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Half of all M&A deals fail, largely due to the common practice of hiring an M&A banker and hastily marketing the business for sale. Instead, companies should start exit preparations earlier and proceed more deliberately, advises Victor Basta, CEO and Founder of DAI Magister.
At Quantum Korea 2024 in late June, five British companies showcased cutting-edge quantum technologies, igniting considerable interest.
Vizient has announced a strategic alliance with Greenly, a prominent carbon accounting platform provider. This partnership aims to enhance Vizient’s Climate Performance Solutions by integrating comprehensive greenhouse gas data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
MyAlice, a leading omnichannel customer support and engagement solution provider, has expanded operations to Saudi Arabia with the help of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform and launched its Riyadh headquarters.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the pro AV and systems integration event, has unveiled its new Innovation Park for ISE 2025.
British payments fintech, Ryft, has teamed up with digital pharmacy platform, Charac, to offer its marketplace payment system, slashing processing fees for independent pharmacies by over 30%. https://startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-ryft-partners-amex-drive-efficient-payments
European data protection supervisory authorities imposed €107.3 million in fines for GDPR violations in the first half of this year. These cases highlight a significant need for increased awareness and compliance with data protection regulations among companies and public institutions, according to Krete Paal, CEO of GDPR Register.
The Business Show is the world’s leading event for entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups. Running for 25 years, The Business Show takes place in locations across the globe including London, Los Angeles, Miami, and Singapore, and the team behind the event have plans to continually expand to reach more countries and markets. The Business Show aims to support entrepreneurs and startups by offering them the services and products they need to run a successful business.
Paladin Capital Group, known for its investments in cyber and AI technologies, has introduced four new signatories to its Investment Principles and Commitments for Trust, Safety, and Security.
Staff from the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been recognised with Commendation Awards from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) and Chief of the General Staff (CGS).
ICEYE, a player in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to enhance their collaboration in remote Earth sensing for Ukraine’s national security and defence.
BetaDen, a Worcestershire-based organisation dedicated to supporting innovative tech businesses, has launched its new incubator programme. This initiative, BetaDen Incubate, is in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.
Liverpool-based EdTech company SupplyWell has unveiled a new app aimed at transforming the supply process for educators nationwide.
A recent poll by specialist recruitment company Robert Walters revealed that 73% of professionals believe virtual meetings hinder their productivity, with over half (53%) reporting that their workday is regularly disrupted.
Sales training company Mentor Group has introduced a VR training solution designed to enhance essential sales skills for their clients.
Imagine a commute where your car knows your favourite coffee shop, recommends a scenic park for a break, and even connects you with travellers along the way.
Swiss-Israeli fintech startup okoora has expanded into the Polish market, marking a pivotal step in its European Union (EU) growth strategy. Okoora’s Polish operations will eventually encompass sales, marketing, and customer support offices, along with a research and development centre to further its product innovation.
Companies House has been prominently mentioned in a scam letter demanding payments from businesses. A Cumbrian business received this convincing fake letter, prompting Saint & Co Chartered Accountants to alert others about the fraudulent demand.
Insurtech startup Blip has introduced small business insurance policies that are, on average, one-third cheaper than the lowest prices available on comparison websites.
Workabout, the booking platform for flexible workspaces, is on a mission to simplify and enhance accessibility to flexible working with the launch of its workspace marketplace on 15th July.
