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Barclays relaunches Cambridge coworking space for climatetech startups

Barclays recently unveiled its revamped Cambridge Eagle Lab, refocusing its efforts on supporting rapidly growing climate tech startups. The lab’s extensive renovation aims to slash its carbon emissions by 90% relative to 2018 levels.

Forest sees 35% uplift in “spontaneous brand awareness” following rebrand

Forest, the shared e-bike service renowned for making cycling both affordable and sustainable, embarked on a rebranding initiative in Summer 2023. The primary goal was to enhance brand association by streamlining the company’s identity.

Winners revealed for Scottish Government’s CivTech 9 Accelerator

A range of pioneering technologies, including solutions to alleviate menopause symptoms in the workplace, satellite monitoring systems to prevent the spread of disease in trees, and advanced drone and thermal imaging systems for deer population management, have been selected for the Accelerator phase of CivTech Round 9. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government.

Perforce Launches SaaS Offering of Helix Core Version Control

Perforce Software, renowned for its enterprise DevOps solutions, recently unveiled Helix Core Cloud. This new offering is a Perforce-managed and hosted version of their acclaimed version control platform, Helix Core, now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Top tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Running a company can be incredibly stressful, and the pressures can impact almost every area of an owner’s life.

Government programme to help hundreds of tech firms expand in APAC in 2024

UK tech is in high demand in Asia Pacific and 2024 could be a bumper year for tech scaleups’ expansion in the region, accelerated by practical, subsidised support from the Government’s UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

Meet the 15 startups selected for the AWS Education Accelerator

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has selected the 15 startup companies that are participating in the inaugural AWS Education Accelerator.

Quantum Metric crosses $100M ARR milestone

Quantum Metric, the customer-driven digital analytics platform, has achieved the milestone of $100 million Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

Locofy.ai accelerates web design-to-code with AI as it pioneers Large Design Models

The escalating shortage of software developers worldwide has led to a growing trend towards AI-coding assistants to bridge the widening gap.

SME XPO 2024: Dedicated to helping SMEs and scaleups thrive

The Evening Standard is thrilled to unveil the SME XPO 2024, a vibrant and all-encompassing platform, a dynamic and comprehensive space dedicated to powering scaleup businesses.

AeroCloud appoints independent board member to support mission

AeroCloud, a global intelligent airport management platform, has announced the appointment of Travis Kimmel as an independent advisor to the CEO and the board. This follows a successful $12.6 million Series A funding round in 2023.

ISE Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Sofia Crespo’s Projection Mapping Event and Keynote Address

To mark the 20th anniversary of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) and the 200th anniversary of Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia, a prominent avenue housing the famed Casa Batlló, ISE is funding a projection mapping on the façade of the celebrated Gaudí building.

Vodafone and Microsoft forge 10-Year Deal for AI and Cloud Expansion

Vodafone and Microsoft have unveiled a comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership, designed to utilise their combined capabilities in delivering scaled digital platforms to over 300 million businesses, public sector entities, and consumers across Europe and Africa.

Neutrik Americas Announces Sponsorship of Women in Electronics

Neutrik Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik Group and a provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, has announced its sponsorship of Women in Electronics (WE).

Barclays launch Eagle Labs Academy to upskill next gen of tech entrepreneurs

Barclays Eagle Labs has introduced an online skills platform designed for aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to lead the next big tech companies.

Jellyfish Co-Founder joins ufurnish.com as advisor and investor

ufurnish.com has announced that Rob Pierre, the co-founder and former CEO of Jellyfish, has joined the company as an advisor and investor.

CEOs fear for future in pre-Davos survey as AI risks rise

Global executives are increasingly worried about the long-term viability of their businesses, a PricewaterhouseCoopers pre-Davos survey has shown, with pressures mounting from generative AI and climate disruption.

New research shows rising popularity of franchise business model in the UK

New research by Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, shows that of the 15% of Brits who have set up their own business in the past ten years, 27% considered a franchise model. Some 19% now run a business which is part of a franchise group.

infinitSpace launches third London location

Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has entered into a management agreement with FTSE-listed real estate firm Helical plc to launch a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace location in The Bower complex in Old Street, London.

EmpowerRD releases comprehensive R&D Tax Credit Industry Report for 2024

EmpowerRD, a top UK specialist in R&D tax credit consultancy, announces the release of its detailed industry report for January 2024, ‘2023 and Beyond: Unlocking UK Tech Growth Through R&D.’