OVHcloud ecosystem conference addresses big changes

There have been some big changes for many companies this year, but one company that just announced a big change is OVHcloud, as Michel Paulin, CEO of OVHcloud recently spoke at its annual international conference and explained the company will be going public and making promises to be more sustainable starting with the carbon capture programme.

InterSystems Partners with eConsult Health to Help Streamline NHS Triage

InterSystems, an innovative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical data and information challenges, has been selected by eConsult Health, the UK’s leading digital triage and remote consultation solutions provider, to accelerate its growth in the NHS. 

How to Clear Common Freelance Hurdles

Starting a career as a freelancer can be rewarding. You’ll have a job with the flexibility to support a positive work-life balance. You may find it is a lucrative option, too. One report found 70% of freelancers earn more than their traditionally employed counterparts.

Startup addresses genomic underrepresentation

BixBio was founded in 2019 by James Ross and Tyronne McCrindle. The pair are from Cape Town, South Africa, and seek to address the massive underrepresentation of African data in global genetic datasets.

British businesses predict strong festive trading period

Barclaycard Payments’ data shows quarterly SME transactions have risen by 38.1 per cent (compared to 2019) as Christmas shopping gets underway

DSARs requests cost individual UK businesses up to £336,000 per year

Research from specialist data privacy compliance provider The Data Privacy Group reveals Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) are costing individual UK businesses between £72,000 – £336,000 each year.

UK startup xigxag takes on big tech audiobook behemoths

xigxag publicly opens up a £250k  funding round on Seedrs crowdfunding platform with over 72% already raised.

Swedish streaming service for concerts makes a sweep of strategic hires

Swedish tech startup, Staccs – a premium streaming service for concert video and music documentaries – has revealed key hires to its executive structure and announced the launch of Staccs Originals – a production suite creating exclusive and original content for the premium streaming service.

App helping remote workers gain access to flexible workspaces

Workplaces and individual workers can now sign up to a ‘third workspace’ app with the launch of the Reef App.

The unsung heroes in reducing emissions in transport

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from COP26, it’s that we’ve a long way to go before we hit our CO2 emissions targets of which the transport industry is one of the biggest contributors. The sector accounts for 23% of the world’s energy-related CO2 emissions, and so, if businesses neglect to place sustainability at the crux of their strategies, they’re likely to fall behind, fast.

How InsurTech offers SMEs a new era of customisation and flexibility

As the world around us grows increasingly digitised, new, technology-savvy players are entering the insurance sector and bringing with them their power to innovate, disrupt and create seemingly boundless opportunities for growth.

Salon Software Features That Will Improve Your Business

Technology, notably salon software, has grown to become a crucial piece of salon business management. From marketing, managing employees, to inventory management, technology is helping salon managers streamline operations and get more done for less time and money.

Investment sees MyoMaster set out to become leading sports recovery brand

UK Sports recovery company MyoMaster has raised £350,000 in its first round of seed funding – with investment from former England Rugby Captain Chris Robshaw and Triathlete Ruth Astle. With the goal to make elite level recovery accessible for every athlete (no matter what their level or sport), MyoMaster is on a mission to help everyone prevent injury, boost performance, and unleash their full potential by harnessing the power of recovery.

5 steps to being more environmental

As world leaders converge on Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (Cop26), the need for climate action has never been stronger.

Bristol’s deep tech ecosystem is thriving

Science Creates is already incubating some of the most exciting science and engineering companies in the country which collectively raised more than £18.4 million in 2021

Somerset startups that have nailed 2021

From VR simulations for Championship football clubs to Atlas Mountain inspired nut butters: The Somerset startups that have nailed 2021

Digital Nature raises €1.5M

Digital Nature’s digital art and entertainment platform turns shopping centre spaces into novel attractions.

7 ways to ensure the work Christmas party goes to plan

It’s that time of year when workplace Christmas parties are in the calendar and everyone’s planning their outfit. The office is buzzing with anticipation and the smell of festivities is in the air, but how can you ensure that your work Christmas party goes to plan?

Tackling employees’ festive stress this Christmas

Christmas can bring plenty of stress but this year, with rising costs and the financial impact of COVID-19 still lingering, the stress could be even greater.

Boisterous Black Friday business tips

Black Friday is one of the most important sales periods in the calendar for startups and SMEs. Consumers are predicted to spend a record breaking £9.42bn this Black Friday weekend, mostly through online channels.