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1000+ start-ups have raised media for growth funding to raise brand awareness and increase revenue

New global research reveals that over 1000 start-ups have raised media for growth funding in the last two decades to scale up brand awareness, data on audiences, and professional experience from media companies without having to spend cash.

Gen Z vs Baby Boomers: The most common similarities and differences

Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) often perceive themselves as different in many ways, but are they really as different as they think?

Berlin startup ecolytiq expands into North America with Vancity and Visa

The climate tech startup ecolytiq announces its North American market entry by securing product launch with Canadian credit union Vancity.

Feel secures £10m to continue growth in the wellness market

Feel, is a digital health and wellness subscription brand offering a broad range of science-led, high-quality nutritional products. Feel offers consumers the convenience of a subscription service, ensuring that wellness is only ever a click away. 

Self-build list portal launches to support SMEs

A Yorkshire businessman has launched a business-to-business data sales company, aimed at supporting small businesses with their marketing data.

Tackling inequity in hybrid meetings: How can remote workers feel seen and heard?

Hybrid working is part of the modern world – but 1 in 3 remote workers still feel disengaged during calls because it’s harder for them to feel seen and heard.

More and more business owners are reporting a rise in energy bill scams as fraudsters prey on concerns about the rising cost of living

Business owners are at increased risk of energy bill scams, a leading fraud expert warns today. 

Bringing AI into the world of medtech

According to Insider Intelligence, artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare market is estimated to have a year-on-year growth of between 34.9% and 48% over the next five years. To help healthcare practitioners enhance their AI capabilities, scientific freelance platform Kolabtree has released an infographic highlighting the benefits of using AI to advance healthcare. You can view this for free on the Kolabtree website here.

Nearly half of Gen-Zs say in-store shopping makes them anxious

Nearly half (49%) of Generation-Zs say in-store shopping makes them feel anxious. That’s according to new data from In-Store Digital Engagement company M-Cube, which surveyed 18-24 year olds in the UK to discover younger generations’ attitudes towards the high-street.

Vodafone offers Free Broadband for a Year to help Small Businesses

A new study by Vodafone suggests owners of small businesses around the country are bracing themselves for a turbulent and uncertain year ahead with more than a quarter (28%) of small and medium size businesses admitting they won’t be hiring any new staff over the next 12 months due to the current cost of living crisis.

UK CTOs believe technology is not aligned with business objectives

60% of UK Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) believe that technology is not aligned with the business objectives in their organisation, according to new research from developer marketplace platform Deazy.

Which cities can handle the upcoming recession?

The business finance experts at NerdWallet have revealed that London is one of the major cities least prepared to withstand a recession in Great Britain. This is concerning at any time, but even more so now that the country is expected to enter one soon.

Microbusiness-focused Insurtech Lukango secures pre-seed funding

Lukango, the Insurtech dedicated to microbusinesses and sole professionals, has raised £275k in a pre-seed round

Supporting women going through menopause at work

A new survey from Acas has found that a third of employers (33%) do not feel well equipped to support women going through the menopause.

Event Tech Live London Launchpad Competition voting now OPEN

Voting is now open for the heavily anticipated Launchpad Competition at Event Tech Live (ETL) London.

The real reasons behind the ‘quiet quitting’ trend

With the popularity of the #quietquitting trend growing over recent months – see its 197 million views on TikTok – we got professionals around the UK opening up to their biggest working stresses, and it doesn’t look great for employers attempting to combat this recent culture growth.

DMCC, AstroLabs, and North Star hosted 200+ entrepreneurs for “Networking Under the Stars”

AstroLabs, North Star by Gitex Global Dubai, and DMCC, the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, hosted a unique networking event and panel discussion as part of the North Star/Gitex Global 2022 Dubai week. Hosted by DMCC in its Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT) community adjacent to the AstroLabs coworking spaces, 200+ of the next generation of inspiring local, regional, and global entrepreneurs engaged in knowledge-sharing and insight-building.

World Cloud Show hosted experts and honoured tech innovators for their constant endeavours

Dubai’s redefined cloud and sustainable data centers were greatly influenced by the concluding two days of the 17th global edition of World Cloud Show held in Dubai. Top tech leaders from across the world gathered in Dubai to present and discuss the crucial data policies and digital frameworks that will drive the next phase of cloud adoption.

World Cloud Show – Jakarta assembled global cloud technology leaders to accelerate the cloud adoption in the region.

On 4 – 5 October 2022, at the JW Marriott Jakarta, more than 250 C-level tech decision-makers attended the World Cloud Show, along with forward-thinking business minds that came together to discuss ideas, overcome challenges, and create innovative solutions. The expert speakers highlighted use cases designed by public and private players in response to connectivity challenges and needs of all kinds that have emerged over the past few years, as well as how cloud computing can contribute towards social goals and enable innovation opportunities.

DTX + UCX help businesses navigate an era of people-led digital transformation

Company culture was centre stage for technology leaders from LEGO, Rolls-Royce, IBM, Google and Three at DTX + UCX 2022 last week.