Europe (European) stories

AMD-backed IDC survey finds 61% of organisations have already deployed AI PCs, as firms move from pilots to wider workplace rollout.

Akamai survey finds APIs are now cybercriminals' main target, with AI-linked interfaces under attack and incidents costing organisations more than USD $700,000.

Harbr Data survey finds 61% of large UK firms cannot fully explain how sensitive information is used by AI systems overseas.

UK marketers make influencer marketing core to PR and paid campaigns as brands chase sales, traffic and trust over likes and reach.

YFM Equity Partners invests GBP £7.6 million in Exeter-based Shopify agency Swanky, funding hiring, service expansion and selective acquisitions.

bunq rolls out themed stock baskets and broader fraud checks as its crypto arm passes GBP £100 million in year one.

Teads and LG Ad Solutions widen connected TV partnership across APAC and Europe, adding markets and a single buying route for LG Smart TV inventory.

team.blue widens AI push with new tools for booking, compliance, website creation and data analysis across four brands.

NUWAVE teams up with Tollring to embed call analytics across Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom for partners in the UK and overseas.

AI tools may help construction firms keep staff as a survey finds more than half of professionals would stay put if employers boosted investment.

Civica splits product and engineering as Ian O'Brien and Neal Watkins take top roles to drive AI-led public sector software push.

HERE adds live map intelligence and lane-level guidance for Level 2++ driving, as it works with Lotus and Baidu Maps on overseas rollout.

Braze unveils AI marketing suite with European hosting as customers report sharper engagement, faster campaign builds and stronger conversions.

Merck deepens Google Cloud tie-up with USD $1 billion AI rollout across research, manufacturing and commercial operations.

Studio Graphene expands in Ireland as it folds in Tribe Digital, adding Dublin presence and design expertise with Eoin McKenna in a lead role.

Vodafone and Google Cloud widen their SMB push with new Gemini-based concierge and managed cyber defences, starting in Germany and Greece.

Isaca launches AI risk certification as European research finds many organisations still lack clear ownership, response plans and board oversight.

Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot Product Design 2026 as judges praise its ergonomics, customisation and ProScroll technology.

Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

EcoVadis expands workplace AI rollout with Google Cloud, using Gemini Enterprise to automate internal tasks and train staff to build custom agents.