French Legal and Regulatory Update – March 2026 | Hogan Lovells

French Legal and Regulatory Update – March 2026 | Hogan Lovells

Spotlight – Neighbouring rights of publishers and press agencies; Code of Ethics for Pharmacists; 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Games and public procurement; Data relating to tourist furnished rentals. Explore all our news by topic: Intellectual Property; Life sciences; Public Law; Real estate. France – Proposed law aimed at strengthening the effective enforcement of neighboring rights…

future-oriented partnerships for innovation and growth ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026

future-oriented partnerships for innovation and growth ahead of the Africa Forward Summit 2026

Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa, as preparations intensify for the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026, following a highlevel engagement with the Kenya Editors Guild. In a decisive shift from dialogue to delivery, the Summit is positioning itself as a deal-making platform, expected to step up mutual…

Resilience gaps in submarine cable systems threaten West Africa’s digital economy, WATRA warns

Resilience gaps in submarine cable systems threaten West Africa’s digital economy, WATRA warns

By Prince Osuagwu Executive Secretary, West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly, WATRA, Aliyu Aboki has said that West Africa’s growing digital economy is increasingly exposed to systemic risks due to weak resilience in submarine cable infrastructure and fragmented regional coordination. He noted that a major disruption in March 2024, which affected multiple submarine cable systems along…

Importance of Digital Privacy in 2026: What You Must Know

Importance of Digital Privacy in 2026: What You Must Know

1. What is the difference between data privacy and data security? Data privacy focuses on how personal information is collected and used, while data security protects that data from unauthorized access. Privacy defines rules, and security enforces them through systems and tools. 2. Can deleted data still exist online? Yes, deleted data can remain in…

Africa: Addis Ababa At Heart of Africa’s Digital Future As ASMIS 2026 Gains Momentum

Africa: Addis Ababa At Heart of Africa’s Digital Future As ASMIS 2026 Gains Momentum

Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026. A high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting has set a bold and strategic tone for the summit, positioning Ethiopia’s capital as a key platform for amplifying Africa’s voice…

Saudi digital readiness hits 76.04% as government accelerates emerging tech adoption

Saudi digital readiness hits 76.04% as government accelerates emerging tech adoption

RIYADH — The Digital Government Authority announced that 76.04% of government entities — 54 entities — are prepared to adopt and activate emerging technologies. Based on the Authority’s “Emerging Technologies Adoption Readiness Index” report, readiness among government entities to adopt and activate emerging technologies reached 76.04%, compared to 74.69% in 2025, with the participation of…

The Digital Innovation Summit, hosted by UK Finance,

The Digital Innovation Summit, hosted by UK Finance,

The Digital Innovation Summit, hosted by UK Finance, will return on 25 June 2026 tobring together senior leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discover how digitalinnovation will transform the future of financial services. Join us as we explore the technology revolution reshaping payments, AI, digitalidentity, digital assets, digital money and more. This isn’t just another conference,…

OTT Platforms, Podcasts, and Newsletters: The New Frontier of Media Careers

OTT Platforms, Podcasts, and Newsletters: The New Frontier of Media Careers

Gurgaon (Haryana) [India]: The rapid rise of OTT platforms, podcasts, and newsletter publishing has had a remarkable effect on the global media industry, debunking the notion that digital disruption would reduce jobs in the field of emerging media and the creator economy. The rise of these media platforms has not only transformed how people consume…

Akkodis Leads ISG 2026 Digital Engineering Report

Akkodis Leads ISG 2026 Digital Engineering Report

ISG cites Akkodis’ industry-leading strengths in digital engineering, intelligent operations and platform modernization across Europe and the United States. ZÜRICH, CH / ACCESS Newswire / April 23, 2026 / Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering consulting and part of the Adecco Group has been named a “Leader” by Information Services Group (ISG) in the…

How AI Changes Digital Gift Card Payments and Checkout Flows

How AI Changes Digital Gift Card Payments and Checkout Flows

A gift card payment used to begin with a search bar and end with a checkout page. In 2026, that path looks less direct. AI-driven recommendations, predictive search, chat-based help, and pricing that changes in real time are now described as standard parts of online retail infrastructure, not experimental extras. That shift matters for digital…