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Half of UK SMEs have lost vital data in the last five years

Nearly half (48%) of small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK have experienced the loss or loss of access to company or customer data over the past five years, a study by Beaming, a business-focused Internet service provider, has found.

More than half of UK SMEs missing rail savings

Recent findings from Trainline Business reveal that 63% of UK SMEs are not taking advantage of potential rail savings for business travel due to booking process delays and complexities.

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT ENTRY for The Hustle Awards

The clock is ticking – the entry deadline closes on 5th April 2024, meaning there are just over a week left to enter the Hustle Awards…still enough time to work on your entry.

Bullet-proofing your finances: how SMEs can tackle cash flow issues

SMEs (Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises) make up 99% of the firms in the UK and are the ‘lifeblood’ of our economy, but in recent years, SMEs have faced a number of challenges – from COVID-19 to rocketing inflation and plenty more.

Brazilian startup Cromai wins third edition of South Summit Brazil

The startup Cromai was the winner of the third edition of the Startup Competition at South Summit Brazil, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organised by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, which was held from March 20 to 22 in the city of Porto Alegre.

Inbox Business Technologies announces strategic move to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs

AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, announces its partnership with Inbox Business Technologies, a trailblazer in digital integration and IT services. This collaboration is set to fortify the IT services and consulting sector in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom’s vigorous digitisation and technological transformation efforts. 

The Hustle Awards: Workspace of the Year

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

Made Smarter and tech institutes join forces to demystify digital transformation

‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical guide from the government-backed and industry-led technology adoption programme in the North West.

DTX + UCX Manchester returns: global brands, tech, and speakers highlight

Digital Transformation EXPO Manchester (DTX), the North’s biggest enterprise IT and technology event, has announced its doors will open on 22–23 May 2024.

Nearly 300 startups from around the globe are vying for a €1M investment

Latitude59 Pitch Competition, the largest competition of its kind in the Nordic countries and the Baltics, attracts hundreds of startups worldwide and Estonian investors, who are offering an investment of up to €1M in 2024.

Canva acquires UK-founded design platform Affinity

Canva has announced the acquisition of Affinity, the award-winning creative software suite for professional photo editing, illustration, graphic design, and page layout.

Zoom announces “biggest news of the year”

Today, Zoom has announced what it refers to as its “biggest news of the year.” With the entire tech world striving to integrate more and more AI capabilities into its workflow, Zoom has announced the most recent integration of even more AI capabilities than before in its new updates, at no extra cost to its customers.

Smart Data Discovery Challenge winners

Four innovative winners of the Smart Data Discovery Challenge were named at a pitching event on Thursday (21st March) evening.

Indeed launches networks for skilled job recruitment

One of the leading global matching and hiring platforms Indeed has introduced Specialist Media Networks to help employers hire for competitive and hard-to-fill roles.

UK SMEs call for green leadership amid policy changes

In anticipation of the upcoming UK General Election, a new report highlights the pressing demand for clarity among small businesses regarding the next Government’s stance on sustainability.

Tech Nation selects UK’s next Unicorns

Tech Nation has launched a revamped Future Fifty programme for the UK’s next generation of unicorn founders. 

Former U.S. secret service agent and convicted hacker reunite for the first time on the GISEC Global stage

Matt O’Neill and Hieu Minh Ngo share their unique story of redemption, as the pair seek to transform global understanding of evolving cybersecurity threats.

South Summit Brazil is a success that boosts Porto Alegre as a capital of entrepreneurship and innovation

South Summit Brazil, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organised by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, inaugurated its third edition yesterday, Wednesday, March 20. Under the slogan “Decoding Complexity”, South Summit Brazil 2024 will bring together, until Friday, March 22, the main actors and experts of the entrepreneurial ecosystem from Latin America and the rest of the world in the city of Porto Alegre.

Sen’s successful launch to the International Space Station

On March 21, 2024, UK spacetech startup Sen embarked on its mission to broadcast live 4K footage of Earth, launching towards the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX supply vessel.

BTA Award Winners UK 2024

UK Black Business Show has announced the winners of the Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024, held on Friday, March 15th, at the illustrious JW Marriott Grosvenor House. Sponsored by JP Morgan & Salesforce, this event celebrates excellence and innovation within the Black tech community, recognising outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.