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The rise of European software independence 

Almost half of the companies using US marketing tools and platforms are considering switching to European-based ones in the near future. According to a new study by Piwik PRO, the main drivers include the uncertain US...

How MENA SMEs are fighting back in trade war

Donald Trump’s tariffs are changing the way global trade operates. Countries are all feeling varying effects from the charges, including the Middle East and North Africa region and none more so than the small and m...

Lazkam’s strategic move: Adopting LS Central to optimise operations

Lazkam, a wholesaler in the ready-made garments and textile space in South Africa, needed an all-in-one software solution after the previous software it used had been discontinued. It needed a solution which could...

Meta channels lead the pack as 97% of SMEs now use social media for their...

New research from iwoca finds that the overwhelming majority (97%) of small and medium-sized firms use social media to boost business, with Facebook and Instagram proving most popular. Nearly half (49%) of firm...

VivaTech reveals the first edition of the Top 100 Rising European Startups...

Viva Technology publishes the first edition of the Top 100 Rising European Startups for 2025, a ranking highlighting the 100 most promising young companies in the European tech ecosystem. Coming from a variety of...

Froda raises €20 million to accelerate embedded SME finance across Europe

Embedded finance player, Froda, has secured a €20 million investment to fuel its European expansion and provide more SMEs with seamless, data-driven financing. The Series B round was led by Incore Invest, with strong c...

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