Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to open 10th anniversary London Tech Week

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan will open the 10th anniversary edition of London Tech Week from 12th-16th June 2023. With over 30,000 delegates from 148 countries descending on the capital for the most influential tech event in the UK, London Tech Week serves as a reminder of the UK’s appeal to tech entrepreneurs and investors globally and why it continues to be the gateway to Europe.

Half of SMEs expect cashflow increase, according to Paragon Bank

UK SMEs are preparing to increase investment despite concern over wider economy, new research reveals.

Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation

London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry.

UK and US ‘Data Bridge’ to extend the Data Privacy Framework, boosting over £79m data exports

The UK and US will create a ‘data bridge’ as an extension to the Data Privacy Framework which is set to facilitate the free flow of personal data between the two countries.

Research reveals the best colour for your tech startup logo

Have you ever wondered why certain colours are synonymous with specific brand logos? Or why do we instantly recognise the yellow arches which have placed themselves in over 60% of countries worldwide? It’s all to do with psychology.

InterCloud to showcase its cloud cost management solutions at VivaTech 2023

As cloud costs rise, the ability for businesses to manage their cloud environments as efficiently as possible is more crucial than ever before.

Marketing Chiefs react to UK’s AI Safety Summit Plans

Following meetings with the US president, Congress and business leaders, the government says the UK will host a global AI safety measure summit this autumn to evaluate the tech’s “most significant risks”.

Widespread investor fear that banking crisis will damage economy

Investment platform Shojin, reveals how recent banking failures at SVB and Credit Suisse have impacted investor confidence. 

3 ways to be a present and encouraging leader when working remotely

Being a leader can be empowering, rewarding and greatly satisfying. Coordinating team members and ensuring projects are completed on time requires many skills, many of which rely on effective communication and the ability to build professional relationships.

Investing in Impact Entrepreneurs – The Key to a Better Tomorrow

We are living in a time of great change and challenge. The global pandemic, climate change, social inequality, and political polarisation are just a few of the issues that we face as a society. These challenges threaten our ecosystems, food and financial security, and general well-being.

What startup founders need to know about AI-augmented software development

The rise of AI tools is a popular topic of conversation across the tech ecosystem. The possibility of AI to create productivity gains for small organisations has been particularly important for startup leaders who can rely on such tools to boost business growth. Agile founders will need to understand how best to leverage AI tools to gain a competitive advantage without running up costs. Thankfully, no-code technology provides the clearest comparison for the value these emerging technologies have for startups and how they change the way employees work.

The Power of Content Marketing in Driving Lead Generation and Sales

Imagine a world where marketing isn’t about pushing products or services onto unwilling consumers. But it is rather about captivating them with valuable and engaging content. In this realm, customers seek out brands, share their contact information, and become loyal advocates. This is the goal of content marketing in driving leads.

What’s the real power of patenting?

Tech giants are becoming increasingly interested in patents. For the most part, you can understand why: prolific patent filing suggests abundant innovation. For companies like Apple, the brand with the ‘Genius Bar’, genius inventions – wrapped up in beautiful design – are the heart of the brand.

Elon Musk to take part in VivaTech in Paris

VivaTech announces that Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter) will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming edition taking place 14-17 June.

London leads the way for international tech investment over past decade

London continues to be one of the top global destinations for tech companies looking to expand internationally, with fresh data from London & Partners showing the UK capital has attracted more new international tech companies than any other global city in the past decade. 

Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap

35% of all venture capital deals made by Investing in Women Code signatories were in female-founded companies last year, compared to the market average of 27%, revealed in the latest report.

LeoLabs Accelerates Radar Coverage in Europe with Commissioning of the Azores Space Radar

LeoLabs, a commercial provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping, today announced the commissioning of the LeoLabs Azores Space Radar. This radar site, located on Santa Maria Island in the Azores, Portugal adds critical coverage in Europe and supports regional and national commitments to space safety, security, and sustainability.

Plum to launch “Interest” product for UK and EU customers

Plum, the smart money app, is planning to launch a new “Interest” offering in Q3, so customers can benefit more quickly and directly from rising central bank rates.

8 Things To Consider Before Launching Pride Month Campaigns

As Pride Month begins, businesses across the globe are gearing up to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, navigating Pride campaigns can be a challenging task, with pitfalls such as performative activism, tokenism, and rainbow washing lurking around every corner. 

Small businesses failing to capitalise on their unique customer service advantage

Less than half (40%) of consumers find that small businesses offer a more personalised customer service experience than larger corporates, according to FM Outsource’s new report, Small Business Customer Service In 2023: A Missed Opportunity?