DATA IS EVERYWHERE in our lives . From subscribing to Netflix or Amazon to connecting cars to phones , data is the ( not so ) new commodity on the block .

May ’ s magazine kicks off by looking into this rapidly advancing world of data – we speak to Juha Ekman of Telia Finland about its new data centre in Helsinki , set to become the largest in the country . Driverless vehicles also run on data , and Jess Shanahan looks at seven of the most significant autonomous trials taking place around Europe .

Sticking with technology , we also caught up with Microcred about its latest operations and investments . This is a particularly interesting case , providing much needed financial services to communities in Africa .

Before this you will find my interview with Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts CEO Olivier Chavy . Having spent his life working in hospitality , there is no better person to speak to regarding what it takes to successfully open a hotel . Hotels are often vibrant multinational workplaces – we round off by examining the top 10 multinational companies to work for in Europe .

I hope you enjoy the issue ; as ever please join the debate : @ BizReviewEurope

Editor tom . wadlow @ bizclikmedia . com

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