European Union (EU) stories
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Genetec & STid launch encrypted I/O module for EU compliance
3 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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banking
Genetec and STid unveil a new I/O module for high-assurance access control, available in Q4 2024, targeting stringent European cybersecurity regulations.
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Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
6 days ago
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ecm
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martech
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economics
Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Last week
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data privacy
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ai
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cybersecurity
As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
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TRST01 & Rubber Board of India sign MoU for EUDR compliance
Last week
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cleantech
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sustainability
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memorandum of understanding
TRST01 has signed a historic MoU with the Rubber Board of India to develop a compliance solution for the EU Deforestation Regulation, setting a new precedent in sustainability.
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Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push
Last month
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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security vulnerabilities
Only 20.8% of finance professionals have stressed exit plans with suppliers, despite DORA recommendations, highlighting a key vulnerability exposed by a recent CrowdStrike outage.
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Entrust nShield 5 HSMs achieve FIPS 140-3 certification
Last month
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key management
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financial institutions
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entrust
Entrust's nShield 5 HSMs achieve FIPS 140-3 certification, securing their place among top vendors for robust data security. Enhanced speed and crypto-agility set a new industry standard.
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UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Last month
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dei
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ai
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cybersecurity
Heidrick and Struggles’ 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.
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Unlocking the potential of AI for good in smart cities
Last month
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smart cities
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data analytics
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ai
AI for Good is key to transforming urban environments into Smart Cities by enhancing public safety, optimising traffic, and improving citizen satisfaction, states SenSen’s new white paper.
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EU AI Act prompts UK firms to adapt for seamless compliance
Last month
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data quality
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syniti
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data governance
As the EU AI Act takes effect, UK firms must quickly adapt to comply with new regulations, affecting sectors from technology to finance.
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Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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physical security
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regulation
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content creation
The EU AI Act, effective from 1 August 2024, presents a landmark regulatory framework for AI, sparking discussion on its implications for innovation, compliance, and legal complexity in the tech sector across the European Union.
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SentinelOne launches Singularity Cloud Security in the EU
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
SentinelOne has rolled out Singularity Cloud Native Security in the EU, hosted in Frankfurt, ensuring GDPR compliance and enhanced cloud protection for European firms.
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Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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it strategy
UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
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Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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uc
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edutech
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telco
Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.
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Digital identity apps to hit 5.2bn installations by 2029
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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biometrics
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analyst report
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juniper research
A new study by Juniper Research predicts digital identity app installations will soar to 5.2 billion globally by 2029, driven by regulatory standards and biometric verification.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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report
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digitisation
Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.
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RELEX Solutions unveils AI CO2 tool to aid retail sustainability
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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carbon footprint
RELEX Solutions has unveiled an AI-driven CO2 Analytics tool to help firms track and report CO2 emissions from purchased goods, aligning with new regulations.
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Experts warn of escalating threats across European sports and travel sectors
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Cyber-attacks on European sports websites surge by 59% in January and 66% in March, with threats extending to travel, airlines, entertainment, and betting sectors.
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The Byte Channel & Arxanum ink deal for EU VAT services in ANZ
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ecommerce
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byte channel
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arxanum
The Byte Channel partners with Arxanum to provide EU VAT compliance services to businesses in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining cross-border e-commerce.
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Hetzner unveils new cloud server plans from EUR €3.79 per month
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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vpns
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data privacy
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gdpr
Hetzner has unveiled four new shared vCPU cloud server plans, starting at EUR €3.79 per month, featuring Intel processors to cater to a variety of applications.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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skills gap
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funding
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investment
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.