AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCloud Resilience for SMEs: A Proton survey of 1,500 UK, France and Germany firms finds 74% fear a US “kill switch” could cut off key cloud services overnight, and only 44% have a tested backup plan—meaning many would have to switch providers under pressure. Local Trading Rules: In London’s Exmouth Market, traders say a sudden clampdown on outdoor tables and chairs threatens £800 fines and could hurt independent businesses during peak summer footfall. UK Export Pressure: New analysis highlights that only about 1 in 9 UK SMEs export, but currency risk is rising as more firms trade abroad—making FX management a bigger make-or-break issue for margins. Procurement for Social Value: An EU policy brief argues the bloc should use its €2tn public procurement power to move beyond lowest-price bids toward sustainability, social inclusion and gender-responsive contracting. Bulgaria Business Support: Bulgaria’s chamber and economy ministry handed awards to the most effective commercial and economic affairs offices for 2025, including recognition for work boosting exports, investment and tourism. AI Data Tools for SMEs: Europe’s EXA4MIND project is rolling out AI-enabled workflows and training to help researchers and SMEs handle large, diverse datasets using HPC resources.
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