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Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough
Data centers

Virtus to develop new London19 data centre in Slough

The 32.5MW build will push VIRTUS's UK capacity past 300MW as demand for London data centre space strains land and grid access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
UK regulators expand generative AI use in oversight
Data Protection

UK regulators expand generative AI use in oversight

The four UK regulators are moving generative AI into routine oversight, despite concerns over errors, bias and consumer harm.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Google faces UK trial over app store commission claims
Google

Google faces UK trial over app store commission claims

An opt-out case could leave thousands of UK app developers sharing damages from alleged overcharging on Google Play if they win.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

Asia-Pacific digital economies face highest identity fraud
Data Protection

Asia-Pacific digital economies face highest identity fraud

Remote onboarding is leaving Asia-Pacific's most digital markets exposed, with Indonesia seeing the highest identity-fraud signals in Shufti's data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President
Software-as-a-Service

SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President

Asia Pacific customers will get a new regional lead as SAP doubles down on AI-linked growth across one of its biggest markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Checkout.com partners Agoda on travel payments using AI
Fintech

Checkout.com partners Agoda on travel payments using AI

The deal aims to cut failed bookings and speed supplier payouts across Agoda's global travel network, where cross-border payments are complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Data Protection

Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats

Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Bir names Lukasz Szczepanski as Birmarket Chief Executive
Digital Transformation

Bir names Lukasz Szczepanski as Birmarket Chief Executive

The hire signals Bir's push to expand online retail in Azerbaijan, where eCommerce still makes up about 3% of sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Betting platforms hit by bot attacks during World Cup
Gaming

Betting platforms hit by bot attacks during World Cup

World Cup betting traffic has become a target for denial-of-service campaigns, with one European operator hit by 19 million malicious requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

ITSEC Asia wins approval to expand into AI software
Software-as-a-Service

ITSEC Asia wins approval to expand into AI software

The Indonesian cybersecurity group can now pursue recurring software revenue, as shareholders backed a move into AI, publishing and data services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia
Manufacturing

Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia

The new site will create up to 500 jobs as the firm expands capacity for AI and high-density data centre gear across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Have we been measuring crypto adoption all wrong?
Crypto

Have we been measuring crypto adoption all wrong?

Traditional crypto gauges may be missing a shift towards blockchain quietly underpinning payments, settlement and tokenised assets.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Last month
Inveo Kripto & Moca Network sign Türkiye identity deal
Crypto

Inveo Kripto & Moca Network sign Türkiye identity deal

A new blockchain identity link could help Turkish users access regulated digital services while meeting stricter compliance demands.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tuanz urges stronger New Zealand cyber security rules
Data Protection

Tuanz urges stronger New Zealand cyber security rules

Small businesses face rising scam losses and AI-driven fraud as the association urges mandatory reporting and tougher platform obligations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company
Manufacturing

NLB Services repositions as an enterprise transformation company

Clients seeking fewer vendors may now get workforce, technology and risk support from one provider as AI deployments scale beyond pilots.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Blue Cloud wins BSNL empanelment for private networks
Network Infrastructure

Blue Cloud wins BSNL empanelment for private networks

The move opens the Hyderabad-based group to India's private 4G and 5G network market, though revenue will depend on winning projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge
Digital Transformation

Amazon to invest USD $48bn in India by 2030 pledge

Amazon will invest USD $48 billion in India by 2030, expanding AI, cloud and logistics infrastructure while increasing jobs and exports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026