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Euronewsai7 hrs ago
EU Draft Law Would Bar Non-European Firms from Defence and Healthcare Contracts
The European Commission introduced measures to strengthen domestic control over chips, cloud services and AI. Public surveys show strong support in northern EU states for reducing reliance on U.S. and Chinese providers.
forbes.compolitics13 days ago
Smals Selects Google Cloud as Primary Public Cloud Provider
Smals, the joint IT organization serving Belgian public institutions focused on social security, has chosen Google Cloud as its main public cloud provider. The agreement was awarded to SoftwareOne in partnership with Google Cloud under the GÉANT OCRE24 framework.
Euronewsworld28 days ago
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Official Calls for Coordinated MDB Action on Digital Infrastructure
Hun Kim, Chief Partnerships Officer of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, wrote that multilateral development banks should coordinate to attract private capital for digital infrastructure across Asia. The opinion piece outlines gaps in basic connectivity and AI readiness i…
theolivepress.esai37 days ago
Mistral AI CEO Says Europe Has Two Years to Build Independent AI Infrastructure
Arthur Mensch told a French National Assembly hearing that Europe must act within two years to avoid dependence on U.S. digital services. He described the issue as a contest over energy and computing resources.
manilatimes.networld41 days ago
Globe Telecom and PLDT Report Q1 2026 Results, Data Center Capacity Expansion
Globe Telecom’s data center joint venture is on track to exceed 30 MW capacity this year while PLDT’s Vitro arm holds 100 MW total. Both companies posted gains in mobile data traffic, 5G adoption and digital finance businesses in the first quarter. The reports highlight continued…
rte.iepolitics42 days ago
Russians Use Workarounds as Government Restricts Internet Access
Russian authorities have imposed internet controls similar to those in Iran, citing security concerns. A three-week internet shutdown in Moscow this year led residents to buy radios, pagers and paper maps while disrupting digital services. Many Russians fear further loss of acces…
Rapplerworld46 days ago
PIDS Study Finds Varied AI Readiness Among Philippine LGUs, With Luzon Leading
A December 2025 study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies found most local government units remain unprepared for artificial intelligence integration, with significant regional disparities. Internet coverage and last-mile connectivity emerged as the weakest areas…