eWeek UK (2024)

04/04/2022

UK Government Plans Global Cryptoasset Tech Hub
https://www.eweekuk.com/blockchain/uk-government-plans-global-cryptoasset-tech-hub/

Intentions include regulation for stablecoins and exploring DLT in the financial markets.

04/04/2022

Plugging the Digital Skills Gap by Drawing on Female Talent
https://www.eweekuk.com/insights/plugging-the-digital-skills-gap-by-drawing-on-female-talent/

Simon Walker, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kubrick. has some ideas to help businesses get on the paths of glory.

04/04/2022

Ascent Acquires Portuguese Data Engineering Firm BiLD Analytics
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/ascent-acquires-portuguese-data-engineering-firm-bild-analytics/

Ascent's growth strategy is to create a combination of data capabilities, software and cloud skills to “help customers build digital muscle”.

01/04/2022

Vaarst and Orka Secure Tech Funding
https://www.eweekuk.com/cloud/vaarst-and-orka-secure-tech-funding/

Cloud robotics specialist and workertech solutions provider making progress.

01/04/2022

BT Bags Deutsche Post DHL Group Digital Deal
https://www.eweekuk.com/networking/bt-bags-deutsche-post-dhl-group-digital-deal/

The new eight-year agreement continues the relationship between the firms.

01/04/2022

The Data Lab and NTT DATA UK Appoint New CEOs
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/the-data-lab-and-ntt-data-uk-appoint-new-ceos/

Brian Hills and Fernando Apezteguia take charge respectively.

31/03/2022

Builder ai, Dapio and Connect Earth Secure Funding in London
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/builder-ai-dapio-and-connect-earth-secure-funding-in-london/

Good news for a low-code/no-code app development platform, a cashless payment solutions provider and an environmental data startup.

31/03/2022

Klarna Goes Cosmic with Open Banking Business Unit Launch
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/klarna-goes-cosmic-with-open-banking-business-unit-launch/

Will you become a Kosma-naut?

31/03/2022

World Backup Day 2022: Be Prepared against Data Loss and Data Theft
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/world-backup-day-2022-be-prepared-against-data-loss-and-data-theft/

In our digital age, data is as precious as gold.

31/03/2022

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Janthana Kaenprakhamroy
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/inspiring-women-in-fintech-interview-with-janthana-kaenprakhamroy/

Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder of Tapoly, explains how to get ahead in insurtech, the importance of mentors, and more.

30/03/2022

Hg Takes Minority Stakes in Cloud Software Firms IFS and WorkWave
https://www.eweekuk.com/cloud/hg-takes-minority-stakes-in-cloud-software-firms-ifs-and-workwave/

The transaction values IFS and WorkWave at $10 billion (£7.5 billion).

30/03/2022

FE fundinfo Acquires French Fund Data Provider Funds360
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/fe-fundinfo-acquires-french-fund-data-provider-funds360/

Jean-Baptiste Sicard, Founder and CEO at Funds360, bids adieu to “pursue new opportunities outside of the group”.

30/03/2022

Data Startup Calliper Readies for ‘Collaborative Analytics’ Launch
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/data-startup-calliper-readies-for-collaborative-analytics-launch/

“A mission control centre for your business, connecting together all your operational data."

30/03/2022

Deepki, Sourceful, TransFICC and Parcelly Pick Up Tech Funding
https://www.eweekuk.com/applications/deepki-sourceful-transficc-and-parcelly-pick-up-tech-funding/

Happy days for an ESG data intelligence platform, a sustainable sourcing platform, a fintech firm and a logistics tech platform.

30/03/2022

Seven Tech Companies in North East England to Watch
https://www.eweekuk.com/development/seven-tech-companies-in-north-east-england-to-watch/

Starring Bubo.AI, Hicomply, Inflo, n-gage.io, Paid, SaleCycle and Seer BI.

29/03/2022

UK Tech Ecosystem Hits $1 Trillion Valuation
https://www.eweekuk.com/applications/uk-tech-ecosystem-hits-1-trillion-valuation/

The country follows in the wake of the US and China, and becomes the third in the world to ever reach this landmark valuation.

29/03/2022

Papaya Global to Buy Cross-Border Payments Firm Azimo
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/papaya-global-to-buy-cross-border-payments-firm-azimo/

Azimo has a digital payment network, multiple payment licences and more.

29/03/2022

Cyber Incidents Reported to UK Regulator up over 50%
https://www.eweekuk.com/cybersecurity/cyber-incidents-reported-to-uk-regulator-up-over-50/

According to data obtained via a Freedom of Information request by Picus Security, 65% of cyber incidents reported in 2021 (75) were due to cyber attacks.

29/03/2022

HSBC Preps for Quantum Computing Action via IBM Deal
https://www.eweekuk.com/applications/hsbc-preps-for-quantum-computing-action-via-ibm-deal/

As part of the three-year agreement, HSBC will join the IBM Quantum Accelerator program.

29/03/2022

Best Accounting Software in the UK
https://www.eweekuk.com/development/best-accounting-software-in-the-uk/

With plenty of accounting software options out there, we look at some choices for automated reporting, security and more.

28/03/2022

Nasuni and Sano Genetics Grab Tech Funding
https://www.eweekuk.com/cloud/nasuni-and-sano-genetics-grab-tech-funding/

Progress for a file data services firm and a healthtech company.

28/03/2022

SAP Signals Process Analytics Intent with Signavio Launch
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/sap-signals-process-analytics-intent-with-signavio-launch/

The announcement follows on from March 2021, when SAP bought Berlin-based vendor Signavio for an undisclosed amount.

28/03/2022

Payments Startup PENG Powers Up with Fake Testimonials
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/payments-startup-peng-powers-up-with-fake-testimonials/

Testimonials are not real. One photo is a stock image from Freepik, while the other is a different person featured in a Daily Mirror article.

28/03/2022

The Modern Day Pandora’s Box: Data, Data, Data
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/the-modern-day-pandoras-box-data-data-data/

Richard McCall, CEO and Co-Founder at Armalytix, has some ideas on open banking and shutting down the money laundering playground.

25/03/2022

Jeeves, The Mothership, Climate X and Della Feeling Stellar with Funding
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/jeeves-the-mothership-climate-x-and-della-feeling-stellar-with-funding/

A great week for a corporate card & expense management platform, an e-commerce platform, a climate risk analytics provider and a legal technology startup.

25/03/2022

How Tech is Revolutionising Shopping in 2022
https://www.eweekuk.com/applications/how-tech-is-revolutionising-shopping-in-2022/

Jason Howard, Executive Vice President of Ethoca, discusses digital services, QR codes, AR, voice-activated commerce, and more.

25/03/2022

Finovate Europe 2022: Payments’ Potency on Parade
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/finovate-europe-2022-payments-potency-on-parade/

A glimpse at some of the action from the fintech show in London.

25/03/2022

Chetwood Financial Acquires Yobota for BaaS Boost
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/chetwood-financial-acquires-yobota-for-baas-boost/

Yobota co-founder and CEO Ammar Akhtar will be stepping down and pursuing "new challenges” as a result of the acquisition.

25/03/2022

Digital Currencies 360: It’s Criminal to Ignore Crypto’s Rise
https://www.eweekuk.com/cryptocurrency/digital-currencies-360-its-criminal-to-ignore-cryptos-rise/

News and views from the Payments Association's event in London.

24/03/2022

Biotech Oxford Nanopore Reveals £167m Loss
https://www.eweekuk.com/big-data-and-analytics/biotech-oxford-nanopore-reveals-167m-loss/

However, there was good news as the firm’s revenue increased from £113.9 million in 2020 to £133.7 million.

24/03/2022

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Megan Bingham-Walker
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/inspiring-women-in-fintech-interview-with-megan-bingham-walker/

Megan Bingham-Walker, Co-founder and CEO of Anansi Technology, discusses how to process frustrations, evidence of traction in the fundraising process, and more.