With a lack of in-person events, including festivals, gigs and live music, brands have been looking at alternate ways to recreate popular experiences through digital-first solutions. AR technology has proven to be invaluable in creating interactive online experiences to be enjoyed from home.
07.07.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about growing fears of cyber security and the government splash on tools and training to combat this.
05.07.2021
The hospitality sector has struggled during the pandemic. Now, the added pressure of losing workers from across Europe, alongside the number of staff still on furlough has created a perfect storm for the sector.
05.07.2021
As retailers and services locked down in the spring of 2020, business leaders were forced to adjust to conducting business and connecting with customers from a distance. Over a year later, as the global economy emerges from the pandemic, the same business leaders are applying the digital skills and operations they developed and implemented as a result of the crisis to various areas of the business model.
02.07.2021
As lockdown restrictions ease, consumers are looking for convenient and modern ways to interact with industry professionals. Now, car owners can benefit from hassle-free interactions thanks to the launch of Fixter’s Virtual Mechanic Diagnostic Consultation.
30.06.2021
Global medical technology innovator GE Healthcare and innovation organisation Wayra UK have announced five startups for the first Edison Accelerator programme. The startups are applying AI to pressing issues in the healthcare sector.
29.06.2021
After a tough year for business, tourism and farming, Wales will now collectively benefit from 5G technology developed by a British startup. Thanks to government funding, UtterBerry aims to revolutionise efficiency and sustainability within the sectors via 5G technology.
24.06.2021
Future VC, an internship programme launched by Diversity VC, has launched in the United States. On the same day the US programme was launched, Future VC’s third cohort in the UK was announced. The newest group to participate is its most diverse yet.
24.06.2021
As the world moved online, 2020 saw a surge in cross-border ecommerce. As the trend is set to continue, Checkout.com has launched a New State of Retail Report to help navigate emerging patterns in pan-European retail and payments.
24.06.2021
Ecosystem builders are often the behind-the-scenes figures we do not see. But DEEP Ecosystems’ new Accelerator programme aims to combat this by providing builders with professional training and networking opportunities with their global counterparts.
23.06.2021
Tech hiring has hit a five year high according to job search engine Adzuna, with 132,000 open vacancies per week in May. That means tech jobs now make up 12% of all open UK vacancies.
22.06.2021
The UK tech sector has recently hit 100 unicorns. AI startup, Tractable secured enough funding in a Series D investment to push itself to £1B in valuation, simultaneously pushing the UK tech sector to its new milestone.
22.06.2021
Within the UK investment ecosystem, there is a huge funding gap between men and women. Beyond HERizons aims to fill this gap, and the announcement of its inaugural beneficiaries is only the first step.
21.06.2021
Global fintechs are constantly seeking ways to appeal to new markets. Fintech giant, Revolut’s commitment to cross-border accessibility has allowed it to grow by 186%.
21.06.2021