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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.

Third-party apps in Apple

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AltStore PAL costs $1.6 a year to cover CTF

The third-party iOS app store AltStore PAL is now live in the Europe with the launching of Delta and Clip, thanks to DMA.

May 26, 2026
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The profound benefits of digital transformation

Digital transformation means the introduction of new technologies, the improvement of current technologies.

May 26, 2026
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How fintech is shaping the future of banking

Explore the transformative impact of fintech on financial services, revolutionising accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability for businesses worldwide. What exactly is fintech and how does it operate? Fintech, an abbreviation for financial technology, harnesses novel…

May 26, 2026
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What is digital transformation and what are some real-life examples?

Digital transformation is the process by which companies embed technologies across their businesses to drive fundamental change. It can increased efficiency, greater business agility and, ultimately, the unlocking of new value for employees, customers and shareholders. History of…

May 26, 2026
digital transformation

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What are the key challenges of digital transformation

Digital transformation faces challenges in cultural perceptions, technology, innovation talent, management, security.

May 26, 2026
Blockchain Life Dubai

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Blockchain for Good Alliance debuts at Blockchain Life Dubai

OUR TAKEThe launch of the Blockchain for Good Alliance signifies a promising step towards leveraging technology for positive social impact. The collaboration between leading organisations highlights a collective commitment to addressing global challenges. This initiative has the…

May 26, 2026
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Apple loses bid to throw out UK lawsuit over App Store fees

A judge denies Apple’s bid to dismiss a nearly $1 billion lawsuit, alleging unfair commission fees on UK-based developers.

May 26, 2026
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RIPE NCC

RIPE will increase membership fees by up to 22% in 2025

The Board plays a pivotal role in shaping organisational leadership through activity plans, budgets, and management appointments.

May 26, 2026
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RIPE NCC

Top tech news stories today: April 15, 2024

Today’s tech news features industry leaders like Apple, Microsoft, and Chase, driving innovation in crypto, cloud computing, AI, and AR.

May 26, 2026
App Store Apple

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Epic Games and Apple Clash Over App Store Practices

The legal clash between Epic Games and Apple has reignited as Epic Games accuses Apple of breaching a 2021 court order that aimed to introduce more flexibility in the App Store’s payment options. Epic’s recent motion alleges that Apple’s actions fall short of the court’s…

May 26, 2026
bitcoin, Iranian, Israel

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Cryptocurrencies plunge amid Middle East unrest

Following an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel, cryptocurrency markets witness significant selling, with bitcoin plummeting 8% before rebounding amidst escalating Middle East tensions. Also read: Israel chipmaker Hailo raises $120M, brings value to $1.2B Cryptocurrency…

May 26, 2026
FloQast; ICONIQ

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FloQast secures $100m Series E funding, valued at $1.6bn

California’s FloQast closes Series E round at $100m, reaching $1.6bn valuation. ICONIQ Growth spearheads investment for AI-driven finance solutions. Also read: AI platform Writer launches feature for text generation from images FloQast’s series E funding round FloQast, a…

May 26, 2026
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Qualcomm unveils AI-Ready IoT platform at Embedded World 2024

Qualcomm unveiled its RB3 Gen 2 IoT platforms designed for IoT and embedded applications at this week’s Embedded World conference in Nuremberg, Germany. These platforms are compatible with artificial intelligence, computer vision, and camera sensors for use in robots, drones…

May 26, 2026
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FinTech Scotland heads to New York for innovation spotlight

FinTech Scotland partners with UK Department for Business and Trade, sending Scottish fintech firms to New York for Tartan Week and FinTech Week, aiming to boost global presence. Also read: HSBC and HKSTP collaborate to propel HK fintech development Spotlight on Scottish Fintech…

May 26, 2026
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What is the Open Source Ecosystem Enabler (OSEE)?

At the recent Open Source Policy Summit, ITU, UNDP, and EU introduced ‘Open Source Ecosystem Enabler’ to promote digital public services through open-source tech adoption, aiming to enhance capacity and inclusivity in digital systems. Also read: Everything you need to know about…

May 26, 2026
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Neobanks outpace legacy banks in 2023 with 18M more downloads

Revolut emerges as a dominant force in the European banking scene, capturing 38% of all new banking app downloads in the UK and Europe

May 26, 2026
Microsoft

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Microsoft is opening an AI hub in London

Microsoft is expanding its AI efforts in the UK with a new AI hub in London, focused on product development and research. Microsoft AI in London Microsoft AI London will focus on developing state-of-the-art language models and the infrastructure to support them, as well as…

May 26, 2026
EU-Apple

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EU regulators assess Apple’s plan to comply with music streaming order

The European Commission said on Monday that EU antitrust regulators are checking if an Apple proposal would comply with their order to let Spotify and other music streaming services inform users of payment options outside its App Store. Apple’s proposal last week According to…

May 26, 2026
TikTok Notes is most likely the name of TikTok’s Instagram rival

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TikTok Notes is most likely the name of TikTok’s Instagram rival

TikTok is working on a competing app for Instagram photo-sharing, rumoured to be named TikTok Notes.Users have already received notifications about the new app, which will share existing photo posts and allow users to opt out of sharing their own images.TikTok has confirmed the…

May 26, 2026
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nLighten acquires 7 data centres from Exa Infrastructure

nLighten has acquired seven edge data centres from its sister company Exa Infrastructure. Acquisition bolsters nLighten’s European presence The company says this move strengthens its position as a frontrunner in the European data centre market and expands its footprint and…

May 26, 2026