Elon Musk urges AI production to halt due to potential threat to humanity

Less than 24 hours ago, Elon Musk, along with many other key figures in the tech world, have beseeched AI developers to cease production out of fears over the potential threat to humanity.

A guide to effective maintenance planning and scheduling

Have you ever heard of making plans and schedules for maintenance? It might sound like a challenging idea, but it’s pretty easy.

Farmers’ Fintech Agreena Raises €46M to Scale the Regenerative Revolution

Climate and fintech company Agreena, whose soil carbon platform is one of the largest globally, today announced its Series B raise of €46M.

Meet the Manchester tech trailblazers forming Exchange’s latest cohort

Seventeen exciting and innovative startups are joining the fifth cohort of the Exchange programme with plans to scale, grow and raise funds over the next six months.

Soft skills make all the difference: a third of programmers say problem-solving skills are their most important asset

Research from STX Next, Europe’s largest software development company specialising in the Python programming language, has found that 32% of programmers say an ability to think logically, critically and analytically is the key to becoming a great Python developer.

Government-backed report reveals ethnic minority discrimination still prevalent

A research-driven business toolkit, which seeks to increase opportunities for a more diverse workforce within the tech sector, has been unveiled by Colorintech at an exclusive event in London (30th March, 2023).

Bolton AV integrator TVC takes the win at the world’s first Formula 1 Arcade

TVC Technology Solutions, part of Bolton-based TVD Group, partnered with Kindred Concepts, a brand-new global venture created to develop experiential leisure concepts, on behalf of Formula 1.

iwoca research reveals top 5 SME concerns in 2023

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced measures intended to lift the UK economy in the Spring Budget, data from iwoca highlights what small businesses were most worried about as they entered 2023.

How to cultivate a mentally healthier workplace

Creating a mentally healthier workplace requires a proactive approach which addresses the root cause of mental health issues and provides specific support to struggling employees. In this article, we will discuss some actionable tips that employers can implement to cultivate a mentally healthier and happier workplace.

Five stress symptoms to look out for that may be linked to hormones instead

Stress in the workplace is a common issue, with 79% of the workforce saying they frequently experience it and 13.7 million working days are lost to it each year in the UK, costing the economy £28.3 billion annually.

Leveling up female founders across the regions

As most of us are all too aware, female-led companies are shockingly under-represented in the world of investment and at every stage of their growth development.

What Sustainability Processes and Pelé have in Common

This article is about sustainability and how modern technology is redefining what we should value, measure and report regarding social and environmental impact.  

GoJoe announces a £1.2M investment from Superbet Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Michael Carrick

GoJoe, the first social fitness app for work and play, has announced its most recent investment of £1.2 million, led by Superbet Ventures.

Worried about VoIP security?
Worried about VoIP security?

Office architecture has been changing for three years. Meetings have become Zoom calls, a quick phone call is an email, and an email an instant message.

Soft skills make all the difference to programmers

Research from STX Next, Europe’s largest software development company specialising in the Python programming language, has found that 32% of programmers say an ability to think logically, critically and analytically is the key to becoming a great Python developer.

AI-powered precision farming solution Permia Sensing yields £250,000 investment

Permia Sensing, the agricultural tech solution that’s transforming palm plantations with precision farming, has secured £250,000 in a pre-seed round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners.

twentyone becomes the latest startup star calling Manchester home

twentyone has become the latest exciting startup to call Manchester home. The B2B financial services provider’s decision to launch operations in the thriving tech hub signifies the continued forward momentum of the city’s fintech scene.

Logpoint launches enhanced observability capabilities to speed up response

​​​​​​​Logpoint today announced the new release of capabilities to its cybersecurity operations platform, converging SIEM, SOAR, UEBA, endpoint security, and Business-Critical Security (BCS) technologies.

Mindset, skills, collaboration: achieving gender parity in tech

“I never felt different from my male colleagues until I got pregnant. When I went on maternity leave, I felt guilty about not contributing to my former business’s targets – and coming back to work was even worse. It made me feel angry for being a woman,” shared one of Sweep’s employees at our gender parity workshop on International Women’s Day. 

Digital-first strategies can improve operational efficiency – here’s how

It’s no secret that embracing digital is essential for businesses that want to stay relevant and competitive. That’s why, by 2021, 89% of all companies had already adopted a digital-first business strategy or planned to do so.