Amazon Web Services has announced a $230 million commitment for startups globally to accelerate the development of generative AI applications.
AccountsIQ has secured a €60M Series C investment from Axiom Equity, a specialist B2B SaaS growth equity fund.
Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Dr Ben Maruthappu, has called for the next UK government to embrace the potential of preventative tech to save lives and solve the NHS crisis.
NTT DATA has found that 80% of organisations agree that inadequate or outdated technology is holding back organisational progress and innovation efforts.
At some point in time, all startup founders consider monetisation of their business. Personally, I believe that if there’s an opportunity to monetise from day one, it should be pursued immediately. A startup that earns revenue from the start gains a significant advantage over competitors who are still striving for profitability.
Being able to access data and insights is a non-negotiable in today’s business world. Implementing an efficient, up-to-date IT system is no longer just a tactic to try and gain a competitive advantage; it’s now a hygiene factor when it comes to ensuring day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly.
In addition to the other reasons many entrepreneurs decide to start a startup: passion about an idea, belief in a product; wanting to change the world or even to make a lot of money, it is important to understand that these motivations need not be singular.
Digital Enterprise Show (DES) closed its eighth edition with the attendance of 17,157 executives from 41 countries. During three days, DES 2024 analysed the impact of the application of artificial intelligence, along with other digital solutions such as blockchain, data analytics and cybersecurity, on business. What is already the largest European summit on exponential technologies confirms that DES2025 will be held from 10 to 12 June in Málaga, Spain.
Artificial intelligence was the star of the European Digital Mindset Awards 2024, presented at the DES – Digital Enterprise Show, which recognise the best companies and professionals who are committed to integrating exponential technologies into their business model.
Artificial intelligence was the star of the European Digital Mindset Awards 2024, the awards presented at the Digital Enterprise Show (DES), which recognise the best companies and professionals who are committed to integrating exponential technologies into their business model. The awards received more than 275 nominations of outstanding projects for their inspiring and innovative approach in areas such as customer experience, IT management or sustainability based on digital solutions.
Imagine the scene. It’s November 2023 and the UK government is hosting the inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park. The broad consensus is that the UK is strongly positioned to stake a claim for global AI leadership. As recently as February, things seemed to be on the same trajectory with the government proclaiming a “pro-innovation” approach to regulating AI.
When starting out in business, it can be really daunting as you always seem to have a million things to do. Whether you’re bootstrapped or you’re backed, it’s likely that you don’t have all the roles you need to make your life easier.
The legal infrastructure surrounding Human Resources (HR) is one of the most important aspects, yet many entrepreneurs overlook this in the heat of starting up a business.
In recent years, there has been an undeniable shift in societal awareness towards mental health, especially within the workplace.
Sidekick, a wealth management platform for the modern investor that unlocks the financial advantages of the ultra-wealthy, has raised £4.5 million in a seed round and £4 million via a debt facility.
Business Debtline has launched a new programme, supported by Aviva, to address the financial skills and confidence gap faced by many small business owners.
Real World Health has closed a £1.37 million funding round to help the NHS make better use of its data and address critical challenges like surgery backlogs and mental health.
SoftwareOne, a global software and Cloud solutions provider, has released further findings from its Cloud Skills Report, highlighting the need to bridge the human-machine divide.
The session framed within the AI4Humanity by UN panels at Digital Enterprise Show (DES), led by Carme Artigas, co-chair of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, featured the participation of Zondwa Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela and president of the Mandela Legacy Foundation.
A £1 million pitch competition has launched in the West Midlands, solidifying the region’s position in the tech sector.
