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
Business leaders in Sweden consider their organizations to be at the forefront of AI adoption, yet many lack adequate governance and risk management. A new global survey from EY about responsible AI—also comparing executive views with public sentiment—reveals this gap. Although 40 percent of business leaders report fully integrated AI solutions, half believe their current … Read more
Revelop strengthens its Investment team by recruiting the internationally experienced Johan Johansson as Executive Director, Investment. This strategic hire underscores the company’s ambition to build an even stronger platform to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities in the current market environment. Johan Johansson’s extensive international experience Johan Johansson, a real estate investment specialist with many years … Read more
Lynes launches three proprietary AI agents in its switchboard and Contact Center solution. This is the first offering of its kind in the Nordics and interest is already high. The three agents — AI Receptionist, AI Support Agent and Personal AI Receptionist — are fully integrated into the platform and developed entirely by Lynes. They … Read more