Technology startups
Today's technology startup could be tomorrow's IT giant, and IT managers need to be aware of research and development (R&D) in IT that could provide innovative solutions to their business needs. We focus on the tech startups that offer innovation and fresh thinking for enterprise IT managers.
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News
18 Jun 2024
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Benelux specialised venture capital fund finds global deep tech investments
A venture capital fund in Belgium partners with tech research organisation in its search for investments Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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16 Aug 2023
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Accenture’s Brussels AI lab to focus on European public sector and health
Accenture will use its Brussels AI lab to test AI and generative AI's application in the European public sector Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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09 Apr 2020
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How Bolt plans to be more uber than Uber
Overcoming competitors with brand names that have become part of the modern vernacular is a challenge Estonia-based Bolt has set itself as it takes on Uber Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus: Nordic tech startups face job cuts amid falling sales and a lack of funding
Tech startups based in the Nordic region face difficult decisions as the Covid-19 pandemic leads to falling sales and investment Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Apr 2020
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Extension of coronavirus loan scheme does little for startups, says Tech Nation
Changes to the government’s coronavirus business loan scheme will do little to alleviate the financial pressure on startups and pre-revenue companies, despite previous warnings from tech industry bodies about the dangers they face Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
01 Apr 2020
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Coronavirus: NHSX working on contact tracing app
A contact tracing app to track the spread of infection is being developed, although specific technical details remain scarce Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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31 Mar 2020
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Hackathon launched to help fight coronavirus pandemic
Virtual hackathon seeks to develop a suite of applications to help people during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak through ethically built technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
31 Mar 2020
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Insurance company uses artificial intelligence to assess car damage when claims are made
In the latest insurtech development, the UK arm of insurance company Ageas is using artificial intelligence to assess vehicle damage in accidents Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: Viability of half of London’s tech startups threatened
Technology startups in London are fighting for their existence, with business plans for the next three months geared towards survival Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
27 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: How app developers large and small are working to help fight Covid-19
Computer Weekly looks at how a range of actors are using technology to help mitigate the various impacts caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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27 Mar 2020
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Lorca calls on security scaleups to tackle coronavirus challenge
Lorca innovation programme has launched an open call for its next cohort of cyber security scaleups, with a timely focus on coronavirus challenges Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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25 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: Chatbot to help Estonians cope during pandemic
Estonian government is using a chatbot developed by local startups to answer the many questions its citizens have about Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Mar 2020
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Workplace misconduct platform reports rise in coronavirus-related racial discrimination
More people are experiencing racial discrimination at work since the spread of Covid-19 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
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UK facial recognition project to identify hidden faces
A research project being conducted by UK universities in collaboration with the Home Office and Metropolitan Police could produce facial recognition systems that allows users of the technology to identify people with their faces covered Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
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Employment and investment in UK tech sector booms
UK digital tech sector continues rapid growth in 2019, attracting record investment for another year Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
17 Mar 2020
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UN identifies tech companies working in Occupied Palestinian Territories
United Nations Human Rights Office report names a number of technology companies that could be involved in violating human rights Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 Mar 2020
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Budget 2020: Full of promises, but is it enough?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget provided plenty of cash for technology and innovation, but has the government done enough to make the tech industry happy? Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2020
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How will the 2020 Budget affect the UK tech sector?
Co-founder of crowdfunding app WhatWeWant looks at what the UK's tech sector can expect from the 2020 budget Continue Reading
By- Yiannis Faf, WhatWeWant
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News
05 Mar 2020
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Biometrics ethics group takes evidence on public-private use of facial recognition
Collaboration between police forces and private entities on facial recognition technology comes under scrutiny by the Home Office’s Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Feb 2020
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IBM seeks developers to tackle climate change with open source technology innovations
IBM and its ecosystem partners are calling on developers worldwide to help develop innovative technologies to help combat climate change Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
25 Feb 2020
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Is the EU better equipped than the US to supervise the use of facial recognition?
Clearview AI can be an indispensable tool to reinforce national security, but there are many risks associated with the use of facial recognition technology that the EU might be better equipped to deal with than the US Continue Reading
By- Mathilde Gérot, Signature Litigation
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News
21 Feb 2020
Greenpeace takes open-source approach to finish web transformation
Non-profit environmental group Greenpeace is collaborating with Red Hat to finish the delivery of its global web redesign Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
21 Feb 2020
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Exploring the Nordics’ healthy advantage in leisure tech
The Nordic region is home to an increasing number of global leisure tech startups Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2020
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PM Johnson shuffles technology and digital ministers again
Boris Johnson has changed all the key Cabinet appointments responsible for tech and digital policy for the second time since becoming prime minister last year Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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13 Feb 2020
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Tech Nation announces Rising Star winners
The UK’s entrepreneurial network, Tech Nation, has announced the winners of its scaleup competition Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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13 Feb 2020
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London tech startups shortlisted for mayor’s Civic Innovation Challenge
Eight London startups will receive funding from the mayor to help democratise urban planning and combat violent extremism online Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
07 Feb 2020
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Startup success is ‘The Finnish Dream’
Finland has a startup mentality running through its veins and its water, with an “all for one” attitude driving fledgling tech companies Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2020
Research network for ethical AI launched in the UK
The network claims it will put social justice at the core of a multidisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence research Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
04 Feb 2020
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Azimo gets loan from European Investment Bank to build cross-border payments infrastructure in EU
UK fintech gets validation from EIB through €20m loan which will contribute to building its smartphone app-based payments infrastructure Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2020
New jobs in Ireland as Brexit forces Revolut to migrate work from London
Brexit has pushed the financial technology firm into moving London jobs to Ireland Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
03 Feb 2020
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Cost-cutting and digital transformation spur increased European IT outsourcing in 2019
The need to rein in costs while digitally transforming has led to growth in traditional and as-a-service base outsourcing Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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30 Jan 2020
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Tech Nation selects fifth Upscale programme cohort
Entrepreneurial network Tech Nation has announced its Upscale 5.0 cohort as the UK scaleup ecosystem continues to grow Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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29 Jan 2020
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UK cyber security sector worth more than £8bn
The UK’s cyber security industry employs 43,000 full-time workers, and contributed nearly £4bn to the UK economy in 2019, according to DCMS Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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29 Jan 2020
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AI is transforming the Nordic workplace – and it won’t stop there
Nordic startups are applying artificial intelligence to address workplace challenges, with HR and operations managers across the world watching Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2020
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Met Police to launch facial recognition operationally
Despite the continuing controversy around its use, the Metropolitan Police will be deploying live facial recognition across the capital Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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24 Jan 2020
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Gender funding gap reveals complacency in the Nordics
Tech investors are biased towards men when it comes to investing – even if they are not aware of it Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
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Milan hosts Cisco’s first European security innovation unit
Cisco has cut the ribbon on its first Cyber Security Co-Innovation Centre in Europe, at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Feature
23 Jan 2020
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Startup uses machine learning to support GDPR’s right to be forgotten
Non-intrusive algorithms enable users to track which companies hold their data, so they can take it back Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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17 Jan 2020
App developers sue Facebook over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
Lawsuit is based on leaked internal Facebook documents obtained and published by Computer Weekly and NBC last year Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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15 Jan 2020
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Lorca announces new cohort of 20 security scaleups
20 scaleups will focus their attention on automation, zero trust and supply chain security Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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15 Jan 2020
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Just 1% of female jobseekers aspire to work in startups
Despite technology industry hype about diversity and inclusion, startups are still failing to attract female employees Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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14 Jan 2020
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UK tech sector leads global growth in 2019
Venture capital and foreign investment in the UK’s tech sector is at an all-time high, benefiting both early-stage and already-mature businesses Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
13 Jan 2020
Secure data erasure is needed to ensure more people recycle their tech
A dedicated team of IT recycling experts offers free data erasure to give people confidence that their old tech can be safely disposed of Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
09 Jan 2020
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Swedish venture capitalist giants anticipate increased global interest in local startup scene
Local venture capitalists in Sweden do not fear the arrival of international players Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2020
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Swede’s war on cancer moves to a digital battlefield
One man’s blog in Sweden turned into a healthcare app to support cancer sufferers and is now expanding globally Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2019
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Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 Nordic enterprise IT stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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23 Dec 2019
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Top 10 startup stories of 2019
Here are Computer Weekly’s top 10 startup stories of 2019 Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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19 Dec 2019
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Competition watchdog considering regulating big tech
An interim report published by the Competition and Markets Authority expresses concern about the market position of Google and Facebook Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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18 Dec 2019
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Major US tech companies named in lawsuit over mining deaths of Congolese children
Multinational technology companies have been accused of knowingly benefiting from human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
18 Dec 2019
How Saudi Arabia plans to become the Silicon Valley of the Middle East
With its young and educated population, Saudi Arabia has the potential to become a hub for tech innovation Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2019
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Accountability is the key to ethical artificial intelligence, experts say
The inherent opacity of artificial neural networks means human accountability is needed to keep these systems in check, rather than increased transparency of its inner workings Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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E-Zine
12 Dec 2019
CW Europe: Deutsche Bank creates innovation division
German banking giant Deutsche Bank is opening a division focused on innovation which will be led by former SAP executive Bernd Leukert. It will create agile teams with business and infrastructure divisions leading teams of technologists, using agile principles. Also read why China’s Huawei has offered governments an anti-industrial espionage commitment, and how software robots are helping social workers in Sweden. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2019
General Election 2019: Which manifesto is best for the UK’s tech sector?
Computer Weekly breaks down each political party’s technology policies ahead of the upcoming General Election to see how they compare. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2019
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General Election 2019: Which manifesto is best for the UK’s tech sector?
Computer Weekly breaks down each political party’s technology policies ahead of the upcoming General Election to see how they compare Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
03 Dec 2019
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Liberal Democrats: We want to lead the world in ethical, inclusive technology
Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP and party spokesperson for digital, culture, media and sport, writes about the party's technology policies ahead of the upcoming General Election Continue Reading
By- Layla Moran, Liberal Democrats
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News
03 Dec 2019
Insurtechs help traditional players differentiate
Traditional insurers are harnessing the agile development techniques of the tech startup community through partnerships with insurtechs Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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03 Dec 2019
Klarna uses AWS cloud as it moves from startup to global fintech force
Swedish fintech cements its relationship with Amazon Web Services to speed up product development and support its global expansion Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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28 Nov 2019
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General Election 2019: the Scottish National Party’s technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third General Election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Scottish National Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
27 Nov 2019
Finland’s OP Financial Group accelerates open banking push
Finnish banking group is working with a Danish fintech to add open banking functionality to its offerings Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
27 Nov 2019
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How APAC firms can unleash the power of creative disruption
Regional business leaders at the recent Leap Summit in Malaysia talked up the blueprint for creative disruption, which includes scaling up an idea and overcoming the distribution challenge, among other areas Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2019
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TechUK releases ‘digital manifesto’ ahead of General Election 2019
The digital manifesto from TechUK looks at what technology policies the next government should adopt and sets objectives for how to make them happen Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
26 Nov 2019
Tandem and TrueLayer partnership shows how fintech can support fintech
TrueLayer and Tandem partnership demostrates the power of collaborative ecosystems Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Nov 2019
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Facebook undermined rivals in bid to dominate global messaging
Facebook used buyouts and bullying tactics towards competitors to grow its business empire, documents leaked to Computer Weekly reveal Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Opinion
26 Nov 2019
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General Election 2019: Digital must be at the core of the next government’s strategy
TechUK lays out the technology priorities it wants to see from the next UK government to boost the digital economy Continue Reading
By- Julian David, TechUK
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News
25 Nov 2019
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General Election 2019: The Conservatives’ technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third general election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Conservative and Unionist Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
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General Election 2019: The Lib Dems’ technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third General Election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Liberal Democrat Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
25 Nov 2019
General Election 2019: Labour’s technology policies and digital plans
With the UK gearing up for its third General Election in four years, Computer Weekly outlines the Labour Party’s main technology policies and digital plans, as laid out in its manifesto Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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21 Nov 2019
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Collaboration is key to rapid adoption of govtech across Europe
Government technology is spreading across Europe, but policy-makers and senior civil servants are still figuring out best practices Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Blog Post
19 Nov 2019
Azimo opens doors at Brexit-proof Dutch arm
Cross border payments fintech Azimo has opened the doors to its European headquarters in Amsterdam Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
13 Nov 2019
Wagestream gives staff alternative to payday lenders: Fintech interview 30
Wagestream is enabling workers to access their pay in real-time, reducing the need for overdrafts and payday loans Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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08 Nov 2019
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GoCardless and TransferWise create global network for direct debits
Fintechs’ network will make it easier for small companies to expand their customer bases internationally Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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05 Nov 2019
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Nordic private equity groups drive paytech investments as global actors hover
Private equity companies in the Nordic region are stepping up M&A activity as international tech firms eye acquisitions in the region Continue Reading
By- Gerard O’Dwyer
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04 Nov 2019
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Brits moving to digital banking channel faster than people in the US
Digital banking services rapidly gain popularity, but digital banks face major challenges to make deeper inroads into traditional banks’ customer bases Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
29 Oct 2019
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Reykjavik: An IT ecosystem beyond the ice
Iceland is a small island between Europe and the US, and that is one of several reasons why it is attracting tech startups to its capital Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2019
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Politics and inflexible legacy tech stymies disruptive innovation
Startups in traditional enterprises often feel they are being held back by culture, with legacy tech and business processes hampering innovation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Opinion
25 Oct 2019
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Exploring the UK’s tech opportunity in China
China is investing in technology at a scale unseen in the West – but it's open to British tech collaboration and as the UK seeks a new role in the world, the opportunities are enormous Continue Reading
By- Russ Shaw, Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates
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23 Oct 2019
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Nordic industrial giants continue to choose Indian suppliers for digital transformation
HCL signs new deals with Volvo Cars and Equinor as India-based IT services suppliers continue to grow in the Nordic region Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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21 Oct 2019
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European companies hold back outsourcing amid recession fears
Total outsourcing in Europe plummeted in the third quarter this year, compared with the previous three months Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
17 Oct 2019
The demise of Lehman Brothers sparked Inbotiqa’s flame: Fintech interview 29
Following its demise former IT workers at Lehman Brothers used the experience they gained at the bank to create a tech start up Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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16 Oct 2019
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Zopa continues in its mission to apply a Netflix user experience to banking
Zopa has made a credit scoring tool available as it continues to expand the portfolio of products it offers beyond loans. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
14 Oct 2019
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French and German banks end talks on challenger bank sale
After months of negotiations, BPCE's proposed sale of Fidor Bank to OLB has fallen through Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
10 Oct 2019
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GoCardless gives 95% of its staff business intelligence at their fingertips
Fintech payments company GoCardless is enabling staff to carry out business intelligence queries themselves Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Oct 2019
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HMRC extends contract with Capgemini but embeds flexibility
Department’s technology sourcing programme seeks to access the services of more tech providers, including SMEs and startups Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
30 Sep 2019
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Australia gets ready for open banking
Traditional banks and fintech firms alike will need to bite the bullet in the crucial startup period if Australia’s open banking regime is to succeed Continue Reading
By- Stuart Kennedy
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Blog Post
26 Sep 2019
All bank staff will have to understand APIs as the industry transforms
Can you describe what an API is in two sentences? If you work in a bank you might have to. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
24 Sep 2019
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Latest Lorca cyber security challenge has IoT focus
Government-backed cyber security innovation centre Lorca has issued new challenges around connectivity for its next intake of scaleups Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
23 Sep 2019
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The Nordics’ passion for gamification goes global
Nordic startups are pioneering the gamification of educational apps, with an international market looking on Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Drive for Nordic datacentre transformation
Nordic enterprises looking to spread abroad are outsourcing datacentre IT in cutting-edge ways to gain international advantage Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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Feature
19 Sep 2019
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EBA outsourcing guidelines: What banks, fintechs and cloud providers need to know
The regulatory landscape for financial services and outsourcing will undergo a refresh this month with new guidance from the European Banking Authority. We look at what banks, fintechs and cloud firms need to do Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
19 Sep 2019
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Nordic IT outsourcing: why India is leading the pack
A rising tide lifts all ships when it comes to outsourcing in Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark, but some ships have risen faster than others Continue Reading
By- Alex Cruickshank
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News
18 Sep 2019
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Amadeus opens systems to kick-start innovation-driven ecosystem
By opening its systems, travel software company Amadeus is hoping to foster ecosystem-wide innovation in the travel industry Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
17 Sep 2019
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Inside Oman’s new tech startup drive
Oman is aspiring to be a tech startup hub and is on a mission to compete with its neighbours in the Gulf Continue Reading
By- Alicia Buller
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Blog Post
17 Sep 2019
Fintech Bud cuts 20% of workforce
Fintech Bud is cutting support staff as it focuses on engineering open banking software capabilities Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Sep 2019
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Research explores economic benefits of full-fibre and 5G at local level
The Broadband Stakeholders Group (BSG) has published research by Oxera to help local authorities understand the benefits of full-fibre and 5G Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
13 Sep 2019
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West Midlands gears up for the next phase of 5G
West Midlands 5G (WM5G) marks launch of UK’s first dedicated 5G accelerator programme by holding a series of demos to showcase the wide variety of use cases that exist for the technology Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
13 Sep 2019
Fintech lender increases loan limit as customer demand accelerates
Small business lender Esme Loans has increased its loan limit to quarter of a million pounds as businesses are drawn to its simple and fast digital platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Sep 2019
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Less than quarter of fintechs prepared for no-deal Brexit
A survey reveals that less than a quarter of UK fintech companies have their businesses prepared for the UK's exit from the EU Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
11 Sep 2019
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Fintech Fluidly combines Google’s cloud and AI tech to ease SME cashflow management woes
London-based fintech Fluidly explains how its recent all-in move to the Google Cloud is supporting its continued growth, and delivers new features to customers faster Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2019
A Deep Learning experience was the spark for Evolution AI: Fintech interview 27
Evolution AI is selling technology to banks that can enable a computer to read any text in any document and make decisions based on what it reads Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
11 Sep 2019
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The emergence of the shopping centre-as-a-service model
Shopping centres have been morphing into wider entertainment, leisure and hospitality venues for some time, but their role is set to evolve yet further Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2019
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Inside NatWest Ventures
NatWest Ventures is helping NatWest bank to remain relevant to its SME businesses customer community through digital innovation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
09 Sep 2019
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UK artificial intelligence investment reaches record levels
Funding for artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK has already surpassed 2018 figures, placing it behind only China and the US Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter