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Seven British tech companies had 51 introductory meetings with South Korean corporations during SEMICON Korea in Seoul last week, as part of the Government-backed UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

Location can play a huge part in the overall success of a business. From foot traffic and talent, to commute time and costs, there’s lots to consider when deciding where to set up shop. But, where in the UK is the happiest place to live as a business owner?

DigitalOcean Holdings, the developer cloud optimised for startups and growing digital businesses, has announced the next evolution of DigitalOcean Backups, an offering that protects users from data disruptions and supports business continuity through enhanced daily, system-level backups of DigitalOcean Droplets.

A multitude of experts are poised to impart fresh insights, expertise, and perspectives on the profound implications of AI across diverse sectors in Italy. This enlightening discourse extends beyond Italy’s borders, encompassing Spain, Bulgaria, and Turkey in a select quadrilateral of knowledge. This collaborative endeavour is facilitated by the synergy between Search On Media Group, the innovative engine driving WMF – We Make Future, and Prophets of AI, a preeminent authority in AI research and the advocacy of expert speakers.

The Bristol-based tech startup Deazy has furthered its growth and expansion through the acquisition of Geektastic, a company known for its customisable, peer-reviewed technical assessments that offer profound technical insights. This allows organisations to swiftly pinpoint the finest developers.

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space has announced its expansion to the United States, establishing Kuva Space US in Fairfax, Virginia.

CrowdStrike has unveiled the 22 startups chosen for the first Amazon Web Services (AWS) and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, targeting firms from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Brite Payments, a player in instant bank payments, has announced that it has joined The Payments Association EU as a Patron Member. The membership underlines Brite’s commitment to industry collaboration as it expands its product offering across Europe.

Despite the rapid uptake of AI across various sectors, Gallagher’s 2023/24 State of the Sector report reveals that 71% of organisations lack clear guidelines for their internal communicators on the appropriate times, locations, or methods for utilising this technology.

The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK has unveiled its keynote speakers for the forthcoming Research and Innovation conference, scheduled to be held at the University of Manchester on the 20th–21st March.

SME concerns about a potential recession have decreased by a third (32%) since the fourth quarter of 2022, though apprehensions about inflation persist, as highlighted in iwoca’s Q4 2023 SME Expert Index.

According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.

This year’s edition of theWorkspace Design Show(27-28 February 2024, Business Design Centre,London),presents an impressive array of features. These bring together some of the industry’sleading designers, architects and built environment partners and range from an immersive foreststage to an interactive lighting installation. Altogether,2024’s features represent an incrediblespectacle for attendees of the Show, which has become a must-visit event for office interiorsprofessionals since its inception in 2021.

Automation, AI, and e-commerce have emerged as the leading technological priorities for the UK’s 1.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, with a projected investment of £60.3 billion in new technology, as per a recent report by Beaming, a business internet service provider.

SemiQon from Finland and CMC Microsystems in Canada have entered into a partnership to further the development of silicon-based quantum processor technology.

Data from Indeed, a global hiring and matching platform, indicates that job postings in the UK have dipped below pre-pandemic levels.

AstroLabs, the business expansion platform in the Gulf, has released the first-of-its-kind “2023 Saudi Market Entry Report,” uncovering the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, a global sought-after market destination for innovation.

Forest has unveiled the UK’s most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.

During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Matt Bryan, Channel Sales and Strategy Manager at MRMC, a UK-based company specialising in camera robotics and automation solutions.

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business and Columbia Engineering have announced a new programme on AI, the future of tech, and data science, designed for the next generation of unicorn companies who seek to use digital innovation to grow their businesses, make better decisions and create value for society.