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Two-fifths of business leaders blame professionals stepping into CEO positions

41% of business leaders have cited the increased movement of Chief Financial Officers to Chief Exec positions as a key instigator of the UK’s current CFO shortage.

Businesses must understand difference between AI research and AI engineering projects

A high proportion of businesses have undertaken an AI project in some form, with research from McKinsey revealing that 55% of organisations actively deployed an AI solution last year. However, in order to fully understand what an AI strategy can achieve in a given time period, business leaders must consider which category it falls into.

C-suite compliance crisis: 49% Only Moderately Confident in Anti-Money Laundering Processes

Nearly half (49%) of C-suite executives only have moderate confidence in their company’s anti-money laundering (AML) processes, as revealed by a recent survey conducted by First AML, an anti-money laundering scaleup.

DocuWare Announces Acquisition of Software Startup natif.ai 

DocuWare, a provider of document management and workflow automation solutions announces its acquisition of natif.ai.  

Senoptica Technologies receives FDA approval for US trials

Senoptica Technologies, a sensor technology and analytics company, announced that it had received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enter the United States market.

Salesforce Brings Slack AI to All Paid Customers

Salesforce announced that Slack AI, which utilises a company’s conversational data to aid users in working more efficiently and intelligently, is now accessible to all paid Slack customers, with expanded language support.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, SUSTAINABILITY, MOBILITY: THE BEST IN TECH TO MEET AT VIVATECH IN MAY 2024

The eighth annual edition of VivaTech, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to startups and tech, is taking place 22-25 May in Paris at Expo Porte de Versailles.

The jury’s out on whether WeWork needs Adam Neumann – but the flex sector no longer needs WeWork

Adam Neumann has once again made headlines in recent weeks for his $500 million bid to buy back WeWork.

University seeks applications from AI innovators for business support programme

The University of Edinburgh’s AI Accelerator programme, renowned globally, has begun its search for technology-driven scaleups to join its eighth cohort. The programme is designed for Scottish and international companies that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their commercial prospects.

100 startups apply to work with essential global industry on achieving net zero

Nearly 100 tech startups from around the world have applied for a pioneering international programme aimed at decarbonising the world’s most widely used man-made materials.

Kickstart Programme Launches 9th Iteration to Drive Collaborative Solutions and Investments

Kickstart Innovation, a European open innovation platform, has launched its ninth programme. Annually, Kickstart attracts global startups that offer solutions to significant societal challenges, achieved through partnerships with major industry players.

Ukrainian startups shortlisted for Investment Accelerator

Following the recent launch of the Investment Accelerator, the Department for Business and Trade along with the Ukraine Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukraine Startup Fund and 1991 Ventures have now selected 20 pre-seed and seed companies to take part in the ten-week programme.

The ScaleUp! World Summit is looking for the leading startups in exponential technologies

Exponential technologies have become an indispensable tool for boosting business competitiveness. In this regard, startups are positioned as key players when it comes to developing these solutions and accelerating the digital transformation of any industry with solutions such as Generative AI, data analytics, multicloud, Blockchain, AR/VR, or cybersecurity, among others.

Humane AI pin receives scathing reviews

Humane’s AI Pin has been one of the most talked about gadgets since its announcement. Designed by two former Apple executives, having featured at Paris Fashion Week, and the countless news stories about the product, the pin was hailed as the next best thing in tech.

Media and entertainment must fight for the right to be heard in AI policy discussions

Tim Levy, CEO and founder of AI startup Twyn, is urging the media and entertainment industries to stand up and force their voices into the conversation around AI safety and regulation, in order to make the case for the positive, responsible, and creative use of AI in the entertainment sector. 

AI overtaking humans in the workplace, reveals Stanford University study

According to a new study from Stanford University, AI has outperformed human capabilities in several workplace tasks, despite ongoing concerns about AI displacing jobs.

UK Businesses Increasingly Searching For TikTok Services, According to Fiverr’s Business Trends Index

Fiverr, the company that is changing how the world works together, has released its Spring 2024 Business Trends Index.

STARTUP OLÉ POSITIONS ITSELF WITH ENORMOUS SUCCESS AS THE LEADING SPANISH EVENT IN MIAMI

The first edition of Startup OLÉ was attended by more than 110 top speakers, 76 startups and scaleups and more than 550 attendees. In addition, Depencare was the winner of the pitch competition.

Unlocking Defence Innovation in Ukraine: Opportunities with Defence Builder Accelerator

A new defence technology initiative, the Defence Builder Accelerator, has recently launched in Ukraine. This four-month intensive training programme is specifically designed for Ukrainian defence startups to secure their first investments and facilitate the transition from “garage” production to the establishment of a technology company.

UK businesses demand more government support for net zero future

A recent report from Ecologi, the UK’s climate action platform, reveals that 79% of UK businesses believe the government should offer more support to enhance their environmental practices.