ONE launches EnergyTech Bridge to drive ClimateTech innovation and growth

Opportunity North East (ONE) has teamed up with Barclays Eagle Labs and CodeBase to launch the EnergyTech Bridge Programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting businesses in expanding into new markets, scaling internationally, and driving innovation in the transition to cleaner, greener energy through digital technology.

Global Cybersecurity Spending Set to Surge by 15% in 2025, Driven by AI and Cloud Services

According to recent forecasts from Gartner, global cybersecurity spending is expected to surge by over 15% in 2025, reaching an unprecedented $212 billion. This substantial increase is primarily fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a growing demand for cloud and consultancy services.

iDenfy’s new Face Authentication tool helps create a shortcut for user onboarding

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech solutions provider best known for its variety of KYC tools, has launched a new Face Authentication service. The new technology is designed to detect fraudulent biometrics and add extra protection without unnecessary friction to the end user.

8 ways to cultivate a wealth mindset

Cultivating a wealth mindset is essential for business success if you want to achieve your worth and charge what you deserve to earn. I work with clients who have, for years, undervalued and undersold themselves, but by practising manifestation techniques and determining their value I have helped them skyrocket their incomes and turnover.

Four common myths stifling startup growth and how to overcome them

Any startup can strategise extensively, but it will never grow without increasing sales. There are effective ways to achieve this, but also many pitfalls to avoid along the way. Let’s focus on those pitfalls.

Lemon and Wiserfunding partner to accelerate lending decisions for SMBS

British FinTech, Lemon, which specialises in SaaS finance for SMB’s has announced a strategic partnership with WiserFunding, a pioneer in alternative data for credit risk assessment.

Breaking Barriers: My Journey as a Woman in STEM and How Companies Can Foster Equality

In this article, Lauren Neal discusses her journey as a woman in STEM, and the ways that companies can foster equality.

OpenAI eyes new funding round to raise valuation to $100 billion

The Wall Street Journal has reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise a new funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $100 billion.

Ampersand completes $21.5M funding in last year to electrify Africa’s motorcycle transport

Ampersand, one of Africa’s electric vehicle energy tech companies, has secured additional equity funding, bringing its total raised in the past year to $21.5 million. This strong financial backing highlights growing investor confidence in Ampersand’s mission to electrify Africa’s vast motorcycle market.

House My Pet embraces new era as a non-profit organisation to champion animal welfare

House My Pet, a platform that has long been a trusted resource for pet owners seeking reputable pet care services, has announced its transformation into a non-profit organisation. This significant shift aligns with its deep-rooted commitment to animal welfare and reflects its mission to create a more compassionate, safe, and supportive environment for pets everywhere.

UK businesses lack the infrastructure to utilise AI transformation effectively

A recent study has highlighted a significant gap between the enthusiasm for AI innovation and the infrastructure needed to support it. Despite 91% of tech leaders recognising AI as a crucial opportunity to transform their organisations, many are unprepared for the demands it will place on their systems.

Capgemini to reinforce data-driven digital transformation capabilities with Syniti acquisition

Capgemini has announced an agreement to acquire Syniti, a provider of enterprise data management software and services, including platform and migration solutions with a global presence. This acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s data-driven offerings, particularly in large-scale SAP transformations, such as migrations to SAP S/4HANA.

Infrastructure deeptech startup GScan launches International Office and R&D Lab in Cambridge

GScan, an infrastructure deeptech startup, has launched its first international office in Cambridge, UK. The company specialises in advanced technology that utilises muons – subatomic particles akin to electrons – to detect and analyse defects within the built environment with remarkable precision, achieving accuracy down to 1 millimetre at depths of up to 10 metres.

DeSci Labs raises $6.5M to transform scientific publishing

DeSci Labs has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to develop the infrastructure for a traceable digital version of the scientific record. Supported by prominent investors, this software engineering startup has reached key R&D milestones to launch DeSci Publish, the first open-source, peer-to-peer platform for scientific publishing.

Smart shopping platform to deliver AI-powered food labelling

Google Cloud is collaborating with Spoon Guru to bring AI-powered insight to shoppers who suffer from allergies and food intolerances.

Singtel and Nscale unlock GPU capacity globally to accelerate AI adoption

Singtel and Nscale, an end-to-end AI Cloud platform, have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at expanding GPU capacity across Europe and Southeast Asia. This collaboration seeks to address the surging global demand from enterprises for generative AI, high-performance computing, and data-intensive workloads.

Latitude59 Expands Its Reach to Africa with Satellite Event in Kenya

Latitude59, the premier startup and technology event in the Baltic States, is expanding its global footprint by hosting a satellite event in Nairobi, Kenya. This move comes after a record-breaking event in May that drew over 4,000 participants from more than 60 countries to Tallinn, Estonia.

Train operators join forces with tech startups to transform the rail sector

Nine technology startups have been chosen to collaborate with four major train operators to drive innovation within the rail sector. Southeastern, Northern, LNER, and TransPennine Express have united under the Future Labs initiative to fast-track solutions to both longstanding and emerging challenges in the industry.

The Power of Conversation: How One Dialogue Can Change Your Life

Have you ever thought about how something as simple as a conversation could be an opening in your life? I’ve seen it time and time again in my work coaching leaders, and in my own life… how talking with someone can be the catalyst for life cascading down a different, more exciting path than if we’d stayed silent.

Klarna axes thousands of jobs as AI replaces employees
Klarna axes thousands of jobs as AI replaces employees

Buy now pay later fintech Klarna has announced that it is planning on axing almost half of its employees in the coming years, attributing these cuts to efficiencies gained through its investment in AI.