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European Union (EU) stories - Page 2

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Small UK businesses face cyber security challenges & solutions
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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UK firms reported 2.39 million cybercrimes in 2023, with small businesses facing unique challenges. Markel Direct's Rob Rees outlines key strategies for protection.
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Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.
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Digital identity apps to hit 5.2bn installations by 2029
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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A new study by Juniper Research predicts digital identity app installations will soar to 5.2 billion globally by 2029, driven by regulatory standards and biometric verification.
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Sovos & PwC Ireland form partnership to enhance e-invoicing
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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digitisation
Sovos and PwC Ireland join forces to bolster e-invoicing and e-reporting solutions, aiming to streamline compliance in response to new EU mandates.
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RELEX Solutions unveils AI CO2 tool to aid retail sustainability
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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RELEX Solutions has unveiled an AI-driven CO2 Analytics tool to help firms track and report CO2 emissions from purchased goods, aligning with new regulations.
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Experts warn of escalating threats across European sports and travel sectors
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Cyber-attacks on European sports websites surge by 59% in January and 66% in March, with threats extending to travel, airlines, entertainment, and betting sectors.
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The Byte Channel & Arxanum ink deal for EU VAT services in ANZ
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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The Byte Channel partners with Arxanum to provide EU VAT compliance services to businesses in Australia and New Zealand, streamlining cross-border e-commerce.
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Hetzner unveils new cloud server plans from EUR €3.79 per month
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Hetzner has unveiled four new shared vCPU cloud server plans, starting at EUR €3.79 per month, featuring Intel processors to cater to a variety of applications.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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funding
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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Australia’s National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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data protection
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Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.
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M-Cube debuts 'Green Signage' to cut energy use by half
Fri, 31st May 2024
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power / energy
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M-Cube has launched its 'Green Signage' protocol, promising to cut digital signage energy use by up to 50%, aligning with new EU sustainability regulations.
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OpenSSF joins forces with Eclipse Foundation for EU CRA initiative
Fri, 24th May 2024
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The Open Source Security Foundation partners with the Eclipse Foundation and others to shape the EU's Cyber Resilience Act, aiming to enhance software supply chain security.
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New survey explores GDPR compliance benefits across Europe
Fri, 24th May 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Piwik PRO's latest survey reveals that GDPR compliance boosts consumer trust and operational efficiency across the EU, with notable national differences.
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Cybersecurity compliance remains a challenge amid new regulations
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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data privacy
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Regulations are reshaping cybersecurity strategies with 93% of organisations revising their approaches, while only 40% feel ready to meet new demands.
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Xsolla report reveals video game industry trends & EU regulatory shifts
Fri, 17th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Xsolla's latest report spotlights game development trends, EU regulations favouring developers, and a 25% job growth prediction in the industry by 2032.
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Outpayce, Amadeus's fintech, receives Spanish e-money licence
Mon, 6th May 2024
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online banking
Outpayce, fintech arm of Amadeus, is licensed by the Bank of Spain to offer regulated payment services and issue prepaid virtual cards, consolidating its position in Spain's e-money market.
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Singaporean companies lead in adjusting to EU’s CSRD
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Singaporean companies leading global transition in integrated financial and sustainability reporting, spurred by the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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data protection
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email security
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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AI surpasses humans in key workplace tasks, Stanford study reveals
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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planning
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Stanford's latest study reveals AI's superiority over humans in tasks including image classification and basic reading comprehension, but warns against over-reliance.
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Global tech firms boost human-centred design investment
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.