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Harvey to open Paris office & hire EMEA sales chief

Last week
AI platform Harvey will open a Paris office in Q2 and has hired former Canva executive Jorge Bestard as Vice President of EMEA Sales.
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Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Last week
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
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CFOs back AI to transform finance but trust gap widens

Last week
CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.
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Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies

Last week
Channel partners in five markets plan to prioritise data-led products and consulting in 2026, edging out managed services and subscriptions.
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Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe

Last week
Gamma and Red Cactus have agreed a Europe-wide tie-up to bring Bubble-powered CRM and ERP integrations to Gamma’s UCaaS partner network.
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Canva backs ‘Imperfect by Design’ trend in 2026 report

Last week
Canva’s 2026 trends report hails ‘Imperfect by Design’ as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

Last week
Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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AI notebook prices drop as retailers face tough trade-offs

This month
AI notebook prices across Europe have slumped by a third, pushing the tech into the mainstream as retailers juggle volume against margins.
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Microsoft leads on nature in Europe’s data centres

This month
Microsoft tops rivals for weaving nature restoration into European data centres, but report warns sector lags as AI power demand surges.
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Zynap raises EUR €6 million to scale AI cyber defence

This month
Barcelona cyber start-up Zynap raises EUR €6 million seed extension to scale its AI-driven preventive defence platform globally.
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Retailers ready for AI-driven shifts in fulfilment, returns

This month
Retailers brace for 2026 as AI, new packaging rules and reCommerce transform warehouse fulfilment, unboxing and returns strategies.
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Finance firms prioritise AI but struggle to scale it

Last month
Finance leaders hail AI as core to strategy, yet fewer than half have scaled it beyond pilots amid legacy, skills and leadership hurdles.
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Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet ‘bot wars’ in 2025

Last month
Cloudflare warns 2025 brings surging AI traffic, record DDoS attacks and escalating Internet ‘bot wars’ as civil groups face rising threats.
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Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Last month
Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
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Gamma unveils GammaUCX to unify cloud voice estates

Last month
Gamma has launched GammaUCX, a single voice layer to unify mixed cloud and legacy telephony estates across more than 20 countries.
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WISeKey expands satellite network to boost IoT cybersecurity

Last month
WISeKey has expanded its satellite constellation via a SpaceX launch, enhancing secure global IoT connectivity with advanced post-quantum cybersecurity features.
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European eCommerce marketers struggle with Black Friday personalisation

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Nearly all European eCommerce marketers view personalisation as vital, yet 27% find it hard to tailor Black Friday offers amid heavy workloads.
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Spain leads unified communications surge as EU market grows

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Spain leads the EU unified communications surge with a 104% revenue rise, driven by education demand and renewed projects as the market grows in Q4 2025.
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Marketers struggle to personalise Black Friday offers despite need

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Nearly all marketers see personalisation as vital for Black Friday, yet 27% struggle to tailor offers, risking customer loyalty and sales opportunities.
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Retail brands to send 3.9 billion messages in 2025 season

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Retail brands will send a record 3.9 billion messages in the 2025 shopping season, up 15%, as AI and richer digital channels boost customer engagement.