AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity for SMEs: WatchGuard’s 2026 Cybersecurity Hygiene Report flags “shadow AI” and unsafe habits: 64% of SME employees admit using unauthorised AI tools, while 76% reuse passwords, 70% use public Wi‑Fi for work, and fewer than 30% say their employer has an accurate software inventory—raising the risk of credential theft and data breaches. EU Defence Innovation: The EU’s new AGILE programme (about €115m) will back fast, agile defence tech development by SMEs and start-ups, with quicker grants, testing and certification, and simplified procurement. Lab & Biotech Capacity in Germany: Merck KGaA opened a new €25m BioReliance testing facility in Darmstadt to expand GMP-compliant drug substance/release testing and stability studies for European biopharma customers. Workforce & Visas: Germany’s federal portal highlights nine in-demand sectors for foreign workers (including green jobs and nursing), pointing to easier work-visa routes and the Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte). Tech Market Signals: Multiple reports point to growth in areas relevant to German SMEs—edge AI software, data center security, and food traceability tech—though most are global market outlooks rather than local policy changes.
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