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Europe gives Apple yet another regulatory nightmare – Computerworld
Further, Europe’s Services Directive requires that general conditions of access to a service don’t “contain discriminatory provisions relating to the nationality or place of residence of the service recipient, unless directly justified by objective criteria.” So far, so good. But I have a sense that some of the territorial licensing restrictions some copyright holders still keep in place might act…
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Will the Trump victory get Europe off Apple’s back? – Computerworld
It’s hard to tell; after all, most people have become cynical about politicians and the promises they make (and later break) on the campaign trail. We don’t know yet whether the next Trump administration will keep promises made on the way to the White House, or just cherry pick those it wants to keep and ignore the rest. If the…
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Europe plans to check Apple’s iPad for DMA compliance – Computerworld
The company has attempted to protect against such problems by insisting that developers, including those selling apps outside the store, notarize their apps to provide some degree of protection. The report explains how it supports third-party stores, some of the limitations in that support, the tools it provides, and more, including some discussion around cost. The report also confirms upcoming…
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Power Shortages Stall Data Center Growth in UK, Europe
The construction of new data centres in the U.K. and Europe is being held up due to insufficient electricity supply. Utility companies in the U.S. have also been struggling to keep up with demand. David Sleath, chief executive of development giant Segro, said that he would ideally be investing “hundreds of millions and more” into building new data centres, according…
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Europe needs more energy and better grids to meet data center power demands in the age of AI
Data center energy demands in Europe are set to triple by the end of the decade, and that means countries will need to boost investment in sustainable power sources and upgrade grid infrastructure. That’s according to a report from consultancy McKinsey, which said the rise of AI is driving this demand, with the power needed to fuel European data centers…
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Apple Intelligence in Europe? You might be waiting for a while – Computerworld
The EU AI Pact is a voluntary pledge to develop safe, trusted AI. “Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with numerous beneficial effects. Yet, its advancement brings also potential risks,” the pact explains. Neither Apple nor Meta have signed up Interestingly, Apple isn’t alone — Meta hasn’t signed either. Nor have TikTok, Anthropic, or Mistral. Meta did, however, say it…
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Europe slams Apple with yet another iPhone demand – Computerworld
Europe’s bureaucrats continue to do their best to ensure Apple is forced to sell the world’s worst operating system, announcing plans to force Apple to open up its systems even more than it already has. In a triumph of bureaucratic doublespeak, the European Union doesn’t argue that it’s attempting to force the issue. Instead, it says it wants to “assist” Apple. “Today, the…
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Object First names Pete Hannah as sales chief for Western Europe
Backup storage specialist Object First has announced the appointment of Pete Hannah as its new vice president of sales for Western Europe. A seasoned IT industry veteran, Hannah adds more than 25 years’ experience and is credited with successfully recruiting and leading teams that have delivered significant growth. He steps into the new role having served as Object First’s EMEA…
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Apple loses $14B as Europe claws back tax – Computerworld
$3,000 each Apple isn’t happy about the outcome of the case. “We are disappointed with today’s decision,” the company said. “There has never been a special deal.” Apple was required to hand the cash over to an independent third-party-administered escrow account in 2016. That account now holds around €14 billion. With a population of 5.2 million, the cash hoard is the…
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UK business leaders boast the best tech skills in Europe
UK business leaders are ahead of the global pack when it comes to integrating technology expertise at the highest levels, according to research from Accenture. A new study from the consultancy, which analysed the professional background of every CEO and board member across the largest 2,500 companies globally, found more than 23% of UK business leaders are now ‘proficient’ in…
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