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9 in 10 CTOs believe technical debt to be their biggest challenge
9 in 10 CTOs believe technical debt to be their biggest challenge

Recent research by STX Next reveals that 91% of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) consider technical debt their principal challenge as they head into 2024.

Gartner predicts Cloud will drive $1.1T IT spend across Europe

Gartner has forecasted that IT spending will reach $1.1 trillion in 2024, driven by investments in Cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This is expected to result in an increase in overall expenditure on IT services across Europe.

Manual data processes hindering growth for 87% of scaleups

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled ‘Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success’.

Duet London to Drive PR and Communications for INSHUR in US and UK

Duet London, a boutique technology communications consultancy, has recently been appointed by INSHUR, the renowned global insurance provider for the on-demand economy.

Wise shows resilience in spite of the economy and pricing changes

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement.

GreyScout secures £3 million investment

GreyScout, a SaaS platform specialising in online brand protection, has secured a £3 million seed investment, bringing its total funding to £3.9 million.

UK business confidence falls to its lowest in 2023, but inflation softens

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

Tips to help small business owners thrive in the lead-up to Christmas

The lead-up to Christmas is an important time of the year for businesses to boost their profits, with 4.7 million adults intending to spend more than usual on Christmas presents this year. In light of this, small business credit card company, Capital on Tap, has shared expert tips to help small businesses make the most of the lucrative festive period.

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Humane Ai Pin official launch

Humane has fully unveiled its Ai Pin: the first wearable device and software platform built to harness the full power of artificial intelligence.

UK economic growth remains weak as economy stagnates

Between July and September, the UK economy showed no growth compared to the preceding three months, despite a stronger performance in September, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Government unveils £200M digital skills training package

The UK Government has unveiled a £200 million investment in digital skills training, aimed at bolstering careers in sectors like digital technology, green energy, and construction.

Photonic Collaborating with Microsoft to Power Global Quantum Ecosystem

Photonic, an innovator in quantum computing and networking platforms, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership aims to advance quantum networking and bolster the global quantum ecosystem.

Data Governance and Security are top priorities for 2024

Immuta, a player in data security, has announced its fourth annual State of Data Security Report. The 2024 survey, conducted in collaboration with UserEvidence, involved 700 data platform and security practitioners from cloud-based enterprises across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

Aerospace Xelerated announces “Always On” accelerator programme model

Aerospace Xelerated recently unveiled an innovative addition to its Boeing-led accelerator programme: the “always on” innovation model. This model aims to provide enhanced benefits and impacts to the startups, corporate, and government stakeholders involved.

Steven Bartlett partners with Vodafone Business on new documentary series

Vodafone Business has unveiled its collaboration with Steven Bartlett, known for his roles in “Dragons’ Den” and “Diary of a CEO,” to introduce “Digital SOS,” a new documentary film series aimed at assisting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing their use of digital technology.

Spendesk Announces New Integration with TravelPerk

Spendesk, the spend management platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has announced its collaboration with TravelPerk, the global player in travel management.

UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced the return of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards for a second year. This year’s event sees the introduction of five new categories and an enhanced prize package, aimed at recognising outstanding achievements in global trading.

The UK ranks 4th among the countries producing the most unicorns

In the shadow of the tech giant WeWork’s bankruptcy and the unfolding legal battles facing Meta across numerous US states, the focus on unicorn companies has intensified.

Quantum Motion and University of Pennsylvania agree partnership

Quantum Motion, a quantum computing scaleup from the UK, founded by Professor John Morton from University College London and Professor Simon Benjamin from the University of Oxford, has initiated a flagship academic collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.

New event set to explore the landscape for tech startup investment

Investment Futures 24, an event scheduled for 28th November in London, is poised to delve into the investment scene for 2024, focusing on innovation-driven startups, scaleups, and spin-outs.