German startup achieves first commercial orbital launch from continental Europe
A German startup successfully launched a 28-meter rocket into orbit from Norway, carrying five small satellites. The mission marks the first commercial orbital launch from continental European soil, advancing Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space launch capabilities. Germany's research ministry hailed the milestone as a demonstration of the country's technical expertise. (POLITICO)
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Spain inaugurates a new IMB-CNM facility in Barcelona to manufacture nanoscale quantum chips, supported by an investment exceeding six million euros. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy in quantum computing and reduce technological dependence on non-EU suppliers. (NUPATH)
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Cisco and NVIDIA launch on-premises Splunk AI platform
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Cisco and NVIDIA introduce the Cisco AI POD for Splunk, enabling Splunk AI to run in on-premises, private cloud and air-gapped environments. The platform combines Cisco infrastructure, NVIDIA accelerated computing and Kubernetes-based architecture, addressing data sovereignty and regulatory constraints. (NUPATH)
Cisco and NVIDIA launch on-premises Splunk
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Sweden tests Forgejo for government code collaboration platform
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Sweden’s Digital Government unit has launched a proof-of-concept code collaboration platform using Forgejo, aligning with similar moves by the Dutch government to foster digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on proprietary platforms. The initiative aims to enhance control over public sector software development and infrastructure. (GITHUB)
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It will take a generation to switch Europe's phones. Start now
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Roughly 350 to 400 million smartphones sit in EU pockets today, and only a fraction of them (110 to 134 million) come up for replacement in any given year, and the replacement cycle has stretched past 40 months. Nearly one in five phones already in use is second-hand. Those
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Gaia-X advisory board meets with global partners
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The Gaia-X International Advisory Board convened its first meeting, uniting representatives from Brazil, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan with Gaia-X leadership. The gathering initiates structured dialogue to expand the federated data infrastructure project, a cornerstone of Europe's digital sovereignty ambitions. (GAIA-X)
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European Investment Bank to open office in Canada for critical raw materials
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The European Investment Bank plans to establish a presence in Canada to focus on critical raw materials cooperation, European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced during a visit to Ottawa. The move aims to diversify Europe's supply chains and follows Canada's offer of priority access to
