PQShield publishes post-quantum upgrade to the Signal Protocol and offers it pro bono to the Signal Foundation

Quantum computers pose a fundamental threat to the end-to-end encryption used in secure messaging apps. A new white paper from PQShield lays out the security issues, and explains how post-quantum cryptography can protect secure messaging protocols.

TheEcomClub Founder Joe Heyes went From Facebook Marketplace Flipping to £3M Business Empire in 4 years

Joe Heyes is a young Serial Entrepreneur from Manchester, England. Founder and CEO of 7 figure Amazon wholesale Business ‘JH WHOLESALE’ and eCommerce education company TheEcomClub’, explains his inspiring story from homelessness to Business empire and discusses how he plans to help 1,000,000 people start an online business and make a living online.

Why the triple bottom line is important for every startup – even in a recession

The three P’s of sustainability and ethical business – Planet, People, Profits – or the so-called ‘triple bottom line’ is one of those buzzwords you hear a lot right now. The theory is that your company should take all three elements into consideration when making decisions for a sustainable future.

Top 10 International Startup Events to Attend

Startup life can be full of ups and downs with founders facing all kinds of hurdles along the way. However, one thing that you can always count on within the startups world is community. Without the insights and advice from the people who have been there and done it, people would just be making the same mistakes over and over again.

‘FRAUDSTERS WILL EXPLOIT RECESSION’ SAYS SEON

Fraud fighters, SEON, has released a new report which examines the potential impact that global economic uncertainty may have on fraud. The timely research underlines the historic link between recessionary periods and rates of online fraudulent activity.   

Is It Worth It To Hire A Credit Repair Company To Fix Bad Credit?

When it comes to your credit report, there are probably a few things you’d like to see disappear. Doing this on your own can be incredibly difficult. It is incredibly time-consuming, and near impossible if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’re having difficulty you should look into hiring a credit repair company to come in and fix things up for you. They can get your credit score back to a place that makes you happy and look good to financial providers. Let’s take a look at why it’s worth it to hire a credit repair company to fix your bad credit.

infinitSpace partners with Vallist to assist landlords globally with shift to flexible workspaces

infinitSpace has announced a global partnership with Vallist to enable more landlords and developers to enter the flexible workspace sector.

Cost of living crisis is changing the way consumers interact with companies

New Twilio report in collaboration with Professor Andrew Stephen of the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, reveals speed is no longer the only expectation – expertise and human connection are just as important. UK consumers find businesses much harder to reach than the rest of Europe, with nearly two fifths (39%) agreeing that it is more difficult now than in the past.

Vivo Surgical honored with the esteemed WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award

Vivo Surgical, a pioneering medical device company based in Singapore, has become the first start-up to win the prestigious WIPO-IPOS IP for Innovation Award for 2022. Now in its 10th year, this award celebrates Singaporean companies that have achieved outstanding growth through the successful application of intangible assets and intellectual property. Over 40 organizations have received this highly regarded accolade since its inception, with this year’s criteria centered around adaptable and resilient companies emerging through recent global challenges.

Defining your startup’s personality

Branding is always one of the most challenging parts of launching your business: the message you send needs to perfectly convey your values and appeal to the market. Just like a person, your company is unique, and you want it to be likable.

Recruiting and managing staff top unexpected challenge for entrepreneurs

Hiring new talent is the most unexpected challenge faced by entrepreneurs when running a small business, according to research.

Employers pay a high price if they don’t support men’s urology issues

Just 18% of employers provide urology support for their male employees according to research from digital health platform Peppy.

CEEZER closes €4.2m round to democratise carbon removal and avoidance trade between organisations

CEEZER, the B2B marketplace for carbon credits, closes a €4.2m round, led by Carbon Removal Partners with participation of Norrsken VC and with existing investor Picus Capital.

KeyZell launches K2Z, the first utility token against cancer

KeyZell begins a  private pre-sale through a Token Generation Event to continue advancing in the development of its KEYZELL OPS project. TheK2Z Utility Token project will issue in this private phase a maximum of 200 thousand tokens and 2,000 NFT.

NEW CLINICAL TRIALS INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT MEDTECH COMPANIES

A new initiative is being launched to support UK-based MedTech SMEs and innovators to help collaborative companies and organisations to complete clinical or technology trials successfully.

World suicide prevention day: benefits won’t help if they are not appreciated

Suicide is preventable. Employee benefits can and do help to prevent suicide in many ways – from providing access to mental health support such as counselling, to help with debt and money worries. However, employee benefits can only help if they are utilised and appreciated.

Employees with cancer could become more isolated with hybrid working

On the one hand, remote working allows cancer patients to continue to work during their treatment and rehabilitation (if they so wish). Being able to work as and when they feel sufficiently well enough without needing to commute and without having to ask for workplace adjustments can make this a lot easier for employees.

What is the difference between cancelling and terminating a contract?

In general terms, once a contract has been agreed it becomes binding and the parties will be legally bound to perform according to the contractual terms and conditions. However, in reality, it is not always that simple and things can go wrong.

Radiology startup Hexarad raises further £2.2m to complete Series A funding

Radiology technology startup Hexarad has completed its Series A funding round with an additional raise of £2.2m. This is in addition to £2.3m Hexarad raised in 2021, bringing the full raise to £4.5m.

SOSV launches Orbit Startups, unveils 10 startups for its inaugural cohort

Orbit Startups, a new program from venture firm SOSV, has named the 10 startups chosen for its inaugural cohort. The startups have each received initial funding of about US$150,000 together with an intensive program that supports their growth across emerging and frontier markets.