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uk-telecom-servers-expose-sensitive-configuration-data

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UK telecom servers expose sensitive configuration data

Telecom operators in UK and Europe face configuration and certificate mismanagement risks across key network systems.

Apr 16, 2026
altibox-backs-512tbps-verena-cable-linking-uk-and-denmark

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Altibox backs 512Tbps Verena cable linking UK and Denmark

Altibox joins Verena subsea cable delivering 512Tbps capacity between UK and Denmark, targeting North Sea congestion by 2028.

Apr 15, 2026
tiktok-builds-second-e1bn-finland-data-centre

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TikTok to build €1bn second data centre in Finland

TikTok expands European infrastructure with a second Finnish data centre, scaling capacity and strengthening compliance efforts.

Apr 9, 2026
greece-plans-2027-social-media-ban-for-under-15s

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Greece to ban under-15s from social media from 2027

Greece plans a 2027 ban on under-15 social media use, citing anxiety and sleep risks, with potential EU regulatory impact.

Apr 9, 2026
sparkle-provides-ip-transit-for-edgenext-europe-expansion

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Sparkle provides Tier-1 IP Transit for EdgeNext Europe expansion

Sparkle supports EdgeNext with Tier-1 IP Transit for scalable European infrastructure.

Apr 7, 2026
8.5Gbps-broadband-service

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CityFibre launches 8.5Gbps to lift UK broadband standard

CityFibre launches 8.5Gbps broadband, raising UK speed standards and intensifying ISP competition in multi-gig fibre networks.

Apr 2, 2026
AI-Factory

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$10bn AI Factory in Finland Accelerates European Compute Race

Nebius’s $10bn AI Factory in Finland heats up Europe’s AI infrastructure race, accelerating data centre and AI ecosystem growth.

Apr 2, 2026
Italy-fines-Intesa-Sanpaolo

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Italy fines Intesa Sanpaolo €31.8m over insider data breach

Italy’s privacy watchdog penalises Intesa Sanpaolo over unauthorised employee access to banking data affecting 3,500 customers.

Mar 31, 2026
Crypto-Trails

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Crypto Trails Lead to Drone Supply Chains in Russia and Iran

Report says crypto donations are funding drone purchases linked to Russia and Iran, raising security and regulatory concerns.

Mar 31, 2026
Europe-data centre

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Europe data centre growth hit by power constraints

Europe’s data centre growth is accelerating, but power shortages and regulation are limiting expansion, says EUDCA.

Mar 31, 2026
europe-must-rethink-data-centre-strategy-amid-ai-surge

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Europe must rethink data centre strategy amid AI surge

Europe faces data centre challenges as AI demand rises, warns EUDCA chairman Michael Winterson.

Mar 31, 2026
Direct-to-device-satellite-technology-aims-to-connect-smartphones-without-relying-on-terrestrial-mobile-networks

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Vodafone Ireland Moves Closer to Direct-to-Device Satellite Launch

Vodafone Ireland advances direct-to-device satellite service, signaling progress towards mobile connectivity without terrestrial networks.

Mar 30, 2026
Austria-moves-to-restrict-under-14s-social-media-use

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Austria Moves to Restrict Under-14s Social Media Use

Austria plans social media ban for under-14s, reflecting Europe’s growing push to protect children from online harms and risks.

Mar 30, 2026
AWS-Bahrain-disruption

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AWS Bahrain disruption after drone activity

Amazon confirms AWS Bahrain disruption linked to drone activity, raising concerns over cloud infrastructure security in sensitive regions.

Mar 27, 2026
aws-flags-energy-challenge-in-europes-data-centres

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AWS flags energy challenge in Europe’s data centres

The future of cloud infrastructure in Europe will depend on energy supply and efficiency innovation.

Mar 26, 2026
Norway-leads-global-home-security-ranking

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Norway leads global home security ranking as UK places seventh

Norway tops iSelect’s Home Security Index while the UK ranks seventh in a global study of physical and digital home safety.

Mar 26, 2026
aws-bahrain-disruption-highlights-cloud-risks

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AWS Bahrain disruption highlights cloud risks

Amazon’s cloud services in Bahrain were affected by security concerns, exposing vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure.

Mar 25, 2026
Telecom-operators-are-investing-in-logistics-infrastructure-to-speed-up-network-deployment-across-Europe

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Vodafone launches Luxembourg logistics hub for Europe

Vodafone opens a Luxembourg logistics hub to speed up network equipment delivery and support 5G and fiber rollout across Europe.

Mar 23, 2026
zoi-expands-middle-east-footprint-through-zong-partnership

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Zoi expands Middle East footprint through Zong partnership

Zoi partners with Zong to expand digital services in the Middle East, targeting enterprise cloud and transformation demand.

Mar 21, 2026
jd-com-launches-joybuy-in-europe-to-challenge-amazon

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JD.com launches Joybuy in Europe to challenge Amazon

JD.com’s Joybuy launch signals a renewed push by Chinese e-commerce firms into the European digital retail market.

Mar 16, 2026