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Hetzner deploys Nokia Deepfield to bolster DDoS defence

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Hetzner adopts Nokia Deepfield Defender across European data centres to automate edge DDoS mitigation and safeguard rising AI workloads.
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Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Finland courts UK defence and space leaders in London to build resilient sovereign space capabilities and cut reliance on external suppliers.
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Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Superson appoints Kaija Rossi and Lauri Vassinen to head Nordic hub as its Finland-built creative OS model expands across Europe and APAC.
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DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.
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Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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Verne appoints Billy Nolan to drive Nordic data centre growth

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Verne appoints Billy Nolan as Chief Development Officer to lead expansion of its Nordic data centre operations, focusing on projects in Finland.
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Steffan Schumacher appointed as Tuxera's new CEO

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Steffan Schumacher has been appointed CEO of Tuxera, aiming to boost revenues from EUR €25 million to EUR €100 million within the decade.
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Hetzner unveils new scalable S3-compatible object storage

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Hetzner has launched a new object storage service, offering a flexible and scalable solution for managing unstructured data at competitive prices.
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SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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SALESmanago has acquired Leadoo to enhance its Customer Engagement Platform, aiming to solidify its presence in Europe's marketing technology sector.
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NVIDIA partners with Algorithmiq to advance quantum computing

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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NVIDIA has joined forces with Helsinki's Algorithmiq to enhance quantum computing, leveraging GPUs to significantly boost performance in emerging technologies.
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London ranks among top ten costly cities for data centres

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Turner & Townsend's report reveals London ranks 10th for expensive data centres, amidst rising challenges in power and supply chain amid AI demand.
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Aiven partners with Google Cloud to launch AlloyDB Omni

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Aiven has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Aiven for AlloyDB Omni, enabling efficient database management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
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AMD to acquire Silo AI for USD $665 million in AI expansion

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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AMD plans to acquire Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, for USD $665 million, bolstering its AI strategy and capabilities.
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WithSecure announces Partner Award winners at SPHERE24 in Helsinki

Wed, 29th May 2024
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WithSecure honours top cyber security partners like Telia Cygate Oy and Metsys at SPHERE24 in Helsinki, celebrating their contributions to mid-market security.
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Wolt's new transparency report reveals insights into AI use

Fri, 24th May 2024
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Helsinki-based Wolt releases its third Algorithmic Transparency Report, shedding light on the AI-driven systems behind its multi-service app amid growing discussions on AI's future and regulation.
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atNorth earns 4 industry accolades in a week for sustainable data centres

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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Nordic tech provider atNorth is recognised by four award entities in a week, lauding its commitment to providing sustainable data centre services.
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atNorth joins Finnish Data Center Association to boost expansion

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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Nordic player atNorth has joined the Finnish Data Center Association, bolstering the growth of Finland's data centre industry.
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Hetzner Online expands server offerings with robust EX130 in two versions

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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Hetzner Online enhances its server range with the robust Dedicated Server EX130, available in two versions, leveraging powerful Intel technology.
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DE-CIX reveal new internet exchange hub in Finland

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange (DE-CIX) announces its newest Internet Exchange in Helsinki (Finland) is ready for service.