Digital Sovereignty
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Dutch government blocks Kyndryl acquisition of Solvinity
The Dutch government has blocked a 100 million euro acquisition of cloud services provider Solvinity by US giant Kyndryl, citing an unprecedented 'risk to the public interest'.
Open-Source AI: A Strategic Imperative for Digital Sovereignty
During a US sanctions episode, Microsoft blocked the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor's email account, severely hindering official communications.
EU fines rise as digital sovereignty war escalates
X, formerly Twitter, received a €120 million fine from the European Union for 'deceptive' design and poor advertising transparency under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as reported by Euronews .
What is Digital Sovereignty and Why Does It Matter for Global Innovation?
The search term 'what is self-hosting' reached its highest-ever peak on Google Trends following PewDiePie's public crusade to 'degoogle' his life, a campaign advocating for greater personal control ov
'Buy European' Software Mandates Are a Dangerous Oversimplification of Digital Sovereignty
'Buy European' software mandates are a simplistic solution to the complex problem of digital sovereignty. True autonomy lies not in a product's national label, but in controlling its underlying dependencies.
What Is Digital Sovereignty? Principles, Applications, and Emerging Tech Explained
Digital sovereignty involves the ability to control one's digital assets, including data, hardware, and software. Understand why this concept is reshaping how nations and corporations approach emerging technologies.
TIM and CDP Venture Capital Sign MoU to Support Italian Startups
Telecom Italia (TIM) and CDP Venture Capital have signed a memorandum of understanding to identify and support innovative Italian startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). This collaboration aims to foster growth in sectors crucial to Italy's digital sovereignty.