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UK Tech Workforce Tops 2.1 Million as Cross-industry Demand Drives Employment Growth, New CompTIA Research Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds
Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills
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LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, reveals.
Net tech employment[1] ... Show Full Article DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills - LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, reveals. Net tech employment[1]in the UK reached approximately 2.15 million workers in 2025, growing 0.5% year over year, with growth projected to accelerate to 1% in 2026, according to CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce UK 2026."
"Job growth is increasingly driven by demand for technology skills across every industry sector," said Seth Robinson, vice president, industry research, at CompTIA. "Digital talent is central to business competitiveness. As artificial intelligence AI and digital transformation reshape roles, organisations that invest in building and validating tech skills will be best positioned to innovate and grow."
Since 2020, the UK tech workforce has added approximately 145,000 net new jobs, recovering from a brief slowdown between 2023 and 2024. Tech occupations now account for 6.4% of the UK workforce. The sector contributes pound sterling86.2 billion annually, or about 5.2% of GDP.
Over the next five years, tech employment is expected to outpace overall UK job growth, driven by three primary factors:
* Growth: continued investment in digital technologies
* Retirements: experienced workers exiting the labor market
* Turnover: workers transitioning roles or careers
"Organisations face increasing pressure to attract, train and retain skilled tech professionals," said Jason Moss, senior vice president, EMEA, at CompTIA. "Workforce development is becoming a critical lever for competitiveness, while individuals with in-demand tech skills will see expanding career opportunities."
Job posting data underscores the sustained demand for tech talent, with approximately 540,000 tech job postings recorded in 2025.
Tech employment remains concentrated in major metropolitan areas, with the top four regions accounting for nearly 763,000 workers--more than one-third of the national total. London continues to lead by a wide margin, with London and Bristol recording the largest year-over-year employment gains.
Several cities exceed national benchmarks for tech employment concentration. In London, Edinburgh, Bristol and Leeds, tech roles account for more than 7% of total employment, compared to the national average of 6.4%. Overall, six metro areas meet or exceed this benchmark.
The sector's strength is further reflected in its business base and wage levels. London is home to 39,266 tech establishments, followed by Manchester (6,050), Bristol (3,177) and Birmingham (2,685). Tech roles command a 53% wage premium over the UK median, with London ranking highest, followed by Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester.
CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce UK 2026" is available at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/state-of-the-tech-workforce-uk-2026/.
[1] CompTIA's net tech employment designation includes two primary components: technology professionals working in technical positions across every industry sector in the Canadian economy; and business professionals employed by technology companies. For further explanation, see page 5 of the report.
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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/UK-tech-workforce-tops-2.1-million-as-cross-industry-demand-drives-employment-growth-new-CompTIA-research-finds
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UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds
Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills
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LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, reveals.
Net tech employment[1] ... Show Full Article DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills - LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, reveals. Net tech employment[1]in the UK reached approximately 2.15 million workers in 2025, growing 0.5% year over year, with growth projected to accelerate to 1% in 2026, according to CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce UK 2026."
"Job growth is increasingly driven by demand for technology skills across every industry sector," said Seth Robinson, vice president, industry research, at CompTIA. "Digital talent is central to business competitiveness. As artificial intelligence AI and digital transformation reshape roles, organisations that invest in building and validating tech skills will be best positioned to innovate and grow."
Since 2020, the UK tech workforce has added approximately 145,000 net new jobs, recovering from a brief slowdown between 2023 and 2024. Tech occupations now account for 6.4% of the UK workforce. The sector contributes pound sterling86.2 billion annually, or about 5.2% of GDP.
Over the next five years, tech employment is expected to outpace overall UK job growth, driven by three primary factors:
* Growth: continued investment in digital technologies
* Retirements: experienced workers exiting the labor market
* Turnover: workers transitioning roles or careers
"Organisations face increasing pressure to attract, train and retain skilled tech professionals," said Jason Moss, senior vice president, EMEA, at CompTIA. "Workforce development is becoming a critical lever for competitiveness, while individuals with in-demand tech skills will see expanding career opportunities."
Job posting data underscores the sustained demand for tech talent, with approximately 540,000 tech job postings recorded in 2025.
Tech employment remains concentrated in major metropolitan areas, with the top four regions accounting for nearly 763,000 workers--more than one-third of the national total. London continues to lead by a wide margin, with London and Bristol recording the largest year-over-year employment gains.
Several cities exceed national benchmarks for tech employment concentration. In London, Edinburgh, Bristol and Leeds, tech roles account for more than 7% of total employment, compared to the national average of 6.4%. Overall, six metro areas meet or exceed this benchmark.
The sector's strength is further reflected in its business base and wage levels. London is home to 39,266 tech establishments, followed by Manchester (6,050), Bristol (3,177) and Birmingham (2,685). Tech roles command a 53% wage premium over the UK median, with London ranking highest, followed by Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester.
CompTIA's "State of the Tech Workforce UK 2026" is available at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/state-of-the-tech-workforce-uk-2026/.
[1] CompTIA's net tech employment designation includes two primary components: technology professionals working in technical positions across every industry sector in the Canadian economy; and business professionals employed by technology companies. For further explanation, see page 5 of the report.
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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/UK-tech-workforce-tops-2.1-million-as-cross-industry-demand-drives-employment-growth-new-CompTIA-research-finds
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Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine Issues Letter to Michigan State House
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 24 (TNSletter) -- The Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following letter to the Michigan State House:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 12, 2026
Re: MiSAM's Concerns Regarding HB 6020 - Proposed Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Ibogaine Research
Dear Honorable Members of the Michigan House,
On behalf of the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MiSAM), we write to express our concerns regarding House Bill 6020, which proposes allocating $50 million from the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support ibogaine clinical research.
MiSAM ... Show Full Article ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 24 (TNSletter) -- The Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following letter to the Michigan State House: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 12, 2026 Re: MiSAM's Concerns Regarding HB 6020 - Proposed Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Ibogaine Research Dear Honorable Members of the Michigan House, On behalf of the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MiSAM), we write to express our concerns regarding House Bill 6020, which proposes allocating $50 million from the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support ibogaine clinical research. MiSAMrepresents physicians and healthcare professionals across Michigan dedicated to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use disorders. We strongly support thoughtful, science-driven innovation. However, we urge careful reconsideration of this bill given both the current stage of ibogaine research and the intended purpose of opioid settlement funds.
Summary of HB 6020
HB 6020 would establish an "ibogaine grant program" within the Department of Health and Human Services to support Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated clinical trials and potentially facilitate multi-state research consortia. The bill appropriates $50 million from opioid settlement funds to a newly created ibogaine research fund and permits eventual medical use if FDA approval is obtained.
While the legislation includes safeguards such as FDA oversight and hospital-based administration, its central policy decision is the diversion of a large share of opioid settlement dollars toward a single, experimental therapeutic pathway.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Principles for the Use of Funds from the Opioid Litigation provide nationally recognized guidance for the allocation of settlement funds.
These principles emphasize that such funds represent "an unprecedented opportunity...to invest in solutions to the opioid crisis" and should be used to maximize public health impact.
Primary Concerns
1. Divergence from Evidence-Based Spending
Ibogaine remains an investigational therapy without FDA approval and lacks a robust body of large-scale, randomized controlled trial evidence demonstrating safety and efficacy. While earlystage innovation is important, allocating $50 million in settlement funding to such research risks conflicting with the principle that jurisdictions should "use evidence to guide spending." By contrast, there are well-established, evidence-based interventions such as current FDAapproved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and naloxone distribution already proven to reduce overdose deaths and improve outcomes.
2. Opportunity Cost in the Context of an Ongoing Crisis
Michigan continues to experience significant morbidity and mortality due to opioid overdose. The Johns Hopkins framework emphasizes that funds should be directed toward strategies that immediately "save lives."
Allocating a substantial portion of funds to long-term research limits the state's ability to:
* Expand access to buprenorphine and methadone
* Increase naloxone availability
* Strengthen treatment infrastructure and workforce capacity
* Support recovery and community-based services
The opportunity cost of this allocation is considerable given the urgent and ongoing nature of the overdose crisis.
3. Limited Immediate Public Health Impact
The Johns Hopkins Principles further emphasize the importance of investing in interventions that can be implemented at scale and produce measurable impact.
A highly specialized research initiative that will be restricted to institutions with advanced clinical and research capacity may not yield broadly accessible treatment options in the near term. As such, the proposed allocation may have limited immediate benefit for the populations most affected by opioid use disorder.
4. Equity and Stewardship of Public Funds
The Johns Hopkins framework also calls for equitable and transparent allocation of funds, informed by community need and public health priorities.
Directing a large, concentrated investment toward a single investigational therapy has the following risks:
* Limiting equitable distribution of resources across communities
* Reducing funding available for community-based organizations
* Creating disparities in who benefits from settlement investments
Settlement funds were awarded to address widespread harm, and their use should reflect broad population benefit.
5. Policy Precedent
HB 6020 establishes a significant precedent for the use of opioid settlement dollars to fund early-stage biomedical research. The Johns Hopkins Principles explicitly caution jurisdictions to ensure these funds are used strategically and effectively to abate the crisis and avoid misallocation.
Expanding their use into areas with uncertain outcomes may undermine both the intent of the litigation and public trust in how these resources are managed.
Recommendations
In light of these considerations, MiSAM respectfully recommends:
1. Prioritizing Evidence-Based Interventions
Direct the majority of opioid settlement funds toward interventions with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing overdose deaths.
2. Identifying Alternative Funding Mechanisms for Research
Encourage support for ibogaine and other innovative therapies through federal research grants, academic funding, or private investment.
3. Reconsidering the Scale of Proposed Investment
If the Legislature elects to proceed, consider a smaller, pilot-level appropriation with rigorous evaluation and clear outcome measures.
4. Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
Establish clear reporting requirements and performance metrics consistent with best practices for settlement fund stewardship.
Conclusion
MiSAM fully supports ongoing research into novel treatments for substance use disorders, including ibogaine. However, opioid settlement funds were secured to address an urgent and ongoing public health emergency. Consistent with the Johns Hopkins Principles, these funds should be used in a manner that prioritizes saving lives, relies on established evidence, and delivers equitable, measurable benefit to the people of Michigan.
We respectfully urge the Legislature to reconsider the proposed allocation in HB 6020 and to prioritize investments that align with these principles and address the immediate needs of our communities.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued leadership in addressing the opioid crisis.
Respectfully submitted,
Ismael D. Yanga, MD, FASAM
President, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine
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Original text here: https://downloads.asam.org/sitefinity-production-blobs/docs/default-source/advocacy/misam-hb-6020-letter-6-12-2026.pdf?sfvrsn=8bb76ce2_1
News Release here: https://www.asam.org/news/detail/2026/06/16/misam-comments-on-legislation-allowing-opioid-settlement-dollars-to-fund-ibogaine-research
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 12, 2026
Re: MiSAM's Concerns Regarding HB 6020 - Proposed Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Ibogaine Research
Dear Honorable Members of the Michigan House,
On behalf of the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MiSAM), we write to express our concerns regarding House Bill 6020, which proposes allocating $50 million from the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support ibogaine clinical research.
MiSAM ... Show Full Article ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 24 (TNSletter) -- The Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following letter to the Michigan State House: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 12, 2026 Re: MiSAM's Concerns Regarding HB 6020 - Proposed Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for Ibogaine Research Dear Honorable Members of the Michigan House, On behalf of the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine (MiSAM), we write to express our concerns regarding House Bill 6020, which proposes allocating $50 million from the Michigan Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to support ibogaine clinical research. MiSAMrepresents physicians and healthcare professionals across Michigan dedicated to evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery for substance use disorders. We strongly support thoughtful, science-driven innovation. However, we urge careful reconsideration of this bill given both the current stage of ibogaine research and the intended purpose of opioid settlement funds.
Summary of HB 6020
HB 6020 would establish an "ibogaine grant program" within the Department of Health and Human Services to support Federal Drug Administration (FDA)-regulated clinical trials and potentially facilitate multi-state research consortia. The bill appropriates $50 million from opioid settlement funds to a newly created ibogaine research fund and permits eventual medical use if FDA approval is obtained.
While the legislation includes safeguards such as FDA oversight and hospital-based administration, its central policy decision is the diversion of a large share of opioid settlement dollars toward a single, experimental therapeutic pathway.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Principles for the Use of Funds from the Opioid Litigation provide nationally recognized guidance for the allocation of settlement funds.
These principles emphasize that such funds represent "an unprecedented opportunity...to invest in solutions to the opioid crisis" and should be used to maximize public health impact.
Primary Concerns
1. Divergence from Evidence-Based Spending
Ibogaine remains an investigational therapy without FDA approval and lacks a robust body of large-scale, randomized controlled trial evidence demonstrating safety and efficacy. While earlystage innovation is important, allocating $50 million in settlement funding to such research risks conflicting with the principle that jurisdictions should "use evidence to guide spending." By contrast, there are well-established, evidence-based interventions such as current FDAapproved medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and naloxone distribution already proven to reduce overdose deaths and improve outcomes.
2. Opportunity Cost in the Context of an Ongoing Crisis
Michigan continues to experience significant morbidity and mortality due to opioid overdose. The Johns Hopkins framework emphasizes that funds should be directed toward strategies that immediately "save lives."
Allocating a substantial portion of funds to long-term research limits the state's ability to:
* Expand access to buprenorphine and methadone
* Increase naloxone availability
* Strengthen treatment infrastructure and workforce capacity
* Support recovery and community-based services
The opportunity cost of this allocation is considerable given the urgent and ongoing nature of the overdose crisis.
3. Limited Immediate Public Health Impact
The Johns Hopkins Principles further emphasize the importance of investing in interventions that can be implemented at scale and produce measurable impact.
A highly specialized research initiative that will be restricted to institutions with advanced clinical and research capacity may not yield broadly accessible treatment options in the near term. As such, the proposed allocation may have limited immediate benefit for the populations most affected by opioid use disorder.
4. Equity and Stewardship of Public Funds
The Johns Hopkins framework also calls for equitable and transparent allocation of funds, informed by community need and public health priorities.
Directing a large, concentrated investment toward a single investigational therapy has the following risks:
* Limiting equitable distribution of resources across communities
* Reducing funding available for community-based organizations
* Creating disparities in who benefits from settlement investments
Settlement funds were awarded to address widespread harm, and their use should reflect broad population benefit.
5. Policy Precedent
HB 6020 establishes a significant precedent for the use of opioid settlement dollars to fund early-stage biomedical research. The Johns Hopkins Principles explicitly caution jurisdictions to ensure these funds are used strategically and effectively to abate the crisis and avoid misallocation.
Expanding their use into areas with uncertain outcomes may undermine both the intent of the litigation and public trust in how these resources are managed.
Recommendations
In light of these considerations, MiSAM respectfully recommends:
1. Prioritizing Evidence-Based Interventions
Direct the majority of opioid settlement funds toward interventions with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing overdose deaths.
2. Identifying Alternative Funding Mechanisms for Research
Encourage support for ibogaine and other innovative therapies through federal research grants, academic funding, or private investment.
3. Reconsidering the Scale of Proposed Investment
If the Legislature elects to proceed, consider a smaller, pilot-level appropriation with rigorous evaluation and clear outcome measures.
4. Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
Establish clear reporting requirements and performance metrics consistent with best practices for settlement fund stewardship.
Conclusion
MiSAM fully supports ongoing research into novel treatments for substance use disorders, including ibogaine. However, opioid settlement funds were secured to address an urgent and ongoing public health emergency. Consistent with the Johns Hopkins Principles, these funds should be used in a manner that prioritizes saving lives, relies on established evidence, and delivers equitable, measurable benefit to the people of Michigan.
We respectfully urge the Legislature to reconsider the proposed allocation in HB 6020 and to prioritize investments that align with these principles and address the immediate needs of our communities.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued leadership in addressing the opioid crisis.
Respectfully submitted,
Ismael D. Yanga, MD, FASAM
President, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine
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Original text here: https://downloads.asam.org/sitefinity-production-blobs/docs/default-source/advocacy/misam-hb-6020-letter-6-12-2026.pdf?sfvrsn=8bb76ce2_1
News Release here: https://www.asam.org/news/detail/2026/06/16/misam-comments-on-legislation-allowing-opioid-settlement-dollars-to-fund-ibogaine-research
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From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- 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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From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem
This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and Claudio Stahnke from Frost & Sullivan's Security Practice.
Enterprise communication ecosystems are evolving ... Show Full Article SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and Claudio Stahnke from Frost & Sullivan's Security Practice. Enterprise communication ecosystems are evolvingas hybrid work, cloud collaboration, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) adoption are becoming increasingly central to business operations. Email now operates alongside collaboration platforms, cloud applications, browsers, and digital workspaces, creating a broader and more interconnected communication environment.
At the same time, cybercriminals are leveraging artificial AI to enhance phishing, business email compromise (BEC), impersonation, and social engineering attacks that exploit digital identities, communication trust, and user behavior. These threats are prompting organizations to rethink traditional security approaches and adopt more adaptive communication security strategies.
What growth opportunities exist to modernize email security while improving visibility, efficiency, and risk management outcomes?
To Explore:
* Strategic Priorities
* Regional Adoption Pattern
* Competitive Benchmarking
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Key Growth Drivers Accelerating Email Security Adoption
* Convergence of Communication Security: Organizations are seeking unified protection across email, collaboration platforms, browsers, and file-sharing environments to improve visibility and reduce cross-channel risks.
* Regulatory and Data Governance Requirements: Growing compliance, privacy, and data sovereignty mandates are increasing demand for transparent, audit-ready, and privacy-centric security architectures.
* Flexible Deployment Models: Hybrid and Application Programming Interface (API)-based security architectures are simplifying deployment, accelerating adoption, and supporting security modernization initiatives.
* Platform Consolidation and Outcome-driven Investments: Enterprises are consolidating security capabilities into integrated platforms while prioritizing solutions that deliver measurable improvements in risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Technology Enablers Strengthening Email Security
AI-driven Threat Detection and Behavioral Intelligence: AI-powered analytics and behavioral intelligence are improving the detection of sophisticated phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks.
Autonomous Remediation and Security Automation: Automated investigation and response capabilities are helping organizations accelerate remediation and improve operational efficiency.
Human Risk Management: Behavioral monitoring and adaptive awareness programs are becoming essential for reducing identity-driven and human-centric cyber risks.
Unified Workspace Protection: Security strategies are extending beyond email to protect collaboration platforms, browsers, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, and digital workspaces through integrated security architectures.
Growth Opportunities Shaping the Email Security Ecosystem
Unified Email and Workspace Security Platforms
Organizations are prioritizing integrated platforms that provide consistent protection across email, collaboration applications, browsers, and cloud environments. Vendors that can unify visibility, policy management, and threat detection across communication channels will be well positioned to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities.
Multimodal AI and Autonomous Threat Defense
The rise of AI-generated phishing, deepfake-enabled impersonation, and payload-less attacks is creating demand for advanced detection systems capable of analyzing behavioral, contextual, and communication-based threat indicators while supporting autonomous remediation.
MSP-led and SMB-focused Security Delivery Models
Growing demand from resource-constrained organizations is creating opportunities for vendors that offer cloud-native, multi-tenant, and automation-driven platforms optimized for managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers.
Leading Companies Shaping the Email Security Industry
* Proofpoint is leading the market through its human-centric security strategy, combining behavioral intelligence and human risk management to strengthen protection against phishing, BEC, and social engineering attacks.
* Cisco is advancing enterprise communication security through cloud-native architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and integrated threat intelligence capabilities that enhance visibility and resilience.
* Check Point is differentiating through integrated workspace security, API-based protection models, and automated remediation capabilities designed for modern digital environments.
* Mimecast is expanding its value proposition beyond email security through human risk management, collaboration security, and insider risk mitigation solutions.
* Fortinet is strengthening its position through integrated security platforms, flexible deployment models, and unified communication and workspace protection capabilities that support security consolidation initiatives.
Best Practices for Security Leaders Navigating Email Security Landscape
1. Adopting AI-native security architectures that leverage behavioral intelligence, contextual analysis, and automated response capabilities to strengthen protection against evolving cyber threats.
2. Extending email security services by implementing integrated protection across collaboration platforms, browsers, cloud applications, and digital workspaces to address emerging communication risks.
3. Embedding human risk management into cybersecurity strategies through adaptive awareness programs, behavioral analytics, and user-centric protection frameworks that reduce exposure to identity-driven attacks.
4. Prioritizing platform consolidation and operational efficiency by adopting unified security architectures that improve visibility, streamline governance, and reduce management complexity.
5. Aligning security investments with measurable business outcomes by evaluating initiatives based on risk reduction, operational effectiveness, remediation performance, and compliance readiness.
Organizations that are proactively aligning investments with the industry transformation are better positioned to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce operational complexity, and capitalize on emerging growth opportunities across the evolving communication security landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is email security?
Email security encompasses the technologies, policies, and processes used to protect email communications from cyber threats such as phishing, business email compromise (BEC), malware, ransomware, impersonation, and data loss. Modern email security solutions increasingly extend protection across collaboration platforms, cloud applications, and digital workspaces to address evolving communication risks.
2. How big is the email security market?
According to Frost & Sullivan's Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028 analysis, the global email security market was valued at approximately $7.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed $11 billion by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, AI-driven attacks, regulatory requirements, and increasing adoption of cloud-based email security platforms.
3. Who is the market leader in email security?
The email security market is highly competitive, with leading providers including Proofpoint, Cisco, Check Point, Mimecast, and Fortinet. These companies are differentiating through AI-driven threat detection, human risk management, integrated workspace security, and automated remediation capabilities.
4. How do AI and machine learning enhance email security?
AI and machine learning improve email security by analyzing behavioral patterns, communication context, and threat indicators to detect sophisticated phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks. These technologies also support automated investigation, threat prioritization, and remediation, helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience while improving operational efficiency.
5. What is the future of email security?
The future of email security is centered on AI-driven detection, autonomous remediation, human risk management, and unified workspace protection. As communication environments become more interconnected, security strategies are expected to evolve beyond email to provide integrated protection across collaboration platforms, browsers, SaaS applications, and digital workspaces.
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From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem
This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and Claudio Stahnke from Frost & Sullivan's Security Practice.
Enterprise communication ecosystems are evolving ... Show Full Article SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * From Threat Detection to Unified Workspace Protection: Growth Opportunities Reshaping the Global Email Security Ecosystem This blog is based on Frost & Sullivan's analyses, "Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028" and "Frost Radar(TM): Email Security, 2026," authored by Jarad Carleton and Claudio Stahnke from Frost & Sullivan's Security Practice. Enterprise communication ecosystems are evolvingas hybrid work, cloud collaboration, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) adoption are becoming increasingly central to business operations. Email now operates alongside collaboration platforms, cloud applications, browsers, and digital workspaces, creating a broader and more interconnected communication environment.
At the same time, cybercriminals are leveraging artificial AI to enhance phishing, business email compromise (BEC), impersonation, and social engineering attacks that exploit digital identities, communication trust, and user behavior. These threats are prompting organizations to rethink traditional security approaches and adopt more adaptive communication security strategies.
What growth opportunities exist to modernize email security while improving visibility, efficiency, and risk management outcomes?
To Explore:
* Strategic Priorities
* Regional Adoption Pattern
* Competitive Benchmarking
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Key Growth Drivers Accelerating Email Security Adoption
* Convergence of Communication Security: Organizations are seeking unified protection across email, collaboration platforms, browsers, and file-sharing environments to improve visibility and reduce cross-channel risks.
* Regulatory and Data Governance Requirements: Growing compliance, privacy, and data sovereignty mandates are increasing demand for transparent, audit-ready, and privacy-centric security architectures.
* Flexible Deployment Models: Hybrid and Application Programming Interface (API)-based security architectures are simplifying deployment, accelerating adoption, and supporting security modernization initiatives.
* Platform Consolidation and Outcome-driven Investments: Enterprises are consolidating security capabilities into integrated platforms while prioritizing solutions that deliver measurable improvements in risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Technology Enablers Strengthening Email Security
AI-driven Threat Detection and Behavioral Intelligence: AI-powered analytics and behavioral intelligence are improving the detection of sophisticated phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks.
Autonomous Remediation and Security Automation: Automated investigation and response capabilities are helping organizations accelerate remediation and improve operational efficiency.
Human Risk Management: Behavioral monitoring and adaptive awareness programs are becoming essential for reducing identity-driven and human-centric cyber risks.
Unified Workspace Protection: Security strategies are extending beyond email to protect collaboration platforms, browsers, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications, and digital workspaces through integrated security architectures.
Growth Opportunities Shaping the Email Security Ecosystem
Unified Email and Workspace Security Platforms
Organizations are prioritizing integrated platforms that provide consistent protection across email, collaboration applications, browsers, and cloud environments. Vendors that can unify visibility, policy management, and threat detection across communication channels will be well positioned to capitalize on long-term growth opportunities.
Multimodal AI and Autonomous Threat Defense
The rise of AI-generated phishing, deepfake-enabled impersonation, and payload-less attacks is creating demand for advanced detection systems capable of analyzing behavioral, contextual, and communication-based threat indicators while supporting autonomous remediation.
MSP-led and SMB-focused Security Delivery Models
Growing demand from resource-constrained organizations is creating opportunities for vendors that offer cloud-native, multi-tenant, and automation-driven platforms optimized for managed service providers (MSPs) and small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers.
Leading Companies Shaping the Email Security Industry
* Proofpoint is leading the market through its human-centric security strategy, combining behavioral intelligence and human risk management to strengthen protection against phishing, BEC, and social engineering attacks.
* Cisco is advancing enterprise communication security through cloud-native architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and integrated threat intelligence capabilities that enhance visibility and resilience.
* Check Point is differentiating through integrated workspace security, API-based protection models, and automated remediation capabilities designed for modern digital environments.
* Mimecast is expanding its value proposition beyond email security through human risk management, collaboration security, and insider risk mitigation solutions.
* Fortinet is strengthening its position through integrated security platforms, flexible deployment models, and unified communication and workspace protection capabilities that support security consolidation initiatives.
Best Practices for Security Leaders Navigating Email Security Landscape
1. Adopting AI-native security architectures that leverage behavioral intelligence, contextual analysis, and automated response capabilities to strengthen protection against evolving cyber threats.
2. Extending email security services by implementing integrated protection across collaboration platforms, browsers, cloud applications, and digital workspaces to address emerging communication risks.
3. Embedding human risk management into cybersecurity strategies through adaptive awareness programs, behavioral analytics, and user-centric protection frameworks that reduce exposure to identity-driven attacks.
4. Prioritizing platform consolidation and operational efficiency by adopting unified security architectures that improve visibility, streamline governance, and reduce management complexity.
5. Aligning security investments with measurable business outcomes by evaluating initiatives based on risk reduction, operational effectiveness, remediation performance, and compliance readiness.
Organizations that are proactively aligning investments with the industry transformation are better positioned to strengthen cyber resilience, reduce operational complexity, and capitalize on emerging growth opportunities across the evolving communication security landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is email security?
Email security encompasses the technologies, policies, and processes used to protect email communications from cyber threats such as phishing, business email compromise (BEC), malware, ransomware, impersonation, and data loss. Modern email security solutions increasingly extend protection across collaboration platforms, cloud applications, and digital workspaces to address evolving communication risks.
2. How big is the email security market?
According to Frost & Sullivan's Email Security Market, Global, 2023-2028 analysis, the global email security market was valued at approximately $7.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to exceed $11 billion by 2028, driven by growing cyber threats, AI-driven attacks, regulatory requirements, and increasing adoption of cloud-based email security platforms.
3. Who is the market leader in email security?
The email security market is highly competitive, with leading providers including Proofpoint, Cisco, Check Point, Mimecast, and Fortinet. These companies are differentiating through AI-driven threat detection, human risk management, integrated workspace security, and automated remediation capabilities.
4. How do AI and machine learning enhance email security?
AI and machine learning improve email security by analyzing behavioral patterns, communication context, and threat indicators to detect sophisticated phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks. These technologies also support automated investigation, threat prioritization, and remediation, helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience while improving operational efficiency.
5. What is the future of email security?
The future of email security is centered on AI-driven detection, autonomous remediation, human risk management, and unified workspace protection. As communication environments become more interconnected, security strategies are expected to evolve beyond email to provide integrated protection across collaboration platforms, browsers, SaaS applications, and digital workspaces.
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American Soybean Association Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework
The American Soybean Association welcomed the release of a draft farm bill by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, which includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important investments in the farm safety net, conservation, rural development, research, and market opportunities for soybean farmers.
"Soybean farmers need the certainty and stability that only a five-year farm bill can provide," said ASA President Scott ... Show Full Article ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework The American Soybean Association welcomed the release of a draft farm bill by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, which includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important investments in the farm safety net, conservation, rural development, research, and market opportunities for soybean farmers. "Soybean farmers need the certainty and stability that only a five-year farm bill can provide," said ASA President ScottMetzger (OH). "We appreciate Chairman Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for developing a framework that recognizes the challenges facing agriculture and includes several priorities important to U.S. soybean producers. We look forward to reviewing the draft legislation and working with lawmakers as the farm bill process moves forward."
The framework includes several ASA-supported provisions, including legislation to advance plant biostimulants, expand conservation technical assistance, improve fertilizer research, strengthen rural broadband deployment, increase access to technical service providers and support precision agriculture technologies.
The farm bill draft also pursues advancements in market development and rural economic growth through the reauthorization of international food assistance programs, including McGovern-Dole, expanded access to guaranteed loans, additional flexibility within farm storage loan programs, eligibility for precision agriculture equipment under the Conservation Loan and Loan Guarantee Program, reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program, and the codification of the ReConnect Rural Broadband Program.
In addition, the proposal includes several priorities that support growing domestic markets for soy through new uses, including increased funding for the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program, improvements to the Biorefinery Assistance Program and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and a directive for USDA to establish a department-wide sustainable aviation fuel strategy.
ASA is hopeful this discussion draft will facilitate bipartisan negotiations to secure a pathway toward final passage in the Senate.
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-encouraged-by-senate-farm-bill-framework/
[Category: Agriculture]
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ASA Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework
The American Soybean Association welcomed the release of a draft farm bill by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, which includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important investments in the farm safety net, conservation, rural development, research, and market opportunities for soybean farmers.
"Soybean farmers need the certainty and stability that only a five-year farm bill can provide," said ASA President Scott ... Show Full Article ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 24 -- The American Soybean Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA Encouraged by Senate Farm Bill Framework The American Soybean Association welcomed the release of a draft farm bill by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, which includes key priorities for U.S. soybean farmers and makes important investments in the farm safety net, conservation, rural development, research, and market opportunities for soybean farmers. "Soybean farmers need the certainty and stability that only a five-year farm bill can provide," said ASA President ScottMetzger (OH). "We appreciate Chairman Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for developing a framework that recognizes the challenges facing agriculture and includes several priorities important to U.S. soybean producers. We look forward to reviewing the draft legislation and working with lawmakers as the farm bill process moves forward."
The framework includes several ASA-supported provisions, including legislation to advance plant biostimulants, expand conservation technical assistance, improve fertilizer research, strengthen rural broadband deployment, increase access to technical service providers and support precision agriculture technologies.
The farm bill draft also pursues advancements in market development and rural economic growth through the reauthorization of international food assistance programs, including McGovern-Dole, expanded access to guaranteed loans, additional flexibility within farm storage loan programs, eligibility for precision agriculture equipment under the Conservation Loan and Loan Guarantee Program, reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program, and the codification of the ReConnect Rural Broadband Program.
In addition, the proposal includes several priorities that support growing domestic markets for soy through new uses, including increased funding for the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program, improvements to the Biorefinery Assistance Program and the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and a directive for USDA to establish a department-wide sustainable aviation fuel strategy.
ASA is hopeful this discussion draft will facilitate bipartisan negotiations to secure a pathway toward final passage in the Senate.
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Original text here: https://soygrowers.com/news-releases/asa-encouraged-by-senate-farm-bill-framework/
[Category: Agriculture]
American Farm Bureau Federation: Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey.
This is up $2.90 from last year, which is a 4% increase. The overall annual inflation rate in the United States is ... Show Full Article NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. This is up $2.90 from last year, which is a 4% increase. The overall annual inflation rate in the United States is4.2% for 12 months ending in May, which is consistent with the findings of the marketbasket survey, even though the survey tracks a much smaller basket of items.
At $7.38 per person, this is the most expensive Fourth of July cookout since Farm Bureau began surveying costs in 2016. However, after adjusting for inflation, cookout costs have remained relatively stable in recent years and remain below the previous peak reached in 2022.
"Families across the country are dealing with higher prices for many expenses including groceries," said American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Dr. Faith Parum. "As you look at the purchasing power of the dollar, however, it has remained relatively stable when it comes to food. America's families spend less of their disposable income on food than most other nations and we enjoy one of the most abundant, affordable and safe food supplies in the world."
The marketbasket survey shows an increase in the cost of 10 of the 12 tracked items including ground beef, pork and beans, strawberries and hamburger buns.
Several factors influence the increased costs. The retail price for 2 pounds of ground beef increased 5.5% to $14.06. America's ranchers continue to rebuild their herds following years of severe drought, which has affected supplies. It will take several years for herds to recover to pre-drought levels.
Strawberries cost $5.27 for two pints, an increase of 12.4%. Strawberries had a price increase, in part, because of a devastating frost in Florida that destroyed many young plants early in the spring. High labor costs for fruits and vegetables are also a factor as well as increased costs for fuel used in refrigeration and transportation.
A 32 ounce can of pork and beans is up 37 cents from 2025 to $3.06. The cost of aluminum drastically increased this year, driving up the production cost of cans used in pork and beans.
Hamburger buns cost an average of $2.53, a 7.7% increase from last year. Increased production, transportation and labor costs contributed to the price increase of hamburger buns.
Two bright spots in the survey were potato salad and chips. The price for potato salad fell 17.8% from 2025 to $2.91. This can be attributed partially to a key salad ingredient - eggs. Egg prices have dropped as flocks recovered from avian influenza. Healthy potato harvests reduced the cost of making potato salad and chips. Chips were down 4 cents from 2025 to $4.76.
AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, "Higher prices at the grocery store don't always translate to more money for farmers. The farmer's share of the food dollar is around 6% after expenses. Farmers are dealing with natural disasters and higher supply costs while making the same - or sometimes less - money for the food they grow. Still, they're committed to growing safe, affordable, sustainable and abundant food for our nation.
"Farmers represent less than 2% of the population, but they carry a great responsibility in providing nutrition for the remaining 98% of America. The critical role they play has traditionally been supported by investments in innovation, research and risk management, all made possible by the farm bill. We encourage lawmakers to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and then return to D.C. with a renewed commitment to pass a new, modernized farm bill. It's an investment in our country's future."
The federal government's broader Consumer Price Index report for all items shows an overall increase of 4.2%, while food shows an increase of 3.1% compared to a year ago. Farm Bureau's informal marketbasket survey examines only those foods commonly associated with summer cookouts.
The July Fourth cookout survey is part of the Farm Bureau marketbasket series, which also includes the popular annual Thanksgiving dinner cost survey of common food staples Americans use to prepare a holiday meal at home.
Volunteer shoppers across the country, including Farm Bureau members and others, collected data from stores in every state and Puerto Rico.
Individual Prices, AFBF 2026 Summer Cookout
* 2 pounds of ground beef, $14.06 (+5.5%)
* 2 pounds of chicken breasts, $8.06 (+3.5%)
* 3 pounds of pork chops, $14.79 (+4.7%)
* 1 pound of cheese, $3.60 (+1.7%)
* 1 package of hamburger buns, $2.53 (+7.7%)
* 2 1/2 pounds of homemade potato salad, $2.91 (-17.8%)
* 32 ounces of pork and beans, $3.06 (+13.8%)
* 16-ounce bag of potato chips, $4.76 (-0.8%)
* 13-ounce package of chocolate chip cookies, $4.25 (+6.3%)
* 1/2 gallon of ice cream, $5.99 (+5.3%)
* 2 pints of strawberries, $5.27 (+12.4%)
* 2 1/2 quarts of lemonade, $4.54 (+3.9%)
Read the full Market Intel on the 2026 Fourth of July Cookout Survey here (https://www.fb.org/market-intel/fourth-of-july-cookout-costs-reflect-inflation).
To download selected soundbites on the survey, click here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/58fznk44sdywlon2w7vtq/ANgAkQNYxeCmKS09M35_CKE?rlkey=lnezw9dpjl5ajh8t8oaifm8hs&e=3&st=lle3oo7p&dl=0).
Be sure to watch for the Farm Bureau Thanksgiving marketbasket survey when it is released on November 18.
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/cost-of-fourth-of-july-cookout-reflects-inflation-increase
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Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase
Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey.
This is up $2.90 from last year, which is a 4% increase. The overall annual inflation rate in the United States is ... Show Full Article NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Cost of Fourth of July Cookout Reflects Inflation Increase Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a cookout will find that prices at the grocery store closely reflect inflation increases over the last year. An Independence Day cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. This is up $2.90 from last year, which is a 4% increase. The overall annual inflation rate in the United States is4.2% for 12 months ending in May, which is consistent with the findings of the marketbasket survey, even though the survey tracks a much smaller basket of items.
At $7.38 per person, this is the most expensive Fourth of July cookout since Farm Bureau began surveying costs in 2016. However, after adjusting for inflation, cookout costs have remained relatively stable in recent years and remain below the previous peak reached in 2022.
"Families across the country are dealing with higher prices for many expenses including groceries," said American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Dr. Faith Parum. "As you look at the purchasing power of the dollar, however, it has remained relatively stable when it comes to food. America's families spend less of their disposable income on food than most other nations and we enjoy one of the most abundant, affordable and safe food supplies in the world."
The marketbasket survey shows an increase in the cost of 10 of the 12 tracked items including ground beef, pork and beans, strawberries and hamburger buns.
Several factors influence the increased costs. The retail price for 2 pounds of ground beef increased 5.5% to $14.06. America's ranchers continue to rebuild their herds following years of severe drought, which has affected supplies. It will take several years for herds to recover to pre-drought levels.
Strawberries cost $5.27 for two pints, an increase of 12.4%. Strawberries had a price increase, in part, because of a devastating frost in Florida that destroyed many young plants early in the spring. High labor costs for fruits and vegetables are also a factor as well as increased costs for fuel used in refrigeration and transportation.
A 32 ounce can of pork and beans is up 37 cents from 2025 to $3.06. The cost of aluminum drastically increased this year, driving up the production cost of cans used in pork and beans.
Hamburger buns cost an average of $2.53, a 7.7% increase from last year. Increased production, transportation and labor costs contributed to the price increase of hamburger buns.
Two bright spots in the survey were potato salad and chips. The price for potato salad fell 17.8% from 2025 to $2.91. This can be attributed partially to a key salad ingredient - eggs. Egg prices have dropped as flocks recovered from avian influenza. Healthy potato harvests reduced the cost of making potato salad and chips. Chips were down 4 cents from 2025 to $4.76.
AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, "Higher prices at the grocery store don't always translate to more money for farmers. The farmer's share of the food dollar is around 6% after expenses. Farmers are dealing with natural disasters and higher supply costs while making the same - or sometimes less - money for the food they grow. Still, they're committed to growing safe, affordable, sustainable and abundant food for our nation.
"Farmers represent less than 2% of the population, but they carry a great responsibility in providing nutrition for the remaining 98% of America. The critical role they play has traditionally been supported by investments in innovation, research and risk management, all made possible by the farm bill. We encourage lawmakers to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and then return to D.C. with a renewed commitment to pass a new, modernized farm bill. It's an investment in our country's future."
The federal government's broader Consumer Price Index report for all items shows an overall increase of 4.2%, while food shows an increase of 3.1% compared to a year ago. Farm Bureau's informal marketbasket survey examines only those foods commonly associated with summer cookouts.
The July Fourth cookout survey is part of the Farm Bureau marketbasket series, which also includes the popular annual Thanksgiving dinner cost survey of common food staples Americans use to prepare a holiday meal at home.
Volunteer shoppers across the country, including Farm Bureau members and others, collected data from stores in every state and Puerto Rico.
Individual Prices, AFBF 2026 Summer Cookout
* 2 pounds of ground beef, $14.06 (+5.5%)
* 2 pounds of chicken breasts, $8.06 (+3.5%)
* 3 pounds of pork chops, $14.79 (+4.7%)
* 1 pound of cheese, $3.60 (+1.7%)
* 1 package of hamburger buns, $2.53 (+7.7%)
* 2 1/2 pounds of homemade potato salad, $2.91 (-17.8%)
* 32 ounces of pork and beans, $3.06 (+13.8%)
* 16-ounce bag of potato chips, $4.76 (-0.8%)
* 13-ounce package of chocolate chip cookies, $4.25 (+6.3%)
* 1/2 gallon of ice cream, $5.99 (+5.3%)
* 2 pints of strawberries, $5.27 (+12.4%)
* 2 1/2 quarts of lemonade, $4.54 (+3.9%)
Read the full Market Intel on the 2026 Fourth of July Cookout Survey here (https://www.fb.org/market-intel/fourth-of-july-cookout-costs-reflect-inflation).
To download selected soundbites on the survey, click here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/58fznk44sdywlon2w7vtq/ANgAkQNYxeCmKS09M35_CKE?rlkey=lnezw9dpjl5ajh8t8oaifm8hs&e=3&st=lle3oo7p&dl=0).
Be sure to watch for the Farm Bureau Thanksgiving marketbasket survey when it is released on November 18.
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/cost-of-fourth-of-july-cookout-reflects-inflation-increase
[Category: Agriculture]
ALPA President Tells Senate Committee: "Good Enough Is No Longer Good Enough" on Aviation Safety
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 24 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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ALPA President Tells Senate Committee: "Good Enough Is No Longer Good Enough" on Aviation Safety
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation at a hearing titled "Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System." During his testimony, Ambrosi urged Congress to ... Show Full Article MCLEAN, Virginia, June 24 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * ALPA President Tells Senate Committee: "Good Enough Is No Longer Good Enough" on Aviation Safety Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation at a hearing titled "Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System." During his testimony, Ambrosi urged Congress totreat the recent rise in close calls and two fatal accidents in the past 16 months as an urgent call to action rather than waiting for the next tragedy.
"The unfortunate truth in aviation is that we make the most progress on safety only after lives have already been lost. ALPA is calling for urgent action with the full knowledge that the technologies that could have prevented these accidents exist and are readily available right now. Two fatal accidents in 16 months tell us: good enough is no longer good enough," said Ambrosi.
ALPA's testimony pointed to two recent fatal accidents, the January 2025 midair collision near Washington National Airport and the March 2026 ground collision at LaGuardia Airport, as evidence that pilots are too often left to rely on last-second warning systems like TCAS, which offer limited alerting time, minimal traffic detail, and reduced performance near the ground. ALPA argues that real situational awareness requires integrated, always-on traffic information in the flightdeck, not just an alert in the final seconds before a collision. To close those gaps, ALPA outlined several recommendations for the Committee:
* Enact the ROTOR Act's integrated ADS-B In mandate. Unlike last-second warning systems such as TCAS, fully integrated ADS-B In gives pilots earlier alerts, clearer traffic information, and improved situational awareness in both airborne and surface environments. ALPA cautioned that voluntary, tablet-based alternatives would create new head-down distractions and risk delayed or missed alerts.
* Rapidly expand surface surveillance and runway lighting systems. Critical tools like the Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC), Airport Surveillance Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), and Runway Status Lights remain installed at only a small fraction of U.S. airports. ALPA urged the FAA to accelerate deployment and add alerting capabilities to its Surface Awareness Initiative.
* Close the military ADS-B Out loophole. ALPA called for military aircraft required nationwide statutory requirements forADS-B Out transmissionsto broadcast their position so civilian pilots can see them, while preserving appropriate national security exemptions.
* Accelerate air traffic control modernization. ALPA reiterated its support for the Administration's plan to build a new air traffic control system, calling for continued investment in controller staffing, aging infrastructure, and a common automation platform.
Ambrosi noted that simulations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board found that had PSA Flight 5342 been equipped with the ROTOR Act's expanded ADS-B In capabilities, the flight crew would have received visual and aural alerts considerably earlier than with currently available alternatives.
"The Potomac midair collision exposed a specific safety gap: the lack of an integrated ADS-B In mandate. Without it, pilots are forced to rely on last-second warning systems. Pilots are safest when we are aware of and can avoid threats. This is the time for action, not the time to give in to special interests fighting progress," Ambrosi said. "We cannot stall. We cannot water down the safety advancements in the ROTOR Act. We must keep moving forward."
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Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.
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Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/06/good-enough-is-no-longer-good-enough-aviation-safety
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ALPA President Tells Senate Committee: "Good Enough Is No Longer Good Enough" on Aviation Safety
Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation at a hearing titled "Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System." During his testimony, Ambrosi urged Congress to ... Show Full Article MCLEAN, Virginia, June 24 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * ALPA President Tells Senate Committee: "Good Enough Is No Longer Good Enough" on Aviation Safety Capt. Jason Ambrosi, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation at a hearing titled "Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System." During his testimony, Ambrosi urged Congress totreat the recent rise in close calls and two fatal accidents in the past 16 months as an urgent call to action rather than waiting for the next tragedy.
"The unfortunate truth in aviation is that we make the most progress on safety only after lives have already been lost. ALPA is calling for urgent action with the full knowledge that the technologies that could have prevented these accidents exist and are readily available right now. Two fatal accidents in 16 months tell us: good enough is no longer good enough," said Ambrosi.
ALPA's testimony pointed to two recent fatal accidents, the January 2025 midair collision near Washington National Airport and the March 2026 ground collision at LaGuardia Airport, as evidence that pilots are too often left to rely on last-second warning systems like TCAS, which offer limited alerting time, minimal traffic detail, and reduced performance near the ground. ALPA argues that real situational awareness requires integrated, always-on traffic information in the flightdeck, not just an alert in the final seconds before a collision. To close those gaps, ALPA outlined several recommendations for the Committee:
* Enact the ROTOR Act's integrated ADS-B In mandate. Unlike last-second warning systems such as TCAS, fully integrated ADS-B In gives pilots earlier alerts, clearer traffic information, and improved situational awareness in both airborne and surface environments. ALPA cautioned that voluntary, tablet-based alternatives would create new head-down distractions and risk delayed or missed alerts.
* Rapidly expand surface surveillance and runway lighting systems. Critical tools like the Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC), Airport Surveillance Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), and Runway Status Lights remain installed at only a small fraction of U.S. airports. ALPA urged the FAA to accelerate deployment and add alerting capabilities to its Surface Awareness Initiative.
* Close the military ADS-B Out loophole. ALPA called for military aircraft required nationwide statutory requirements forADS-B Out transmissionsto broadcast their position so civilian pilots can see them, while preserving appropriate national security exemptions.
* Accelerate air traffic control modernization. ALPA reiterated its support for the Administration's plan to build a new air traffic control system, calling for continued investment in controller staffing, aging infrastructure, and a common automation platform.
Ambrosi noted that simulations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board found that had PSA Flight 5342 been equipped with the ROTOR Act's expanded ADS-B In capabilities, the flight crew would have received visual and aural alerts considerably earlier than with currently available alternatives.
"The Potomac midair collision exposed a specific safety gap: the lack of an integrated ADS-B In mandate. Without it, pilots are forced to rely on last-second warning systems. Pilots are safest when we are aware of and can avoid threats. This is the time for action, not the time to give in to special interests fighting progress," Ambrosi said. "We cannot stall. We cannot water down the safety advancements in the ROTOR Act. We must keep moving forward."
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Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 80,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on X @ALPAPilots.
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Original text here: https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/06/good-enough-is-no-longer-good-enough-aviation-safety
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AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- 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 Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure
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LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Homes and Buildings ... Show Full Article SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026 Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure - LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Homes and BuildingsIndustry, 2026, reveals that the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), tightening regulatory requirements, and accelerating demand for critical infrastructure is creating a new growth cycle across the global homes and buildings industry.
Against this backdrop, the global homes and buildings industry is forecast to generate between $2.03 trillion and $2.10 trillion in revenue in 2026, representing year-over-year growth of 4.0% to 7.7%.
Among the most significant opportunities identified are agentic AI-powered smart buildings, unified building intelligence platforms, and intelligent adaptive lighting solutions. Together, these innovations are accelerating the shift from hardware-centric offerings to data-driven, outcome-based services.
"Buildings are evolving from passive assets into intelligent, adaptive ecosystems capable of autonomous decision-making, predictive optimisation, and continuous performance improvement," said Anirudh Bhaskaran, Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Organisations that successfully combine AI-driven intelligence, connected infrastructure, and regulatory readiness will be best positioned to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities and create long-term competitive advantage."
Supporting this outlook, Frost & Sullivan identifies several technology trends that will shape industry growth in 2026. "Our top predictions for 2026 include the rapid adoption of edge-native, agentic AI-driven HVAC systems, growing demand for building energy management solutions in small and medium-sized buildings, increasing investment in data centre infrastructure, and strong growth in smart and connected lighting technologies," Bhaskaran added.
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is also expected to stimulate demand for building automation, lighting controls, indoor air quality solutions, and energy services throughout Europe's retrofit market.
The analysis identifies several high-growth segments across the industry. Construction management solutions, including digital twins, AI-powered collaboration platforms, robotics, and automation technologies, are expected to achieve some of the strongest growth rates. Smart building management platforms, home energy management systems, and integrated facility management solutions are also benefiting from increasing demand for operational efficiency, decarbonisation, and resilience.
Demand for critical infrastructure, particularly AI-driven data centres, continues to emerge as a major growth catalyst. Rising power requirements, accelerated digitalisation, and increasing deployment of hyperscale computing facilities are driving investment in HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, building automation, and energy management technologies.
Alongside technological innovation and infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance is becoming an increasingly important competitive differentiator. Bhaskaran notes that tightening regulations - including the EU Cyber Resilience Act, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, Batteries Regulation, and revised Construction Products Regulation - will require companies to strengthen cybersecurity, sustainability, and compliance capabilities across their product portfolios and supply chains.
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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-building-intelligence-and-regulatory-transformation-set-to-reshape-the-global-homes-and-buildings-industry-in-2026/
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AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026
Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure
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LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Homes and Buildings ... Show Full Article SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 24 (TNSbrep) -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * AI-Driven Building Intelligence and Regulatory Transformation Set to Reshape the Global Homes and Buildings Industry in 2026 Frost & Sullivan analysis highlights growth opportunities in smart building management, construction technology, home energy management, and intelligent infrastructure - LONDON -- Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis, Growth Opportunities in Global Homes and BuildingsIndustry, 2026, reveals that the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), tightening regulatory requirements, and accelerating demand for critical infrastructure is creating a new growth cycle across the global homes and buildings industry.
Against this backdrop, the global homes and buildings industry is forecast to generate between $2.03 trillion and $2.10 trillion in revenue in 2026, representing year-over-year growth of 4.0% to 7.7%.
Among the most significant opportunities identified are agentic AI-powered smart buildings, unified building intelligence platforms, and intelligent adaptive lighting solutions. Together, these innovations are accelerating the shift from hardware-centric offerings to data-driven, outcome-based services.
"Buildings are evolving from passive assets into intelligent, adaptive ecosystems capable of autonomous decision-making, predictive optimisation, and continuous performance improvement," said Anirudh Bhaskaran, Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "Organisations that successfully combine AI-driven intelligence, connected infrastructure, and regulatory readiness will be best positioned to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities and create long-term competitive advantage."
Supporting this outlook, Frost & Sullivan identifies several technology trends that will shape industry growth in 2026. "Our top predictions for 2026 include the rapid adoption of edge-native, agentic AI-driven HVAC systems, growing demand for building energy management solutions in small and medium-sized buildings, increasing investment in data centre infrastructure, and strong growth in smart and connected lighting technologies," Bhaskaran added.
The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is also expected to stimulate demand for building automation, lighting controls, indoor air quality solutions, and energy services throughout Europe's retrofit market.
The analysis identifies several high-growth segments across the industry. Construction management solutions, including digital twins, AI-powered collaboration platforms, robotics, and automation technologies, are expected to achieve some of the strongest growth rates. Smart building management platforms, home energy management systems, and integrated facility management solutions are also benefiting from increasing demand for operational efficiency, decarbonisation, and resilience.
Demand for critical infrastructure, particularly AI-driven data centres, continues to emerge as a major growth catalyst. Rising power requirements, accelerated digitalisation, and increasing deployment of hyperscale computing facilities are driving investment in HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, building automation, and energy management technologies.
Alongside technological innovation and infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance is becoming an increasingly important competitive differentiator. Bhaskaran notes that tightening regulations - including the EU Cyber Resilience Act, Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, Batteries Regulation, and revised Construction Products Regulation - will require companies to strengthen cybersecurity, sustainability, and compliance capabilities across their product portfolios and supply chains.
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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-building-intelligence-and-regulatory-transformation-set-to-reshape-the-global-homes-and-buildings-industry-in-2026/
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