Tech Nation launches AI growth programme
by Nicholas Fearn , June 19
Tech Nation is calling on Welsh technology companies to apply for its new peer-to-peer growth programme for artificial intelligence. The industry body said it is looking for founders “who have a clear vision for how their products solve real problems” and “who are applying artificial intelligence in practical areas to create real-world impact”. Launching in...
Read More >We Build Bots eyes up £1 million investment raise
by Nicholas Fearn , June 18
We Build Bots, an artificial intelligence company based in Cardiff, has launched a £1 million funding round to continue its foray into the public sector. The firm, which develops chatbots for a range of different purposes and industries, will use the funds to launch to new products and accelerate growth. Last year, it raised £575,000 from...
Read More >Software firm to create 80 jobs in Cardiff
by Nicholas Fearn , June 17
Software development firm Link Data Management Solutions will create 80 jobs in Cardiff after securing £650,000 of Welsh Government funding. With the funds, it’ll open a headquarters in Southgate House and relocate 20 employees from Caerphilly. More jobs will be created over four years. The company is recruiting for a range of positions, including software...
Read More >Circle IT appoints new CEO and board members to accelerate growth
by Nicholas Fearn , June 13
Circle IT has appointed a new CEO and board of directors in a bid to drive multi-million sales growth over the next three years. The restructure has seen founder Roger Harry move from CEO to focus on strategy and alliances, with David Jones taking on the role and Ben Marnham joining as chairman. According to...
Read More >Bouygues UK recruits first higher education students for Cardiff Innovation Campus project
by Nicholas Fearn , June 12
Bouygues UK, which is building Cardiff University’s cutting-edge Innovation Campus, has welcomed its first higher education ambassadors on site. The construction firm has recruited five students from Cardiff University to write, blog and share social media posts about their insights into the progress of the city centre site. Although the company has previously worked with...
Read More >Tech startup launches beauty comparison website
by Nicholas Fearn , June 11
Glamdeva, a beauty company based in Cardiff, has launched an online beauty booking platform this week. The website allows people to search, compare and instantly book hair and makeup artists in their local area, offering access to hundreders of providers. It’s the brainchild of serial entrepreneur Gurinder Randeva, who is on a mission to transform the...
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