BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American EMS shipments in September were down 9.8% compared to the same month last year, according to IPC's monthly North American EMS Statistical Program. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments decreased 12.4%. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.27.

ORLANDO, FL – Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment in AI more broadly is supporting overall IT spending growth.