Europe (European) stories

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.

GapMaps names Peter Holmes Chief Executive Officer as Melbourne software company steps up global expansion and investment in AI-driven location intelligence.

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

Tech Mahindra lifts FY26 revenue and EBIT, while record dividend, strong deal wins and 10th straight quarter of margin expansion signal turnaround gains.

Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.

9fin expands into Asia Pacific with a full credit market platform, giving banks and asset managers wider access after its USD $170 million fundraise.

Google Cloud study finds 52% of executives have deployed AI agents, with early adopters reporting stronger returns and wider business use.

Parloa study finds many global firms bury support details, while most chatbots fail to solve issues and phone menus remain frustrating.

Oracle and Google Cloud have added a Gemini Enterprise agent that lets users query Oracle databases in natural language without writing SQL.

Google ties its AI tools more closely to Chat, Gmail and Drive as it rolls out Workspace Intelligence to unify work across apps.

Syspro taps veteran HR leader Tom Loeffert to help reshape its global workforce strategy as CEO Leanne Taylor drives the ERP software group's next growth phase.

Pinewood boosts annual revenue and EBITDA as testing begins at Lithia's US dealerships, with cash rising and medium-term growth targets intact.

Layercake deepens Bitmovin integration in Streamcake, giving broadcasters and streamers a single control layer for encoding, playback and analytics.

Prometheus Group turns to procurement with Tamarack deal, linking asset management software to supplier agreements for mining and heavy industry.

The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to second place in 2026 by victim count, with Check Point saying it may be far larger than its public tally.

Seeing Machines urges carmakers and regulators to prioritise live in-cabin checks of driver fitness over chemical tests alone in road safety policy.

ShareGate survey finds AI tools have surfaced sensitive data at 29% of firms, exposing a widening gap between confidence in governance and reality.

UK firms race ahead with Microsoft Copilot, but ShareGate survey finds AI tools are exposing sensitive data and exposing governance gaps.

Linedata widens Broadridge NYFIX access for asset managers as UK, European and APAC firms brace for faster settlement and tighter post-trade controls.