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“Synechron Nexus Plus” AI accelerator programme launches to propel corporate growth

Synechron, a global digital transformation consultancy specialising in financial services and technology, has unveiled its Synechron Nexus Plus Accelerators Programme. This initiative introduced five AI-driven solutions aimed at addressing key business and operational challenges, enhancing capital raising, corporate development, and public ownership processes.

DeepL Write now includes Spanish and French to enhance global business communication

DeepL, a global language AI company, has expanded its AI writing assistant, DeepL Write, to include Spanish and French. Initially supporting English and German, the addition of these two major languages enhances its service for global businesses, enabling them to maintain consistent, on-brand communication while retaining their unique voice.

Manchester tech entrepreneur awarded honorary degree

Scott Fletcher MBE, the Manchester-based founder and former chair of ANS Group, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Salford Business School.

Founders need to think differently about M&A exits

Half of all M&A deals fail, largely due to the common practice of hiring an M&A banker and hastily marketing the business for sale. Instead, companies should start exit preparations earlier and proceed more deliberately, advises Victor Basta, CEO and Founder of DAI Magister.

Success for UK tech in APAC as South Korean firms seek quantum collaborations

At Quantum Korea 2024 in late June, five British companies showcased cutting-edge quantum technologies, igniting considerable interest.

Vizient-Greenly partnership boosts greenhouse gas data solutions for providers and suppliers

Vizient has announced a strategic alliance with Greenly, a prominent carbon accounting platform provider. This partnership aims to enhance Vizient’s Climate Performance Solutions by integrating comprehensive greenhouse gas data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.

MyAlice Expands Operations to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Revolutionize Customer Engagement in E-commerce Sector

MyAlice, a leading omnichannel customer support and engagement solution provider, has expanded operations to Saudi Arabia with the help of AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform and launched its Riyadh headquarters.

New Innovation Park for startups announced for ISE 2025

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the pro AV and systems integration event, has unveiled its new Innovation Park for ISE 2025.

Fintech Ryft enhances Charac with strategic payment partnership

British payments fintech, Ryft, has teamed up with digital pharmacy platform, Charac, to offer its marketplace payment system, slashing processing fees for independent pharmacies by over 30%. https://startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-ryft-partners-amex-drive-efficient-payments

The Hustle Awards: limited tickets available

There’s still time to grab a ticket to the much-anticipated Hustle Awards, which will be taking place next week (18th July) at The Steel Yard, honouring the achievements of startups, scaleups, and entrepreneurs from various sectors.

DES2024: Neil Patel’s 9 tips on the use of AI in digital marketing

Digital Enterprise Show (DES) 2024, the largest European event dedicated to exponential technologies, closed its eighth edition in Malaga with a lot of knowledge and shared experiences. Among the great experts who visited the stages of DES2024 this year is Neil Patel, co-founder of the agency NP Digital, rated by Forbes as one of the top 10 marketing specialists, and creator of four of the most popular SEO tools in the world.

E-scooter startup Voi Technology set to turn a profit after strong 2023

Swedish e-scooter startup Voi Technology has slashed its losses by 34% last year and is poised to turn a profit soon, despite a challenging year for the industry.

Paladin Capital adds four to trust and security pledge

Paladin Capital Group, known for its investments in cyber and AI technologies, has introduced four new signatories to its Investment Principles and Commitments for Trust, Safety, and Security.

Defence and Security Accelerator and Dstl Staff commended

Staff from the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have been recognised with Commendation Awards from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) and Chief of the General Staff (CGS).

Ukraine Ministry of Defense partners with ICEYE for enhanced SAR satellite support

ICEYE, a player in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to enhance their collaboration in remote Earth sensing for Ukraine’s national security and defence.

BetaDen Incubate welcomes first startups to tech incubator

BetaDen, a Worcestershire-based organisation dedicated to supporting innovative tech businesses, has launched its new incubator programme. This initiative, BetaDen Incubate, is in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.

SupplyWell launches app to streamline educator supply process

Liverpool-based EdTech company SupplyWell has unveiled a new app aimed at transforming the supply process for educators nationwide.

Data protection expert urges: What can be learned from the biggest mistakes?

European data protection supervisory authorities imposed €107.3 million in fines for GDPR violations in the first half of this year. These cases highlight a significant need for increased awareness and compliance with data protection regulations among companies and public institutions, according to Krete Paal, CEO of GDPR Register.

The Business Show Asia

The Business Show is the world’s leading event for entrepreneurs, business owners and start-ups. Running for 25 years, The Business Show takes place in locations across the globe including London, Los Angeles, Miami, and Singapore, and the team behind the event have plans to continually expand to reach more countries and markets. The Business Show aims to support entrepreneurs and startups by offering them the services and products they need to run a successful business.

Virtual Burnout – 73% of UK professionals having work day interrupted by virtual meetings

A recent poll by specialist recruitment company Robert Walters revealed that 73% of professionals believe virtual meetings hinder their productivity, with over half (53%) reporting that their workday is regularly disrupted.