Supported by Indonesia’s largest Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) bank, Bank BRI, BRI Research Institute announced its commitment to support microfinance institutions at the BRI Microfinance Outlook 2021 event. Entitled Adapting Through Innovation and Synergy, the event was attended by Minister of...
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AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK where it aims to have over 10,000 users receiving the company’s service within seven months. Later this year, the start-up will look at possible expansions in Mexico and...
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Four out of every five small and medium-sized companies in the world suffer from counterfeits and brand abuse on the Internet. These illicit products are advertised and sold through digital marketplaces, social networks and rogue sites (websites that imitate that of the official brand itself). Cybercriminals have put a new focus on...
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Nyobolt, founders of ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery technology, has expanded its global footprint with the launch of its first US office. Backed by Microsoft investor, David Marquardt, former CEO of DuPont, Marc Doyle and leading technology investors, William and Andy Matthes, the rapid expansion comes just...
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Signs of recovery as SMEs plan to spend £97,000 on business growth
New research from Aldermore Bank indicates signs of recovery for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, as they reveal plans to invest in their businesses in the next year, coinciding with the easing of lockdown restrictions. SMEs plan to spend an average of £97,000 to grow their business in 2021 and help kickstart...
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Canada’s all-in-one HR, payroll and benefits solution launches Humi Marketplace
Humi, Canada’s leading all-in-one HR platform that provides small to medium-sized businesses with HR, payroll, insurance and benefits solutions, has announced the launch of Humi Marketplace. Humi Marketplace is a one-stop shop for...
b8ta partners with noon.com to provide shoppers in the UAE with the next-gen retail experience
b8ta, a unique software-powered retailer with its mission to build a ‘Retail-as-a-Service’ platform for brands, has announced its strategic collaboration with noon.com, Middle East’s leading digital marketplace, to bring innovative and unique brands to customers in the region. The collaboration is designed to enable...
SA start-up, AURA, on what it takes to go global
AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK where it aims to have over 10,000 users receiving the company’s service within seven months. Later this year, the start-up will look at possible expansions in Mexico and...
What does the future of the post-COVID office space look like?
As the world starts to look towards the future of a post-pandemic society, the growing trend around workplace fluidity has begun to evolve at a rapid rate in order for businesses to survive. One such brand standing at the forefront of office innovation and offering a sought-after business solution is MEAVO. Its product is a range...
BRI Microfinance Outlook spurs positive growth in Indonesian microfinance and SME sectors
Supported by Indonesia’s largest Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) bank, Bank BRI, BRI Research Institute announced its commitment to support microfinance institutions at the BRI Microfinance Outlook 2021 event. Entitled Adapting Through Innovation and Synergy, the event was attended by Minister of...
Niobium-based battery start-up, Nyobolt, launches US office
Nyobolt, founders of ultra-fast charging niobium-based battery technology, has expanded its global footprint with the launch of its first US office. Backed by Microsoft investor, David Marquardt, former CEO of DuPont, Marc Doyle and leading technology investors, William and Andy Matthes, the rapid expansion comes just...
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SA start-up, AURA, on what it takes to go global
AURA, South Africa’s leading security and medical response platform, recently announced its expansion into Kenya, followed closely by a move into the UK where it aims to have over 10,000 users receiving the company’s service...
Forsters LLP chooses NetDocuments for cloud-based document management
Forsters LLP, a leading UK law firm, deployed NetDocuments as part of its ambition to move more of its services to the cloud, enabling the organisation’s 400+ staff to securely access and work on documents from any location and...
Cloud optimisation helps businesses create agility and boost resilience
The top-line initiative for businesses using cloud computing in 2021 is cloud optimisation. By doing this, tech leaders can reallocate wasted spend and achieve more success within their set budgets. J.J. Kardwell, CEO of bootstrapped...
How businesses are optimising the everywhere workplace
Employers must prepare for the everywhere workplace to keep businesses running smoothly. Helen Masters, VP of International Sales, Ivanti, explains how companies need to optimise IT to enhance remote working and to satisfy their...