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Majority of EMEA IT professionals welcome greater AI regulation
total of 87 % of IT professionals in
A Europe , the Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ) would welcome stronger government
regulation of AI – according to a new survey from SolarWinds .
The survey of nearly 700 IT professionals , 297 of whom were from the EMEA region , reveals that security tops the list of AI concerns , with over two-thirds ( 67 %) emphasising the need for government measures to address security .
Privacy is another major worry , with 60 % of the region ’ s IT professionals calling for stronger rules to safeguard sensitive information . Additionally , an equal share ( 60 %) of respondents believe government intervention is crucial to curb the spread of misinformation through AI , while nearly half ( 47 %) support regulations focused on ensuring transparency and ethical practices in AI development . are approaching AI with caution . As technology rapidly evolves , it naturally presents challenges typical of any emerging innovation . Security and privacy remain at the forefront , with ongoing scrutiny by regulatory bodies . However , it is incumbent upon organisations to take proactive measures by enhancing data hygiene , enforcing robust AI ethics and assembling the right teams to lead these efforts .”
“ This proactive stance not only helps with compliance with evolving regulations but also maximises the potential of AI . High-quality data is the cornerstone of accurate and reliable AI models , which in turn drive better decision-making and outcomes .”
Rob Johnson , VP and Global Head of Solutions Engineering at SolarWinds
Rob Johnson , VP and Global Head of Solutions Engineering at SolarWinds , said : “ It is understandable that IT leaders
Slovenia ’ s Kontron continues expansion into UK , US and German markets
Internet Service Providers across Europe can now more easily access and deploy the latest broadband access equipment and 5G mobile private networks to offer high-performance connectivity to various industries thanks to the expansion of Kontron , d . o . o .’ s ( Slovenia ’ s Kontron ) ICT products in the region .
This follows the company ’ s latest partnership with Euroroute , a supplier of network equipment , that is providing service providers with a more streamlined and faster deployment process of Slovenia ’ s Kontron ’ s Customer Premises Equipment ( CPE ) in the UK and Ireland .
Slovenia ’ s Kontron has also expanded its presence in the US with the deployment of fibre-access solutions to local ISPs , and in Germany with the deployment of an industrial 5G Campus Network at Rosenheim University , enhancing learning for students with seamless mobility and ensured security .
“ We are delighted to partner with Euroroute as we continue in our efforts to help accelerate and enhance the operational efficiency of ISP deployments that deliver greater connectivity for homes and businesses ,” said Robert Kuzmič , Managing Director at Slovenia ’ s Kontron . “ Alongside this , our deployment of 5G connectivity at Rosenheim University underscores the diverse portfolio of solutions we can deliver . The latest partnerships strengthen our foothold in the UK and German markets respectively .”
The latest projects follow the recent news that the IT segment of Slovenia ’ s Kontron has been separated from its overall offering . As part of the company restructure , alongside Slovenia ’ s Kontron , Kontron SI ( Systems Integration ), d . o . o . has been established . �
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