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1/3 of NHS & healthcare workers are unable to perform due to overwhelming tech

Healthcare systems risk data breaches due to overinvestment in new technology, which is increasing stress and email mistakes, says a study of healthcare workers by Zivver, a leader in secure communication solutions. 

Prime Bank and AGAM spark lending revolution for individuals and business

A digital platform which is set to revolutionise lending to both individuals and businesses is being launched by Prime Bank, a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh with the system powered by AGAM, a next generation UK Fintech.

Congress Square is the beating heart of ISE

Visitors to ISE 2023 should be sure to visit the thriving Congress Square area, right at the heart of the Fira.

iDenfy branches out the NFT world by announcing a partnership with NeftyBlocks

iDenfy joined forces with the leading NFT platform for creators and collectors, NeftyBlocks. iDenfy’s four-step AI-powered ID verification will secure NeftyBlocks and guarantee a swift customer onboarding experience.

Globalstar signs commericial agreement with Wiagro to supply IoT transmitters for agtech applications

Globalstar has announced a commercial agreement with Wiagro, an Agtech startup from Argentina. Globalstar is supplying Wiagro with 2,500 ST100 satellite modem transmitters for their Smart Silobag, which allows for the remote monitoring of grain conditions stored in silo bags. The partnership is effective immediately with completion of deployment anticipated through the end of 2024.

The SMART EV chargers set to tackle the energy cost crisis

Partnering with Hubs for custom part production, EV charging company LEKTRI.CO developed a range of revolutionary EV chargers to cut energy costs and make EV charging more accessible.

Steven Bartlett’s thirdweb launches GamingKit in collaboration with Coinbase

thirdweb, the technology platform for building NFT and Web3 apps, is launching GamingKit, a kit specifically for Web3 gaming developers, in partnership with Coinbase.

Content Production and Distribution comes to the fore

In response to the growing relevance of content production and distribution technologies across the pro-AV and systems integration market, ISE 2023 will see a host of new features focused on this exciting area, including a new dedicated area in Hall 6.

Froda & Treyd join forces to provide merchants better growth financing

Two of Sweden’s fastest-growing fintech companies are joining forces in a partnership to provide easier and more accessible growth financing for retailers that import goods.

Doehler Ventures invests in food-tech business Clean Food Group

Clean Food Group – a pioneering UK-based food-tech business that has developed a revolutionary and sustainable, bioequivalent alternative to palm oil has announced that it has received investment from Doehler Ventures, part of the Doehler Group, a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and nutrition industry.

How businesses can promote sustainability using technology

Sustainability is a growing trend in many industries, with energy consumption and financial savings as top motivating factors, and technology is available to assist with this. Businesses are becoming more aware of their carbon footprint, the impact technology and data storage have on this, and the need to have sustainable systems in place for the future. 

QVentures Invests in Taxd, a Consumer FinTech Simplifying Tax Returns

Venture Capital firm, QVentures announces their latest Pre-Seed Fund investment into Taxd, a consumer fintech platform simplifying tax returns for individuals and businesses.

Nature-tech firm Verna’s first equity round takes total funding to £2.2m+

Investment from Vanneck EIS and Octopus Ventures follows earlier announcement of £1.4m UK Government innovation contract. British green-tech start-up Verna, which provides data and software for sustainable land management, has raised £860k investment to support growth and new products and services. This takes recent funding announced for the firm, which is already generating revenue from customers, to over £2.2m.

Quantexa And Vodafone Partner to Provide Better Experience for UK Customers

Today Quantexa – a global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the private and public sectors – announced that it has partnered with Vodafone, the technology communications company, to connect scattered and siloed data points across Vodafone to deliver an improved experience for its business customers. 

 

Nearly half of businesses over 20 years old fear they will not survive a recession, finds MHR

Almost half (46%) of all UK businesses over 20 years old fear they will not survive a recession, according to the latest research from HR, payroll and finance expert MHR.

December 3rd: Small Business Saturday

The iconic Small Business Saturday campaign returned to the UK this past weekend on 3 December and small business owners across the country were encouraged to make the most of the spotlight, particularly as many enter the peak trading period amidst news that the UK has entered recession.

Global consumers predict it will be harder to thrive as economy worsens

Global consumers are predicting a gloomy future as the cost-of-living crisis grows and many are looking to brands for help to thrive, according to a new study by Omnicom’s Interbrand and C Space in collaboration with Hall & Partners.

78% of SMBs Don’t Know How To Switch Payments Provider Despite 52% Wanting To

Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for merchants to accept payments, today announces that, despite more than half (52%) of SMBs indicating that they would be open to switching payments providers, 78% do not know how to do so.

Black Business Incubator at Somerset House Announces New Cohort of 15 Creative Entrepreneurs

Somerset House, the home of cultural innovators, has welcomed 15 new cutting-edge creative businesses into the Black Business Incubator at Somerset House (BBI), a free programme produced in partnership with Mentor Black Business and sponsored by Morgan Stanley, that aims to help early-stage Black-led creative businesses unlock their full potential and enable their creative enterprises to thrive.

Local businesses set to enter 2023 in ‘survival mode’ says new research from Glovo

The cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and fears of a recession are creating considerable challenges for retailers and restaurants in the UK, according to new research commissioned by Glovo — one of the world’s leading multi-category players.