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6 Apr
Startups: Five ways to find funding during the pandemic
We live in unprecedented times as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe from East to West.
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6 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How fintech Nutmeg is responding amid the tax year end
Switching to 100% remote working due to the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis is a challenge for any business, but for a company such as fintech startup Nutmeg, which is facing its busiest time of the year, it is particularly challenging.
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3 Apr
Can NSO Group’s coronavirus tracking software be trusted?
NSO Group, the controversial Israeli technology company whose spyware has allegedly been used to hack the phones of journalists, human rights activists and Jeff Bezos, wants to help governments track the spread of Covid-19.
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3 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How food startup Karma switched to deliveries
In the last few years, a variety of startups have taken on the issue of food waste, with app Karma being one of the most prominent players in the space.
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2 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How Ministry of Supply is 3D printing face masks
As a manufacturer of high-performance workwear, Ministry of Supply normally produces clothing using sophisticated technologies, but with the outbreak of the Covid-19 coronavirus it has turned its attention and 3D printing capabilities to something new: face masks.
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1 Apr
Could the coronavirus pandemic see drone deliveries take off?
Drone deliveries have been promised for some time, but could the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic finally make them a reality?
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1 Apr
Coronavirus case studies: How FruPro is fighting food waste
Startup FruPro has released a not-for-profit platform to combat food waste during the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak that could potentially help feed half a million people in just 2 days with food previously destined for the bin.
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31 Mar
No, Houseparty hasn’t been hacked – inside the $1m mystery
The pandemic has been kind to Houseparty.
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30 Mar
80% of scams, hacks and cyberattacks now coronavirus themed
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has forced much of the world to adapt to a new way of life – and for cybercriminals it is no different.
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30 Mar
Five ways the world will be changed by coronavirus
Coronavirus is probably the largest crisis of our generation.
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30 Mar
Coronavirus case studies: How supplier Foodchain is switching to home delivery
Even before the UK government ordered the closure of restaurants and cafes to combat the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the disease was hitting hospitality hard, but for suppliers such as Foodchain, the decision was a major blow.
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27 Mar
Coronavirus home test delivery gives Amazon key move towards UK healthcare dominance
Within the next few weeks, UK consumers will be able to log onto either Amazon or Boots’s website and order a home test for delivery that will tell them if they have had the coronavirus.
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26 Mar
The game is not over: Esports is filling the void for sports fans
There is nothing that brings the UK together like a great game.
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25 Mar
Coronavirus hackers face the wrath of the cybersecurity community
Hell hath no fury like the cybersecurity community during a pandemic.
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24 Mar
Planning digital transformation during a pandemic
We are now entering a time of unpredictability and volatility for businesses, triggering the imagination when it comes to the impact of technology on private life, business and society.
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23 Mar
Coronavirus case studies: How Slerp is helping hospitality pivot to takeaway
The hospitality industry is currently taking an unprecedented pummelling from the coronavirus.
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20 Mar
Coronavirus case studies: How Festicket is tackling the events industry impact
When it comes to industry fallout from the coronavirus, few are being hit harder than events, and for festival ticketing startup Festicket, it’s a very real challenge.
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20 Mar
How should social media tackle “avalanche” of coronavirus misinformation?
As countries around the world work to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media platforms are faced with an rapidly spreading problem of their own: misinformation.
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19 Mar
Coronavirus case studies: How open banking startup TrueLayer is responding to the pandemic
The Covid-19 coronavirus has caused widespread upheaval for businesses in the UK, and among those is fintech startup TrueLayer.
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18 Mar
How the coronavirus outbreak could change contact centres forever
The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread disruption to many industries, but one of the less discussed is contact centres.
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17 Mar
How coronavirus killed MWC: Verdict Magazine issue two is out now
Verdict Magazine issue two has been released, offering long reads on key subjects across enterprise technology.
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16 Mar
Record €1.1bn Apple fine sends shares sliding 13%
Apple’s share price fell 13% as markets reacted to a record €1.1bn ($1.2bn) antitrust fine and continued coronavirus disruption.
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13 Mar
“Too late”: Cyberspace Solarium Commission report paints dark picture of US ravaged by cyberattacks
A long-awaited report by the US Cyberspace Solarium Commission has been published, warning of a “catastrophic cyberattack” that leaves the nation in tatters.
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12 Mar
CTO Talk: Q&A with SecurityScorecard’s Glen Pendley
Glen Pendley is the CTO of SecurityScorecard, a US information security company that rates the cybersecurity postures of corporate entities and presents them in its own proprietary dashboard.
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11 Mar
“Employers have to recruit from a wider set”: How non-profit Generation is tackling the skills gap
The skills shortage facing the global tech industry is now widely known, with many employers voicing concerns over recruiting the talent necessary to grow their business.
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10 Mar
Informatica’s new CEO wants to double revenue in two years
Newly appointed Informatica CEO Amit Walia has ambitious plans for the enterprise cloud data management firm – to double its revenue during the “next couple of years”.
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9 Mar
Don’t expect a Bolt IPO any time soon, says CEO Markus Villig
Estonian ride-hailing startup Bolt doesn’t plan to go public in the “near term”, the firm’s CEO and co-founder Markus Villig has said, as it learns from the failed IPOs of rivals Uber and Lyft.
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6 Mar
Inside Here East: What makes a successful tech hub?
Just a stone’s throw from London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is Here East. With 3800 people working and studying onsite, the 1.2 million square foot campus is home to an eclectic mix of organisations including BT Sport, University College London, luxury retailer MatchesFashion, charity Scope and Ford Mobility.
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5 Mar
A deep dive into the dark web: Behind the mystery and preserving privacy
The dark web is renowned for being the leading marketplace for all kinds of dirty deals, with stolen data being among the most coveted of purchases.
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3 Mar
SSH keys: How nation state attacks are falling into the hands of cybercriminals
In 2015, the systems belonging to three electricity suppliers in Ukraine were taken down in a sophisticated hack, causing power outages.