Category: Business

In a significant move within the cloud services sector, SoftwareOne, a global leader in technology solutions, has acquired its competitor Crayon for £1.1 billion. The deal, which includes a combination of cash and stock, positions SoftwareOne to accelerate its growth and strengthen its market presence. This strategic acquisition is poised to deliver substantial synergies, estimated […]

State lawmakers are increasingly shaping the conversation on technology and innovation policy in the United States. As Congress continues to deliberate key issues such as data privacy, police use of data, and artificial intelligence, lawmakers are rapidly advancing their own ideas into state law. That’s why EFF fights for internet rights not only in Congress, […]

Before Dragons’ Den in the UK became a global hit and America’s Shark Tank turned startup pitches into mainstream entertainment, there was Manē no Tora (Tiger of Money or Money Tigers). Launched in Japan in 2001 by Nippon TV and Sony Pictures Television, this groundbreaking show introduced the format of entrepreneurs pitching their business ideas […]

EFF has been sounding the alarm on algorithmic decision making (ADM) technologies for years. ADMs use data and predefined rules or models to make or support decisions, often with minimal human involvement, and in 2024, the topic has been more active than ever before, with landlords, employers, regulators, and police adopting new tools that have […]

When the authorities provide social assistance to those in need, it almost always comes with conditions attached. These include behavioural requirements or criteria determining who is and isn’t eligible for support. Common examples include proving that you’re looking for a job, are too ill to do so, or that you fall into a particular category […]

The opening and closing months of 2024 saw federal enforcement against a number of location data brokers that track and sell users’ whereabouts through apps installed on their smartphones. In January, the Federal Trade Commission brought successful enforcement actions against X-Mode Social and InMarket, banning the companies from selling precise location data—a first prohibition of […]

Vodafone Group has officially concluded the sale of its Italian operations to Swiss telecom giant Swisscom for €8 billion ($8.3 billion), as part of a wider restructuring effort across Europe. This transaction, finalized on Thursday, is a key element of Vodafone’s strategy to streamline its business and focus on high-growth areas. This follows the announcement […]

In the UK, apprenticeships and training schemes are often seen as a gateway to skilled careers, providing invaluable hands-on training for service trade professions as varied as plumbing, engineering, accounting and hairdressing. But for many trainees, the financial realities of these programmes are driving them into the informal economy. Recent research that we conducted with […]

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced on Thursday 2, Jan 2025 that it will impose restrictions on 28 U.S. entities, including prohibiting the export of dual-use items to these companies starting on the sameday (02/01/2025). The move is a response to concerns over national security and China’s broader strategic interests, adding to the escalating trade […]

The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Thursday that it is considering new regulations that could impose restrictions or outright bans on Chinese-made drones, citing concerns over national security. This potential move comes in the wake of a recent escalation in trade tensions, with China imposing its own restrictions on 28 U.S. companies. These developments highlight […]