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Europe AND Middle East regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
Cloud Service
Shastic and MeridianLink enhance financial workflows with AI
What happened: Shastic-MeridianLink AI integration for financial efficiency Shastic, a provider of AI-Automated Knowledge Workers for financial institutions, has announced its integration with MeridianLink, Inc., a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial…
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European Commission introduces sustainable finance FAQs
What happened: EU Commission releases sustainable finance FAQs The European Commission has recently unveiled a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents to assist investors in navigating the complexities of sustainable finance. These FAQs are designed to provide clear…
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Applications open for fintech startups to pitch at EBAday 2025
What happened: Fintech Zone pitch contest Applications are now open for fintech startups to join the Fintech Zone pitch contest at EBAday 2025, the annual summit hosted by the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and Finextra. The event will take place in Paris and feature a high-level…
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EPC releases the 2025 payment scheme rulebooks
What happened: Payment scheme rulebooks The European Payments Council (EPC) has released five rulebooks for its 2025 payment schemes, along with the Implementation Guidelines (IGs). These updates will take effect on 5 October 2025, instead of the usual November date. This shift…
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Norway to join Eurosystem’s Instant Payment network by 2028
What happened: Instant payment service Norway has agreed to add the krone to the Eurosystem’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service, with plans for inclusion in the first half of 2028. This follows the addition of the Swedish krona and Danish krone, expected next year.…
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ECB releases second progress report on digital euro
What happened: Digital euro The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the digital euro, marking significant steps in its potential launch. Since the first report, the ECB has updated its digital euro rulebook to standardise payments across the…
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CHIPS network sets Black Friday record with $2.63T in transactions
What happened: Payments record The CHIPS network, the world’s largest private-sector clearing and settlement system, set a new record on Black Friday, processing 1,083,550 payments valued at $2.63 trillion. Several factors drove the surge, including transactions from foreign…
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Viasat pioneers direct-to-device satellite messaging in Saudi Arabia
What happened In a technological first for Saudi Arabia, Viasat demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite messaging system, marking a step forward in satellite connectivity. The showcase took place during the “Connecting the World from the Skies” event hosted by Saudi…
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Kao Data partners with CBRE to expand its AI data centre footprint
What happened: Data centre facilities added by Kao Data Kao Data, a leader in developing AI-focused data centres, has announced CBRE as its new facilities management (FM) partner. CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, will oversee the management of Kao Data’s…
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KPMG UK and FinTech Scotland unite for fintech growth
What happened KPMG UK has joined FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organization for fintech in Scotland, to work closely on fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and driving technology adoption within the Scottish financial technology sector. This commitment by KPMG…
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Vodafone partners with Quantum Accelerator to advance network optimization
What happened Vodafone announced its collaboration with Digital Catapult’s Quantum Accelerator program, a UK-based initiative designed to enhance quantum technology integration. The program will focus on optimizing Vodafone’s network performance, including capacity management and…
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Telecoms embrace AI revolution for future growth
What happened Telecoms.com Intelligence has once again conducted its annual industry survey, inviting telecom professionals to look back to 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and beyond. The Telecom survey, published on November 27, shows that AI will be a top investment priority by…
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BSO intents to build Europe’s largest AI data center in France
What happened BSO has announced plans to build one of Europe’s largest AI-focused data centers, named DataOne, in France. The company has taken over an existing Tier-3 data center and plans to expand it into a 400MW facility by 2028. The project is led by Charles-Antoine Beyney…
Cloud Service
Reem Finance bets big on Temenos for innovation
———————— What happened Reem Finance, a UAE-based corporate and retail finance institution, has chosen Temenos’ cloud-based core banking solution to launch its first digital community bank. This move aligns with Reem Finance’s strategy to enhance digital transformation and offer…
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Denmark faces major telecom service outage
What happened Danish telecoms operator TDC Net has suffered a major telecoms outage. The telco, which is Denmark’s largest network provider, has blamed the outage on a software update it implemented on November 27. The outage has meant thousands of customers have been unable to…
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BAE Systems, Rocket Lab receive $60M US semiconductor boost
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its defence and space capabilities, the US government is finalising nearly $60 million in subsidies for two prominent companies in the semiconductor sector: BAE Systems and Rocket Lab. These investments come under the Biden administration’s…
Institutional
Interactive investor’s latest update makes investing faster than ever
____________ What happened Interactive investor (ii), the UK’s second-largest investment platform, has partnered with NatWest to integrate its open banking payment solution, Payit. This integration allows ii customers to link their bank accounts directly to their investment…
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Equinix powers Italian data centers with 53 MW solar deal
What happened Equinix has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Neoen, a renewable energy company, to secure 53 MW of solar power for its data centers in Milan and Genoa, Italy. This deal marks a key step in Equinix’s global push for 100% renewable energy…
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Nokia replaces Huawei at Deutsche Telekom’s 5G sites
What happened Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia said in a statement on Wednesday that it will launch a mobile network at more than 3,000 sites in Germany using the Open Radio Access Network (ORAN). Following Deutsche Telekom’s choice of Ericsson, the new agreement officially…
Datacenter
Latos unveils plan for 40 new UK data centres by 2030
The artificial intelligence boom is reshaping the tech landscape, and Latos Data Centres is stepping up to meet the demand. The company announced a bold initiative to establish 40 new data centres across the UK by 2030, starting with a major development near Cardiff. What…