PayU GPO selected as payment partner for crowdfunding platform

PayU GPO, an online payment service provider operating in over 30 emerging markets, has announced a strategic partnership with 4fund.com as its official payment operator, delivering enhanced benefits to users across the European Union.

Focus on connectedness to help prevent suicide

RedArc, the nurse-led health and wellbeing support service, is highlighting that a focus on connectedness can be a key way to prevent the incidence of suicide, and ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, it believes employers and insurers should consider building this message and support into their communications and provision.

Silico Announces 2.0 to Accelerate Time to Insight through BPMN Integration and AI

Silico, a player in the Process Simulation category, announces the release of Silico 2.0, which redefines the landscape of Process Simulation. In collaboration with their partners and customers, Silico is raising the bar for process excellence technology.

Ensure workplace mental health support is communicated clearly

As World Suicide Prevention Day approaches, GRiD reminds employers that it is imperative to communicate support for mental health clearly and regularly, as employees need to be reminded that expert help is available should they need it.

Cowbell continues rapid UK expansion with launch of adaptive cyber insurance programme

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced plans to further expand its footprint in the UK market with a new senior appointment and launch of its AI-powered cyber insurance programme.

How businesses can drive results by building a rock-solid AI strategy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to entirely transform the way businesses today operate. If used correctly, this innovative technology can boost operational efficiency, increase profit margins, reduce risk and enhance the customer experience.

Thriving vs surviving – 3 tips for SMEs to get their books on track

Running a business takes still and commitment. However, not all business leaders have a long- term vision of how to keep both finances and company books in check. This can quickly lead to the downfall of a small business.

OLIVER sets up global AI Client Council

OLIVER, the in-housing and marketing ecosystem specialist, has set up a global AI Council as part of its self-governance policy in the responsible use of the emerging technology.

Why building in public could be your best growth strategy

Sebastian Gierlinger, VP of Engineering at enterprise CMS Storyblok, discusses the benefits of constant customer engagement.

A step closer to digitising the sense of smell

The Monell Chemical Senses Centre and startup Osmo are investigating how airborne chemicals connect to odour perception in the brain.

Axithra, a spin-off of imec and Ghent University, raises €10M

Axithra, a new spin-off of imec and Ghent University, has announced a €10 million seed round, securing the first two years of R&D. Axithra develops a technology platform for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) to quickly and accurately measure drug concentrations in a patient’s blood.

FutureBank and IDVerse Partner to Fight Cybercrime

The customisable and compliant embedded finance platform, FutureBank, has partnered with digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) to further its digital transformation and accelerate customer onboarding through swift and secure digital identity verification (IDV).

Personalised packaging startup Penny Black rides high with added investment

Penny Black, the UK tech startup using innovative marketing techniques to make drab ecommerce packages more rewarding and personalised, has received an additional £1.5 million in seed funding from AGFA, the 150-year-old imaging technology company and VC investor, ninepointfive.

AI triggers deep tech anxiety for senior leaders

An overwhelming majority of business leaders – 94% – admit to “tech anxiety” within their organisation’s senior leadership, according to a new study from Kin + Carta, the global digital transformation consultancy.

Sydney FC uses Storyblok’s CMS to build digital experiences that reignite fan enthusiasm

Storyblok, the content management system (CMS), was used by Sydney FC, one of Australia’s most successful football clubs, to build a digital stadium experience that generates a massive amount of engagement from the fans.

3 Key Traits for Startups to Secure Accelerator Funding

“Gaining entry into an accelerator’s funding program requires startups to possess a combination of qualities, which collectively reveal a business that has the potential to thrive in a competitive and rapidly changing business landscape,” writes Dr Yousef Alhammadi, Executive Director of The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA).

Breaking free from crisis: now must be the turning point for financial wellbeing support

For decades, when businesses thought about employee benefits and perks, they would invest in generic options like fruit bowls, gym memberships and healthcare. Finally, however, we are seeing financial wellbeing take centre stage.

The Power of Uniqueness in Business

Standing out from the crowd is never a luxury these days; it is a necessity. Uniqueness is far from a mere buzzword; it is the cornerstone of success. Being unique is supremely important in business and why carving out your distinctive path may be a game-changer.

Impact investing: a model for saving our world?

Look the word ‘impact’ up in a dictionary and you’ll find two definitions – the first about one object coming into forcible contact with another. The second about the creation of a ‘marked or visible effect’. While that might sound fairly general, in the investment world ‘impact’ has come to mean something more specific.

Three steps to establishing a successful Open Innovation Strategy

From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On top of this, consumer expectations are also changing, meaning corporates must find ways of driving growth and staying competitive on smaller budgets.