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Desktop PC sales remain strong in Europe as mini PCs surge

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Europe's PC desktop sales remain strong in early 2025, with consumer notebooks outperforming commercial ones amid uneven market recovery across countries.
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Low-tech phishing scams on the rise as criminals shift tactics

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2025 report reveals a rise in human-focused cyberattacks, with callback phishing making up 16% of attempts globally.
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Executives and analysts divided over true impact of AI in cyber

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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New Exabeam research reveals AI in cybersecurity boosts executive confidence but leaves analysts sceptical amid uneven productivity gains worldwide.
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CyrusOne appoints James Miller for European site acquisition

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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CyrusOne has appointed James Miller as Senior Director of Site Acquisition for Europe, tasked with enhancing data centre site development across the continent.
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LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.
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AVK & Rolls-Royce see sales surge for HVO generators

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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AVK and Rolls-Royce have made significant strides in their net-zero goals, selling over 500 HVO-powered generators to the data centre sector in 2024.
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Infinigate & Cloudflare expand partnership across Europe

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Infinigate is expanding its partnership with Cloudflare to cover multiple European regions, aiming to enhance cybersecurity services for clients.
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Westcon-Comstor becomes AWS distributor for Europe

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Westcon-Comstor has secured a deal to be an authorised AWS distributor across Europe, enhancing partner access to cloud solutions and services.
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Arrow expands Broadcom distribution deal in Europe

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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Arrow Electronics has expanded its distribution agreement with Broadcom, enhancing its offer of enterprise and cybersecurity software solutions across Europe.
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Identity fraud in Europe surges by 150%, deepfakes on the rise

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.
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BGF invests in Proventeq to drive expansion & innovation

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Proventeq, a Reading-based digital transformation specialist, has secured substantial investment from BGF to drive expansion and enhance capabilities in the UK and beyond.
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Aryza & GoCardless expand global payment solutions

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Aryza Group has bolstered its collaboration with GoCardless to enhance global payment solutions, set to integrate advanced technologies by 2025.
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Survey reveals positive sentiment towards data centres

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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A recent survey shows that 93% of Europeans view data centres positively, but understanding of their role remains low, with just 52% grasping their purpose.
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Infinigate & Acronis expand partnership across Europe

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Infinigate and Acronis have expanded their partnership to distribute cybersecurity solutions across Europe, enhancing services for over 6,000 MSPs.
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Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.
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GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
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Mace strengthens leadership for UK-Ireland data centre growth

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Mace bolsters its Technology and Manufacturing division with two senior appointments to capitalise on rising demand for data centres in the UK and Ireland.
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Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre

Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.
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Teradata appoints Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Teradata has named Thomas Schröder as Vice President for Europe, tasking him with spearheading their business across numerous European regions and enhancing AI/ML adoption.
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as UK & Ireland channel head

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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WithSecure appoints Samantha Cotton as Head of Channel for UK and Ireland, aiming to strengthen partner relationships and expand its network amid rising cybersecurity demand.