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BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

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BT secures a multi-year GBP £200m deal to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity grid with upgraded connectivity and cyber security.
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Workday adds Frankfurt data residency for EU CLM users

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Workday offers Frankfurt data residency and new languages for its CLM tool, targeting EU sovereignty demands and secure contract hosting.
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Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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Alexi unveils AI workflow library to boost law firm efficiency

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.
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Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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ELMO Software has appointed Mei Ching Koon as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and strengthen its HR tech presence in Australia and New Zealand.
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RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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RETN has upgraded its Lithuanian network ring, boosting capacity to 500G across key cities and enhancing links to Baltic and major European hubs.
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European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
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UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.
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Vertiv partners with Oxigen for Spain's largest data centre

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Vertiv has partnered with Oxigen to create Spain's largest data centre in Sant Cugat del Vallès, spanning 6,000 square metres and optimised for energy efficiency.