In the past 72 hours, a growing movement has emerged, demanding urgent reforms to Innovate UK, the Government’s innovation agency, following the controversy surrounding its recent ‘Women in Innovation’ Awards.
Angela Prentner-Smith, a dynamic entrepreneur from Glasgow, is set to reshape the e-learning sector with her new venture, Neve Learning. This cloud-based edtech platform aims to foster a more inclusive and forward-thinking educational landscape.
To commemorate the reunion of British 90s music legends Oasis, we take a look back at the British companies that were founded alongside Oasis in 1991, and the impact they have made on the technology sector.
Wayve, a startup specialising in Embodied AI for autonomous driving, has announced a strategic partnership with Uber, the global mobility and delivery platform.
GoDaddy has introduced GoDaddy Airo, a generative AI tool tailored to assist small businesses in the UK with quickly establishing and enhancing their online presence.
DeSci Labs has secured $6.5 million in seed funding to develop the infrastructure for a traceable digital version of the scientific record. Supported by prominent investors, this software engineering startup has reached key R&D milestones to launch DeSci Publish, the first open-source, peer-to-peer platform for scientific publishing.
Singtel and Nscale, an end-to-end AI Cloud platform, have unveiled a strategic partnership aimed at expanding GPU capacity across Europe and Southeast Asia. This collaboration seeks to address the surging global demand from enterprises for generative AI, high-performance computing, and data-intensive workloads.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise a new funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $100 billion.
Ampersand, one of Africa’s electric vehicle energy tech companies, has secured additional equity funding, bringing its total raised in the past year to $21.5 million. This strong financial backing highlights growing investor confidence in Ampersand’s mission to electrify Africa’s vast motorcycle market.
House My Pet, a platform that has long been a trusted resource for pet owners seeking reputable pet care services, has announced its transformation into a non-profit organisation. This significant shift aligns with its deep-rooted commitment to animal welfare and reflects its mission to create a more compassionate, safe, and supportive environment for pets everywhere.
A recent study has highlighted a significant gap between the enthusiasm for AI innovation and the infrastructure needed to support it. Despite 91% of tech leaders recognising AI as a crucial opportunity to transform their organisations, many are unprepared for the demands it will place on their systems.
Capgemini has announced an agreement to acquire Syniti, a provider of enterprise data management software and services, including platform and migration solutions with a global presence. This acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s data-driven offerings, particularly in large-scale SAP transformations, such as migrations to SAP S/4HANA.
GScan, an infrastructure deeptech startup, has launched its first international office in Cambridge, UK. The company specialises in advanced technology that utilises muons – subatomic particles akin to electrons – to detect and analyse defects within the built environment with remarkable precision, achieving accuracy down to 1 millimetre at depths of up to 10 metres.
Nine technology startups have been chosen to collaborate with four major train operators to drive innovation within the rail sector. Southeastern, Northern, LNER, and TransPennine Express have united under the Future Labs initiative to fast-track solutions to both longstanding and emerging challenges in the industry.
Buy now pay later fintech Klarna has announced that it is planning on axing almost half of its employees in the coming years, attributing these cuts to efficiencies gained through its investment in AI.
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The Adaptavist Group, a global technology company with its North American headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, has announced the launch of its ‘Adapting for Tomorrow’ incubator programme.
Gen Z employees see business travel as a key career booster and are actively seeking more opportunities to travel for work, according to recent research by American Express.
A research report commissioned by Hewlett Packard Enterprise revealed that only 32% of IT leaders in the UK and Ireland feel their organisations are fully prepared to harness the benefits of AI, despite 96% having initiated or completed the establishment of AI goals. The report highlights significant strategic shortcomings, such as misalignment between processes and metrics, leading to a fragmented approach that could worsen implementation challenges.
hofer powertrain, a global company in efficient drivetrain solutions, has announced an initiative aimed at slashing electric drive design time by 80% using advanced AI and deeptech innovations.
