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When identity becomes the payment rail
Data Protection

When identity becomes the payment rail

Banks face a costly overhaul as EU rules will soon make digital identity wallets mandatory for strong customer authentication, reshaping onboarding and fraud checks.

By Martin Zeisel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government
Data Protection

BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government

Most respondents still trust consumer chat apps for sensitive work, despite widespread confusion over what encryption does not protect.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Linedata deepens Broadridge NYFIX tie-up for T+1 shift
Fintech

Linedata deepens Broadridge NYFIX tie-up for T+1 shift

Asset managers face tighter settlement deadlines as the expanded service aims to cut manual work and reduce failed trades across Europe and APAC.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages
Data Protection

Passpack adds Amsterdam data residency & six languages

European firms can now keep password data in Amsterdam, easing GDPR worries as Passpack adds local-language support for six markets by May 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA
Firewalls

Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA

Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools
DevOps

OpenAI expands Codex with desktop & workflow tools

The update could help developers keep longer projects moving by letting Codex handle desktop tasks, browser work and persistent context.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Cyber rules shift as geopolitics & AI reshape policy
Data Protection

Cyber rules shift as geopolitics & AI reshape policy

Companies face tougher, more fragmented compliance as governments tie cyber rules to national security, AI use and digital sovereignty.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing
DataCentre infrastructure

Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing

The deal could bring quantum workloads into existing data centres sooner, as Bull and Equal1 target hybrid systems for European users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments
Crypto

Banks test stablecoins for faster cross-border payments

Clearer rules and lower fees are pushing banks and corporates to trial stablecoins for cross-border transfers and treasury management.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AI code still needs production debugging, report finds
DevOps

AI code still needs production debugging, report finds

Almost half of AI-written fixes still need manual debugging in live systems, with developers spending about two days a week on troubleshooting.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

European Union (EU) stories

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Gaming

Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory

The five-year deal will give Swedish researchers and smaller firms cloud-style access to AI infrastructure as demand for Mimer grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
Data Analytics

Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau

The move gives the London-headquartered group full control of Latvian lender data services as it plans to expand investment and products.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Irish business leaders gain confidence in AI, despite remaining unease
Digital Transformation

Irish business leaders gain confidence in AI, despite remaining unease

Irish executives are saving time with AI, but the country still ranks as the most wary of its impact among four European markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets
Supply Chain

Samsara launches smart compliance for EU & UK fleets

Fleet operators face heavier tachograph scrutiny as the platform unifies downloads, alerts and coaching to curb costly infringements.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag
Data Protection

Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag

Only a third of Australian organisations have tested cyber recovery plans, leaving many exposed despite high confidence in detection and response.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Fintech

Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash

The acquisition gives Payward a regulated US derivatives platform, easing a long hunt for licences as crypto firms push into the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
Unified Communications

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues

Its technology is already in more than 200 commercial satellites, as the Southampton firm broadens 5G non-terrestrial networks and standards work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns
Data Protection

Irish firms face ransomware resilience gap, report warns

Many organisations overestimate their ability to recover from ransomware, as 57% of Irish respondents reported at least one attack in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026