Colorintech and Meta launch new 100 worlds in 100 days initiative

Colorintech, a non-profit organisation that supports diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, has announced its largest UK metaverse programme today, ‘100 Worlds in 100 Days.’

Snap poll shows 50% employers guilty of ‘wellbeing washing’

The term ‘worker wellbeing’ appears to be trending these days as more employers switch on to the fact their workforce is their greatest asset, especially in the current workers’ jobs market.

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.

HERMES AWARD nominees announced

An independent jury of high-caliber experts from government, business, research, and society at large, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer Society, has narrowed down a large field of submissions to nominate three companies for the HERMES AWARD: ACS, Beckhoff, and Bosch Rexroth (in alphabetical order). The winner will be announced at the opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 16 April, in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The award will be presented by Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister of Education and Research.

HANNOVER MESSE an ideal showcase for Industrie 4.0

Industrie 4.0 and HANNOVER MESSE are closely intertwined. More than ten years ago, the term “Industrie 4.0” celebrated its premiere at the Hannover-based tradeshow. Since then, the topic has developed and evolved. But what’s next? Visitors to the show can find out – in Hannover, from 17 to 21 April.

BODET TIME launches its Profil 930 L solar clock, a fully autonomous energy supply

As international leader in time display, time and audio systems synchronisation as well as energy price display, Bodet Time provides a true innovation by developing the first eco-designed solar clock: the Profil 930 L, an analogue clock providing a fully autonomous energy supply.

Mortgage repayments soar by 59% per month, as homebuyers feel the squeeze of rates hikes

The latest research by property purchasing specialist, House Buyer Bureau, has revealed that homebuyers looking to purchase in today’s market are paying as much as 60% more on the monthly cost of repaying a mortgage when compared to those who purchased in December 2021 when interest rates first started to climb.

What’s really needed to get ourselves and our planet into shape

On Thursday March 23 2023 the British Nutrition Foundation curated a panel discussion chaired by Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of Institute of Environment Management & Assessment (IEMA) & former BBC Environment Correspondent.

Mystifly Closes $8M in Pre-Series B Funding To Expand Its Operations in United Kingdom

Singapore-based Mystifly, a leading vertical SaaS & marketplace provider for the airline industry announced today the conclusion of Pre Series B funding with CSVP (Cornerstone Venture Partners) bringing the total of this round to $8 million combined with earlier investments from RSI Fund I. LLC (a subsidiary of Recruit Co. Ltd.), Jenfi & Crusade Partners among others.

From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: My mission to fix Workplace Morale

For decades, we’ve imagined a future where artificial intelligence gives everyone superpowers. Now it’s finally here, it’s up to us to figure out how to use it for good.

How English-Speaking Mobile Users Can Support Ukrainian Defenders

In May 2022, the CHI Software team presented the Be with UA app intending to help Ukrainian defenders. It combines two helpful features: teaching users something new with educational quizzes and financially assisting the Ukrainian army.

What building and exiting a multi-million pound business taught me about entrepreneurship (and life)

I’ve always been a hustler. I was an ambitious teenager full of dreams and initiative, and I always knew I was destined for more than just school, an office job, a promotion, a mortgage and two holidays a year.

E2E Female 100 list announced in association with, The Independent

E2E, in association with The Independent and in partnership with IWG plc as the strategic founding partner, has today announced its Female 100 list which identifies the 100 fastest-growing female-led or founded businesses in the UK through their growth rate of employees over the past three years from data gathered by Experian and Go Live Data.

How startups can grow in an ethical, responsible and sustainable way

The climate crisis is a serious concern for most of us. According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics) three in four adults (74%) report feeling very or somewhat concerned about climate change.

Bobby Idogho: The founder and entrepreneur designing and building market-leading customer-centric digital products

Bobby (Oshobugie) Idogho is the Co-Founder and CEO of digital transformation specialist Radically Digital. Nigerian-born, he moved to Ireland at the age of seven. After school, he graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Management Science and Information Systems Studies.

THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS NAVIGATE THESE HARD TIMES

The last couple of months have been some of the hardest for the small business owners and entrepreneurs I work with.

The evolution of DesignSpark serves the needs of engineers with enhanced and personalised design resource

For some time now, RS has been a leader in the electronics industry in delivering free design tools for engineers via the DesignSpark platform.

How to ensure your company lives it values and retains talent

Almost three years since the first Covid restrictions were introduced in the UK, the impact of those unprecedented days on businesses, workers and the workplace continues to play out, even as new economic turmoil has emerged.

Pet project: how tech startups are advancing the way we care for our animals

Pets having a significant and valued place within our homes is not a new phenomenon – providing endless companionship, comfort and joy the world over.

Women hit hardest as cost-of-living crisis disrupts financial planning

A new survey reveals how the cost-of-living crisis is disproportionately impacting women’s finances: