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.

Nory Raises $16M Series A to Lead AI in Hospitality Industry

Nory, the AI-powered operating system for hospitality businesses, secured $16 million in a Series A funding round led by Accel, bringing its total raised to $25 million, following a 400% revenue growth in 2023. Existing investors Cavalry, Playfair, Samaipata, and Triplepoint also participated in the round.

Evergrowth and Apolo Merge to Revolutionise AI-Powered Sales Strategies; Pre-Seed Round Hits Baltic Record €2.5 Million

Evergrowth, an AI-powered B2B account-based sales platform, announced a merger with Apolo Mktng, which uses AI to deliver personalised marketing solutions.

FuturePlus Partners with CorpCare to Transform Sustainability in the Caribbean

Sustainability and ESG management and reporting platform FuturePlus has partnered with CorpCare, an ESG consultancy firm, to enhance its sustainability offerings in the Caribbean, a region acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

New Privacy Research Identifies AI as a Rising Threat Comparable to Cybercrime

New research has revealed significant concerns about the future threat posed by AI and machine learning to privacy.

Why all successful business leaders need to master themselves before their team

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of business, leadership is often depicted as a combination of charisma, strategic acumen, and the ability to inspire action. We idolise visionary CEOs who seem to effortlessly steer their companies to success, marvelling at their strategic brilliance and decisive leadership.

KARRI Secures £775,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Smart Walkie-Talkie for Safe Child-Parent Communication

KARRI, a startup developing a smart walkie-talkie for children, has raised £775,000 in pre-seed funding.

How to encourage help-seeking behaviour at your startup

Studies show one in four people in the UK are struggling with their mental health, with the most common complaint employee assistance programme providers receive being about stress.

Daye launches world’s first tampon-based at-home HPV screening kit

Award-winning gynaecological health startup Daye expanded its at-home tampon-based screening kit to include HPV testing.

Is there an AI bubble? A startup’s perspective

Investors across the world are betting on the AI boom – as seen in NVIDIA’s $2 trillion valuation and highlighted recently in the UK with Wayve’s $1 billion series C, the largest round of its kind. As with any boom, however, many have raised concerns about a potential tech bubble, similar to crypto and “hypes” such as NFTs. Is there an AI bubble? Who will be the winners and losers? And in a saturated economy, how can AI startups differentiate themselves?

Workspace of the issue: Scale Space

There are plenty of workspaces out there, many are generalist, but some are niche to specific sectors. And that is exactly what Scale Space has done. Scale Space is a community for businesses looking to scale.  

Tech integration in the supply chain
Tech integration in the supply chain

In the modern business world, startups and small businesses face unique challenges in managing their supply chains. The integration of advanced technologies such as Cloud-based inventory management, AI for demand forecasting, and Blockchain for transparency, is not just a luxury but a necessity for businesses to have rock-solid supply chains and allow them to thrive in the fast-paced ecosystem.

Can-do Cornwall

Cornwall often evokes images of eating ice cream on the sandy beaches whilst people surf in the sea. Famous for its Cornish pasties, cider, and its particular way of making cream tea, Cornwall has, for decades, been seen as a place for retirement or a nice staycation. But where most people have it wrong is believing the county is just this slow-paced area to relax.