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OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.
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OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability

Thu, 1st May 2025
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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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OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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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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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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Piwik PRO expands analytics offer to support SMEs' data needs

Wed, 15th May 2024
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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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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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Datacenter.com recognised for EU energy efficiency

Mon, 17th Jun 2019
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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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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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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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​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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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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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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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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IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.
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UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

Sat, 15th Nov 2014
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NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.
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Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care

Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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The European Commission has stung Microsoft with a US$731m fine for violating terms of its settlement of an ant-trust case - but will it care?.
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Google submit EU anti-trust plans

Wed, 25th Jul 2012
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Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.
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ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament

Fri, 12th Mar 2010
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EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.
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US to have less control over the Internet

Fri, 2nd Oct 2009
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The US is set to lessen its grip on the Internet with a new agreement set to transfer much control from the government to ICANN in the coming days.