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SRM leaders see better AI returns from centralised knowledge
Digital Transformation

SRM leaders see better AI returns from centralised knowledge

European firms with centralised response libraries are seeing higher AI returns, with mature SRM teams also reporting faster sales cycles and revenue growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership
Digital Transformation

Nexer & Deque forge global accessibility partnership

Organisations face rising pressure to make websites and apps accessible as the European Accessibility Act and customer expectations tighten scrutiny.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026
Semiconductors

Europe tech spending to hit USD $1.3 trillion in 2026

Infrastructure spending is surging as businesses expand data centres for AI, with Europe's tech outlay set to reach USD $1.3 trillion in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe
Data Protection

Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe

Smaller firms' shift towards higher-spec devices is widening Europe's pricing gap, with reseller average selling prices rising far faster than retail chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Bank of England faces pressure over stablecoin rules
Fintech

Bank of England faces pressure over stablecoin rules

Peers say proposed caps and reserve rules could leave GBP stablecoins at a disadvantage, as the Bank of England finalises draft regulations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use
Data Protection

North America leads finance teams in AI workflow use

Scattered data and stricter rules are slowing rivals, while 37% of North American finance teams already use AI in multi-step workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ADC warns EU AI Act delay could raise compliance costs
Data governance

ADC warns EU AI Act delay could raise compliance costs

Delaying the European Union's high-risk AI rules may force firms to redesign systems later, adding cost and leaving users exposed meanwhile.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control
Data Protection

Genetec wins ANSSI security qualification for access control

The ruling gives French critical-site buyers a benchmark for high-assurance access control as cyber and physical security risks converge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sumo Logic expands security tools to EU sovereign cloud
Data Protection

Sumo Logic expands security tools to EU sovereign cloud

European firms can now run security monitoring in an EU-only AWS cloud, easing data residency worries as sovereignty pressures mount.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
EU digital withdrawal rule adds pressure on returns
Digital Transformation

EU digital withdrawal rule adds pressure on returns

Retailers selling into the bloc face higher costs and slower refunds as EU rules require a visible digital cancellation option in checkout flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
amazee.ai launches private AI gateway for sensitive data
Data Protection

amazee.ai launches private AI gateway for sensitive data

Regulated sectors can now route AI prompts through regional controls and zero-retention storage, reducing data-leakage risk for sensitive workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says
Data Protection

All 12 leading AI models fail EU law checks, study says

European businesses face fresh compliance risk after a study found all 12 leading AI models breached core checks under EU law in testing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Europe startups still rely on US cloud & AI giants
Artificial Intelligence

Europe startups still rely on US cloud & AI giants

A new survey suggests Europe's startups still depend on US cloud and AI providers, as capital gaps and acquisition hopes persist.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Vertesia signs reseller deal with Prime Force Group
Data Protection

Vertesia signs reseller deal with Prime Force Group

The deal gives Vertesia a wider route into German and Central European enterprise accounts as AI vendors lean on local service partners for sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales
Partner Programmes

European notebook revenues rise as prices lift sales

Higher average selling prices are offsetting weaker demand, lifting European notebook revenues 12% in early Q2 despite falling unit sales.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot
IT Industry

CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot

Scottish and Irish founders will get a supported route into each other's markets through the pilot, easing the cost and risk of expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
TCS brings SovereignSecure Cloud to European enterprises
Manufacturing

TCS brings SovereignSecure Cloud to European enterprises

Government and regulated-sector customers in Europe can now choose tighter controls for sensitive workloads as TCS expands its cloud offer across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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European Union (EU) stories

Europeans back payment sovereignty amid US network fears
Data Protection

Europeans back payment sovereignty amid US network fears

Growing fears over disruption are pushing consumers and providers to favour European control of payments as reliance on US networks deepens.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month