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UK SMEs Alarmingly Underprepared for Cyber Threats, Cowbell Reveals

A recent survey has highlighted a significant gap in cybercrime preparedness among the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a mere 19% possessing an adequate cyber incident response plan (IRP).

A fifth of Brits plan to start own business in next five years

According to recent research by Geek Retreat, a retailer and community hub specialising in geek culture, gaming cafés, and events, one in five Britons are contemplating launching their own businesses within the next five years.

Apple acquires Canadian startup DarwinAI

Apple has acquired Canadian AI startup, DarwinAI, adding more technology to its collection, ahead of its big push into generative AI in 2024.

The Hustle Awards: Social Impact Hero(es)

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

infinitSpace launches first German flexible workspace location in Berlin

infinitSpace, a technology-driven provider of flexible workspaces, has forged a management partnership with prominent Central European investor Peter Korbačka to introduce its inaugural German flexible workspace in the new Quartier Heidestrasse development in Berlin.

South Summit Brazil to hold its third edition in Porto Alegre from 20 to 22 March

South Summit Brazil 2024, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organized by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, will hold its third edition from March 20 to 22 in the city of Porto Alegre.

Business value a blind spot for third of UK SME owners

A third (33%) of business owners in the UK don’t know how much their business is worth, according to new research from Marktlink, one of Europe’s largest independent international M&A advisory firms for SMEs.

Okoora launches app marketplace to ease currency management for small businesses

The fintech startup okoora has unveiled an App Marketplace for its Automated Business Currency Management (ABCM) platform, offering businesses a secure and intuitive platform to purchase additional services that augment the primary capabilities of its cloud-based solution for currency management.

Melt&Marble expands with new state-of-the-art HQ

Melt&Marble a Swedish precision fermentation company, has transitioned to its new headquarters in Gothenburg. This move brings with it advanced precision fermentation innovation facilities, including cutting-edge molecular biology and microbiology laboratories, bioreactors that reach pilot scale, and a food application test kitchen dedicated to culinary experimentation.

£3.7 billion: the cost of internet failures to UK businesses

UK businesses lost over 50 million hours and £3.7 billion due to internet failures in 2023, according to a new report from Beaming, a specialist business ISP. Reliance on connectivity for trading and operational activities has increased among businesses in the last five years, and the cost of missed sales, lost productivity and other disruptions due to downtime has risen by 400%.

Namecoach Announces “Say My Name” Campaign

Namecoach, the technology company solving name mispronunciation in critical settings, announced its “Say My Name” campaign, a strategic initiative to enlist two million new users committed to promoting inclusivity and respect in educational and corporate settings.

SETsquared ranked in the top three startup hubs in Europe

The SETsquared Partnership has been ranked as the third leading startup hub in Europe and the top entry from the UK and Ireland by the Financial Times and Statista’s Special Report on Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs.

‘First of its kind’ free course for UK’s neurodivergent entrepreneurs

A Brighton-based company is offering a free course to 12 neurodivergent entrepreneurs, potentially helping the UK’s next Richard Branson to get started in business.

Bupa everywoman in Technology announces Entrepreneur award winner

The winners of the 2024 Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards have been announced, celebrating the most inspirational women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Maria 01 Impact Report reveals Experienced Founders Launch New Startups Amid Decline in Funding

Maria 01, the Nordic startup hub, has unveiled its latest Impact Report, focusing on the social impact of the startups based on its campus.

TIS2024 is back to discover the most Innovative Travel Tech solutions for industry leaders

Seville is already warming up to host the new edition of Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS), the annual meeting between the travel and tourism industry and the technology sector. This year, the event proposes to go a step further with the slogan ‘Elevating travel industry with tech’.

Forest new bike design to celebrate partnership with The Great Reserve

As Forest concludes its ‘River Bike’ initiative with The Rivers Trust, the company is embarking on a new chapter by reimagining its fleet of blue bicycles. To commemorate the natural environment, they are unveiling a bike design inspired by Planet Earth.

Brand Champions event for a more inclusive world

March is renowned not only for International Women’s Day but also as Women’s History Month, the commencement of Ramadan, and the arrival of Spring. While International Women’s Day spans just a single day, the momentum for action should be relentless.

Royal Academy of Engineering enterprise hub in top 10 startup hubs

The Financial Times and Statista undertook an analysis to determine which initiatives are playing a pivotal role in nurturing successful new companies.

Gen AI is reshaping the cyber threat landscape

Lloyd’s, the premier global insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has released a new report today highlighting the significant impact that the swift advancement of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology will have on the cyber risk environment. This evolution demands that businesses enhance their resilience against these changing threats.