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Business websites deemed critical by small firms, yet 1 in 5 don’t have one

A recent study by Forbes Advisor, the financial guidance and price comparison platform, asked UK SME leaders for their attitudes towards the importance of a website to the success of their business.

Naurt goes public with new geo-location software

The global “last mile” food and package delivery industry is worth almost $990 billion and is facing immense pressures to manage costs and cope with demand. Helping them deliver on their promise and create operational efficiencies, geo-location startup Naurt has announced the public launch of their software which is set to redefine the delivery ecosystem.

HiBob raises $150M in new round of funding to support expansion

HiBob, the company behind ‘Bob’, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, has secured $150 million in new funding in a round that was led by Farallon Capital and included Alpha Wave Global and existing investors.

SETsquared’s Scaleup Programme members set to contribute £1.3bn to UK economy

A new independent report by Warwick Economics and Development at SETsquared’s Future of the Economy event in Bristol estimates that companies supported by its Scale-Up Programme will contribute £1.3 billion GVA to the UK economy between 2018 and 2030.

Only 19% of UK businesses have good digital health

Just under a fifth (19%) of UK businesses surveyed have good digital health, around half (51%) have average, and under a third (29%) rated poor, according to a European digital health study from Zoho, a global technology company.

Underdog Tech Award: Innovators of the world, arise!

inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, is proud to announce the launch of the Underdog Tech Award, a new international prize for founders of the best tech startups operating outside major tech hubs and startup communities. Applications will open in September.

FDM Group discusses how to use AI to transform business visions into tangible realities

FDM Group, a Global Workforce Development Partner to Microsoft, hosted a future of Artificial Intelligence event, shedding light on AI’s transformative powers, showcasing real-world examples and providing valuable insights for organisations planning their own AI adoption journeys.

Hoxton Farms opens UK pilot facility to produce cultivated fat at scale

Hoxton Farms, the London-based biotech developing cultivated animal fat, has opened its pilot facility to advance research, scaleup production, and develop prototypes with customers.

Jiffy Software raises a new round of funding

The startup, which provides full-stack software solutions to transform sales to online and build a robust ecommerce system, has successfully raised $2.2 million led by I2BF Global Ventures and Somersault Ventures with many existing investors participating.

Naurt goes public with innovative geo-location software

The global ‘last mile’ food and package delivery industry is worth almost $990 billion and is facing immense pressures to manage costs and cope with demand.

Is your team burnt out or just tired? This AI can tell, and it’s free for World Mental Health Day

Mental health tech startup thymia is giving out free AI-powered ‘Mental Wellness Checks’ to employees from this month, to empower employers to better understand and improve the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce ahead of World Mental Health Day.

Cleantech startup shortlisted for Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards

Heero Technologies, a high growth cleantech software and data company based in Dundee, is excited to be shortlisted for two ‘Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards’.

New advisory service to help businesses launch AI and digital innovations

Organisations across the country will be able to demonstrate that their new artificial intelligence and digital innovations meet regulatory requirements so they can quickly bring them to market.

Innovations Powering Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation

The Connected Banking Series focuses on building future-oriented banking models by accelerating the pace of digital transformation and delivering a delightful customer experience in line with policy and regulations while ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security.

1.4m small businesses set to close if the economy doesn’t improve

Small businesses are facing a ‘quadruple threat’ of rising interest rates, rocketing energy prices, delayed customer payments and the cost of meeting sustainability expectations.

CTA Announces Technology as New Human Security Pillar

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign. The announcement took place at an event on the United Nations Main Campus, co-hosted by CTA, World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

CES 2024: Largest Audited Global Tech Event - Poised for Growth

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2024 is thriving and on track to surpass the CES 2023 footprint and number of attendees, exhibitors and global media. CES 2024 will be the largest in-person, independently audited tech event in the world. Scheduled January 9-12 in Las Vegas, registration for CES 2024 is now open.

Launch of Gen AI autonomous software tester BlinqIO

BlinqIO, a generative AI company has announced the launch of its new BlinqIO Virtual Tester (BVT). The first of its kind, it is a fully autonomous advanced testing platform for websites and applications.

Fixing the tech industry recruitment leak

The tech industry is suffering from leaky pipeline of recruits and women are the solution to the problem.

Workspace Design Show returns for third UK edition

Workspace Design Show, the trade show bringing together the UK workplace design community, returns to London’s Business Design Centre for its eagerly awaited third UK edition from 27-28 February 2024.