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OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
Last week
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data privacy
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microsoft
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google
The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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it training
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isaca
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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ETSI forms new committee to advance data-driven standards
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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iot
ETSI has unveiled a new Technical Committee on Data Solutions to enhance data-driven technologies and develop industry standards across multiple sectors.
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Kaspersky commits to EU ethical AI usage in cybersecurity
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky has pledged its commitment to ethical AI usage in cybersecurity by signing the European Commission's AI Pact, reinforcing safe innovation in tech.
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SAS joins over 130 firms in signing European AI Pact
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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collaboration
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sas
SAS has joined over 130 firms in signing the European Commission's AI Pact, promoting enhanced AI governance and best practices across Europe.
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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.
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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.
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UK cyber-attack exposes MoD vulnerabilities, China speculated
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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data protection
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cyber attacks
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nhs
A cyber-attack on the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked speculation about its source, with experts suggesting rival state involvement.
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IoA partners with EIT to boost deep tech skills in Europe
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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edutech
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data science
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martech
The Institute of Analytics collaborates with the Deep Tech Talent Initiative, pledging to equip one million people with deep tech skills by 2025 through targeted programmes.
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Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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martech
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.
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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.
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Henry Ajder to keynote Infosecurity Europe on AI & cybersecurity
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
Henry Ajder, a world-renowned advisor on generative AI, is set to headline Infosecurity Europe in London as keynote speaker, discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity.
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Datacenter.com recognised for EU energy efficiency
Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Datacenter.com has been recognized by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre for its energy-efficient data center facility in Amsterdam.
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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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personal computing devices
The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.
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EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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physical security
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deception technology
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traveltech
Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.
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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.
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Flexenclosure cashes in on €10m loan for data centre innovation
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
The loan was granted by the European Investment Bank and backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments to create opportunities in the region.
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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.
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EU to invest more into cybersecurity – expert says it’s not enough
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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fujitsu
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cybercrime
Rob Norris says further investment in cyber security technology is an unsurprising but welcome move by the European Commission - but more is needed.
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Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.