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Quobly & SEALSQ to embed post-quantum security in silicon
IoT Security

Quobly & SEALSQ to embed post-quantum security in silicon

Quobly and SEALSQ have partnered to embed post-quantum security into silicon quantum processors, enhancing hardware defences against future cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Bizcap acquires 8fig to expand AI-driven SME funding globally
Fintech

Bizcap acquires 8fig to expand AI-driven SME funding globally

Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season
Customer Experience

Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season

Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
ThetaRay's AI compliance modules gain vital industry validation
Fintech

ThetaRay's AI compliance modules gain vital industry validation

ThetaRay's AI modules for AML and sanctions screening have gained key validation from Kaufman Rossin, aiding compliance with evolving US and EU regulations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Europe's productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?
Digital Transformation

Europe's productivity puzzle: Is outdated workplace tech to blame?

Europe's productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.

By Paul Birkett • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Informatica, Microsoft expand partnership for agentic AI
Data Analytics

Informatica, Microsoft expand partnership for agentic AI

Informatica and Microsoft enhance AI agent capabilities by integrating trusted data management with Microsoft Foundry for secure, compliant enterprise AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Europe (European) stories

Spain leads unified communications surge as EU market grows
Unified Communications

Spain leads unified communications surge as EU market grows

Spain leads the EU unified communications surge with a 104% revenue rise, driven by education demand and renewed projects as the market grows in Q4 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security
Firewalls

Peering and SASE: How Europe is minimizing latency while maximizing security

Europe uses software-defined peering and SASE to cut latency and boost security, enabling agile, cloud-based digital infrastructure for industries and IoT.

By Dr Christoph Dietzel • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy

OVHcloud launches AI and Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, plus digital twin tools, to boost European businesses' digital autonomy and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms
Crypto

UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms

UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Ecommpay wins Best Alternative Payment Provider award
Fintech

Ecommpay wins Best Alternative Payment Provider award

Ecommpay has won Best Alternative Payment Provider at the Payments Awards, praised for offering 100+ payment methods across Europe and Asia.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation
Unified Communications

AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation

AUTO1 Group has won Twilio's 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups
Robotics

European schools train 12,000 pupils to build AI & startups

Across ten European countries, 12,000 pupils are learning to build AI solutions and startups to help close the continent's AI skills gap.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Media-for-equity gains ground as startups face funding crunch
Marketing Technologies

Media-for-equity gains ground as startups face funding crunch

Amid a venture capital slump, Mercurius Media Capital offers US startups media-for-equity deals, trading advertising slots for equity to spur growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps
Robotics

Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps

Europe's Deep Tech startups, rooted in labs, struggle with app-style funding models; new Playbook urges patient capital aligned with scientific milestones.

By Diana Aladzhova • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
Clean technologies

Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025