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EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
EXA Infrastructure is significantly enhancing its fibre connectivity services in London with a GBP £100 million investment at Telehouse South, boosting capacity and sustainability.
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UK parents warm to relaxed curfews with location apps
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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safety
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trust
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life360
New research by Life360 reveals that 40% of UK parents might relax teenage curfews with location-sharing technology, enhancing trust and independence.
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Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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mobility
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Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.
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Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.
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Wildstone secures GBP £80m deal for London digital billboards
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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martech
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jcdecaux
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advertising technologies
Wildstone has secured a £80 million deal to acquire 13 digital billboard sites in London, enhancing its presence in the urban advertising market.
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Yonder & Griffin innovate credit with new top-up feature
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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fintech
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data insights
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credit
Yonder partners with Griffin to launch Top-ups, allowing users to increase their credit limits and improve payment processes for enhanced financial flexibility.
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Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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saas
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investment
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growth
Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.
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Valentine's Day spend rises 69% despite budget concerns
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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ecommerce
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valentine's day
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retail
Valentine's Day spending in the UK surged by 69.2% in 2025, driven by a rise in budget-friendly gifting and a growing trend for locally crafted presents.
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James Eyton joins Monta as CFO to drive global growth
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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cartech
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cfo
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b2b
Monta has appointed James Eyton as Chief Financial Officer to enhance its executive team, aiming for significant growth across Europe and North America.
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London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
A new survey shows tech professionals in London earn an average salary of GBP £120,000, highlighting the city's status as a thriving technology hub.
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Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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martech
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hcm
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digital entertainment
Fivetran has appointed Simon Quinton as General Manager for EMEA, with Suresh Seshadri as CFO and Anand Mehta as Chief People Officer, to boost growth.
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Yavrio raises USD $2.4m to streamline ERP systems
Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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erp
Yavrio, a fintech firm in London, has raised USD $2.4 million in seed funding to transform ERP systems by eliminating error-prone CSV file imports.
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UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.
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CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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accelerator
Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London’s CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.
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State of Open Con 2025 reveals keynote speaker lineup
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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open source
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ai
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open data
OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.
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EfficiencyIT achieves Planet Mark certification for eco-effort
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cleantech
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sustainability
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climate change
EfficiencyIT has proudly achieved Planet Mark certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and a significant reduction of 21.6 tCO2e in carbon emissions.
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Hyland partners with HCA Healthcare for AI-powered solutions
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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accounts payable
Hyland has formed an alliance with HCA Healthcare UK to introduce AI-driven Accounts Payable solutions, enhancing efficiency.
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eToro appoints Lale Akoner as Global Market Analyst
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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bbc
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bloomberg
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etfs
eToro has appointed Lale Akoner as its new Global Market Analyst, boosting its investment insights team with her ten years of industry experience.
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Guavapay marks 71% revenue growth in financial year 2024
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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sme
London-based Guavapay has reported a remarkable 71% growth in annual revenue for 2024, driven by a larger customer base and staff expansion.
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Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cfo
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open banking
Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.