Europe (European) stories

Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.

Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.

In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.

Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.

Senior women across fintech, private equity and cyber call for faster gender parity, urging sponsorship, structural change and bold hiring.

Blackwired teams with NTT Security Japan to embed its ThirdWatch intel platform in managed services, boosting pre-emptive cyber defence.

CIOs warn AI is being rolled out faster than governance can keep up, with many fearing security gaps and lacking oversight of tools in use.

IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.

Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.

Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.

Legora appoints Jessica Turner to spearhead New Zealand push as demand grows for secure AI tools in everyday legal workflows.

Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.

This International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' urges leaders to invest in women, champion them in absentia, and unlock collective progress.

CIOs say AI adoption is racing ahead of governance, with skills gaps, risk fears and sustainability concerns stalling efforts to scale.

Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.

Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.

Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.

Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.