DigitalOcean Reimagines App Platform, Paving the Way for Application Development and Scaling

DigitalOcean Holdings, the developer cloud optimised for startups and growing technology businesses, has announced the next evolution of App Platform, a fully managed platform-as-a-service (PAAS) solution designed to streamline the entire application lifecycle.

Pranjali Awasthi: From Coding at 7 to Founding Delv.AI at 16

Pranjali Awasthi is a remarkable young entrepreneur who founded Delv.AI, an AI startup, at the young age of 16.

The Future of Business Banking: Embracing Cryptocurrency

In the dynamic world of business banking, the adoption of cryptocurrency represents a transformative shift that is reshaping how businesses manage their financial operations.

Orca AI secures $23 Million to Propel Autonomous Shipping

Orca AI, the AI-based operational platform for ships, has raised $23 million in new funding, led by OCV Partners and Mizmaa Ventures, taking its total raised to nearly $40 million.

Driving Innovation: London’s IT Sector and the Rise of Startups

London’s IT industry has long catalysed innovation and technical improvement. In 2024, London’s strong startup ecosystem will continue to grow, pushing a rising number of pioneering firms and impacting the future of many industries. As a result of technical breakthroughs and innovations, the demand for an IT company is increasing.

Half of SME owners experienced poor mental health in the past 12 months

Approximately half of all self-employed people have experienced poor mental health within the past 12 months – 22% worse than the national average.

AI powered podcasting: leveraging AI to grow your podcast

On 23rd May at The Podcast Show, Startups Magazine was lucky enough to sit in on a panel all about the future of podcast production with Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its core. The panel challenged popular misconceptions, highlighting ethical considerations, and demonstrating how AI tools are revolutionising podcasting from production to promotion.

Santander UK and Oxentia Launch Annual Entrepreneurship Competition Amid Growing Demand

Santander is offering emerging startups across the UK the opportunity to win up to £25,000 in funding and business support through the Santander X UK Awards 2024. The Santander X UK Awards are one of the UK’s largest early-stage business pitching competitions, having provided over £1 million in vital funding and business support to thousands of UK businesses to date.

The Podcast Show 2024: Powerhouse women in podcasting

On 22nd May at The Podcast Show, Startups Magazine attended a panel including, Vogue Williams, host of My Therapist Ghosted Me, Grace Beverley, host of Working Hard, Hardly Working, Audrey Indome and Tolani Shoneye co-hosts of The Receipts Podcast, as they explored how important powerhouse woman are in the audio industry. Shining a light on the significance of sisterhood, the necessity for safe spaces, and how bigger corporates and advertiser can help female hosts to reach female listeners.

DES2024 to explore the ethical and humanistic challenges of AI with a focus on new regulations

Artificial intelligence has become the great technology par excellence of 2024, and of recent years, due to the revolution it has brought about in the transformation of businesses, the emergence of new models and the maximisation of efficiency in processes and equipment.

5 Tips to Improve User Experience of Your Ecommerce Website

Ecommerce has become fiercely competitive, especially after COVID-19 since most businesses have started selling online. To stand out in this overcrowded space, attracting and retaining customers is a tough job.

Sony, SoundCloud and London Stock Exchange join Climb24 line-up

More speakers have been revealed for Climb24, a two-day festival that will bring ambitious startups and the investor community together. Taking place on June 5th – 6th, more than 150 global speakers will descend on Leeds Dock to share insights, knowledge and experience.

Global Tech Company Mikenopa Expands to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs to Drive Growth in Hospitality Sector

Mikenopa, a global full-service provider of guest internet and other IP networking solutions for majority of international hotel chains, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia in collaboration with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform.

The Exploration Company Secures ESA Contract to Develop LEO Cargo Return Service

The Exploration Company, a European commercial space firm building and operating a reusable space capsule called ‘Nyx’, announced it had secured the European Space Agency (ESA) as an anchor client through a new contract obtained via a competitive tender process to develop a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Cargo Return Service.

To Bridge the Gap for Climate Solutions, Start With Early Adopters

It’s still possible to prevent the most severe consequences of climate change, but it will require bold and decisive action.

As UK Election Approaches, One in Six Workers Fall Out with Colleague Over Political Views

As the UK election nears, HiBob, the company behind the HR platform Bob, revealed that one in six (17%) Brits had fallen out with a colleague or manager over opposing political views. Additionally, almost a third (31%) felt uncomfortable voicing an opinion at work, preventing them from bringing their full self into the office.

Super-Sub Partners with Luscid to Revolutionise Australian Sponsorship Market

Super-Sub, an independent Australian sports and culture business, partnered with UK sponsorship insights platform Luscid to enable brands to make smarter and more impactful partnership decisions by addressing the lack of data in the Australian sports and entertainment rights market.

Boyce Precision Engineering achieves 25% stock reduction and 20% year-on-year growth with Forterro

Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) transformed its purchasing, stock holding, and customer auditing processes by adopting the Forterro MRP solution, 123Insight. This resulted in a 20% year-on-year growth and a 25% reduction in stock.

Femtech startup Unfabled moves HQ to WeWork Paddington

WeWork has announced that Unfabled, a prominent destination for women’s health and wellbeing, had moved its headquarters to WeWork 2 Eastbourne Terrace in Paddington. The company prioritised a flexible workspace solution to support its ambitious growth plans and meet the needs of its modern workforce.

NEC X invests in Verdi, integrates AI platform with NEC’s CropScope

NEC X, the Silicon Valley innovation accelerator backed by NEC’s advanced technologies, announced a new investment in Verdi Expeditions, the world’s first scalable platform for farm automation and personalised plant healthcare.