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Leaseweb names Jeroen Verkroost as Chief Marketing Officer
Hybrid Cloud

Leaseweb names Jeroen Verkroost as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire comes as cloud providers jostle for business from customers weighing AI workloads, sovereignty and compliance in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge
Supply Chain

Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge

Two-thirds of aerospace decision-makers now question whether Europe can turn space expertise into industrial output fast enough to compete globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday
Island launches SMB browser platform on Pax8 Marketplace
Data Protection

Island launches SMB browser platform on Pax8 Marketplace

SMB customers can now buy browser-based security, access and AI controls through MSPs, reducing the need for multiple point products.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
European firms boost security spending for autonomous AI
Data Protection

European firms boost security spending for autonomous AI

Regulatory deadlines and access risks are pushing companies to treat AI agents like privileged users, lifting demand for identity security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ACI Worldwide to host EMEA payments summit in London
Fintech

ACI Worldwide to host EMEA payments summit in London

Senior payments executives will debate fraud, instant transfers and AI-led commerce as Europe faces pressure to reduce dependence on non-European rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible
Network Infrastructure

How data centres make the FIFA World Cup possible

Broadcasters are using hybrid data-centre and cloud setups to stream 2026's expanded tournament live with lower latency and compliance risks.

By Lauren Macdonald • 6 min read • Yesterday
Deloitte survey flags rising tax compliance complexity
Fintech

Deloitte survey flags rising tax compliance complexity

Almost 40% of multinational tax chiefs say rising reporting rules are now their biggest burden, Deloitte found in a 28-jurisdiction survey.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Token.io appoints Gil Danziger as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech

Token.io appoints Gil Danziger as Chief Technology Officer

Pay by Bank providers face rising pressure to win digital payments share as Token.io adds a veteran engineer to its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Synack expands CREST pathways with two new certifications
Data Protection

Synack expands CREST pathways with two new certifications

Security buyers get a stronger benchmark as CREST-certified testers gain faster access to Synack's vetted red team for client engagements.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says
Artificial Intelligence

AI & drone warfare reshape global conflict, index says

Peacefulness has fallen for a 12th straight year, as conflict deaths, drone attacks and military spending all hit record highs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp
Data Protection

Apple expands intelligence across apps & Siri revamp

The rollout deepens Apple's AI push, but some users in Europe and China will miss key features as Siri's remake arrives later in beta.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Fuels Capital expands asset-backed lending to founders
Fintech

Fuels Capital expands asset-backed lending to founders

Europe's founder-led businesses could gain fresh access to debt as the Stockholm-based private credit firm lifts loans to EUR €25 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
European data centres join EU energy planning push
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 • 4 days ago
Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments
Digital Transformation

Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments

Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
EU Tech Sovereignty Package puts sustainability centre stage
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 • Last week
Triple-A launches euro accounts for cross-border payouts
Fintech

Triple-A launches euro accounts for cross-border payouts

Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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OwlTing wins Ohio licence, extends US coverage to 42 states
Manufacturing

OwlTing wins Ohio licence, extends US coverage to 42 states

Its OwlPay service can now tap Ohio's trade-heavy economy, as the firm's US regulatory footprint grows to 42 states.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts
Customer Experience

UK firms say infrastructure gaps slow green efforts

Britain's green push is being hampered by patchy charging, poor data and weak supply-chain transparency, executives say.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last week