Cybersecurity experts at Blokk, a well-established mobile application, have uncovered data security concerns related to Deepseek, an emerging AI chatbot competitor to ChatGPT. Despite Deepseek’s rapid growth and modest development budget—reported at $6 million—the service may expose users to serious privacy risks. Investigation reveals suspicious domain calls During a detailed analysis, the Blokk team monitored … Read more
Formex and Retail Technology will be held side by side at Stockholmsmässan in August 2027. This combination creates a new meeting place where retail, technology, business development and innovation come together to drive the future of commerce. From 24 to 25 August 2027 Retail Technology takes a strategic step forward by running in parallel with … Read more
Vincit is accelerating its commitment to the Swedish market by appointing one of the industry’s most experienced and respected leaders. Niklas Svärd joins as Sales Director with a clear mandate to drive growth, strengthen local market presence and reinforce the company’s position in digital solutions built on SAP and modern cloud technology. The hire places … Read more
A Nordic consortium of five organizations is exploring the feasibility of building one of the largest digital infrastructure projects in European history — a fiber cable stretching from Northern Europe to East Asia and the United States via the Arctic. The project, named GlobalConnect, has been awarded €4 million from the European Commission to fund … Read more
The 7th edition of the Women in Tech® Global Awards, held on 14 November 2024 in Paris, France, celebrated the outstanding achievements of women in and beyond the technology sector. This prestigious event, hosted at the Hôtel de Lassay—the palace of the French National Assembly—served as a platform to recognize pioneering efforts by women leaders … Read more
Denmark has entered the history books as the first country in Europe to bring together public and private stakeholders to jointly develop guidance for responsible implementation of the AI Act. This groundbreaking partnership unites leading organizations from government, finance, IT and legal sectors to produce practical, actionable guidelines that enable safe and legally compliant use … Read more
IT security firm Check Point Software has released its report on malware trends for December. This month’s coverage highlights the rise of FunkSec, a newly observed ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) actor that leverages artificial intelligence. FunkSec: A new force in ransomware FunkSec has emerged at the forefront of groups that practice double extortion ransomware. In December 2024 … Read more
Frends, the fast-growing Nordic integration platform (iPaaS), has appointed Christian Nyberg as the new Regional Director for Sweden and Norway. The appointment marks a strategic step to build on the strong growth the company has achieved in recent years. Frends has already established itself as a leading provider in the Swedish market across both the … Read more
SentinelOne & Pax8 Launch Managed AI Defense for SMBs SentinelOne has partnered with Pax8 to introduce Managed AI Defense, an AI-driven security offering tailored to protect small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from today’s sophisticated cyber threats. With simplified licensing, modular flexibility, and customizable deployments, this collaboration strengthens cybersecurity across the Nordic region and beyond. AI-Based … Read more
Sigma Industry West Group continues to expand and has launched Sigma Industry Studios, a new unit focused on experience, usability, color and material. Studios brings expertise in interactive design that spans tactile material solutions to digital usability. Its consultants specialize in uniting form, function and strategy to create sustainable, meaningful experiences and products. At the … Read more