Generation Alpha, spanning from 2010 to 2025, anticipates a world that is more interconnected and seamless, potentially reshaping local communities, their governance, and economic structures.

Recent research by STX Next reveals that 91% of Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) consider technical debt their principal challenge as they head into 2024.

The Venture Capital Trust Association (VCTA) released a new report, offering insights into the challenges, limitations, and prospects for the UK's most promising scaleups.

Gartner has forecasted that IT spending will reach $1.1 trillion in 2024, driven by investments in Cloud security and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). This is expected to result in an increase in overall expenditure on IT services across Europe.

Stockoss, a Paris-based logistics technology startup, has raised €4m in seed funding led by London-based VC Pi Labs.

GoStudent launches GoStudent VR in the UK – an immersive, tutor-led, VR language learning platform that is set to transform how students engage with new languages.

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement. 

PES Technologies is developing an electronic nose designed to assess soil health, capable of delivering results to a farmer’s phone within five minutes.

MAGIC AI is the UK’s first personal trainer that uses AI to track and train its users.

By Lisa Logan, Partner, Corporate and Commercial/IP/IT at gunnercooke

Here are some top tips from Lisa Logan at gunnercooke, concerning the key legal issues for a startup business:

By Lexi Martel, Co-Founder & CEO of DesDeck

In today’s digital environment, a great website is one of the most important ingredients of success. Your website is the face of your business, your shop window, and your catalogue, all rolled into one. Your website will say something about who you are, about your personality and values as a business. It is your chance to win the attention of your potential customers and convert their attention into sales.

GreyScout, a SaaS platform specialising in online brand protection, has secured a £3 million seed investment, bringing its total funding to £3.9 million.

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

WOLF Qanawat, the British audio entertainment communities app which I head up, recently launched its first customised AI Virtual Assistant, named Yasmine. The development marks a significant milestone for our UK-based startup, which has rapidly grown into one of the largest online communities for the Arabic-speaking market.

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled 'Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success'.

Between July and September, the UK economy showed no growth compared to the preceding three months, despite a stronger performance in September, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The UK Government has unveiled a £200 million investment in digital skills training, aimed at bolstering careers in sectors like digital technology, green energy, and construction.

Photonic, an innovator in quantum computing and networking platforms, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership aims to advance quantum networking and bolster the global quantum ecosystem.

Photonic, a company in quantum computing, has successfully secured an investment of $100 million. The funding was contributed by a range of investors including the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), Microsoft Corporation, the UK government's National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), Inovia Capital, and Amadeus Capital Partners. This investment elevates Photonic's total funding to $140 million.

If you’re a small business owner looking to take on a new commercial lease agreement, you may be stepping into a world that you know little about. A business tenancy is very different to a residential tenancy, and it’s vital that you understand your rights and obligations before you sign on the dotted line, otherwise you could leave your business at risk.