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AND Digital has formed a partnership with the Google for Startups Cloud Programme to provide robust support for emerging retail startups.

LG Electronics has commenced registration for the fourth annual LG NOVA InnoFest, scheduled for 25th-26th September at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

A YouGov survey, commissioned by the British Safety Council and involving 4,018 UK employers and employees, has unveiled optimistic views on the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) in workplaces.

CitySwift, one of the leaders in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe, has partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a local government body responsible for transport in the Manchester region. This partnership looks to power the future of Manchester’s public transport network through the use of AI and data.

Aryel, the Italian AdTech scaleup specialising in augmented reality, has unveiled its ambitious plans to expand into France and Germany. The company aims to secure significant acquisitions within the AdTech sector.

A comprehensive analysis of parliamentary and social media mentions of AI by politicians over the past 18 months indicates a potential shift towards a more cautious approach to AI policy under the new Labour government.

South Summit, the benchmark meeting for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, premieres the second season of its podcast ‘Deep Dive’, in which the main leaders and experts in innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide reflect on the trends that condition entrepreneurs and startups.

Sinch, a leader in global communication via its Customer Communications Cloud, has unveiled Sinch AI, a cutting-edge innovation designed to empower forward-thinking businesses with the tools needed to create smarter, safer, and more efficient conversational experiences. This enhancement is poised to give businesses a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.

TechMarketView, an industry analyst and advisory firm, has released its highly anticipated Market Trends & Forecasts 2024 report. The latest research highlights a strategic shift among organisations towards foundational efforts essential for future generative AI programmes.

Qflow has unveiled a partnership with nonprofit Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), set to revolutionise the tracking and reporting of as-built carbon data in the construction industry.

BlinqIO, the pioneer behind the first AI test engineer, has unveiled plans to recruit 80 new employees as part of an ambitious US expansion strategy.

Tech giant Microsoft is being investigated in the UK by The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), over whether its recruitment of staff from startup Inflection AI constitutes a merger.

JumpCloud’s Q3 2024 SME IT Trends Report has revealed significant concerns among UK respondents, with 64% acknowledging that AI threats are surpassing their ability to defend against them – a notable rise from the previous report. Furthermore, 81% (up from 70% in Q1 2024) of participants agreed on the necessity for their organisations to invest in AI initiatives, highlighting a growing unease about filling security gaps.

Discovery Park has announced Minter Hormone Health as the winner of the Discovery Spark FemTech and Women’s Health Prize, following a rigorous pitch process evaluated by three expert panels.

A recent survey by Novuna Business Cash Flow, involving 500 SMEs, has uncovered that 33% of small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK urgently need financial support within the next year to sustain their operations. As these businesses face mounting economic pressures, it’s crucial to explore funding options beyond personal borrowing and traditional bank loans.

Altery, a UK-based fintech startup, has unveiled its digital payment bot on Telegram. This bot is designed to provide an intuitive and secure payment experience, streamlining financial transactions on one of the world’s fastest-growing messaging platforms.

Open Innovation AI, a provider of GPU orchestration platforms with AI and data science tools, has partnered with Nscale, an AI cloud service provider, to deliver advanced AI cloud services and optimised AI workloads globally.

5dVR, a virtual reality content and production studio, has expanded to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform. The move aligns with 5dVR’s mission to enable a wider range of businesses across multiple industries to adopt and make use of augmented reality (AR), mixed reality and virtual reality (VR) technologies.

Visa has unveiled the strategies behind the flourishing side hustles of Gen Z, individuals born between 1996 and 2010, and their evolution in helping young people enhance their financial game.

On 12th July, the European Union adopted the Artificial Intelligence Regulation (EU AI Act), scheduled to take effect on 1st August, 2024. Although most obligations will not be enforced for another two years, businesses and individuals should start familiarising themselves with the new requirements, advises Toomas Seppel, attorney-at-law at Hedman Law Firm.