Generative AI is one of the most transformative technologies of this generation. Throughout its history, Amazon has focused heavily on developing and deploying AI and machine learning to improve the customer experience, support the success of sellers, maximise productivity, and tackle some of the most challenging problems facing humanity.

Whether expanding to new regions or selling to larger customers with higher expectations, establishing an effective security and compliance programme is a necessary step for growing startups.

Belfast-based insurtech company Seopa, the force behind Northern Ireland's largest price comparison site, CompareNI.com, and one of the UK’s top platforms, Quotezone.co.uk, has reported its most successful year to date.

When the 2024 Africa Tech Festival kicks off in Cape Town on 12 November, anchor event AfricaIgnite will see the continent's most innovative startups exposed to unprecedented opportunities to pitch their businesses, connect with funders, and meet potential customers.

Mindstone, a global AI learning community, has partnered with Pangea.ai, a marketplace connecting top development agencies with startups and enterprises, to bring AI training to Pangea.ai’s extensive client base.

Voda, an LGBTQIA+ mental health app created by LGBTQIA+ therapists, has unveiled the world’s largest free mental health resource for the trans community: the Trans Library. Launched on 18th September 2024, the library features 52 self-led digital programmes designed to address the specific mental health challenges faced by trans individuals, offering timely and inclusive support.

In collaboration with Sony Music UK and Sony Music Publishing UK, Digital Catapult has selected ten startups from the UK’s creative industries for its 2024 Black Founders Programme.

Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and smart urban solutions organised by Fira de Barcelona will hold its biggest edition to date in 2024. Under the theme “Live Better” the show and congress will experience a 30% growth of the exhibition floorspace from the record-setting 2023 event. The summit held every year in Barcelona expects to host 1.100 exhibitors, 850 cities and over 25.000 attendees from November 5-7 and will spread over halls 2 and 3 of Fira’s Gran Via venue.

South Summit has named Nacho Mateo as its new CEO, tasking him with spearheading the event’s international growth and solidifying its role in the global entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.

Ten international startups have been chosen for the inaugural CyberBoost Catalyse programme, a collaboration between Plexal, the innovation company founded by Delancey, and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS). The programme will take place at the CyberSG Talent, Innovation and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre, a joint initiative between the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and NUS.

G-P (Globalization Partners), a force in the global employment landscape, has revealed in its latest report that over half of workers (53%) expect to enter the job market within the next six months, with a third aiming to relocate to another state or country for career advancement.

South Summit Korea, co-organised by IE University, in collaboration with the Government of Gyeonggi and GBSA (Gyenggido Business & Science Accelerator), will bring together more than 80 world experts in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech. This is the first edition of the SS Korea Championship, which will be held from September 25 to 27 in Suwon (Gyeonggi Province).

In a transformative partnership, Irish startup SQUID, known for its innovative loyalty platform, has joined forces with Square, a leading provider of commerce and financial services, to deliver spend-based loyalty programmes for independent businesses across Ireland and the UK.

DeepL, a global language AI company, has introduced significant improvements to its glossary feature, designed to boost translation precision and uniformity.

French AI startup Mistral has launched its first multimodal model, Pixtral 12B, capable of processing both text and images.

TeamSystem, a tech company specialising in business management solutions for SMEs and professionals, has accelerated its expansion in the Spanish market by acquiring 100% of the social capital of Distrito K.

Fiverr has unveiled its new Financial Services Vertical, recognising the financial sector's significant influence on the global economy and addressing the rising demand for roles such as fractional CFOs. This initiative aims to support a new wave of startups and entrepreneurs.

Feldspar, the UK-based technology company, has announced three senior appointments to its newly formed board of directors, including the role of chairperson.

As the country braces for an anticipated "painful" Budget this autumn, fresh research from independent SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) highlights that UK SMEs see tax incentives and access to finance as crucial for unlocking growth.

OX Delivers has announced plans to nearly double its UK workforce, initiating a recruitment drive for various skilled roles at its West Midlands headquarters. This expansion aligns with the company's next phase in developing its next-generation electric truck, where these roles will be key to scaling up continuous truck production.