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Modulr launches FX tool as travel firms face hidden costs
Fintech

Modulr launches FX tool as travel firms face hidden costs

Many travel intermediaries still lack clear visibility over FX spending, with 88% saying their annual bill tops EUR 300,000.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Seekr opens first European office in London to grow UK AI
Edge Computing

Seekr opens first European office in London to grow UK AI

Rising demand from regulated UK organisations is driving Seekr's London push as it adds local engineers and leaders for sovereign AI deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Europe (European) stories

NCC Group appoints Guy Ellis as Chief Executive Officer
Artificial Intelligence

NCC Group appoints Guy Ellis as Chief Executive Officer

The cyber security group is betting on continuity as it seeks higher recurring revenue and mid-teen EBITDA margins after a major reshaping.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Firstwork raises USD $15 million to expand AI onboarding
Human Capital Management

Firstwork raises USD $15 million to expand AI onboarding

The new funding will help the New York company expand its AI tools as employers struggle to keep frontline hires through onboarding and compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Viridis Data unveils off-grid model for tighter rules
Data centers

Viridis Data unveils off-grid model for tighter rules

Governments tightening energy and water rules are pushing data centre operators toward smaller sites that avoid grid delays and local backlash.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Blackwall raises USD $100 million in Series C round
Artificial Intelligence

Blackwall raises USD $100 million in Series C round

The deal values the web security company at USD $2.2 billion as it plans to expand across 12 regions and tackle rising AI traffic.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Global real salary growth slows as inflation bites
Inflation

Global real salary growth slows as inflation bites

Higher-than-expected price rises cut global real salary growth to 0.6% in 2026, leaving workers with weaker purchasing power in most countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Planet & YouLend launch fast SME funding in Europe
Fintech

Planet & YouLend launch fast SME funding in Europe

Eligible merchants in seven countries will get decisions within hours and funding within 48 hours through their existing Planet software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Forterro launches MyForterro.ai for industrial businesses
Manufacturing

Forterro launches MyForterro.ai for industrial businesses

Early users of the platform expect faster decisions and less manual work as Forterro embeds AI into existing industrial software systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall
Artificial Intelligence

Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall

Rising prices helped European notebook revenue climb 16% in September even as unit sales fell 2.8%, according to CONTEXT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
OutSystems survey finds AI governance gap in firms
Risk & Compliance

OutSystems survey finds AI governance gap in firms

Only 26% of IT decision-makers say they can resolve conflicts across AI agents, exposing a readiness gap as firms expand deployment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts
Crypto

Noah & Bitget Wallet launch virtual dollar accounts

Users in 100 million wallets will be able to receive USD and EUR through bank rails and hold the funds as stablecoins inside the app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
ICTC & Cyberr partner to bridge cybersecurity talent
Cybersecurity

ICTC & Cyberr partner to bridge cybersecurity talent

The deal gives new cybersecurity graduates access to mentoring and job leads across Canada and Europe as employers struggle to fill skills gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
3C merges with Datalec to form AI data centre group
DataCentre infrastructure

3C merges with Datalec to form AI data centre group

Rising demand for AI-ready infrastructure has prompted the new group to target more than USD $400 million in revenue in 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Europe (European) stories

Lacuna joins IAB Europe transparency & consent framework
Data Protection

Lacuna joins IAB Europe transparency & consent framework

The registration gives the Singapore-headquartered adtech firm a clearer route into Europe's privacy-sensitive programmatic market under GDPR rules.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe
Data centers

Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe

Developers face higher budgets as JLL sees Asia Pacific tender inflation at 3.8% to 4.7% in 2027, above Europe's forecast.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit
Digital Transformation

SITA buys Collins Aerospace airport solutions unit

The deal broadens SITA's airport technology reach as airports seek more integrated systems to manage rising passenger volumes and disruption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 2 min read • Last week