European Union (EU) stories
Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.
Zero Networks partners with Exclusive Networks to boost zero trust security across the UK and Europe, focusing on rapid adoption and channel partner support.
The EU Data Act, now in force, transforms data rights, demanding transparency and accountability from businesses while unlocking new AI and cloud opportunities.
Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.
A Facebook malvertising campaign is targeting Android users in the EU with Brokewell malware disguised as a fake TradingView app to steal crypto assets.
OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.
Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.
Austria’s green sector is growing despite a weak economy, while a Polish WtE plant has cut landfill use from 90% to 12% in a decade.
Cloudera partners with AWS to launch a sovereign cloud AI platform, ensuring data control and EU compliance for regulated industries in Europe.
Netcompany launches VERÁ, a European-developed platform enhancing defence resilience through real-time data integration and situational awareness.
SUSE and AI & Partners launch an automated tool to help regulated industries swiftly comply with the EU AI Act's strict requirements on artificial intelligence systems.
Almaviva and Fabrick will develop the European Central Bank's Digital Euro app in a EUR €153M deal, aiming for secure digital payments across the EU.
Targa Telematics has joined Leaseurope as an Associate Member, enhancing collaboration and digital innovation in Europe's leasing and rental mobility sector.
European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.
Greater reuse of building materials could cut emissions, lower costs and ease supply-chain risks as retrofits and construction expand.
DroneShield is doubling its US workforce and expanding facilities in Virginia to enhance AI and counter-drone tech for the US defence sector.
APRA AMCOS urges investment incentives over copyright reform to support AI growth, protecting creators while fostering innovation in Australia's creative industries.
The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.
Banks can speed up the home energy transition by offering green mortgages that fund retrofits, lowering costs and cutting household emissions effectively.
SentinelOne and Schwarz Digits have launched an AI-powered cybersecurity platform on Germany-based cloud to ensure EU data sovereignty and compliance.