Driving DevOps forward by getting recognised

DevOps today is the engine behind agile transformation, and high-performing digital organisations. Teams are redefining how software is built, tested and deployed. However, in a world where success often happens behind the scenes, recognising hard work is vital. 

Why financial literacy is the real startup secret for Gen Z
Why financial literacy is the real startup secret for Gen Z

Gen Z, the digital natives driving a surge in startups, often prioritise innovation and marketing. However, financial literacy is a crucial, often overlooked element for sustainable success.

The new merged R&D scheme in practice: key considerations for early claimants

As we begin the second quarter of 2025, the first companies with 12-month accounting periods are preparing their latest research and development (R&D) tax relief claims under the new merged R&D Expenditure Credit (RDEC) – and the Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) scheme. But what are the key considerations early claimants need to be aware of?

University spinouts are powering a global leadership and hiring boom

Across global innovation hubs – from the UK and US to key markets in APAC – university spinouts are capturing investor attention like never before. These research-rooted ventures are now seen as high-potential engines of scalable growth, sparking an emerging hiring boom focused on transformative leadership.

How to use conversational AI for sales hacking

The sales game has changed, and if you’re still relying on outdated methods, you’re already falling behind. Conversational AI isn’t just another buzzword – it’s a powerhouse for sales teams looking to scale their outreach, close deals faster, and operate with efficiency.

VentureIsrael launches second venture fund

VentureIsrael announced the launch of its second venture fund, VentureIsrael 2, targeting investments in early stage deeptech startups across Israel.

Why employee benefits should evolve with the times

These numbers might get you rethinking employee benefits: nearly three-quarters of American workers would accept a slightly lower salary in exchange for better healthcare benefits. In the UK, 98% of employees actively use supermarket discounts offered through their benefits package, saving an average of £725 per year. Notice a pattern? The takeaway is that employees value benefits that provide real, lasting impact.

Introducing Subjektiv Art: a brand creating a more inclusive art world

Subjektiv Art is a new app launched to make discovering, buying, and selling art more inclusive and simple by creating a discovery and sales platform complete with completely integrated global logistics network for moving art around the world.

Overcoming the fear: it’s time to put our trust in the machine

Rob O’Connor, EMEA CISO at Insight explores why businesses must overcome the fear of adopting new technologies to truly protect themselves from evolving cyber threats.

Why ‘women in leadership’ can’t just mean more white women in leadership

I used to think progress looked like more women in leadership. More women at the table. More women at the top.

And for a while, that felt true. After all, in a world where men are still holding quite a substantial amount of leadership roles – 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs to be exact – any shift felt like something worth celebrating.

This article is part 5 of 6 in the series Diversity Disrupted: challenging outdated narratives
Zendo secures £1.75M to help data centres decarbonise and adapt to AI boom

Zendo Energy, the British startup building the first ‘Energy OS’ to decarbonise computing power in data centres, has announced it has raised £1.75 million in a pre-seed funding round.

The digital pitfalls that can make or break a startups success

Many startups assume securing a domain and launching a website are enough to establish a digital presence. This is a perilous misconception. A single negative online experience can have severe consequences; in fact 88% of visitors are less likely to return after just one bad interaction.

“No more easy money” pushes fintech startups to alternative funding

Regardless of the fintech sector thriving, the following numbers can seriously puzzle you. Last year, the total volume of investments in fintech in the EMEA region decreased to $20.3 billion, the lowest figure in the last eight years. Even in the UK, which is considered the European leader of fintech, the same indicators decreased to their lowest since 2020.

5 tips for building a data strategy to maximise startup value

A growing number of PE firms are using advanced data analytics techniques to assess their potential investments. As a result, they require more complex data from their prospects to build a much more holistic picture of how a company is performing now, and, with predictive analytics, will potentially fare in the future.

Is your business ready for the European Accessibility Act?

As digital customer experiences become central to everyday life, marketers need to remove barriers and create inclusive content. That’s where the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes in. Taking effect on June 28 2025, the directive will shift how businesses approach digital communications.

From the football pitch to the clinic: how I scaled an MSK company

I spent years as a physio on the pitch at Birmingham FC, juggling sports injuries and million-pound hamstrings. The workflows were slick: an ache reported in the morning was scanned, triaged, and rehab could be planned by lunch. It struck me that the lower back pain that benched a striker for two weeks was akin to the pain keeping a warehouse worker off the job for months – yet outside elite sport, the pathway was anything but slick.

Spiritual algorithms: why purpose, not metrics, drives sustainable hypergrowth

In today’s technology landscape, the dominant narrative is one of relentless growth – an arms race of downloads, funding rounds, and user acquisition. Yet, as the world’s fastest-growing AI applications emerge from unexpected corners, a different story is unfolding: purpose-driven technology, shaped by spiritual and ethical wisdom, is proving more resilient and impactful than conventional, metrics-obsessed approaches.

How startups can safeguard against social media misinformation

When misinformation about a new innovation begins to circulate on social media – as happened to the dairy co-operative, Arla at the end of last year – it’s easy to pick campaigns apart and highlight communications missteps – but there’s a bigger issue at play.

Yhangry brings full-service flair to the staycation market with private chef food experiences

Yhangry, the UK’s largest private chef platform, is entering the short-term rental (STR) space with a mission: to help property managers and hosts stand out in a saturated market by offering unforgettable, in-home food experiences that go beyond the typical rental stay.

Tech Confidence Index highlights rising economic challenges

TechMarketView has released the second edition of its Tech Confidence Index (TCI). This bi-annual report provides insights into the confidence and sentiment of the UK technology sector, with findings indicating a more cautious outlook for 2025. The overall TCI score has declined from 6.5 in Autumn 2024 to 6.1 this spring, reflecting increasing economic and geopolitical pressures.