AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity Crackdown: An international operation dismantled the Evil Corp-linked SocGholish botnet, taking down 100+ servers and disinfecting nearly 15,000 hacked sites, including small-business WordPress pages—so German SMEs running websites should treat this as a reminder to patch fast and review security. VAT Pressure on Shops: In the UK, the “VATs the problem” campaign is pushing for VAT cuts from 20% to 10% after independent restaurants warned VAT payments are wiping out profits and forcing closures—useful context for German retailers watching tax relief debates. Skills & Microfinance Training: NAQAA launched a national TVET curriculum for financial cooperatives and microfinance, backed by Germany’s Sparkassenstiftung and BMZ support, aiming to professionalize the microfinance workforce and strengthen SME lending capacity. Tech for Creators: 3D AI Studio launched Flow, a browser-based node workflow for 3D production without local GPU setup—another sign of lower-cost tooling for small design firms. Data Centre Growth: Colocation demand is surging on AI and cloud workloads, with Europe projected to expand sharply—relevant for German SMEs planning data, hosting, or AI infrastructure.
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