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Windows end of life challenges ahead in 2025

Cloudhouse, a company in application compatibility and cloud enablement, has reported a sharp increase in enquiries from large organisations seeking guidance on Microsoft Teams and legacy technology upgrades.

South Summit Extends Registration Deadline for Madrid Startup Competition

South Summit, the leading international event for the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem, co-organised by IE University, has extended the registration deadline for its Startup Competition in Madrid until February 28. Startups interested in participating can register using the following link.

AllBright assets acquired by Cain International investee company

Following rumours that AllBright entered into administration, news has broken that the organisation’s assets have been acquired by a Cain International investee company, to enable the long-term growth of the business. Cain International remains committed to the management team, long-term strategy, and of the organisation.

US data collection professionals lead AI adoption compared to UK counterparts

86% of data collection professionals believe AI adoption in web scraping saves time and resources as the demand for web intelligence continues to rise. This is one of the key findings from the new Oxylabs white paper, Meeting the Increasing Business Demand for Web Intelligence, which demonstrates the growth and impact of web intelligence solutions.

‘YC for VC’ selection announced for Europe’s first VC accelerator

Mountside Ventures has announced the selection of Europe’ first Emerging VC Manager Programme.

Female Advisory Board launches peer group to accelerate growth of Yorkshire businesses

The Female Advisory Board (FAB), the UK’s first all-female peer advisory group, has launched FAB Enterprise to help female-led businesses with a turnover of £3 million+ to accelerate growth. Building on the success of its FAB Scale and FAB Grow groups, the Yorkshire-based company continues its mission to unite like-minded business leaders, offering a collaborative space to support, challenge, and learn from shared experiences.

Barclays boosts London’s tech ecosystem with Eagle Labs expansion

In a significant boost for London’s thriving tech sector, Barclays Eagle Labs is set to expand its footprint by partnering in seven sites across the city, designed to support tech startups and entrepreneurs on their growth journeys.

AllBright enters administration, claims suggest

Rumours circulating suggest that AllBright, the women-only members’ club, has entered administration.

President of ACM to address critical AI themes at “AI Everything Global” Summit

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has announced that its President, Yannis Ioannidis, will deliver key insights on AI at the AI Everything Global conference. The event, scheduled for February 3-6 in the United Arab Emirates, brings together more than 500 Chief AI Officers from companies like Amazon, Meta, and more to address the rapid acceleration of AI adoption worldwide.

Melt&Marble and Valio to develop next-gen food products

Melt&Marble announces a strategic partnership with Valio, an innovator and biggest food and dairy company in Finland.

Gift-giving trends in Europe and the UK: where, how, and what were they buying in 2024?

Flowwow, a global gifting marketplace for local shops in 40+ countries, has shared new insights from its 2024 market research, revealing a remarkable surge in cross-border gift orders across Europe. The European personalised gifting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.01% from 2023 to 2029, driven by disposable income increases and product innovations.

British employees work 215 hours of overtime a year, with plans to change jobs

HiBob has revealed the average British employee is working 215 hours of overtime per year.  More than two in five (42%) workers do not receive any additional compensation for overtime worked, meaning these individuals work a yearly average of £4,022 for free.

IoT Tribe and Siemens launch Flywheel Programme for AI in aerospace and defence startups

IoT Tribe has launched the Flywheel Programme, an initiative designed to empower early-stage startups developing agentic AI and advanced technologies for the Aerospace and Defence sectors – developed in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Vessev’s VS-9 hydrofoiling vessel enters passenger service

Vessev, has announced that the first Vessev VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry, named Kermadec, has entered commercial service with Fullers360, one of New Zealand’s largest ferry transport and tourism operators.

SatVu and University of Glasgow develop Heat Loss Index with ESA funding

SatVu has received €244,853 in funding from the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a feasibility study, in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, to enhance the analysis of building energy efficiency.

Pleo enters treasury space to address lack of financial agility in UK business

UK businesses anticipate another tough year in 2025, according to new research from Pleo, one of Europe’s business spend management platforms.

Exein and MediaTek partnership to secure billions of IoT devices with embedded cybersecurity

Exein, the embedded IoT cybersecurity startup, and MediaTek, a global company in semiconductor solutions, have announced a partnership that transforms device security on a massive scale. Exein’s advanced cybersecurity technology will be natively integrated into MediaTek’s Genio platform, starting with the 24.1 release of MediaTek IoT Yocto. This collaboration will bring powerful security features to billions of connected devices worldwide.

EXIGENCE set to tackle growing environmental impact of digital devices

An EU-funded consortium of 10 organisations – including Telefónica and Huawei – has launched to reduce the carbon footprint of telecommunications systems. EXIGENCE, which lists partners in telecommunications, academic research and digital transformation across seven EU Nations, is set to mitigate the environmental impacts of next-generation (6G) mobile systems.

PAY360 2025: Shaping the Future of Payments

PAY360 2025, the largest event dedicated to the global payments ecosystem, will be held on 25-26 March 2025 at ExCeL London. Hosted by The Payments Association, this premier event brings together over 6000 innovators, thought leaders, and stakeholders to discuss the trends, technologies, and challenges defining the future of payments.

Kore.ai launches AI to streamline enterprise workflows

Kore.ai, a company in enterprise AI, has announced AI for Process, a no-code platform that fundamentally transforms how enterprises automate and optimise knowledge-intensive operations.