature of DPIAs, providing greater clarity on when they are required, ensuring proportionality, and promoting interoperability with other regulatory frameworks.
BSA noted that some elements of the draft template--such as detailed requirements on technical infrastructure, data quality metrics, and assessments of alternative approaches--may exceed what Article 35 GDPR requires. The association also called for greater certainty on when a DPIA is necessary.
To avoid duplicative compliance efforts, BSA emphasized that organizations should be able to build on assessments conducted under other frameworks, including the EU AI Act, and supplement them where needed. BSA also supports the proposed Digital Omnibus amendments to Article 35 GDPR, which would help harmonize DPIA requirements across the EU and provide greater legal certainty.
The consultation is particularly important because national data protection authorities may align their own templates with the EDPB model, making the final template a de facto standard for privacy risk assessments and GDPR compliance across Europe.
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/bsa-urges-european-regulators-to-keep-data-protection-impact-assessments-practical-and-risk-based
[Category: Business]
AI-Driven, Cloud-Native SIEM Platforms Will Define the Next Era of Cybersecurity Operations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 6 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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AI-driven, Cloud-native SIEM Platforms Will Define the Next Era of Cybersecurity Operations
New Frost & Sullivan analysis explores how escalating cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and AI-enabled security operations are reshaping the global modern SIEM market through 2029
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan has released a new analysis examining the forces transforming the global modern security
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 6 (TNSrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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AI-driven, Cloud-native SIEM Platforms Will Define the Next Era of Cybersecurity Operations
New Frost & Sullivan analysis explores how escalating cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and AI-enabled security operations are reshaping the global modern SIEM market through 2029
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London, UK - Frost & Sullivan has released a new analysis examining the forces transforming the global modern securityinformation and event management (SIEM) market as organisations respond to escalating cyber threats, accelerating cloud adoption, and the growing complexity of digital environments.
The study explores how modern SIEM platforms are evolving beyond traditional log management and event correlation capabilities through the integration of user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR), and increasingly generative AI-enabled security operations.
Frost & Sullivan identifies cloud-native architectures, platform convergence, automation, and predictive security analytics as the defining trends shaping the market's next phase.
"Cybersecurity operations centres are under immense pressure to improve visibility, accelerate response times, and manage increasingly sophisticated attack surfaces with limited resources," said Tetsuya Niihara, ICT and Security Advisory Director at Frost & Sullivan. "Modern SIEM platforms are becoming centralised intelligence layers that combine AI, automation, behavioural analytics, and orchestration capabilities to deliver more scalable and proactive security operations."
The analysis highlights how ransomware, supply chain compromises, AI-powered phishing attacks, and advanced persistent threats are driving enterprises to prioritise real-time threat detection and automated incident response capabilities. At the same time, tightening global cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements are increasing demand for more sophisticated monitoring, reporting, and forensic investigation tools.
Frost & Sullivan notes that cloud-native and SaaS-based SIEM deployments are gaining significant momentum due to their scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency advantages over traditional on-premise deployments. Enterprises are increasingly adopting hybrid and multi-cloud security architectures, while managed SIEM and service-based operating models are emerging as critical solutions for addressing cybersecurity talent shortages and operational complexity.
The study also highlights growing convergence across SIEM, UEBA, SOAR, and AI-driven analytics platforms as vendors seek to differentiate through automation, integrated threat intelligence, and autonomous response capabilities. Generative AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in improving analyst productivity, accelerating investigation workflows, and enhancing threat detection accuracy.
According to Frost & Sullivan forecasts, the global modern SIEM market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7% between 2024 and 2029, driven by increasing security data volumes, growing cloud adoption, and rising enterprise investment in AI-enabled cybersecurity operations.
"Security leaders are increasingly prioritising integrated, AI-enabled security operations platforms that improve operational efficiency while reducing response times and analyst workloads," added Niihara. "The vendors best positioned for long-term growth will be those capable of combining automation, interoperability, scalability, and managed services into unified security operations ecosystems."
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About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Transformational Growth Company, enables clients to accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company's Growth Pipeline as a Service provides the CEO's Growth Team with transformational strategies and best-practice models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth opportunities. For over 60 years, Frost & Sullivan has partnered with investors, corporate leaders, and governments to identify, prioritise, and execute transformational growth strategies.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/ai-driven-cloud-native-siem-platforms-will-define-the-next-era-of-cybersecurity-operations-2/
[Category: BizConsulting]
