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The business sector has the fifth lowest tenure in the UK, according to a new study into employee retention. The ‘Employee Retention Report’, compiled by equity management platform, Vestd, analysed a total dataset of 398,006 employees from 1,400 UK companies on LinkedIn to determine the average median employee tenure across 14 industries.
The Adaptavist Group, a global technology company with its North American headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, has announced the launch of its ‘Adapting for Tomorrow’ incubator programme.
Discovering Safety, a programme of work delivered by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s health and safety regulator, has started work with Safetytech Accelerator, a technology accelerator specialising in safety-critical industries, and a group of technology providers and construction organisations to help develop products that use its regulatory information to accelerate productivity and compliance in construction.
Recent research highlights the substantial impact of immigrants on the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape, revealing that 39% of Britain’s top 100 fastest-growing companies were founded by individuals born outside the UK.
Aurora Media Worldwide, a multi-award-winning production house providing content services across live and non-live channels, has just announced its expansion to Saudi Arabia and the opening of its new office, facilitated by AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform.
Silver Telegram PR Agency has unveiled its “State of Tech” white paper for Summer 2024, offering a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, data, and insights shaping the global technology sector.
Altery, a fintech startup based in the UK, has joined forces with Uzum Bank, a prominent digital bank in Uzbekistan, to deliver advanced and cost-efficient money transfer services tailored for the rapidly expanding Uzbek market
Andrew Smith, Kyocera’s CISO, has shared his top five tips to make sure any organisation can take advantage of AI, without the security pitfalls.
As traditional banks increasingly withdraw from small business lending, accountants and business advisers face mounting pressure to find viable funding options for their clients. In response to these challenges, Paddock Capital has emerged, offering a fresh, ethically-guided approach to finance.
Virgin Bet is proud to announce its inaugural Personal Safety Partnership with WalkSafe, the UK’s top personal safety app.
The EMERGE International Tech Conference is returning to Yerevan with the mission of showcasing innovators from emerging markets to the world and connecting experienced VCs with fresh IT talent. This year, the conference is shifting from its traditional format for the first time, placing networking and relationship building at the center of the agenda. EMERGE Conference will be held on September 25-26 at o2 Gardens, Armenia’s first-of-its-kind oxygen-rich environment.
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming energy and resource consumption within the forestry and textile industries. The initiative, named “Energy First,” introduces innovative low-carbon, water-efficient technologies with the potential to reduce water consumption by up to 90% and cut overall energy use by more than half.
IBASE Technology Inc., a provider of embedded computing solutions, has unveiled the MI1002 Mini-ITX motherboard, featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra processors Series 1 (Meteor Lake-PS platform) with LGA1851 socket support. The newly launched motherboard integrates advanced AI capabilities, superior graphics performance, and impressive energy efficiency, making it ideal for demanding applications in AI, edge computing, and IoT environments.
James McPherson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Bournemouth, has soared to new heights with the support of two SWEF enterprise grants from the Dorset Community Foundation.
Reboxed, a circular economy startup, has launched ReboxedOS, a comprehensive platform designed to simplify and accelerate the recommerce of consumer electronics. The platform enables brands to quickly establish and scale co-branded resale, trade-in, and recycling programmes, boosting both revenue and sustainability efforts.
UK tech scaleups now have access to invaluable insights into the most sought-after technologies in the APAC region, thanks to a newly launched online library from the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme. This resource features a collection of free workshops and detailed reports designed to help UK businesses make their first foray into this dynamic market.
Small businesses are gaining traction with a positive growth outlook for the coming year. According to the latest Enterprise Nation Small Business Barometer, 20% of small businesses are now gearing up to revive their growth strategies, marking a seven-percentage point increase compared to last year.
Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire. Connect. Act.
Koa Health, a global provider of mental healthcare services, has announced the launch of Koa Care 360. Koa Care 360 is a comprehensive mental health platform designed to help employers offer personalised care to their employees, including preventative services, online therapy, and customised solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.
The EMERGE International Tech Conference is set to return to Yerevan, bringing together trailblazers from emerging markets and seasoned venture capitalists eager to discover the next wave of IT talent.
