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Elon Musk to take part in VivaTech in Paris

VivaTech announces that Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter) will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming edition taking place 14-17 June.

We Make Future brings Sir Tim Berners-Lee to Italy: save the date for June 16th at Rimini Expo Centre

Sir Tim Berners-Lee will be the guest of honor of WMF – We Make Future. On June 16th, 2023, the visionary computer scientist and inventor of the World Wide Web will take the stage at the International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation, scheduled from June 15th to 17th at the Rimini Expo Centre (Italy).

Lack of legislation by Government deters SMEs from pursuing green policies to hit Net Zero

A perceived lack of leadership from Government is deterring UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from implementing plans to reduce the environmental impact of their business, according to new research.

Rockwater launches corporate offering for teams looking for a unique summer party

Rockwater – the idyllic lifestyle hub in Hove – has launched its new corporate hospitality offering with a unique and diverse range of activities for corporate teams to embrace exclusive seaside celebrations this summer.

Landmark Information Group and Shieldpay announce partnership

Landmark Information Group announces a strategic partnership with B2B payment solutions provider Shieldpay, to instil certainty, confidence and simplicity in the conveyancing payments process for the benefit of conveyancers, house buyers and sellers alike.

Office workers feel a sustainable workplace is more important than an annual bonus

A report, released at Ecocity World Summit, gives office workers a voice for the first time since the pandemic on sustainability goals for their working environment.   

Ringover raises €20M

Software as a Service (SaaS) developer, Ringover, has announced the completion of a €20 million financing round, led by Orange Ventures and Bpifrance’s Large Venture and accompanied by historical investor Expedition Growth Capital.

UKG transforms multi-country payroll with agreement to acquire Immedis from CluneTech

To transform multi-country payroll with the HCM industry’s most adaptable, intelligent experience for multinational businesses, UKG Inc., a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, has reached an agreement to acquire Immedis, a global payroll provider with technology and services supporting over 160 countries. The acquisition, subject to closing conditions, is expected to be complete within 60 days.

Innovation in the Cloud: Who is making a difference?

Around 4.6 billion people use the internet every day and research suggests that by 2025 the industry will use 25% of all available power globally. The sudden and gargantuan growth of AI usage has contributed to an increased amount of data throughput, meaning the figures could be wildly underestimated.

Apple acquires AR headset startup Mira

Apple has acquired Mira, a Los Angeles based AR startup that makes headsets for other companies and the US military.

Parliament to improve tech gender gap by recruiting more female coders

A new scheme to hire more female data and software engineers is due to be launched in Parliament. The scheme, run by Parliament in partnership with Code First Girls, recruits trainees to the Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) in a bid to get more women working in technology.

NASA selects small business research teams for tech development

NASA will award funding to more than 200 small business teams to develop new technologies designed to protect the health of astronauts, lower risk of collision damage to spacecraft, and more. The new awards from NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program invests in a diverse portfolio of American small businesses and research institutions to support NASA’s future missions.

Surgeons must tackle three global health challenges to save lives

Surgeons must look beyond the operating theatre and tackle three major challenges with the most potential to reduce major causes of death and improve access to surgical care, according to an international group of experts.

What are employee share schemes and how do they benefit employees?

Employee share schemes give businesses a way to share company ownership with their employees.

EcoSend and Treeapp join forces to deliver carbon-reduced email marketing

EcoSend, the first ever provider of environmentally conscious email marketing solutions, has launched a partnership with Treeapp, a B Corp organisation dedicated to restoring forests and ecosystems.

1 million apps rejected from Apple App Store for privacy violations

From 2020 to 2022, Apple has rejected 958,000 applications from appearing on the App Store due to privacy violations, recent findings by Atlas VPN reveal.

BaseKit strengthens small business tech for good agenda with B Corp

Bristol based, global small business software development company BaseKit has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining thousands of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. 

£7m Unleashing Rural Productivity roadmap to ensure digital inclusion

The government has unveiled a £7 million fund to support the most remote areas in the UK and provide them with better access to wireless networks which will support the government’s wider mission of growing the rural economy.

60% of European SMEs that are cyber-attacked have to close after six months

The emergence of exponential technologies, with Generative Artificial Intelligence being a major reference, has brought with it endless opportunities for business competitiveness, but it has also opened the door to new threats. Cyber-attacks are registering an increase in cases globally, with a total of 1,248 attacks per week, an increase of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2022. In this regard, and according to Google’s ‘Current Cybersecurity Landscape in Spain’ report, the consequences of these cyberattacks can be very negative. For example, European SMEs, 60% of which disappear within six months of receiving the attack because they cannot afford the losses.

juice launches exclusive Power Bank for Pride 2023

Quirky and colourful tech accessories brand, juice, has released a limited-edition Pride style version of its most popular Power Bank – the Power Bank 3 – with a 10,000 mAh battery.