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Nacho Mateo announced as new CEO of South Summit

South Summit has named Nacho Mateo as its new CEO, tasking him with spearheading the event’s international growth and solidifying its role in the global entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.

Singapore hosts global cybersecurity startups to drive international growth

Ten international startups have been chosen for the inaugural CyberBoost Catalyse programme, a collaboration between Plexal, the innovation company founded by Delancey, and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). The programme will take place at the CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, a joint initiative between the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and NUS.

Global presence key to competitiveness: 97% of executives agree

G-P (Globalization Partners), a force in the global employment landscape, has revealed in its latest report that over half of workers (53%) expect to enter the job market within the next six months, with a third aiming to relocate to another state or country for career advancement.

5 new GenAI tools to accelerate growth and enhance experience

Generative AI is one of the most transformative technologies of this generation. Throughout its history, Amazon has focused heavily on developing and deploying AI and machine learning to improve the customer experience, support the success of sellers, maximise productivity, and tackle some of the most challenging problems facing humanity.

South Summit Korea brings together world experts in AI and Deep Tech in its first edition from September 25 to 27

South Summit Korea, co-organised by IE University, in collaboration with the Government of Gyeonggi and GBSA (Gyenggido Business & Science Accelerator), will bring together more than 80 world experts in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech. This is the first edition of the SS Korea Championship, which will be held from September 25 to 27 in Suwon (Gyeonggi Province).

Vanta’s latest product capabilities accelerate compliance for startups

Whether expanding to new regions or selling to larger customers with higher expectations, establishing an effective security and compliance programme is a necessary step for growing startups.

SQUID and Square team up to boost independent businesses

In a transformative partnership, Irish startup SQUID, known for its innovative loyalty platform, has joined forces with Square, a leading provider of commerce and financial services, to deliver spend-based loyalty programmes for independent businesses across Ireland and the UK.

Seopa celebrates record growth and 4M users amid success

Belfast-based insurtech company Seopa, the force behind Northern Ireland’s largest price comparison site, CompareNI.com, and one of the UK’s top platforms, Quotezone.co.uk, has reported its most successful year to date.

DeepL unveils Glossary Generator to tackle business communication and brand consistency
DeepL unveils Glossary Generator to tackle business communication and brand consistency

DeepL, a global language AI company, has introduced significant improvements to its glossary feature, designed to boost translation precision and uniformity.

Incredible opportunities for startups at the 2024 Africa Tech Festival, including a $1,000,000 investment prize

When the 2024 Africa Tech Festival kicks off in Cape Town on 12 November, anchor event AfricaIgnite will see the continent’s most innovative startups exposed to unprecedented opportunities to pitch their businesses, connect with funders, and meet potential customers.

Mindstone and Pangea.ai partner to accelerate AI adoption and upskilling

Mindstone, a global AI learning community, has partnered with Pangea.ai, a marketplace connecting top development agencies with startups and enterprises, to bring AI training to Pangea.ai’s extensive client base.

TeamSystem acquires Distrito K

TeamSystem, a tech company specialising in business management solutions for SMEs and professionals, has accelerated its expansion in the Spanish market by acquiring 100% of the social capital of Distrito K.

Fiverr expands finance category with nearly two dozen specialty services

Fiverr has unveiled its new Financial Services Vertical, recognising the financial sector’s significant influence on the global economy and addressing the rising demand for roles such as fractional CFOs. This initiative aims to support a new wave of startups and entrepreneurs.

Feldspar to strengthen strategic vision and drive commercial growth

Feldspar, the UK-based technology company, has announced three senior appointments to its newly formed board of directors, including the role of chairperson.

Tax incentives high on SMEs’ wishlist for Autumn Budget

As the country braces for an anticipated “painful” Budget this autumn, fresh research from independent SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) highlights that UK SMEs see tax incentives and access to finance as crucial for unlocking growth.

Ox Delivers aims to double UK workforce

OX Delivers has announced plans to nearly double its UK workforce, initiating a recruitment drive for various skilled roles at its West Midlands headquarters. This expansion aligns with the company’s next phase in developing its next-generation electric truck, where these roles will be key to scaling up continuous truck production.

Mistral launches first multimodal model Pixtral 12B

French AI startup Mistral has launched its first multimodal model, Pixtral 12B, capable of processing both text and images.

BlueFlame AI unveils Nexus for streamlining data in investment management

BlueFlame AI, a specialist in Gen AI solutions for the alternative investment management sector, has unveiled Nexus, an AI-powered tool designed to revolutionise how firms locate, analyse, and report on unstructured data within their documents.

Sage introduces Carbon Measurement API to aid banks in green lending

Sage, a prominent provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled its Carbon Measurement API. This tool aims to equip banks with the necessary resources to assist their SME clients on the journey toward achieving net-zero emissions.

Worksmart celebrates sixth anniversary

Worksmart is marking its sixth anniversary, celebrating six years of transforming the work-life balance for local professionals with its premium serviced offices in the heart of Cheshire.