Tag Archives: digital sovereignty

Strategic Alliance Between Helaba and Schwarz Digits Targets AI Innovation and European Data Independence

(IN BRIEF) Helaba and Schwarz Digits have formed a strategic partnership to jointly develop digital solutions that reinforce the financial sector’s digital sovereignty and adhere to European values, transparency, and data protection standards. The collaboration will leverage open source technologies … Read the full press release

Arvato Systems Earns AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency to Elevate Data Control for Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) Arvato Systems has attained the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency, recognizing its proficiency in crafting cloud solutions that ensure clients retain control over data residency, access, and infrastructure resilience. The company’s multicloud approach allows customers to decide whether their … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €21 Million in DanAds to Democratize Premium Ad Inventory for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is extending a €21 million venture debt loan to adtech firm DanAds to scale its self-serve, AI-powered platform that automates ad sales directly within publisher websites. This financing, under InvestEU, will enable DanAds to … Read the full press release

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Launch SatCo in Luxembourg to Deliver Direct-to-Device Satellite Broadband

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are launching SatCo, a Luxembourg-based joint venture to deliver space-based cellular broadband directly to unmodified smartphones across Europe. With interest from operators in 21 EU countries and commercial roll-out starting in 2026, SatCo will … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Joins IPAI Innovation Platform to Drive Ethical and Scalable AI Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has joined the IPAI platform in Heilbronn to collaborate on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business, public, and governmental practices. The partnership aims to advance Europe’s digital sovereignty, ensuring AI is practically applied while fostering ethical, … Read the full press release

EIF and CDP Equity Invest €200 Million to Develop Data Centres Across High-Growth European Markets

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made a €150 million cornerstone investment in the PIMCO European Data Centre Opportunity Fund, with CDP Equity contributing €50 million. The fund focuses on developing data centres in high-growth European markets to … Read the full press release

KPMG and KfW Release Analysis on Digitalisation of Germany’s Capital Markets Using Blockchain Technology

(IN BRIEF) KPMG and KfW have unveiled an analysis evaluating the maturity of DLT-based capital markets in Germany and Europe, with a focus on KfW’s blockchain-based bond issues. The study highlights the importance of developing scalable digital markets to ensure … Read the full press release

NWO Approves Seventeen Groundbreaking Grant Applications for Scientific Research in the Open Competition Domain Science-M Programme

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Executive Board has approved seventeen groundbreaking grant applications aimed at advancing fundamental, high-impact scientific research. These projects cover a diverse range of topics, from cancer research and immune systems to climate change and sustainable technology, all … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen Joins Horizon Europe’s CAPE Project to Advance Sustainable and Secure Cloud Computing

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen is contributing to Horizon Europe’s CAPE project, which aims to position Europe as a leader in green cloud-computing infrastructure. The university’s team will focus on ensuring secure and sustainable cloud application deployments, supporting CAPE’s … Read the full press release

Orange Launches Nuanua Project to Enhance Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Using SES’s O3b mPOWER System

(IN BRIEF) Orange has launched the Nuanua project, aiming to replace existing satellite infrastructure in the Wallis and Futuna Islands with SES’s O3b mPOWER system. This initiative will enhance connectivity for the nearly 12,000 residents by providing faster, more reliable … Read the full press release