Tag Archives: Cybersecurity

University of Exeter and Cystel launch executive programme on governance and risk in the quantum economy

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has partnered with Cystel Limited to launch a new executive education programme focused on strategic foresight, governance, and risk management in the emerging quantum economy. Set to begin in the new year, the programme … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Landmark Spanish Defence Order for 100 Military Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release

Axis Communications Launches Ligature Resistant Corner Camera for Secure Care and Custodial Environments

(IN BRIEF) Axis Communications has launched the AXIS Q9227-SLV Corner Camera, a compact, ligature-resistant solution designed for prisons and psychiatric wards. Featuring 5 MP resolution, wide-area coverage with no blind spots, invisible IR illumination and built-in two-way audio, the camera … Read the full press release

Thales strengthens enterprise AI adoption with advanced security capabilities for models and RAG pipelines

(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced its AI Security Fabric, a new framework created to address the fast-emerging threats surrounding Agentic AI systems, LLM-powered applications, and retrieval-augmented workflows. The platform delivers the first dedicated runtime protections designed for AI environments, targeting … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ acid recovery plant to support sustainability and capacity growth at Tata Steel Port Talbot

(IN BRIEF) Tata Steel has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an acid regeneration plant for its Port Talbot Works in Wales, supporting a major capacity increase in the site’s pickling line. The new facility, due for commissioning in late … Read the full press release

Strengthened partnership between Thales and AIO supports Egypt’s drive for technological sovereignty and regional leadership

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Arab International Optronics have expanded their long-standing partnership to support Egypt’s efforts to strengthen technological self-reliance and industrial capability in defence and advanced systems. The reinforced cooperation spans six key areas, including the launch of a … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

Nokia to Modernize Taoyuan International Airport’s Communications Network with Mission-Critical IP/MPLS Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will upgrade the communications infrastructure at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport using its mission-critical IP/MPLS solution, replacing the current systems in Terminals 1 and 2 and significantly strengthening cybersecurity, reliability, and operational efficiency. Delivered with HwaCom Systems, the … Read the full press release

Swiss Civil Protection Renews Partnership with Eviden to Enhance Polyalert System for Multichannel Public Emergency Communications

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the Atos Group brand specializing in mission-critical and cybersecurity technologies, has received a contract extension from the Swiss Federal Office for Civil Protection to continue maintaining and upgrading Polyalert, the nationwide population alerting system, through 2031 with … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund supports TIN Capital to accelerate cybersecurity innovation and digital resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €20 million in TIN Capital’s European Cyber Tech Fund V, supported by Invest-NL and other institutional and private investors, bringing the fund’s total to more than €80 million. The investment, part … Read the full press release

KPN to Invest Over €5 Billion in Fiber, 5G, Cybersecurity, and AI to Accelerate the Digitalization of the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) KPN will invest more than €5 billion by 2030 in fiber expansion, 5G, AI, and cybersecurity as part of its updated Connect, Activate & Grow strategy. The telecom leader is raising its fiber coverage goal from 80% to … Read the full press release

Partnership between Nokia and OneLayer strengthens cybersecurity for next-generation utility networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has teamed up with OneLayer to strengthen the cybersecurity and asset visibility of private 5G and LTE networks for utility grid modernization. The partnership merges Nokia’s mission-critical private networking and NetGuard security suite with OneLayer’s OT asset … Read the full press release

Netherlands’ Major Operators Lead European Effort in API Standardization and Online Fraud Prevention

(IN BRIEF) KPN, Odido, and Vodafone have launched CAMARA-based API security services in collaboration with the COIN association and GSMA Open Gateway, setting a new national standard for digital security in the Netherlands. These solutions — Number Verification and KYC … Read the full press release

Vodafone Expands Enterprise Services with Acquisition of Skaylink, a Leading European Cloud and Digital Transformation Specialist

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric’s Boost Pro empowers industries to optimize energy costs and strengthen grid stability across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider Boost Pro, a scalable battery energy storage system designed for European commercial and industrial users to manage energy more efficiently, lower costs, and maintain operational continuity. The system supports renewable energy integration, electric … Read the full press release

New SGS DIGITAL TRUST Initiative Integrates Global Services to Support Safer, Smarter Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched SGS DIGITAL TRUST, a unified global framework that integrates its wide range of digital trust services into a single structured model. Built around four pillars—Connected Products & Technologies, Digital Services & Infrastructure, Data & Artificial … Read the full press release

CertX Strengthens Europe’s AI Leadership Through Key Role in EU-Funded RobustifAI Project on Safe and Trustworthy GenAI

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release

TeamViewer data shows over 40% of global endpoints still run Windows 10 ahead of support deadline

(IN BRIEF) TeamViewer’s latest data shows that more than 40% of global endpoints still run Windows 10, just days before Microsoft’s support for the system ends. Based on 250 million anonymized sessions analyzed between July and September 2025, the findings … Read the full press release

Thales Achieves Europe’s First High-Level Security Certification for Quantum-Resistant Smartcard, Pioneering Post-Quantum Cybersecurity for Digital Identity

(IN BRIEF) Thales has achieved a European first with the high-level (EAL6+) Common Criteria certification of its quantum-resistant smartcard, the MultiApp 5.2 Premium PQC. Certified by France’s ANSSI, the smartcard integrates post-quantum cryptographic mechanisms standardized by NIST to secure sensitive … Read the full press release