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Alliance urges EU to rethink cyber rules for SIM tech
Data Protection

Alliance urges EU to rethink cyber rules for SIM tech

Existing certification and update limits on SIM components could be upended if Brussels keeps draft cyber rules unchanged.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
SurePay launches free IBAN check for Dutch taxpayers
Fintech

SurePay launches free IBAN check for Dutch taxpayers

Dutch taxpayers face a higher risk of payment scams as the tax authority's bank account switch creates a new opening for fraudsters.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
SecurEnvoy appoints Giuseppe Sesta to drive Western Europe
Data Protection

SecurEnvoy appoints Giuseppe Sesta to drive Western Europe

Tighter EU compliance rules are driving demand for access controls as the security supplier expands its regional sales push across Western Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
AHEAD expands in Europe with Prolimax buy & new UK hub
DataCentre infrastructure

AHEAD expands in Europe with Prolimax buy & new UK hub

The deal gives the US group a faster route into the UK and EU, with local logistics, compliance and sales support for clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Germany & Brazil mandate ODF in push for sovereignty
Public Cloud

Germany & Brazil mandate ODF in push for sovereignty

Public bodies in both countries will have to save files in an open format, as policymakers seek to curb supplier lock-in and bolster digital sovereignty.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Docusign launches AI tools for in-house legal teams
Digital Transformation

Docusign launches AI tools for in-house legal teams

Legal teams could cut contract delays as Docusign folds AI assistants and agents into its agreement platform with new software links.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines renews Cover Genius deal for expansion
Customer Experience

Turkish Airlines renews Cover Genius deal for expansion

Turkish Airlines extends Cover Genius pact to add tailored travel protection in Australia, Latin America, the US and EU across more booking channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Currenxie launches European multi-currency account in Dublin
Fintech

Currenxie launches European multi-currency account in Dublin

Currenxie's Dublin launch of an EEA business account targets SMEs trading with Asia-Pacific, amid pressure to fix costly cross-border payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
W sets June beta launch with Europe figures tracker
Data Protection

W sets June beta launch with Europe figures tracker

The expansion will give European leaders and policymakers early access as W readies its public beta and new tracking dashboard for 17 June.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Currenxie launches EEA business accounts from Ireland
Fintech

Currenxie launches EEA business accounts from Ireland

Currenxie enters the EEA from Dublin with multi-currency business accounts, targeting SMEs seeking faster cross-border payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Quantum buyers demand proof as budgets face scrutiny
Quantum Computing

Quantum buyers demand proof as budgets face scrutiny

QuEra survey finds quantum buyers and backers are demanding stronger proof of value, even as 46% of organisations expect budgets to stay flat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech
Cartech

Vulcan begins Frankfurt lithium plant with NESI tech

Europe’s battery makers could gain local supply for about 500,000 electric vehicle batteries a year as Vulcan starts work in Frankfurt.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams
Manufacturing

Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams

Researchers could cut the time and cost of early quantum experiments as Haiqu's new platform already runs on current hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027
DataCentre infrastructure

Skeleton raises €33m ahead of US IPO plans in 2027

Rising power constraints at AI data centres are driving demand for Skeleton’s storage systems as it gears up for a US listing in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up
Marketing Technologies

Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up

Merchants will get broader parcel routes as new EU import rules and US de minimis changes prompt Asendia and SingPost to offer duty-paid shipping.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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European Union (EU) stories

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech
Data Protection

UK outlines cyber & AI regulatory overhaul in King's Speech

Businesses face tighter reporting and new rules as ministers move to overhaul cyber security, AI oversight and digital identity regulation.

By Mark Tarre • 9 min read • Yesterday
Address data is the retail superpower
Customer Relationship Management

Address data is the retail superpower

Cleaner address records can cut failed deliveries, trim costs and lift conversions as retailers chase faster, more reliable eCommerce fulfilment.

By Greg Brown • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Qualys & Converge launch cyber cover tied to risk data
Ransomware

Qualys & Converge launch cyber cover tied to risk data

Businesses could see premiums better reflect live security posture as Qualys and Converge replace questionnaires with verified risk data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago