China Launches WAICO AI Accord & EU Hits Google with Record DMA Fine
AI GOVERNANCE While in catch up mode in AI, China also intends to participate in shaping the rules that will govern their use. On July 16, representatives from 29 countries signed an agreement in Shanghai establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new intergovernmental organization dedicated to AI. The initiative had been presented a […]
Dutch Government Signs ESET Deal, OpenAI Escape Incident, & CRA Rules
ESET GETS A CENTRAL POSITION IN THE NETHERLANDS The Dutch central government has signed a framework agreement with ESET, valid across the entire administration.This agreement allows public bodies to access ESET’s cybersecurity solutions under pre-negotiated terms. It is part of the Netherlands’ strategy to strengthen its digital resilience while reducing its dependence on non-European technologies. […]
Airbus Shifts to Scaleway, Thales Secures EU Pilot, & IQM Expands in Quantum AI
SOVEREIGN COLLABORATIVE SUITE FOR THE EU To make collaboration easier within European Defence Fund (EDF) projects and ensure the highest level of data protection in Europe, the European Commission has decided to pilot Thales’ secure collaborative suite, TrustNest R-Suite, for a year. This solution offers an environment that meets security requirements for EU Restricted (R-UE/EU-R) […]
Atos Unveils Dedicated Sovereign Cloud Service for Regulated Sectors
ATOS PROPOSES A SPECIFIC SOVEREIGN CLOUD SERVICE Atos Sovereign Cloud combines the capabilities of an enterprise cloud with a suite of sovereign control mechanisms covering data management, operational autonomy, cyber resilience, and artificial intelligence innovation. It is designed for public administrations, defense organizations, healthcare providers, critical infrastructure operators, and organizations subject to stringent regulatory requirements. […]