AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoE-invoicing: Europe is moving business invoices to structured digital formats, with cross-border requirements set to expand from 2030. German formats such as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD are already part of the standard landscape, making software readiness an important issue for small firms and their suppliers. Sovereign AI and cloud: Germany’s Schwarz Digits and French computing firm Bull plan to build a European AI and cloud infrastructure ecosystem, combining STACKIT cloud services with Bull’s AI servers. The partners say it will serve European organisations, particularly in regulated and strategic sectors. Payments: A recent poll cited in coverage found 73% of German adults prefer cash, up four percentage points from 2024. That preference remains relevant for small retailers weighing how to serve customers.
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