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VAT in the digital age (ViDA) is an EU initiative adopted in March 2025 that seeks to modernise, secure, and simplify the VAT system across Member States.

Key Enhancements Introduced in ADSS Server v8.4

February 2026 - Ascertia is delighted to introduce the latest evolution of ADSS Server, our enterprise PKI and trust services platform. The most recent release, ADSS Server v8.4, delivers new capabilities designed to support the operational, security, and compliance demands of Qualified Trust Service Providers (QTSPs) operating under eIDAS and related supervisory frameworks.

Trust has always underpinned relationships between people, businesses and governments. In today’s digital-first economy, that trust must extend far beyond face-to-face interactions and handwritten signatures.

Machine identities, digital credentials for servers, services, containers, IoT devices, API endpoints, and increasingly AI agents, are foundational to modern digital trust.

The UK’s new Digital ID scheme is one of the most significant national developments in identity for a generation—but what does it mean for citizens, employers, and the future of digital trust?

Digital signatures are now central to how organisations and individuals operate. They underpin critical processes in government, finance, healthcare, and many other sectors, ensuring that contracts, approvals, and transactions can move forward securely and with confidence.

The banking and financial services industry is quickly changing, driven by shifting customer expectations, evolving compliance mandates and a competitive race to deliver secure, seamless financial services.

From its cryptographic roots in the 1970s to today’s cloud-first, hyper-connected digital economy, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) has quietly evolved into the invisible trust fabric of our lives. It secures identities, transactions, and communications in ways that most people never see, but rely on every single day.

The UK Government’s G-Cloud framework has transformed how cloud services are bought and sold across the public sector. It streamlines procurement, reduces red tape, and creates opportunities for both established providers and agile SMEs to deliver secure, scalable digital solutions.

Ascertia, a global leader in PKI and digital trust, is excited to announce the appointment of Pieter Rensburg as its Chief Digital Officer (CDO).