
Europe’s digital independence depends on its physical foundations. Fredrik Jansson, Chief Strategy and Marketing & Communications Officer at atNorth, explores how strategic investment in sustainable, well-located data centres can strengthen resilience, protect sovereignty, and power the continent’s next phase of AI-driven growth.

CybaVerse secures £5 million in Series A funding. Chichester-based cybersecurity firm CybaVerse has raised £5 million from investors including Pembroke VCT, Airbridge, and Haatch to transition to a scalable SaaS model and enhance its CybaOps platform….

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered an unsecured database. The breach exposed nearly 180,000 files containing personal and financial data. Invoicely, a global billing and accounting platform, faces scrutiny over a large-scale data exposure that included tax IDs, addresses, and payment details.

The UK’s cyber-security agency handled 204 nationally significant attacks in a year. GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre recorded 204 cyber incidents in the past 12 months — about four per week — with 18 considered “highly significant” as the government prepares a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill.

Ebury expands its UK footprint with a new Birmingham office. The fintech’s move reflects rising demand from Midlands-based exporters and small businesses seeking tailored international payment and risk management solutions.

Small UK businesses are postponing innovation due to time constraints. Google’s new research reveals 59% of SMEs have shelved major ideas, despite AI’s potential to add £198 billion in productivity. Partnering with the UK government, Google aims to help small enterprises turn technology into tangible growth and competitiveness.

Zilch CEO promises innovation in fintech as IPO scene heats. Philip Belamant, CEO of Zilch, has expressed excitement over the burgeoning fintech IPO market, highlighting Klarna’s successful debut as a positive indicator. Zilch plans to introduce unique offerings to public markets amid product expansions.

JP Morgan’s CEO voices apprehension regarding an AI-driven market surge. The swift rise in AI shares has persisted in spurring mergers and investments, and analysts indicate that FOMO is fully in play.

Jack Dorsey unveils bitcoin wallet for US retailers. The co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block introduces a new product allowing small businesses to accept and hold bitcoin, offering an alternative to traditional card payments with no fees until 2027.

Semperis has launched Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management. The new solution unifies identity recovery and crisis coordination, giving organisations tools to manage communication and restore systems after cyberattacks. It is being offered at no additional cost for qualifying customers.