AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Cybersecurity for SMEs: A new wave of “zero trust” security spending is projected to keep climbing, with the market forecasted to hit $126.02bn by 2031 as firms move to cloud and remote work. Business Tech in Germany: Snom launched the D895M flagship IP phone, pushing “German engineered” professional communications for offices and reception areas. Grid Capacity Boost: Cologne-based envelio says its GPU-based power flow solver can cut annual grid simulations from days to under 30 seconds—aimed at unlocking more capacity for data centers, EV charging and renewables. AI Roll-ups in Germany: Hamburg’s Generation Tech Partners raised €50m for an AI transformation roll-up strategy, targeting around 30 owner-managed service firms during succession planning. Startup & Funding: Proof of Pitch returned to the Louvre, naming ReplyCorp and Parthenon as winners after live startup pitches. SME Innovation Program: Ghana and Germany’s PSInno project was launched to back women- and youth-led SMEs with innovation and jobs. Local Business Impact: A report says domestic retailers gained share as online spending rose 10% in 2025.
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