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Google launching new fund for later-stage tech investments

Zach Miners) — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:39:00 GMT

Google is launching a new fund through which it will make later-stage investments in technology companies, a Google executive said Wednesday.

Facebook investor Thiel leads £3.9m investment in TransferWise

Sophie Curtis) — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:38:00 GMT

TransferWise, the peer-to-peer international money transfer business, has secured a $6 million investment round led by Valar Ventures, the venture fund founded by Facebook’s first outside investor and co-founder of PayPal, Peter Thiel.

Oracle opens second UK data centre to support government G-Cloud

Sophie Curtis) — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

Oracle has announced the opening of a new data centre in the UK to support the government’s G-Cloud initiative, following a similar move by Salesforce.com earlier this month.

Yellow Pages owner Hibu launches website builder for SMBs

Sophie Curtis) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:05:00 GMT

Yellow Pages owner Hibu has launched a new cloud platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), enabling them to create a mobile-optimised website or online shop and start selling and advertising to prospects in just 10 minutes.

G2 Crowd challenges Gartner's Magic Quadrant with crowdsourced grids

John E Dunn) — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:37:00 GMT

Might the hegemony of Gartner’s Magic Quadrant be under threat? It sounds like a long shot but Chicago startup G2 Crowd thinks it has come up with a disruptive alternative - ditch analysts and ask IT professionals what they think instead.

McAfee splashes $389 million for Stonesoft's firewall knowhow

John E Dunn) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:36:00 GMT

Another independent security firm has been swallowed by the expanding McAfee empire with the news that Intel’s security play has agreed to pay $389 million (£250 million) in cash for small but innovative Finnish firm Stonesoft.

Entrepreneur First encourages girls to launch tech start-ups

Sophie Curtis) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT

Entrepreneur First, the not-for-profit initiative designed to help budding entrepreneurs launch their own technology start-ups, is launching a 9-week programme to teach female graduates and undergraduates the basics of programming.

Shazam appoints new CEO to lead initial public offering

Sophie Curtis) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:37:00 GMT

London-based technology start-up Shazam, which offers a mobile music identification service, has appointed a former Yahoo vice-president as its new chief executive, in order to prepare for the next stage of growth and an initial public offering (IPO).

Government outlines plans for £30m SME advice programme

Derek du Preez) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:03:00 GMT

The government has outlined its plans for a two year, £30 million programme to provide external advice to SMEs in the UK, which was first revealed earlier this year in Osborne’s budget.

Flexible, networked e-ink displays mimic physical documents

Nick Barber) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:12:00 GMT

Researchers demonstrated flexible, networked e-ink displays that behave like papers on a desk at a conference in Paris. The displays can be used separately or in tandem, opening up new possibilities for a paperless office.

Brother MFC-J4510DW

Robin Morris) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:14:00 GMT

The Brother MFC-J4510DW surprises you from first glance, a low-slung top measuring just 185mm deep but very wide. Black and cream isn't always an attractive combination, but it works here, a broad black stripe rippling across to match the bold dark top.

Nine in 10 tech start-ups plan to recruit this year: report

Sophie Curtis) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:53:00 GMT

The jobs market may be grim, but new research has highlighted that technology start-up businesses have ambitious hiring plans for the next year.

UK ramps up efforts to support high-growth tech companies

Sophie Curtis) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:35:00 GMT

Efforts are ramping up in both the public and private sector to enable high-growth businesses in the UK to scale rapidly and reach their full potential.

Infosec 2013: cyber security sector failing to attract new talent

Sophie Curtis) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:02:00 GMT

The cyber security sector in the UK is failing to attract young people into the industry – especially women – according to research released this week by e-skills UK.

Dell UltraSharp U3014

James Galbraith) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:50:00 GMT

If you're in the market for a high-quality, large display, the Dell Ultrasharp U3014 is definitely worth considering. Our Dell UltraSharp U3014 review explains why.

Tech London Advocates launches to support British start-ups

Sophie Curtis) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:33:00 GMT

A private sector-led advocacy group made up of around 150 technology business leaders and influencers has launched in London today to facilitate partnerships between tech start-ups and FTSE 250 businesses as well as large international companies and investors.

HP OfficeJet X551dw

Cliff Joseph) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:13:00 GMT

It’s a record-breaker! And that’s official.

Cardiff Start launches to encourage investment in Welsh start-ups

Sophie Curtis) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:33:00 GMT

A collective of start-up businesses, investors and students in Cardiff have teamed up to promote the Welsh city's technology and digital scene.

Phantom flying drone captures stunning, stable video

Nick Barber) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:41:00 GMT

A new stabilization system for the Phantom remote-controlled flying drone helps it capture stunning landscapes and maneuver in tight spaces.

Small Business Research Initiative passes £100 million SME contracts

Sophie Curtis) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:30:00 GMT

The Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) has been hailed a success as it passes a milestone of £100 million of contracts awarded to small businesses from public sector departments

Boris Johnson helps inject £22m into start-up scene

Derek du Preez) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:04:00 GMT

Fund manager and investor MMC Ventures has won a competitive tender to launch the MMC London Fund, wFund manager and investor MMC Ventures has won a competitive tender to launch the MMC London Fund, which will see £22 million ploughed into London based start-ups. hich will see £22 million ploughed into London based start-ups.

Prime Minister's technology advisor Rohan Silva to step down

Sophie Curtis) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:46:00 GMT

Rohan Silva, the Prime Minister's adviser for technology and the man behind Tech City, is to step down from his post in June to pursue an entrepreneurial role, Downing Street has confirmed.

Google to give away £2m in non-profit UK technology challenge

Antony Savvas) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:39:00 GMT

Google has launched its Global Impact Challenge in the UK and is looking to give away £500,000 to four non-profit British organisations that can demonstrate how they would use technology to transform lives.

Cash prizes for start-ups and SMEs in Cisco BIG Awards

Antony Savvas) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:44:00 GMT

Cisco has opened applications for its BIG Awards which gives cash prizes to UK start-ups and SMEs.

Tech City recruitment fair goes full-time

Antony Savvas) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:17:00 GMT

Silicon Milkroundabout, the jobs fair for London’s Tech City start-up community, is becoming a start-up itself and hiring a full-time team ahead of its spring events.