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President Zelensky beams to Dublin Tech Summit for the close of conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at Dublin Tech Summit this afternoon, ahead of the close of the two-day event. Appearing via 3D hologram, the President spoke directly to Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders, across six of Europe’s top tech conferences. He compelled the region’s most influential innovators to donate financial and technological resources to begin rebuilding Ukraine. Zelensky’s presence, albeit virtually, captured the attention of attendees and speakers alike, with many audience members visibly moved by his emotive words.

DES 2022 puts Malaga on the world map of technology events with 14,843 attendees

Minister of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has inaugurated the Tourism & Hospitality Forum at DES 2022. More than 336 exhibiting firms, 600 international experts, and 250 accredited media have gathered in the capital of Malaga to discuss the digital transformation of companies and administrations.

Hackers Without Borders and CrowdSec partner to serve civil society

The NGO Hackers Without Borders (HWB) has just signed a promising partnership with CrowdSec, the editor of an open-source cyber defence solution.

UK employee engagement falls to record low levels, Gallup report

The UK is home to one of the most dissatisfied workforces in Europe following a two percent fall in employee engagement levels over the last year, according to Gallup’s latest State of the Global Workplace Report. Employee engagement among UK workers has declined steadily over the last decade.

Testing next-gen cybersecurity technologies from the University of Cambridge and Arm

The UK authority on advanced digital technology, Digital Catapult, has given 10 companies the opportunity to trial and experiment with potentially game-changing prototype cybersecurity technology through its Digital Security by Design Technology Access Programme.

The meta daisies ignite rock in the metaverse

Metaverse rock band The Meta Daisies has released its debut single and accompanying meta-cinematic ‘Radiance’, propelling the music industry forward into a new virtual era. Imagine your favourite rock stars from the past being reborn, bringing that epic music and energy to a new generation – this is The Meta Daisies. 

Overseas employers must help level the playing field for men’s health

Globally, health and wellbeing statistics are very different for men compared to women. For overseas employees, the contrast may be even more stark, with different host countries having different attitudes to men’s health.

Three-quarters of UK business owners call for better startup support

Three quarters of business owners (75%) wish they had a core business checklist before launching their business to boost their early success, according to new research from entrepreneur launchpad Start My Business.

London retains its crown as a world leading startup hub

London continues to rank as one of the world’s leading places to setup and grow a tech startup, according to a comprehensive new report from Startup Genome, rating global startup ecosystems. Launched at London Tech Week, the 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, placed London as the world’s number two startup hub alongside New York, and second only to Silicon Valley.

The future of marketing involves immersive experiences and AI

DES2022 hosts a new edition of the forum ‘Digital Marketing Planet’ where the impact of digitalisation in the field of marketing and advertising will be analysed.

Digital Enterprise Show 2022 to generate economic impact in first edition in Malaga

The technological event on digital transformation reference in southern Europe will be attended by Barack Obama as one of the Keynote Speakers 2022. DES2022 will bring together more than 1 4,000 congressmen and 6,000 international experts, who have completely filled the hotels of the Malaga capital

Visual SaaS platform BOOM acquire visual production start-up LemonOne

BOOM, the Milan-based SaaS scale-up revolutionising visual asset management for digital enterprises including Treatwell and Houzz, has acquired Berlin-based visual production start-up LemonOne for an undisclosed sum.

NFT marketplace, myNFT, receives Series A funding to revolutionise sector

New London-based NFT marketplace platform, myNFT, has announced its upcoming launch with the news that it has received Series A funding from some of the most prominent investors in the blockchain industry.

SEON Dares to be Different with Bold Marketing Hire

Building on its record-breaking Series B investment, SEON has hired Matt Davies, formerly VP of Customer Marketing at Splunk as its new Chief Marketing Officer in a move that highlights the company’s marketing-first approach to business development.

DES-Digital Enterprise Show gets to hang the complete poster in the hotels of Malaga

According to direct sources from the same hotels, the travel agency of the event, and accommodation platforms consulted, the occupancy level is already 96% between June 14 and 16. New bookings are being redirected to neighbouring towns with a large hotel presence such as Torremolinos or Benalmádena.

Diamonds in the Blockchain: DLT Widens the Diamond Market

The diamond industry is catching up with the incorporation of modern technologies. One of the most significant is blockchain. This is having an impact on different areas in the supply chain. This includes the tracking, production, and sales of these valuable gemstones.

The £1.5 trillion UK financing gap

The UK Financing Gap report, published today by a leading European venture capital firm, Lakestar, reveals the £1.5 trillion financing gap needed to triple the UK’s GDP growth.

Blackpool businesses help 8,000 people through mental health pledge

MORE than ten Blackpool businesses are helping over 8,000 people across the Fylde Coast workforce through a mental health pledge.

Humanforest records its highest ever ebike usage in London

HumanForest, a sustainable micro-mobility platform, recorded the highest ever usage of its electric bikes in London last month. It is expecting the numbers to continue to grow, as it opens more London Boroughs and launches the first of its cycle training academies.

Tobias Hauser joins Limbic as Head of Computational Psychiatry

Tobias Hauser joins Limbic as its Head of Computational Psychiatry.