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Datacenter.com recognised for EU energy efficiency

Datacenter.com has been recognized by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre for its energy-efficient data center facility in Amsterdam.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2019

Wearables

European Commission urges recall of children's smartwatch

The European Commission has demanded a recall of the Enox Safe-KID-One children's smartwatch, citing severe security flaws that could endanger users.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Physical Security

EU to roll out digital lie detectors at border security checkpoints

Travellers through Hungary, Greece and Latvia may soon encounter a lie detector when they try to cross the border.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018

Data Protection

GDPR a 'phenomenally powerful' opportunity if done right

There's no doubt you've been drowning in GDPR recently but we were able to break away from the hype and speak with THE expert on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Hyperscale

Flexenclosure cashes in on €10m loan for data centre innovation

The loan was granted by the European Investment Bank and backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments to create opportunities in the region.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Malware

Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is 'unprecedented'

A new report from Europol has revealed cybercrime is running rampant with ransomware reigning supreme - and a crackdown on criminals is essential.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Sep 2017

Cybersecurity

EU to invest more into cybersecurity – expert says it's not enough

Rob Norris says further investment in cyber security technology is an unsurprising but welcome move by the European Commission - but more is needed.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Microsoft

Google VS Europe case misguided and politically motivated

IMD professor claims the EU's antitrust case against Google is more political posturing than fair regulation, criticising moves to dismantle the tech giant.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014

Agricultural Technology

UPDATE: New Zealand, South Korea conclude free-trade agreement

NZ and South Korea seal a free-trade deal, slashing $230m in export tariffs, aiming to boost two-way trade currently valued at $4bn.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Sat, 15th Nov 2014

Marketing Technologies

Google NZ workers keep pace as online ad sales grow

Search giant stacked on workers last year to keep pace with an online advertising market that's growing at the expense of newspapers and television.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013

Software Development

Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care

The European Commission has stung Microsoft with a US$731m fine for violating terms of its settlement of an ant-trust case - but will it care?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013

Microsoft

Google submit EU anti-trust plans

Google moves towards settling EU anti-trust dispute by offering concessions to address competition concerns and avoid hefty fines.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2012

Parliament

ACTA secrecy slammed by EU parliament

EU parliament demands transparency in ACTA talks, voting 663 to 13 to end secrecy and reject Internet disconnection penalties for copyright enforcement.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2010