British tech startup Dootrix has carved a niche for itself in the burgeoning cloud services sector, attracting some of the nation's foremost brands with its bespoke cloud capabilities that are revolutionising their operational models. This has set the stage for robust growth and lucrative returns for its investors.

WeWork, the prominent shared office provider, faced a severe setback as it has been forced to file for bankruptcy in the US.

Kvanted Ventures, a new investment firm focusing on early-stage industrial technology startups in Northern Europe, has recently unveiled its inaugural fund of €70 million. The venture, established by Maria Wasastjerna, Eerik Paasikivi, and Axel Ahlström, distinguishes itself as the Nordic region's first dedicated industrial technology investor.

Mentor Group has launched the Revenue Velocity Accelerator, a comprehensive solution designed for sustainable revenue growth within any organisation. This integrated offering merges the pinnacle of Mentor Group’s expertise in revenue advisory services, promoting a fundamental shift in process, instruments, and behaviour.

Mangopay, a bespoke payment infrastructure provider for platforms, has announced a partnership with Aria, a prominent entity in the deferred payment infrastructure space catering to B2B marketplaces and platforms.

Nu Quantum, the Cambridge-based quantum networking company, has announced that it has raised £7 million in a pre-series A round.

SupplyWell, the edtech supply solution, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone with a recent investment of £1 million.

When it comes to running a business, every minute and penny counts towards its success. However, new research from Capital on Tap shows that over two-fifths (45%) of UK business owners work for free, and are asked to work at discounted rates an average of 75 times per year.

From the 13th of November, businesses will need to complete their VAT registration online as part of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) strategy.  

Excitement is building for the pro AV and systems integration exhibition, ISE. ISE 2024 will see groundbreaking film-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talking about the importance of storytelling and how technology is transforming lives.

London-based energy startup Voltaware has launched the new Voltaware Sensor exclusively in the UK, enabling Brits to save money on their energy bills this winter, by accurately tracking the costs of individual appliances in real-time.

Alibaba.com, one of the world’s largest B2B trading platforms, has launched its new research report, the ‘SME Export Barometer for Europe’, that aims to support European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their journey towards a successful B2B export strategy.

Chipper Cash, a financial services company serving over five million customers across Africa and the US, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to drive growth and financial inclusion across the African continent.

In a global collaboration, Australian company Lakeba Group, and AstroLabs, a leading business expansion platform in the MENA region, have joined forces to usher in a new era of AI and technology innovation in the region.

In a new update, Enate has introduced Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) to its suite of AI features, changing the landscape of operations management.

The advent of text-to-image AI diffusion models uncovered a promising opportunity for the digital comics landscape, akin to the transformative impact of high-quality camera phones and the rise of platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

The global AI safety summit unveiled huge concerns highlighting that the technology poses a potentially catastrophic risk to humanity as worries around highly advanced forms of AI, with as-yet unknown capabilities, are put forward under a landmark declaration from countries including the UK, US, EU and China.

MACH37, the accelerator for information security entrepreneurs and cyber startups, has announced the launch of its 16th cohort. Since 2013, MACH37 has been a significant player in the early-stage startup and tech community.

Canva has announced the opening of applications for its $50 million Developers Innovation Fund to provide financial support and incentives to developers. The Innovation Fund aims to reward developers who share Canva’s goal to democratise design and foster a diverse marketplace of free-to-use apps on Canva.

Following on from successful shows in both the UK and the Netherlands this year, Workspace Design Show is pleased to announce the first names to be added to the speaker programme for its London 2024 show.