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Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow
Data Protection

Saviynt launches 12-city AI identity security roadshow

Organisations are being pushed to tighten controls as AI systems often get broader access than staff in similar roles, Saviynt said.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Verda names Mikko Einiö as Chief Financial Officer
Data centers

Verda names Mikko Einiö as Chief Financial Officer

The hire comes as the AI cloud group races to fund rapid international expansion after lifting its annualised revenue run rate to USD $120 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
AI users spend more time on coordination, study finds
Software-as-a-Service

AI users spend more time on coordination, study finds

Managers using AI daily are spending 20.3 hours a week on coordination, with status meetings and re-explaining work driving the loss.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer
Digital Transformation

IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer

The agency is bolstering its global production capabilities as clients demand more integrated, digital and AI-enabled content.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
Space

ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round

The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Hetzner adds Dell PowerEdge servers for enterprise
Virtualisation

Hetzner adds Dell PowerEdge servers for enterprise

Enterprise customers gain more choice in dedicated hosting as Hetzner adds four Dell PowerEdge models with up to 86 cores and NVMe storage.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P
Storage

Hetzner launches EX131 server with Intel Xeon 6731P

Customers needing faster database performance can now buy Hetzner’s EX131, which pairs Intel Xeon 6731P chips with Gen5 NVMe storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
Smart Cities

DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki

DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI
Virtualisation

Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Verne appoints Billy Nolan to drive Nordic data centre growth
DevOps

Verne appoints Billy Nolan to drive Nordic data centre growth

Verne appoints Billy Nolan as Chief Development Officer to lead expansion of its Nordic data centre operations, focusing on projects in Finland.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
Software-as-a-Service

Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto

Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote
Gaming

Clash Royale launches contest for first Rage Emote

A survey of 9,000 gamers suggests frustration is fleeting, with most rage quitters returning to play within hours and enjoying it more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
Digital Transformation

Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations

He will oversee systems linking the consultancy's Amsterdam, Helsinki and Singapore offices as it scales AI-assisted project delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Hetzner deploys Nokia Deepfield to bolster DDoS defence
Firewalls

Hetzner deploys Nokia Deepfield to bolster DDoS defence

Hetzner adopts Nokia Deepfield Defender across European data centres to automate edge DDoS mitigation and safeguard rising AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space
Space

Finland courts UK partners on resilient sovereign space

Finland courts UK defence and space leaders in London to build resilient sovereign space capabilities and cut reliance on external suppliers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model
Unified Communications

Superson names Nordic leads as it scales creative OS model

Superson appoints Kaija Rossi and Lauri Vassinen to head Nordic hub as its Finland-built creative OS model expands across Europe and APAC.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026