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Code Institute Launches Scholarship Fund to Ensure Inclusivity among Future Developers

Code Institute, a provider of software development education, has introduced a Spring Scholarship Fund to support aspiring developers.

LEVELUP Acquires Carbon Accounting Startup Zevero to Advance Global Emissions Reduction

Zevero, a decarbonisation platform that assists companies in achieving a net zero future, announced its acquisition by the Singapore-based climate tech startup, LEVELUP.

Santander Trade Barometer: UK Companies Focus on International Growth

Recent findings from the Santander Trade Barometer show that nearly a third (28%) of UK companies now anticipate over half their revenue will come from international markets in the next 12 months, a figure that has doubled in the last two years.

British bosses fear AI could steal their jobs

Hundreds of UK chief executives fear that AI could usurp their positions, highlighting widespread concerns over the technology’s ability to disrupt traditional working models.

AI-powered Zoom Workplace now available

Zoom has announced the general availability of Zoom Workplace, its AI-powered collaboration platform.

Gophr, Charging Angels, and Diamond Logistics Announce Partnership

Same-day delivery service Gophr and Diamond Logistics Birmingham have teamed up with Charging Angels, provider of urgent laptop power chargers.

Alibaba.com empowers female founders with launch of AWE business academy

Alibaba.com has announced the launch of its Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Europe, aiming to promote gender equality in business and support female entrepreneurship.

DocuSign Launches AI-Powered “Intelligent Agreement Management” SaaS Category

Docusign has announced a major expansion of its business strategy by introducing a new SaaS category – Intelligent Agreement Management. Alongside this, it has launched Docusign IAM, a comprehensive intelligent agreement management platform with a suite of applications designed to lead in this new category.

As SMEs expand, they fear losing touch

Research conducted by communications consultancy Stand has highlighted that as companies grow, business leaders increasingly worry about losing touch with their customers, employees, and public perception.

Koba signs first flex location in Manchester

Koba, the flexible workspace company known for creating premium, evidence-based sustainable workplaces, is launching its first UK venture at 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester.

Integrated Graphene Expands Global Reach with New COO Appointment

Integrated Graphene has announced the appointment of Andrew Lacey to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

Voi unveils new scooter: the Voiager 7

Mobility startup Voi, producing e-scooters and bikes, has unveiled  it’s new scooter model, the Voiager 7.

Gut health test startup ZOE announces cuts

Gut health test startup ZOE has announced it is cutting its costs by 20%, which means employee numbers will also be cut.

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.