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International Women’s Day 2024 – Celebrating Women in Tech

Guest article by Magda King, ISL Talent

Women make up just 22% of employees within the AI and Data industry.

As we commemorate International Women’s Day and embrace the theme of #InspireInclusion, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the women who make up this transformative industry, and through their stories, experiences and insights hope to inspire other women and girls to...

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Timewade: How to start a new role remotely

Blog provided by technology strategy experts Timewade .

Starting a new job is an exciting time but often has its challenges. And starting a new job in the midst of a global pandemic, while working remotely is an entirely different experience.

Troy Wheeler recently started as a Technology Success Analyst at Timewade and his entire induction was conducted completely remotely...

The elevating properties of bespoke software development

Insight provided by Clever Software Group , bespoke software development specialists based in Ringwood.

It may not seem like it, but bespoke software development can add a surprising amount of value to a business. Custom software solutions allow businesses to have more control and power over the tech that is used to run daily enterprise operations.

Pre-pandemic, many...

How to take on equity funding without losing control of your business

Founders who are considering external funding sources will often be concerned about the impact of taking on investment, particularly about losing some control of a business they may have invested many years in building.

On the flip side, an investor may be concerned about writing a big cheque and not having any ongoing control over or involvement in your business.

Typically...

A great start, but don’t stop there…

SETsquared Exeter are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West.

The Tech South West StartUp Studio is kicking off again and it is great to see more businesses joining the programme and taking those early steps on a business journey which could lead anywhere.

What is most encouraging for me is that...

The rise of phishing - and how to fight back

Insight provided by techhnology strategy experts Timewade .

We’ve all heard that cyberthreats are on the rise. In this blog we look at the rise of phishing, explaining what it is, why it’s on the rise and how to combat it.

What is phishing?

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack, often used to steal user data, including passwords or bank details. It is considered...

Rely on UK Companies House data? You may have a BIG problem.

This is a guest post from Regulation Technologies , a South West startup that is leading the way in transforming unmanageable open datasets into meaningful networks to uncover high-value insights and help data teams innovate.

We’ve completed research that indicates at least 3 million director records are not linked to the right people, 20% of the total . (Happily, we have solved the...

British Business Bank: Funding your startup

All new companies need funding of some sort to get started. So, where can an early-stage business get this support from?

The bank of mum and dad

The first port of call is often friends and family – they know you already and (hopefully) believe in your business. This can be a particularly helpful capital injection for early-stage founders who have no prior track record in business and...

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Hiring a freelance developer vs. software development company: which works better for you?

Insight provided by Clever Software Group , bespoke software development specialists based in Ringwood.

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic caused a massive boost in the need for a digital transformation for so many companies. Embarking on the route of digital technology resolutions would allow so many businesses and organizations to continue trading virtually, when asked to close...

Project Bluebird: An AI system for air traffic control

Project Bluebird is a partnership between NATS and The Alan Turing Institute , supported through an investment from EPSRC . The research vision is to deliver the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) system to control a section of airspace in live trials, working with air traffic controllers to help manage the complexities of their role. This system will use digital twinning and machine...

University of Exeter: Optimising supply chains with machine learning

A new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the University of Exeter and Applegate Marketplace launched this year to help machine learning improve the company’s decision-making.

With support from IIB’s dedicated KTP team , data scientist Aimée Hall is now working closely with the procurement firm Applegate, whose AI-based platform aims to optimize the process of matching...