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2.4 million businesses leaders could be left behind by the advances in AI, posing a huge economic risk to the UK, recent findings have revealed.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is predicted to increase in market size from $714.48 billion in 2024 to $4,062.34 billion by 2032.
EV charging platform, Monta, has appointed Jesper Terkelsen as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
As the parties lay out their manifestos this week, insight from Simply Business have revealed that the Labour Party is currently perceived as the most supportive of small business interests.
MinnaLearn, a Finnish learning company, launches a programme to train social entrepreneurs across Europe in AI skills.
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) – the region’s official investment promotion agency – is set to launch its UK market entry programme in front of an international audience at this year’s London Tech Week, taking place from 10th-14th June.
London Tech Week 2024 is buzzing with energy, according to Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London.
The nominations deadline for the 2024 everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, in association with BGF, have been extended. Female entrepreneurs have until midnight on 17th June 2024 to submit their entries to the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business.
EvodiaBio has raised an investment of €7 million from both foreign and Danish investment funds, including EIFO and The March Group. The new capital will be used for both commercialisation and expansion.
As the UK braces itself for a General Election, SMEs contemplate the potential implications of a new Government on their operations.
Law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has opened applications for its business accelerator programme, AG Elevate, providing tech companies with the opportunity to secure a package of tailored legal advice to help them grow at scale.
AI usage in UK workplaces is up 66% since September 2023, and 18% since the beginning of this year, according to Slack’s new Workforce Index.
Four in five UK small businesses are looking to increase their international payments in the year ahead, but looking beyond domestic trade may heighten their risk of being debanked, according to a new report by cross-border payment provider IFX Payments.
The entertainment industry, with music as the main segment, is undergoing a revolution with the arrival of generative artificial intelligence. According to the consultancy Globmedia, which analyses the link between AI and music, 8% of the generative AI market in 2023 is related to applications of the machine learning tool in the music sector, which represents a turnover of 275 million euros. Furthermore, according to the same source, by 2028, AI-created pieces are expected to increase tenfold, potentially reaching 28% of today’s royalty collections.
Alibaba.com has announced the official launch of Alibaba Guaranteed. This new service aims to simplify global sourcing and provide a more flexible and reliable supply chain for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the US and beyond.
With London Tech Week next week, for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve, attending top-notch startup and VC technology events is crucial. If you are looking to expand into international markets or find out more about European startups, here are the top 10 events you won’t want to miss this year.
HubSpot, the customer platform for scaling businesses, has announced the findings of a study conducted by Milieu Insight that explored the trends and innovations shaping the startup landscape in Southeast Asia and India.
Forterro, a European provider of ERP software solutions tailored for the industrial mid-market, has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Prodaso, an innovative German startup focused on bridging the gap between Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications for manufacturing processes.
The technology sector continues to be a driving force in the global economy, with companies reaching unprecedented valuations and transforming industries.
DeepL, a global Language AI company dedicated to breaking down communication barriers worldwide, announced the launch of DeepL for Enterprise. Over 100,000 businesses in more than 60 countries, including 50% of the Fortune 500, use DeepL’s advanced platform for superior translations and writing.
