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Qualitative intelligence debuts predictive analytics with NEC tech

Consumer insights and personalisation platform Qualitative Intelligence (QI) has unveiled advanced new social sentiment analysis and brand risk management capabilities, powered by NEC’s Semantic Model Technology.

Christopher Peterka presents the “Quantum Leader” leadership approach

Futurist and humanist Christopher Peterka has introduced his new leadership model, the Quantum Leader. This concept is central to his forthcoming book, “Beyond Binary: Business Leadership at the Interplay of Humans & Machines” (Research Publishing International), set to be published in the United Kingdom.

Trustly Launches AI-Powered Recurring Payments to Transform Subscription Services

In an advancement for subscription services, Trustly, a player in open banking payments, has introduced an AI-driven recurring payments solution. This new development is set to transform how merchants manage repeat transactions with a single integration.

AI to improve industries: from neurodata for trauma recovery, to the democratisation of art and the success of marketing

The application of AI is achieving huge advances in the industry, from optimising productivity to achieving hyper-personalisation in customer service, boosting creativity and improving people’s health. Digital Enterprise Show (DES), the largest European event dedicated to exponential technologies held last week in Malaga, Spain, has addressed how the application of AI is contributing as a lever for the transformation and competitiveness of companies.

Crypto Quantique, ZARIOT, and Kigen Unveil Quantum-Safe Hardware Root-of-Trust for IoT

Crypto Quantique, a company in quantum-driven security for IoT, has joined forces with cellular IoT connectivity provider ZARIOT and eSIM vendor Kigen.

Construction of ‘Largest Tech Hub’ in Europe Begins

In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, ground has been broken on Tech Zity Vilnius, poised to become the largest technology and creative industries hub in Europe. This sprawling development, covering 55,000 square metres, is being constructed on the site of the former Lelija sewing factory.

68% of European tech startups already integrating AI

Over two-thirds (68%) of European tech startups are already maximising the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and 58% plan to invest in AI in the near future, according to a new report by Cloudvisor, an Advanced Tier AWS Partner, and PwC Lithuania.

ULTRA.VC announces a new batch for early-stage impact startups

ULTRA.VC, an EU-based accelerator and early-stage investor, announces a new acceleration batch for startups focused on social and cultural impact.

A ChatGPT-like tool that designs enzymes

Basecamp Research in partnership with the Ferruz Laboratory at the Institute of Molecular Biology of Barcelona announced the release of ZymCTRL (‘enzyme control’), a ChatGPT-like tool that generates new sequences from scratch based on a user simply typing in an enzyme identification code, which specifies the desired activity.

Callout for tech startups looking for $1m seed funding

Entries are now open for a global startup competition looking for innovative tech that will help businesses work smarter.

Climb24: Resilience, relationships and inclusion high on the agenda

More than 2,000 representatives from the startup and investor community gathered at Leeds Dock for Climb24. The UK festival of innovation, industry and investment saw around 200 speakers come together to share insights, knowledge and experience across topics including entrepreneurship, scaling, mental health, diversity and social inclusion.

South Summit and the Government of South Korea sign agreement to hold South Summit Korea from September 25th to 27th

South Summit Korea, an event co-organized by IE University, will be held from September 25th to 27th in the Korean province of Gyeonggi. María Benjumea, president and founder of South Summit; Nacho Mateo, vice president of South Summit; Youngsang Bae, Director of the Startup Department of Gyeonggi Province, and Jennifer Park, Deputy Director General of Gyeonggido Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA), recently signed the agreement that confirms the celebration of this event, the first edition of South Summit in Asia.

Estonian FinTech Depowise Expands to the UK and Ireland

Depowise, the Estonian-founded oversight and process automation startup for financial services firms, is expanding into the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Startup jobs: UK FinTech vacancies rise amid investment rebound

London is at the centre of a rapid increase in UK FinTech recruitment, new figures show.

Yusen Logistics enhances Visibility And Efficiency With DexoryView

Yusen Logistics, a player in supply chain solutions, provides businesses with ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services and supply chain management that provide reliability, excellence and value.

UK lagging behind EU in tech skills race despite superpower focus

The UK trails behind European counterparts when it comes to technology skills – despite lofty science and technology superpower aims.

Prioritising small businesses could generate more than one and a half million new jobs

Insights from small business insurer Simply Business showed that SMEs would invest more in expansion plans – including increasing staff headcount, expanding stock, and innovating new products – if the government provided the right conditions.

AWS Commits $230 Million to Generative AI Startups

Amazon Web Services has announced a $230 million commitment for startups globally to accelerate the development of generative AI applications.

Preventative tech could save NHS billions, says Great British Entrepreneur of the Year

Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Dr Ben Maruthappu, has called for the next UK government to embrace the potential of preventative tech to save lives and solve the NHS crisis.

Inadequate or outdated technology is holding back innovation

NTT DATA has found that 80% of organisations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts.