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Zivver recognised in Annual CyberTech100 List of innovative companies for financial services

Secure digital communications specialist Zivver has been named as one of the most innovative companies in the annual CyberTech100 list from research firm Fintech Global.

WMF confirms itself as an international leading event for innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem: more than 1.000 startups from around the world expected in Rimini

The WMF – International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation, scheduled for June 15-17 will host more than 1.000 startups from around the world. Among them, hundreds will present their projects within the World Startup Fest, the international leading event for startups, scaleups and investors, in front of the WMF audience that includes the major players of innovative entrepreneurship in the technology and digital sector. Also among the most expected events at World Startup Fest is the final of the Startup Competition, the largest international competition for startups, which will see the 6 finalists of the call compete on the Mainstage.

Hiring falls across the country as uncertainty impacts business confidence

Recruitment fell sharply in April, suggesting that employers are holding back on hiring as business confidence continues to be impacted by economic uncertainty. That’s according to the latest statistics from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) – the trade body for the professional recruitment sector.

Majority of Brits not on track to retire comfortably

Digital pension provider Penfold has warned today that Brits should be taking action early to plan for their financial future – following research which shows the majority of workers are not on track to retire comfortably. 

UK mental health startup plans to rival Headspace and Calm

A new UK mental health and wellbeing startup is planning to rival giants Headspace and Calm through its innovative approach to wellness.

Cybercrime against children is on the rise

In today’s digital age, cybercrime has become an all-too-common occurrence, including nefarious activities such as phishing and cyberbullying.

The future of marketing: AI, Metaverse & humanity

Are you ready for the future of marketing? Join us on 8th June at 6pm as we celebrate the launch of our latest issue. You guessed it. We’ll be at the incredible Huddle co-working space, Hammersmith to celebrate our marketing issue.

Unlock the potential of franchising at Olympia London

Fast-track your journey to business ownership at London’s only franchise exhibition supported by the British Franchise Association.

Ventures subsidiary to support purpose-led founders

Justified Studio, the creative studio for purpose-led tech businesses and startups, has announced the launch of Justified Ventures, an initiative to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses through strategy, design, technology and access to VC expertise.

Intel Ignite expands to London

Despite a challenging economic climate, the passion for entrepreneurship remains alive and well as more than 800 startups apply for the Intel Ignite accelerator programme.

While US tech giants suffer mass layoffs, Europe’s thriving tech hub can help cut costs

Just three months into 2023 and over 600 tech companies have announced mass layoffs globally, impacting over 180,000 employees. This is compared to 161,411 tech company layoffs in 2022 as a whole. While most of these layoffs occurred within some of Silicon Valley’s most notorious tech giants, there is no doubt that this stream of job cuts has impacted businesses both large and small across the globe – reportedly fuelled by ongoing global macroeconomic conditions.

UK economy falls 0.3% in March, below expectations

The UK fell 0.3% in March, below expectations.

Amazon pledges to create 750 apprenticeships for SMEs

Amazon has announced that it will support the creation of more than 750 apprenticeships in 250 small and medium-sized organisations across England by next year.

Is 2023 the comeback year for email marketing?

With marketing budgets being squashed, marketers are expected to do more with less. Teams are leaner, cookie policies are changing, Google analytics 4 has been released and, with fewer people commuting and out shopping, OOH is being put to the test. These changes have created a mini storm within most marketing departments which, for years, have been collecting and analysing data, finding patterns and trends and adapting their tactics and budgets to improve their ROI.

Chipolo collaborates with Google to help Android users find lost items

Chipolo has announced the launch of the Chipolo ONE Point key finder and the Chipolo CARD Point wallet finder, which will work exclusively with Google’s Find My Device network, allowing you to locate your lost belongings.

Sticky raises £1.5m seed funding as it transforms the value of physical spaces

Sticky, the technology company solving companies’ inefficient and often unprofitable physical spaces, has raised £1.5 million in seed funding from prominent UK venture investors to accelerate customer growth across leisure and retail markets around the world.

London’s Conversational AI Summit set to spotlight ethics and security

As the Conversational AI Summit comes to London on 16-17th May, it promises to bring together leading conversational AI innovators to discuss the latest technological advancements, deployments, challenges, and best practices across regulated enterprise sectors.

Stix Mindfulness reveal results of study for Mental Health Awareness Week

Stix Mindfulness, a provider of interactive wellbeing products for children, announces the results of a recent research study showing the positive impact of Stix Mindfulness Remotes on children’s mood. The study, conducted over four weeks, involved eight children and was conducted in partnership with Brunel University London.

£4.5 million digital transformation support for SMEs across the UK

Three UK universities have been awarded a share of £4.5 million to fund small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) engagement hubs as part of the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) programme.

Jedsy and Helisul partner to transform delivery services in Brazil

Swiss drone delivery company Jedsy has announced a significant collaboration with Brazilian aviation firm Helisul, poised to revolutionize goods delivery in Brazil. Helisul, known for its comprehensive range of aviation services including air taxi and cargo transportation, has committed to purchasing one glider and three mailboxes from Jedsy as the initial step in their partnership.