AI & Gen AI news in Europe

An overview of news, trends and research in AI & Gen AI consulting in Europe:

Stramigo aims to cut market research projects from days to hours with AI agents Market research typically takes days or even weeks to go from a research question to a usable report.
28 September 2026
Daniel Burm (Xebia): ‘Re-imagine business processes with AI-first thinking’ Companies that rely only on traditional process improvement tools are missing the bigger opportunity of the AI era, according to Daniel Burm, management consultant at Xebia.
25 September 2026
EY and Databricks formalise and expand partnership in the Netherlands Databricks, a global provider of data and AI platforms, has expanded its global partnership with EY through the formalisation of their collaboration in the Dutch market.
22 September 2026
AI boom puts pressure on Europe’s data centre construction capacity The rapid growth of AI infrastructure across Europe is driving soaring demand for data centres, putting further pressure on an already tight market for construction workers.
22 September 2026
Why AI is rewriting the economics of digitisation in the SME market Many SMEs see the potential of digitalisation but still struggle with cost, complexity and uncertainty.
14 September 2026
The next AI productivity leap requires redesigning the organisation AI is advancing faster than most organisations can turn its capabilities into business impact.
14 September 2026
OpenAI appoints Xebia as Select Partner within its global partner network OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and a range of AI solutions, has appointed Xebia as a Select Partner within the OpenAI Partner Network.
11 September 2026
How ACE + Company makes regulatory AI work: pairing platform with domain expertise The RegTech team of ACE + Company brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds – including software engineers, data scientists, AI experts, a UX designer, consultants, and regulatory specia
05 August 2026
Bridging the AI value gap: Why European leadership must align with the frontline Three out of four organizations across Europe are failing to secure transformative value from AI, according to a report from Eraneos.
04 August 2026
OpenAI promotes Sia to Advanced Partner in its OpenAI Partner Network OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and a suite of enterprise AI solutions, has named Sia an Advanced Partner within its OpenAI Partner Network.
24 July 2026
KPN partners with McKinsey to reinvent customer service through agentic AI KPN is transforming its customer service operations with digital agents that work seamlessly alongside human employees.
22 July 2026
BCG and Inverto: AI helps retailers unlock procurement and costs savings In response to various market shifts, cost reduction has become vital for survival in the retail sector.
14 July 2026
European companies face AI execution gap as 79% of initiatives miss their goals There is a growing AI execution gap in European companies: A staggering 79% of AI initiatives fail either during or after the pilot stage, according to a new report from digital strategy consultancy
14 July 2026
Europe moves forward in AI race, but maturity is uneven and gaps remain Companies in Europe are improving in AI readiness, staying well ahead of Asian companies but still trying to close the gap with global leader North America.
08 July 2026
Valcon launches Meridian to accelerate and govern enterprise agentic AI adoption Valcon has launched Meridian, a new service designed to help organisations put agentic AI into practice quickly while maintaining security, compliance and European data sovereignty.
08 July 2026
How AI-first business simulations can drive transformation Integrating AI into business simulations can take experiential learning to the next level.
08 July 2026
Why leadership capability building is the most underrated AI investment Most organizations investing in AI focus on several critical areas, including technology, data, governance structures and people. These are all sensible investments.
07 July 2026
Most companies struggle to scale AI despite rapid adoption, says SparkOptimus AI adoption has surged across organizations worldwide, but the gap between testing and scaling remains a stubborn challenge for most businesses, according to a new industry benchmark published by Spa
22 June 2026
AI is reshaping business models and driving a fundamental redesign AI is becoming the infrastructure through which value is created, delivered, and captured.
09 June 2026
AI is transforming jobs faster than companies are redesigning work The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workplace continues to accelerate.
08 June 2026
M&A in European IT and AI services market is entering its next phase Europe’s IT services market is moving beyond isolated AI pilots into a coordinated build-out of infrastructure, skills and vertical use cases.
04 June 2026
Max Slagt (Rewire) on AI’s journey from strategy through to bottom-line impact Most organisations no longer struggle with understanding AI. Instead, they struggle with turning AI ambition into real returns.
02 June 2026
Stellantis selects Accenture for AI and digital twin manufacturing transformation Stellantis, a European car manufacturer with revenues of €153 billion, has launched a new project introducing AI-enabled digital twin capabilities across its global manufacturing footprint.
22 May 2026
Atos joins forces with Elastic to roll out Elasticsearch across Europe Atos has entered into a strategic partnership with Elastic, a European technology company specialising in enterprise search and conversational AI.
12 May 2026
Devoteam’s TechRadar: Six technologies disrupting business and society in 2026 Technology is no longer just an enabler of bus – it is the force redefining how organisations grow and compete.
06 May 2026
Agentic AI in commerce: A shift merchants can’t ignore PaymentGenes and Adyen recently co-hosted an event for fintech professionals in Amsterdam.
29 April 2026
EY launches AI accelerators to help fuse AI tech with organizational ambitions EY’s suite of strategic accelerators for building AI-native enterprises, EY.
15 April 2026
AI model Claude Mythos sends shockwaves through cybersecurity landscape The launch of Claude Mythos is sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity world.
15 April 2026
Accenture and Google Cloud launch Sovereign Cloud and AI Innovation Center in Brussels Accenture and Google Cloud have opened a new Sovereign Cloud and AI Innovation Center in Brussels, aimed at helping governments and highly regulated industries scale artificial intelligence while mai
15 April 2026
Czech organizations are progressing with AI – but data is holding them back Companies in the Czech Republic are planning to invest further in artificial intelligence (AI) and scale their use of the technology this year, according to a study by Adastra.
01 April 2026
How AI is transforming procurement: Insights from Sourcing Champions AI has been transforming procurement for years now, but 2026 will see significant leaps in AI capabilities and adoption in a variety of ways.
26 March 2026
Study: AI is reshaping automotive finance despite scaling challenges New digital-native companies and financial technology players are aggressively capturing market share in the automotive financing sector, setting up a massive industry consolidation that could displa
18 March 2026

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