The next article in this series of Technology Briefings for entrepreneurs, we show how technology startups can deploy secure IoT devices by carefully considering cyber security at the early stage of the design process, protecting devices and networks by design.

In the fast-paced landscape of entrepreneurship, where competition is fierce and success is hard-won, startup leaders must heed a crucial call: it's time to discard the façade and embrace the unvarnished truths essential for thriving in this demanding arena.

It might surprise you to know that more than 70 new vulnerabilities are published every day. And despite their risk-reducing value in helping SOC teams address these, vulnerability management solutions have drawbacks.

At the heart of every robust software application lies a well-structured backend. It's the engine room where the magic happens, unseen by users but essential to the functionality of the app.

Cyber criminals are relentlessly exploiting new technologies to improve their chances of success. As such, security professionals are feeling the pressure of keeping watch against these threats and trying to stay a step ahead of these criminals.

The Aldermore Future Attitudes study revealed UK small businesses launched in spring tend to do better than companies created during other seasons. So, should budding entrepreneurs be gearing up to launch now? What are the advantages for new business owners and why?

Only 29% of startups have adopted AI in their operations, citing lack of expertise as their main reason for not doing so. However, harnessing AI effectively can significantly alleviate stress for business owners, with a recent AIPRM survey revealing that one in eight US businesses have saved between $1000 and $5000 by replacing simple tasks with AI.

In the dynamic innovation landscape, startups and higher education institutions increasingly recognise the value of collaboration.

59% of larger organisations state that sustainability is their top priority over the next five years, while only 49% of startups said the same.

So, what is the difference between registering a Company and registering a Trademark? This process might often be confusing or misunderstood. Let’s dive in to learn the difference...

Digital transactions have the potential to easily eclipse human connections if left unchecked. The concept of ‘customer intimacy’ takes on new significance in modern business, where digital trends are the standard.

The latter part of 2023 saw UK’s climate tech startups raise all time high levels of VC investment. In 2023, climate tech made up 23% of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into London – twice the amount of 2022.  

2024 is a year that demarcates some significant anniversaries in the world of technology. 40 years ago, in 1984, Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies as a college student with 1,000 dollars in his bank account. And today, the company is valued at 102 billion dollars, with a philosophy of innovation and risk-taking still driving forwards much of its approach to product development.

With more than five million small businesses estimated to be operating in the UK, standing out from the crowd has never been more important.

Shipping products efficiently can be a major pain when you're starting a business, and these problems only intensify as order volumes increase and you have more customer demands to meet.

Vitaly Gerko outlines the key skills modern leaders need for success and how to incorporate them into their everyday lives.

Fresh off the back of B Corp month 2024, at Kontor we’re thrilled to achieve B Corp certification ourselves, a milestone which prompts us to share our journey, particularly for the benefit of other startups and scaleups aiming for the same.

Leanne Rothwell, CEO of Not On The High Street, gives her view on why small businesses should not fear HMRC’s ‘new’ mandates around side hustles and explains the advantages of joining a digital retail platform to scale your business.

Struggling with tight budgets and a lack of in-house IT skills, UK SMEs are increasingly looking to managed service providers (MSPs) to help them navigate key areas such as security.

When navigating the landscape of digital inclusion daily, we witness both its challenges and its power to bring about transformation. Insights from the recent Deloitte report for the Digital Poverty Alliance highlights that Approximately one in seven adults and one in five children are still in digital poverty.