Germany stories
Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.
Europe's productivity stalls as many firms rely on outdated tech, with only 28% of UK workers having the tools needed for effective collaboration.
AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.
AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.
Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.
An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.
Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.
Holiday shoppers demand quick, eco-friendly delivery but resist paying extra, with UK consumers showing low confidence in on-time arrivals, survey reveals.
Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi's optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.
Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
Nearly 75% of Australian firms plan to increase GenAI spending despite risks from staff-led, unregulated use of AI tools raising privacy and compliance concerns.
AUTO1 Group has won Twilio's 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.
Viber Pay launches instant, fee-free payments and Visa virtual cards in seven European countries, integrating Paynetics' licensed payment system within its messaging app.
Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.
UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.
SearchStax unveils managed Solr search on Google Cloud Data Boundary, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with EU regulations for European firms.
Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.
