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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

Smart Cities

FutureEverything closes after 31 years in Manchester

The closure ends a Manchester-based non-profit that shaped early digital culture and drew 400,000 visitors to its art and AI exhibitions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Data Protection

Euro-Office launches as Europe's open-source Office rival

The new suite could ease Europe’s reliance on Microsoft Office, as a coalition opens its code ahead of a summer stable release.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Virtualisation

EU Cybersecurity Act revamp targets high risk vendors

Brussels moves to tighten EU cyber rules, targeting high risk foreign vendors while streamlining certification and boosting sovereignty.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Data Protection

Denmark launches sovereign AI on Gefion to boost public sector

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025

Global Stories

European Commission stories

Data centers

European data centres join EU energy planning push

Grid operators and energy groups will help shape data centre expansion as Europe braces for a surge in AI-linked power demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage

Public sector cloud buying could soon favour greener, EU-controlled systems as Brussels seeks to curb reliance on non-EU providers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • This month

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

Private Cloud

Cycloid appoints Isabelle Perie to lead Europe partner push

Greater demand for sovereign cloud and repeatable platform tools is driving Cycloid's channel strategy as it adds a senior Europe partner lead.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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 • Last month

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 • Last month

Cybersecurity

SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia

Free cybersecurity training is gaining traction in Poland and North Macedonia, with more than 110 women and educators taking part after grant funding ended.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026