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AI Skills Gap putting Public Sector projects in jeopardy, according to Salesforce

The AI skills gap is impeding public sector projects, with 60% identifying the shortage as their primary challenge to implementation, according to research by Salesforce.

Blackfinch Ventures Accelerates Tech Growth with over £12m invested as Tax Year Concludes

In the 2023/24 financial year, Blackfinch Ventures invested over £12 million across a variety of early and growth stage companies, strengthening its commitment to the UK’s burgeoning tech economy.

Large businesses floundering to tackle cyber threats

New research conducted by IDEE has uncovered that managing cyber security poses a greater challenge for large businesses compared to their smaller counterparts.

Tech giants announce participation at revamped London Tech Week 2024

IBM and Microsoft have been first to confirm their participation as partners in a revamped London Tech Week 2024, which will see the event double in size and attendance versus the 2023 edition.

Technophobia threatening the future of SMEs

Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have raised concerns that the reluctance to embrace new technologies is constraining small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home

The full power of next-generation quantum computing may soon be accessible to millions of individuals and companies, following a breakthrough by scientists at Oxford University Physics that guarantees security and privacy.

STARTUP OLÉ TAKES PLACE IN MIAMI DURING TECHNOLOGY WEEK, AS A SPANISH EVENT OF REFERENCE

The first edition of Startup OLÉ in the US city will take place from 15 to 16 April 2024, with the participation of more than 100 top speakers, 69 startups and scaleups and nearly 500 attendees.

Employment Hero acquisition enables fully automated payroll solution

Global employment management platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world.

UK businesses fear Artificial Intelligence

UK businesses are lacking the confidence to use AI for their financial operations, according to one of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo.

Tritek Consulting launches flagship AI training course following 200% growth

Tritek Consulting, a provider in the recruitment, training, and consulting realms within the technology industry, has unveiled significant enhancements to its training offerings in response to a 200% surge in growth.

Entrepreneur community Legacy Club rebrands to power next stage of growth

Legacy Club, an entrepreneur community in London, is undergoing a transformation with a new purpose, vision, and rebranded identity, marking a significant development in its journey.

STARTUP OLÉ LATAM ROADSHOW SUCCESSFULLY ACCELERATES IBERO-AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN CHILE

The sixth edition of Europe’s leading event for entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America took place in Santiago de Chile on 9 April. Beeing Company was the winner of the pitch competition, while Securetia and Innova Space came second and third, respectively.

UMi to deliver the new government Business Support Service for SMEs

UMi has secured a contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to spearhead the new Business Support Service, striving to assist the growth and success of SMEs in England.

multifi Announces Strategic Integration with Plaid to transform Financial Access for UK SMEs

Multifi, a specialist in business finance innovation, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with Plaid, a key data network facilitating the digital financial ecosystem.

Report reveals opportunities in Japan for UK quantum computing firms

A recent study sheds light on the potential for UK quantum computing firms in Japan, a nation ramping up investment to foster the commercial use of quantum computing across various sectors, including chemistry, financial services, and logistics optimisation.

Interactive Online Tool Aids Sole Traders with Basis Period Reform Reporting

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a new GOV.UK interactive tool to help them navigate the changes.

2150 launches Biodiversity 101 report to highlight its value and impact on the climate crisis

2150, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology with a focus on transforming urban environments, has introduced its “Biodiversity 101” report. This document aims to elucidate the concept of biodiversity, its significance, and the available measures to counteract its deterioration.

Nory launches Nory Capital to provide secure and flexible financing for the hospitality industry

Nory, the AI-driven operating system tailored for the hospitality sector, unveiled its new initiative, Nory Capital, in partnership with YouLend.

Research platform Prolific calls for ethical standards to be set for AI workers

Prolific has published an industry-first study through its Participant Wellbeing report, aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of AI taskers.

Percentage of small businesses investing in growth initiatives hits three-year low

The percentage of UK small businesses considering new projects to achieve business growth (66%) has fallen to its lowest level since January 2021, according to new research by Novuna Business Finance.