AND Digital has formed a partnership with the Google for Startups Cloud Programme to provide robust support for emerging retail startups.

Every few decades, new technology emerges with the promise to transform the modern business landscape. Looking back on some recent highlights, we had the Internet, we had mobile and cloud computing, we had big data and analytics. Right now, we have artificial intelligence (AI) – and it looks set to deliver on its promise.  

LG Electronics has commenced registration for the fourth annual LG NOVA InnoFest, scheduled for 25th-26th September at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.

wamo, a digital business account provider for SMEs, has announced the successful closure of a $5 million bridge to Series A growth funding round. Additionally, the company secured an EU Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA), positioning it for accelerated expansion across Europe.

A YouGov survey, commissioned by the British Safety Council and involving 4,018 UK employers and employees, has unveiled optimistic views on the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) in workplaces.

Sinch, a leader in global communication via its Customer Communications Cloud, has unveiled Sinch AI, a cutting-edge innovation designed to empower forward-thinking businesses with the tools needed to create smarter, safer, and more efficient conversational experiences. This enhancement is poised to give businesses a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace.

TechMarketView, an industry analyst and advisory firm, has released its highly anticipated Market Trends & Forecasts 2024 report. The latest research highlights a strategic shift among organisations towards foundational efforts essential for future generative AI programmes.

Qflow has unveiled a partnership with nonprofit Building Transparency’s Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), set to revolutionise the tracking and reporting of as-built carbon data in the construction industry.

The past few years have been relentless in their challenges for business owners.

When starting, growing or running a business, founders are often consumed with thoughts of achieving their goals, prioritising immediate actions, and envisioning the future for their organisation. However, amidst the pitch decks, investor conversations and value-add brainstorms, they may be overlooking a crucial aspect central to a business’ sustainability strategy and profitability, which may be damaging its carbon footprint: waste management.

According to recent research by Towergate Health & Protection, employers are primarily concerned with the physical and mental health of their employees.

BlinqIO, the pioneer behind the first AI test engineer, has unveiled plans to recruit 80 new employees as part of an ambitious US expansion strategy.

Global healthcare AI company Huma Therapeutics Limited announces the completion of its Series D funding round, aimed at reducing this timeline to mere days with the launch of the Huma Cloud Platform.

Founded in 2019, Bioniq, known for its personalised supplements derived from blood biomarker data, has successfully closed a $15 million Series B funding round.

Science faces a reproducibility crisis, with more than 50% of preclinical research experiments failing to replicate, costing the industry over $50 billion annually. Addressing this issue, techbio startup Briefly Bio has launched software to enhance reproducibility by helping scientists document and share their work clearly and consistently.

CitySwift, one of the leaders in performance optimisation for the public transport sector across the globe, has partnered with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), a local government body responsible for transport in the Manchester region. This partnership looks to power the future of Manchester’s public transport network through the use of AI and data.

A comprehensive analysis of parliamentary and social media mentions of AI by politicians over the past 18 months indicates a potential shift towards a more cautious approach to AI policy under the new Labour government.

South Summit, the benchmark meeting for the entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, premieres the second season of its podcast 'Deep Dive', in which the main leaders and experts in innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide reflect on the trends that condition entrepreneurs and startups.

Discovery Park has announced Minter Hormone Health as the winner of the Discovery Spark FemTech and Women’s Health Prize, following a rigorous pitch process evaluated by three expert panels.

A recent survey by Novuna Business Cash Flow, involving 500 SMEs, has uncovered that 33% of small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK urgently need financial support within the next year to sustain their operations. As these businesses face mounting economic pressures, it’s crucial to explore funding options beyond personal borrowing and traditional bank loans.