Autonomous Logistics in Germany: Einride and Lidl rolled out the first cab-less SAE Level 4 autonomous truck on a public road under a KBA permit, moving goods between a Lidl warehouse and store—another signal for automation that could reshape SME delivery costs and operations. Cybersecurity Pressure on SMEs: A Hiscox report says successful cyberattacks can cost SMEs nearly a full working week (34 hours) in disruption, with many firms delaying growth or losing partnerships—yet another reason to budget for protection. SME-Focused Banking Deal Watch: Germany’s finance minister is seeking guarantees from UniCredit over the Commerzbank takeover, with Berlin stressing the bank’s role in financing German SMEs and keeping key operations in Frankfurt. Edge Tech for Industry: ZEDEDA and Ambarella teamed up to run secure, cloud-orchestrated AI on edge devices—useful for manufacturers and service firms looking to deploy AI without heavy IT overhead. European Security Compliance: Melissa secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 approval for its German and French data centers, a trust signal for data-heavy SMEs and service providers. Business Growth Basics: A guide on launching a business website without a developer highlights what SMEs actually need from website builders vs landing pages. Local Innovation & Industry: GeoCue launched the TrueView 550 aerial LiDAR system aimed at surveying and engineering teams balancing performance and price. Family Business & Net Zero: A piece on how Germany’s family businesses survived everything—until net zero—puts the spotlight on the practical transition challenges SMEs face.