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AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
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Viral festival moment boosts demand for Huski flutes

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.
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Drone Major launches platform to boost UK drone SME access

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Drone Major has launched a platform to help UK drone SMEs access large contracts, boosting supply chain independence and reducing reliance on China.
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BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.
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Climb expands US cybersecurity offerings with Fortinet deal

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Climb has partnered with Fortinet, broadening its US cybersecurity portfolio and offering resellers advanced enterprise security solutions.
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Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard to drive US IBM Power growth

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard as Board Advisor to boost growth in the US IBM Power market with its Copy Assure cyber recovery solution.
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Workspace AV unveils new brand & website amid rapid growth

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Workspace AV has rebranded with a new website as it expands rapidly, enhancing its presence across the UK and Europe in the AV technology sector.
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IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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IRIS Software Group appoints Jens Ulrik Knudsen as CFO and Shemin Nurmohamed as President for the Americas to boost growth in North America.
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Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.
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Flexible work, AI & wellbeing to shape workplaces by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI, flexible work, and wellbeing will reshape workplaces, with firms prioritising local hubs, skill-based hiring, and employee satisfaction to boost growth.
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Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.
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Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.
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Holafly unveils unlimited global eSIM plan for frequent travellers

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.
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Ecommpay handbook guides eCommerce firms on payment analytics

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay has launched a handbook to help eCommerce firms harness payment analytics for improving checkout, boosting revenue, and reducing cart abandonment.
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global revenue growth and boost enterprise adoption of its work management platform.
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Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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network management
Utelize Communications secures multi-million investment from BGF to boost product development and expand its managed mobility services nationwide.
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TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
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Small businesses in UK & Ireland face barriers to AI adoption

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Small businesses in the UK and Ireland face confusion and lack confidence in adopting AI, citing skills gaps and need for clearer guidance, research reveals.
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Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.