The UK tech sector has secured nearly one-third of all European VC funding in the first half of 2024, marking a notable resurgence in investment.
A new report from AND Digital, titled ‘Rewards & Resilience,’ highlights the duality faced by women leaders in technology roles: immense job satisfaction coupled with significant barriers. According to the research, 90% of women find their careers rewarding despite an equal percentage experiencing gender bias.
Research from IT consultancy Zartis has highlighted potential overconfidence among UK tech executives regarding their organisation’s AI roadmap. A significant 85% of these executives rated their workforce’s AI knowledge and expertise as ‘skilled’, with over half (51%) considering it ‘highly skilled’. Despite this confidence, many executives expressed concerns about barriers to further AI adoption and were divided on the return on investment (ROI) of AI initiatives.
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.
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.
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the drive for net zero emissions has become a crucial objective for businesses and governments alike. In celebration of Net Zero Week, it’s an great opportunity to spotlight the innovative startups leading the charge in this green revolution.
From AI-powered recommendation engines to reinforcement learning, the potential of AI seems limitless. However, according to Bartek Roszak, Head of AI at STX Next, the rush to implement these technologies without a well-thought-out strategy can pose significant risks in the long run.
Granta Autonomy, a startup in autonomous UAV technology for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, has announced the successful closure of its €1 million seed funding round.
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.
On 10th July, the world honours the birth of Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors and engineers in history. Born in 1856, Tesla’s groundbreaking work laid the foundation for many of the technological advancements that shape our lives today.
High-performance computing (HPC), AI, and high-performance data analytics (HPDA) present immense opportunities for innovation and competitiveness among European SMEs and startups. FFplus, with a budget of €30 million, is now inviting proposals from companies keen on conducting business experiments and innovation studies to elevate their products, services, and operations.
New insights from Sightline Climate’s intelligence platform reveal a concerning decline for climatetech in both the number of deals and their sizes, especially during later growth stages.
Colossal, the de-extinction startup, has announced a significant milestone: the administration of the first mRNA vaccine to an elephant in captivity, a result of its research support and funding acceleration.
Unlikely AI, the British startup founded by William Tunstall-Pedoe, has proudly announced key executive appointments and unveiled details about its generative AI platform.
New research from Amazon Ads revealed that UK SMBs are experiencing significant benefits from advertising, aiding their expansion both domestically and internationally.
In the vibrant UK technology ecosystem, innovation is the lifeblood of success, and R&D tax relief has provided a crucial financial lifeline. The UK consistently ranks as the top destination for technology startups outside the US.
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.
Oshen, a British company pioneering the use of small, wind-powered, self-sailing boats to capture unique maritime, weather, and ecological data, has secured funding from Dhyan Ventures, Amar Shar’s technology investment vehicle.
In business, we are always in a relationship. This article explains the different relationships we have and shares some tips for how to cultivate successful relationships for better business outcomes.
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), the pro AV and systems integration event, has unveiled its new Innovation Park for ISE 2025.
