European Commission stories
FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio
Last month
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
FIRST to host three cybersecurity conferences in 2026 as it predicts annual CVE disclosures will surpass 50,000 for the first time.
OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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dei
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report
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esg
As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.
Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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data privacy
Piwik PRO broadens its privacy-compliant analytics suite, making it accessible for SMEs with new pricing and enhanced features to unlock value from their data.
Alberto Ravagni appointed CEO of Net Zero Innovation Hub
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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microsoft
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google
Alberto Ravagni, known for his clean energy expertise, is appointed CEO of the Net Zero Innovation Hub for European Data Centers, aimed at decarbonising data centres.
European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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wearables
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cybersecurity
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smartwatches
The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.
Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is 'unprecedented'
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
A new report from Europol has revealed cybercrime is running rampant with ransomware reigning supreme - and a crackdown on criminals is essential.
Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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microsoft
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google
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apple
IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says
Sun, 16th Nov 2014
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microsoft
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google
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apple
There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.
UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement
Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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agricultural technology
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clean technologies
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climate change
NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.
Google NZ workers keep pace as online ad sales grow
Wed, 8th May 2013
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martech
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digital entertainment
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google
Search giant stacked on workers last year to keep pace with an online advertising market that's growing at the expense of newspapers and television.
Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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software development
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microsoft
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google
The European Commission has stung Microsoft with a US$731m fine for violating terms of its settlement of an ant-trust case - but will it care?.
Google submit EU anti-trust plans
Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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microsoft
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google
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rivals
Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
Veil lifted on ACTA talks
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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piracy
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copyright
The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.
ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament
Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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parliament
EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.
US to have less control over the Internet
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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uc
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icann
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us government
The US is set to lessen its grip on the Internet with a new agreement set to transfer much control from the government to ICANN in the coming days.
Europe risks a backflip
Mon, 1st Jun 2009
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uc
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network infrastructure
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ict
Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.