AI Infrastructure & Manufacturing Orders: SCHMID Group says it has booked over €26m in order intake since mid-May, driven by AI server interconnect and optical module demand, with wins tied to InfinityLine equipment for HDI-ML and mSAP applications. Audit Tech Funding: Cortea raised €12m to help audit firms adopt AI with “Audit Quality Agents” that pre-check reports and disclosures before sign-off, with plans to expand across the UK, US and Germany. Digital Sovereignty & Cloud: A US move to restrict access to new AI models is pushing EU tech sovereignty supporters to demand stronger rules so European businesses rely less on US cloud providers. Data Center Investment in Germany: firstcolo broke ground on its FRA7 data center in Hesse, a ~€250m project targeting 24 MW capacity for cloud, AI and high-performance computing. Cybersecurity Certification (Germany): Mavenir became the first tier-1 provider to receive BSI NESAS certification for a 5G Packet Core function, aiming to help secure Germany’s public mobile networks. Healthcare Medtech Rollout: Cardiawave says its Valvosoft® non-invasive ultrasound therapy is now in routine use in France, the Netherlands and Germany after CE approval. SME Software Trend: J. Amelunxen promotes “vibe coding” as a shift that lets small businesses build working apps in hours with AI tools. Business Risk Watch: Multiple class-action notices target Via Transportation over claims tied to its IPO disclosures and Germany expansion assumptions.