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UK Government Plans Global Cryptoasset Tech Hub | eWeek UK 04/04/2022

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

UK Government Plans Global Cryptoasset Tech Hub | eWeek UK Intentions include regulation for stablecoins and exploring DLT in the financial markets.

Plugging the Digital Skills Gap by Drawing on Female Talent | eWeek UK 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/

Plugging the Digital Skills Gap by Drawing on Female Talent | eWeek UK Simon Walker, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Kubrick. has some ideas to help businesses get on the paths of glory.

Ascent Acquires Portuguese Data Engineering Firm BiLD Analytics | eWeek UK 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 Acquires Portuguese Data Engineering Firm BiLD Analytics | eWeek UK Ascent's growth strategy is to create a combination of data capabilities, software and cloud skills to “help customers build digital muscle”.

Vaarst and Orka Secure Tech Funding | eWeek UK 01/04/2022

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

Vaarst and Orka Secure Tech Funding | eWeek UK Cloud robotics specialist and workertech solutions provider making progress.

BT Bags Deutsche Post DHL Group Digital Deal | eWeek UK 01/04/2022

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

BT Bags Deutsche Post DHL Group Digital Deal | eWeek UK The new eight-year agreement continues the relationship between the firms.

The Data Lab and NTT DATA UK Appoint New CEOs | eWeek UK 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/

The Data Lab and NTT DATA UK Appoint New CEOs | eWeek UK Brian Hills and Fernando Apezteguia take charge respectively.

Builder ai, Dapio and Connect Earth Secure Funding in London | eWeek UK 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/

Builder ai, Dapio and Connect Earth Secure Funding in London | eWeek UK Good news for a low-code/no-code app development platform, a cashless payment solutions provider and an environmental data startup.

World Backup Day 2022: Be Prepared against Data Loss and Data Theft | eWeek UK 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/

World Backup Day 2022: Be Prepared against Data Loss and Data Theft | eWeek UK In our digital age, data is as precious as gold.

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Janthana Kaenprakhamroy | eWeek UK 31/03/2022

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

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Janthana Kaenprakhamroy | eWeek UK Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder of Tapoly, explains how to get ahead in insurtech, the importance of mentors, and more.

Hg Takes Minority Stakes in Cloud Software Firms IFS and WorkWave | eWeek UK 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/

Hg Takes Minority Stakes in Cloud Software Firms IFS and WorkWave | eWeek UK The transaction values IFS and WorkWave at $10 billion (£7.5 billion).

FE fundinfo Acquires French Fund Data Provider Funds360 | eWeek UK 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/

FE fundinfo Acquires French Fund Data Provider Funds360 | eWeek UK Jean-Baptiste Sicard, Founder and CEO at Funds360, bids adieu to “pursue new opportunities outside of the group”.

Data Startup Calliper Readies for 'Collaborative Analytics' Launch | eWeek UK 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/

Data Startup Calliper Readies for 'Collaborative Analytics' Launch | eWeek UK “A mission control centre for your business, connecting together all your operational data."

Deepki, Sourceful, TransFICC and Parcelly Pick Up Tech Funding | eWeek UK 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/

Deepki, Sourceful, TransFICC and Parcelly Pick Up Tech Funding | eWeek UK Happy days for an ESG data intelligence platform, a sustainable sourcing platform, a fintech firm and a logistics tech platform.

Seven Tech Companies in North East England to Watch | eWeek UK 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/

Seven Tech Companies in North East England to Watch | eWeek UK Starring Bubo.AI, Hicomply, Inflo, n-gage.io, Paid, SaleCycle and Seer BI.

UK Tech Ecosystem Hits $1 Trillion Valuation | eWeek UK 29/03/2022

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

UK Tech Ecosystem Hits $1 Trillion Valuation | eWeek UK The country follows in the wake of the US and China, and becomes the third in the world to ever reach this landmark valuation.

Papaya Global to Buy Cross-Border Payments Firm Azimo | eWeek UK 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/

Papaya Global to Buy Cross-Border Payments Firm Azimo | eWeek UK Azimo has a digital payment network, multiple payment licences and more.

Cyber Incidents Reported to UK Regulator up over 50% | eWeek UK 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/

Cyber Incidents Reported to UK Regulator up over 50% | eWeek UK 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.

HSBC Preps for Quantum Computing Action via IBM Deal | eWeek UK 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/

HSBC Preps for Quantum Computing Action via IBM Deal | eWeek UK As part of the three-year agreement, HSBC will join the IBM Quantum Accelerator program.

Best Accounting Software in the UK | eWeek UK 29/03/2022

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

Best Accounting Software in the UK | eWeek UK With plenty of accounting software options out there, we look at some choices for automated reporting, security and more.

Nasuni and Sano Genetics Grab Tech Funding | eWeek UK 28/03/2022

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

Nasuni and Sano Genetics Grab Tech Funding | eWeek UK Progress for a file data services firm and a healthtech company.

SAP Signals Process Analytics Intent with Signavio Launch | eWeek UK 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/

SAP Signals Process Analytics Intent with Signavio Launch | eWeek UK The announcement follows on from March 2021, when SAP bought Berlin-based vendor Signavio for an undisclosed amount.

Payments Startup PENG Powers Up with Fake Testimonials | eWeek UK 28/03/2022

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

Payments Startup PENG Powers Up with Fake Testimonials | eWeek UK 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.

The Modern Day Pandora’s Box: Data, Data, Data | eWeek UK 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/

The Modern Day Pandora’s Box: Data, Data, Data | eWeek UK Richard McCall, CEO and Co-Founder at Armalytix, has some ideas on open banking and shutting down the money laundering playground.

Jeeves, The Mothership, Climate X and Della Feeling Stellar with Funding | eWeek UK 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/

Jeeves, The Mothership, Climate X and Della Feeling Stellar with Funding | eWeek UK A great week for a corporate card & expense management platform, an e-commerce platform, a climate risk analytics provider and a legal technology startup.

How Tech is Revolutionising Shopping in 2022 | eWeek UK 25/03/2022

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

How Tech is Revolutionising Shopping in 2022 | eWeek UK Jason Howard, Executive Vice President of Ethoca, discusses digital services, QR codes, AR, voice-activated commerce, and more.

Finovate Europe 2022: Payments' Potency on Parade | eWeek UK 25/03/2022

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

Finovate Europe 2022: Payments' Potency on Parade | eWeek UK A glimpse at some of the action from the fintech show in London.

Chetwood Financial Acquires Yobota for BaaS Boost | eWeek UK 25/03/2022

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

Chetwood Financial Acquires Yobota for BaaS Boost | eWeek UK Yobota co-founder and CEO Ammar Akhtar will be stepping down and pursuing "new challenges” as a result of the acquisition.

Digital Currencies 360: It's Criminal to Ignore Crypto's Rise | eWeek UK 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/

Digital Currencies 360: It's Criminal to Ignore Crypto's Rise | eWeek UK News and views from the Payments Association's event in London.

Biotech Oxford Nanopore Reveals £167m Loss | eWeek UK 24/03/2022

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

Biotech Oxford Nanopore Reveals £167m Loss | eWeek UK However, there was good news as the firm’s revenue increased from £113.9 million in 2020 to £133.7 million.

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Megan Bingham-Walker | eWeek UK 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/

Inspiring Women in Fintech: Interview with Megan Bingham-Walker | eWeek UK Megan Bingham-Walker, Co-founder and CEO of Anansi Technology, discusses how to process frustrations, evidence of traction in the fundraising process, and more.

Mitek Acquires Digital ID Firm HooYu for £98m | eWeek UK 24/03/2022

Mitek Acquires Digital ID Firm HooYu for £98m
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/mitek-acquires-digital-id-firm-hooyu-for-98m/

Mitek Acquires Digital ID Firm HooYu for £98m | eWeek UK California-headquartered Mitek swoops on London-based regtech in an all cash deal.

Clearlake Capital and Motive Partners to Buy BETA+ from LSEG | eWeek UK 24/03/2022

Clearlake Capital and Motive Partners to Buy BETA+ from LSEG
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/clearlake-capital-and-motive-partners-to-buy-beta-from-lseg/

Clearlake Capital and Motive Partners to Buy BETA+ from LSEG | eWeek UK BETA+ comprises BETA, Maxit and Digital Investor. Along with the acquisition, Clearlake and Motive have formed a long-term partnership with LSEG.

Cambridge GaN Devices Targets Semiconductor Market with First Commercial Products | eWeek UK 23/03/2022

Cambridge GaN Devices Targets Semiconductor Market with First Commercial Products
https://www.eweekuk.com/pc-hardware/cambridge-gan-devices-targets-semiconductor-market-with-first-commercial-products/

Cambridge GaN Devices Targets Semiconductor Market with First Commercial Products | eWeek UK Playing with power... the Cambridge University spinout says its semiconductors can reduce power loss by 50% compared to silicon die.

Removing the Friction of Silos to Smooth Out the DevOps Journey | eWeek UK 23/03/2022

Removing the Friction of Silos to Smooth Out the DevOps Journey
https://www.eweekuk.com/development/removing-the-friction-of-silos-to-smooth-out-the-devops-journey/

Removing the Friction of Silos to Smooth Out the DevOps Journey | eWeek UK Bob Davis, CMO at Plutora, argues that DevOps doesn't equal automation, why firms need to break free from traditional thinking, and more.

Seven Tech Companies in Newcastle to Watch | eWeek UK 22/03/2022

Seven Tech Companies in Newcastle to Watch
https://www.eweekuk.com/development/seven-tech-companies-in-newcastle-to-watch/

Seven Tech Companies in Newcastle to Watch | eWeek UK Featuring Caspian, Gavurin, IOTech Systems, Kani Payments, Opencast Software, QuantuMDx and ZeroLight.

PKI as a Service: The New Reality for a Secure Cyberspace? | eWeek UK 22/03/2022

PKI as a Service: The New Reality for a Secure Cyberspace?
https://www.eweekuk.com/cybersecurity/pki-as-a-service-the-new-reality-for-a-secure-cyberspace/

PKI as a Service: The New Reality for a Secure Cyberspace? | eWeek UK Now that the world seems to inch towards an IT-driven economy, securing public key infrastructure has become as pressing as ever.

NatWest Launches Carbon Tracker App for SMEs | eWeek UK 21/03/2022

NatWest Launches Carbon Tracker App for SMEs
https://www.eweekuk.com/fintech/natwest-launches-carbon-tracker-app-for-smes/

NatWest Launches Carbon Tracker App for SMEs | eWeek UK The bank reckons the UK’s six million SMEs can contribute to up to 50% of the nation’s Net Zero decarbonisation goals by 2030.

Threat Actors Are Leapfrogging Current Security Approaches: It’s Time to Turn the Tables | eWeek UK 21/03/2022

Threat Actors Are Leapfrogging Current Security Approaches: It’s Time to Turn the Tables
https://www.eweekuk.com/cybersecurity/threat-actors-are-leapfrogging-current-security-approaches-its-time-to-turn-the-tables/

Threat Actors Are Leapfrogging Current Security Approaches: It’s Time to Turn the Tables | eWeek UK The cybersecurity industry has been locked in a perpetual arms race virtually from day one.

ClearBank and Lune Grab Funding in London | eWeek UK 21/03/2022

ClearBank and Lune Grab Funding in London
https://www.eweekuk.com/cloud/clearbank-and-lune-grab-funding-in-london/

ClearBank and Lune Grab Funding in London | eWeek UK Clearing bank and climate tech firm plan international expansion and more recruits respectively.