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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.
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.
IP/legal software service provider Terrifio launched its Markr system, the new online virtual patent marking tool for the fast-moving tech industry.
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.
The events of recent years have prompted many people to reflect on what they want from their personal and professional lives.
The AWS B2B SaaS Accelerator, an Amazon Web Service brand initiative in collaboration with Vestbee platform, is currently accepting final applications. This equity-free, online program spans over four weeks and aims to provide SaaS startups at the early stages with a distinctive chance to scale their business, learn from recognised experts, build industry networks, obtain exposure to top VC funds, and other benefits.
SEON has released its latest ‘Global Cybercrime Report’, which highlights the varying dangers associated with cyber threats around the world.
Biodiversity data company, Pivotal, is announcing a £4.5 million seed round, led by Octopus Ventures, to help it transform the economics of biodiversity tracking and build the definitive platform to measure biodiversity at scale.
Ahead of Earth Day 2023, new research suggests that although UK climate technology is playing a crucial role in tackling global climate change, challenges in accessing funding and finding the right talent are impeding the development of the industry.
Lomar’s new subsidiary, lomarlabs, announces its collaboration with climate tech startup Seabound in a bid to reduce emissions and catalyse new, cost-effective methods to capture CO2 onboard vessels.
June 19-23 sees the launch of National Women’s Enterprise Week (NWEW), the first ever UK wide celebration of female led businesses.
Run by the Evening Standard and supported by Chrome OS, SME XPO is the UK’s leading event dedicated entirely to ambitious SME founders and decision makers who are looking to scale.
Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly Report: UK Tech – Q1 2023. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK Tech space.
Founders need to offer smart workplace benefits to win the talent war and attract Gen Z staff – the lifeblood of the start-up economy – new research has found.
The majority of people buying a house in the last three years had to take time away from work to complete admin tasks related to the purchase manually and in person, such as validating their identification at the post office or signing contracts in front of a solicitor.
The Next Web Conference, the leading international tech festival, announces ‘Reclaim the future’ as the theme for this year’s event in Amsterdam on June 15-16. The theme is a call to action for the industry to come together in Amsterdam to shake off the negative around tech and once more put it at the centre of a hopeful future.
According to the British Chambers of Commerce, the UK economy is set for a long period of stagnation that will leave it smaller than before the COVID-19 crisis until the final quarter of 2024.
London and Atlanta-based diagnostic imaging platform Scan.com has raised a $12 million Series A round co-led by Aviva Ventures, YZR Capital, Oxford Capital, Triple Point Ventures and Simplyhealth Ventures, with participation from Forefront Venture Partners. The business will use the funding to scale their US operations and develop bespoke products for UK insurers, accelerating healthcare referral processes to deliver life-saving imaging access and quicker results for patients.
Longevity Partners, the global multidisciplinary responsible business and climate advisory firm, has appointed Chrystèle Dumont as its Chief Operating Officer – Europe. Chrystèle brings a unique experience to the company. As a 17-year Microsoft veteran where she held positions as Chief of Staff to the President of Western Europe and COO of Microsoft Emerging Markets, covering 60 markets across Africa, Levant and Pakistan.
Fiverr, the company that is revolutionising how the world works together, today released its 7th Business Trends Index, a collection of trending searches for services on Fiverr’s platform. Among the millions of searches on the marketplace, AI and Accounting and Finance services saw the largest increase in the UK over the last six months.
