Mark Smitham
Mark is passionate about helping organisations achieve their digital transformation goals by providing them with innovative and scalable solutions based on secure technology.
Access Alert: Maximising opportunities for the tech industry in a new era of EU competitiveness
The Draghi report, published on 9 September 2024, presents a strategic roadmap for Europe to regain its global competitiveness. It...
Access Alert: UN approves controversial cybercrime treaty
The United Nations Ad Hoc Committee has approved a landmark, yet controversial, treaty on cybercrime. The agreement marks the first...
Access Alert: EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement concludes negotiations
On 25 July 2024, the European Union (EU) and Singapore concluded negotiations for a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), the...
Access Alert: Key takeaways for the technology sector from von der Leyen’s 2024-2029 vision
On 18 July, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament, outlining her vision for...
Access Alert: The 2024 European Parliament election results – the implications
Although we have seen a rise in far-right and non-aligned political parties at the cost of seats from the Green...
Access Alert: Navigating new horizons in European tech policy
On 14 May, Access Partnership held a private EU briefing in Brussels with industry leaders and EU policymakers. The session...
Access Alert: EU Member States approve Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
EU Member States have today given their final approval to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), a key legislative...
Access Alert: European Parliament approves the Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Parliament has approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, a key legislative measure aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI)...
Access Alert: Understanding the EU’s antitrust fine on Apple – implications for the global tech sector
The European Union has levied a EUR 1.84 billion (USD 2 billion) fine against Apple, marking a significant enforcement action...
Access Alert: European Commission announces three-pillar approach to connectivity policy
On 21 February, the European Commission presented its widely anticipated white paper on ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’,...