Sage, a provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), has unveiled its new generative AI-powered productivity assistant, poised to transform accounting, finance, and people management processes, thereby enabling customers to make more informed business decisions.
The world of business today knows no borders, and European startups are no exception. The Asia-Pacific region, with its diverse markets and immense opportunities, has become an enticing destination for businesses looking to expand their footprint.
In the midst of ongoing job instability in 2024, new data from the UK indicates that a significant portion (69%) of individuals aged 16-26 are either contemplating or have already embarked on careers in freelancing, self-employment, and side hustles, as opposed to traditional full-time roles.
Achieving net zero is now a top priority for a growing number of UK businesses, but the road to carbon neutrality is littered with obstacles, difficult decisions and the odd wrong turn. It’s not easy knowing what to do, and I have a lot of sympathy for business leaders who are trying to do the right thing while juggling countless competing demands for their time, intellect, and investment.
Venture capital firm Pi Labs has unveiled the latest cohort of startups for its 2024 Growth Programme.
Discovery Park in Kent, a hub for the life sciences sector, is celebrating International Women’s Day by championing women in business and addressing gender disparities in healthcare.
Sitehop, a startup in networking encryption solutions, announces that it has raised £5 million in Seed funding.
The Finnish Startup Community, in collaboration with Neogames Finland, Technical Industries of Finland, Economists of Finland (Suomen Ekonomit), and the City of Helsinki, is advocating for reforms to streamline and enhance the process of labour migration.
A Scottish firm has garnered investment support for its innovative recycled plastic construction blocks.
While you’re reading this, cybercriminals are scanning your networks, looking for weaknesses. Research from BT finds that the volume of cyber threats is on the rise – the average business will have its network scanned and tested over 3,000 times each day.
The hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business, may appear daunting. However, incorporating AI into your business doesn’t have to be rocket science. Let’s simplify the process and explore how straightforward AI solutions can revolutionise your operations without sacrificing professionalism.
Northern Gritstone, an investment firm specialising in science and technology enterprises in the North of England, in collaboration with Parkwalk Advisors, has disclosed a joint investment of £3.5 million in a seed funding round for adsilico Limited, a University of Leeds spinout with founding members from the Universities of Leeds and Manchester.
This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week (26 February – 3 March). It is an important week, as it is estimated that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, which equates to almost 2% of the population. This means that for every 100 employees, you could have two who have an eating disorder.
FAMS, a purpose-led parenting assistant aimed at enhancing emotional bonds with children and aiding parents in their roles through dialogue, has successfully secured $400,000 in pre-seed investment.
In the dynamic world of technology startups, where innovation and agility are paramount, the role of leaders as coaches and feedback conveyors becomes increasingly crucial.
Boardwave, a networking community tailored for UK and European software leaders, and Mindstone, a global community dedicated to the practical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), have announced a partnership aimed at expanding the reach of Mindstone’s AI Meetup Community to include all Boardwave members and their employees.
Helen Hawthorn is the Head of Solution Engineering EMEA at Zoom. Hawthorn is responsible for the Pre-Sales operations at Zoom, ensuring that outstanding client satisfaction is achieved. She is a strategically minded manager of complex solutions teams, clients and solutions.
In the first six weeks of 2024, Thredd, a modern payments processor serving clients globally, has seen an atypical early-year uptick in debit and prepaid payment transactions.
Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) present an opportunity for enterprises to gain new efficiencies and improve functionality, however, the safety and security of such technology remains an obstacle.
RobCo, a specialist in modular, cost-effective, and interconnected robotics automation solutions for SMEs, recently welcomed global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners as a new investor in its Series B funding round.
