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NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms
Digital Transformation

NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms

New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Leaseweb achieves ISO 14001 certification for sustainability

Leaseweb has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability across its global operations and reducing environmental impact.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms
Software-as-a-Service

Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms

A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences
Identity and Access Management

Austroads unveils Digital Trust Service for mobile licences

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety
Edge Computing

Netradyne & Roos Fleetservice partner to boost EU vehicle safety

Netradyne partners with Roos Fleetservice to enhance vehicle safety in Europe through its AI-driven Driver•i system, aiming to revolutionise fleet management across the EU.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions
Storage

Seagate expands Lyve Cloud with new features and additional regions

Seagate broadens its Lyve Cloud with new features and sites in Germany and Japan, aiming to enhance cost optimisation, efficiency, and scalability for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

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.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

European Union (EU) stories

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Manufacturing

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion

Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Sharp Energy launches eCommerce platform for solar modules
Customer Experience

Sharp Energy launches eCommerce platform for solar modules

Sharp Energy has launched an eCommerce platform for its solar modules, allowing customers across Europe to place orders 24/7 and benefit from enhanced convenience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
EU's updated NIS2 Directive enforces stricter cybersecurity rules
Virtualisation

EU's updated NIS2 Directive enforces stricter cybersecurity rules

As the deadline for the NIS2 Directive looms, businesses across Europe face significant cybersecurity compliance challenges amid rising threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Why it's now easier to sell in the US than in the EU
eCommerce

Why it's now easier to sell in the US than in the EU

UK eCommerce sellers are shifting focus to the US over the EU due to fewer language barriers and simpler tax regulations, making the US market more accessible.

By Ben Sztejka • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises
Encryption

GitHub launches GHEC data residency feature for enterprises

GitHub will launch its Enterprise Cloud data residency feature in the EU & soon in Australia, offering firms control over their code storage within the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
What it means to shift to a circular economy
Supply Chain

What it means to shift to a circular economy

Shifting to circular models could help New Zealand and Australia close emissions gaps, cut waste and create jobs in infrastructure and construction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions
Network Infrastructure

UK designates data centres as CNI, experts call for more actions

The UK Government has designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure, prompting industry experts to call for a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Genetec & STid launch encrypted I/O module for EU compliance
Risk & Compliance

Genetec & STid launch encrypted I/O module for EU compliance

Genetec and STid unveil a new I/O module for high-assurance access control, available in Q4 2024, targeting stringent European cybersecurity regulations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
TRST01 & Rubber Board of India sign MoU for EUDR compliance
Supply Chain

TRST01 & Rubber Board of India sign MoU for EUDR compliance

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push
Supply Chain

Finance sector lacking third-party risk plans despite DORA push

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024