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Technology gives retail & consumer sector the ‘kiss of life’

Jobs in the retail and consumer space increased by +16% in Q1 of this year, and the number of vacancies in the past 12 months topped anything we saw pre-pandemic in 2019 by +59%.

‘Unicorn Kingdom’ promotes UK tech sector to American investors

A campaign designed to promote the UK’s thriving tech sector to American entrepreneurs and investors has been launched in Silicon Valley.

UK’s mobile-first click & collect locker launches following B&Q trial

Clix Technology, a UK-based startup combining mobile-first technology with customisable smart locker design for retail, is launching a new product – the Clix Smart Locker – having trialled it in B&Q Cardiff since July 2022.

Are your business and personal brands prepared for AI?

The online competition for attention and engagement has never been more intense. And the rapid rise of AI is exponentially increasing the tension, bringing things to a game-changing level. To stand out from the crowd and compete, leaders need to get their personal and business brands AI-ready.

Big tech earnings: tech surprisingly robust – here’s why

The Big Tech titans are reporting earnings this week and the sector remains “surprisingly robust” for three key reasons, affirms the CEO of a large independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisation.

92% prioritise learning & development: the great upskill has arrived

New research by imc reports that 92% of employees consider training a deal breaker if choosing between two potential employers, amid a growing trend of employees expecting employers to offer better opportunities for learning and development.

AI poised to play huge role in building strategy, trading education, and automating systems

Chris Weston , Head of Research at Pepperstone, told Moneyzine.com his thoughts on how recent global events have impacted the financial markets:

Big Tech earnings out this week – what investors are looking for

With Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta all reporting their earnings this week, investors around the world are switching their attention from banks to Big Tech, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Lesbian visibility week: UK workplaces letting down LGBTQi+ women

LGBTQi+ women are on average the most unsatisfied group when it comes to discussions around pay, progression, and the workplace compared to any other sexuality.

Chancellor due to announce ways to simplify tax – but will it help startups?

With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt due to announce plans to simplify tax returns for individuals and businesses next week, changes could be great news for the hundreds of thousands of small businesses up and down the UK who file every year. 

Armalytix launches new tools to help firms avoid fraud and punishment 

Armalytix, a cutting-edge fintech company that streamlines financial insights for financial crime and risk checks to the professional, financial services, and gambling sectors, has announced the launch of Income and Risk Insights.

60% of UK business owners anticipate increased use of AI over next 12 months

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 heralded a new dawn in the next big technology race – with several tech giants including Microsoft, Google and Meta involved in bettering and integrating AI to existing products.

monday.com unveils plans to incorporate transformative AI capabilities in 2023

monday.com, a work operating system (WorkOS) where organisations of any size can create the tools and processes they need to manage every aspect of their work, has unveiled plans for how the power of AI will be incorporated into the platform in 2023.

The future of SEO: a visit to brightonSEO 2023

brightonSEO is one of the largest search engine optimisation conferences in the world, hosted in the sunny seaside town of Brighton. Startups Magazine visited the conference this April to catch up on the latest trends, techniques, and strategies for improving search engine rankings and driving more traffic to websites.

Investor focus is set to shift from inflation to earnings season

Investor focus is set to shift from inflation to earnings season, which starts on Friday, as it will give us more insight about a forthcoming recession, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Employees are preparing for a tech-focused world

Globally, workers are focused on developing their human skills, even as they see a future dominated by technology-driven work and automation, according to a new study from Pearson.

Outer space, smart cities, economics and immortality: Dublin Tech Summit unveils future forward lineup

Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) has, today (21st April), revealed details of some of the futuristic talks, panels and interviews happening across multiple stages at this year’s event. These include out-of-this-world keynote speeches from Africa’s first astronaut, Sara Sabri, and José Luis Cordeiro, Director of The Millennium Project, on how technology can hold the key to immortality. Dublin Tech Summit, which is now in its 7th year, takes place at the RDS in Dublin on May 31 and June 1, 2023.

Virtual patent marking software tool saves tech industry time and money

IP/legal software service provider Terrifio launched its Markr system, the new online virtual patent marking tool for the fast-moving tech industry.

AI crucial for UK’s international ‘Growth Challenge’, Chancellor says

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has urged the UK to ‘win the race’ for AI development in order to lead the UK’s international ‘growth challenge’, otherwise Britain will be left behind in this innovative area.

monday.com to incorporate transformative AI capabilities in 2023

monday.com, a work operating system (WorkOS) where organisations of any size can create the tools and processes they need to manage every aspect of their work, unveiled plans for how the power of AI will be incorporated into the platform in 2023.