Spain stories - Page 3

Tech executives prioritise AI, face privacy & eco concerns
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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The VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows 85% of tech firms prioritising AI investment, with US executives most optimistic about national competitiveness.

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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payment technologies
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fraud
A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

Valentine's Day spend rises 69% despite budget concerns
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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ecommerce
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retail
Valentine's Day spending in the UK surged by 69.2% in 2025, driven by a rise in budget-friendly gifting and a growing trend for locally crafted presents.

Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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renewable energy
Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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cleantech
MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.

European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.

European PC market grows 3% in Q4 2024 with AI interest
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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The European PC market experienced a 3% revenue rise in Q4 2024, driven by seasonal promotions, with Spain and the UK leading growth amid ongoing challenges.

Railway operators to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE by 2027
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.

Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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social media
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Kolsquare has acquired Woomio to strengthen its foothold in Europe's influencer marketing sector, enhancing regional impact and service offerings.

CFOs to increase tech investment, boost £20M revenue
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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partner programmes
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cleantech
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sustainability
A new study reveals only 35% of CFOs feel their technology meets evolving demands, prompting plans for an 18% investment rise over five years.

Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats
Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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iot security
Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.

Kantar & LiveRamp expand partnership for ad targeting
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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Kantar and LiveRamp have broadened their partnership, enabling advertisers to better target online campaigns using Kantar's consumer data across key markets.

Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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investment
Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.

Survey reveals positive sentiment towards data centres
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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financial systems
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survey results
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.

Generational divides revealed in Black Friday survey
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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martech
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personalisation
Sinch's 2024 Consumer Black Friday/Cyber Monday Survey reveals younger shoppers favour mobile messaging for promotions, with 44% of 18-29 year-olds ready to spend more.

Airbnb launches Co-Host Network to simplify management
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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martech
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personalisation
Airbnb has launched its Co-Host Network, allowing local experts to manage properties, helping homeowners earn income without the daily management hassles.

EDGNEX to build 40MW data centre in Madrid by 2026
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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cleantech
EDGNEX Data Centers, part of DAMAC Group, is investing EUR 400 million in a new 40MW data centre in Madrid to meet rising global demand.

ABB & Oktogrid launch transformer monitoring solution
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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ABB Electrification Service and Oktogrid have unveiled TRAFCOM, a pioneering digital monitoring solution for transformers aimed at modernising power grids.

Future of accounting: Sage predicts AI to revolutionise by 2030
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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risk & compliance
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smb
A Forrester Consulting study for Sage predicts that by 2030, AI will revolutionise SMB accounting with ethics policies, real-time data, and continuous assurance.