Cloud computing: How changing infrastructure can improve business operations 

Business decisions: Hosting off site can help reduce the risk of data loss

Business decisions: Hosting off site can help reduce the risk of data loss

The use of cloud computing has become a big feature of growing a business in recent months, but many are still unsure of the concept, and the benefit that cloud services can offer.

A process of becoming

High-speed communication: Kao applied fibre optics to telecommuincations

In the 1960s Dr Charles Kao pioneered the use of fibre optics technology in communication, and now financial services firm UBS has included him in its list of Brand Advertising Campaign luminaries.

Technology review: The business card 2.0

Business cards come in all shapes, sizes and colours and have now been given a video makeover by Vidioh.

SMEs are turning to the cloud for their data storage needs

More and more businesses, as well as personal users, are turning to the cloud for their data storage needs.

Technology review: Bluetooth keyboard case for the iPad

There are no shortage of tablets on the market, with all manners of shape, size and power represented. But how can accessories boost performance?

How to safeguard a business against data loss

Data recovery: The cloud has allowed businesses to cut down on storage costs

Businesses place a lot of responsibility on technology to lessen the burden of administration and accounts keeping. Aad Dekkers, marketing director EMEA at EVault, considers the steps businesses must take when implementing a data backup and disaster recovery plan.

Social media gaming to boost brands

Zak Shah, CEO and founder of social competition site WishFree.com, looks at how social media gaming could be a cost-effective way to engage new and existing customers.

‘Domino’ diagnostic system

Aquila Diagnostic Systems is an early stage life sciences company

The ability to conduct a quick diagnosis is important in industries ranging from personal healthcare to agriculture, and new nanotechnology could be about to give them the power to do this.

Palm-reading ATMs

In the aftermath of the earthquake and following tsunami in Japan, many people were left with no cash cards to access funds. Now, a Japanese bank is pioneering new technology which could prevent this from happening again.

Li-Fi: technology of the future

Li-Fi: Technology that can turn a light source into a localised data centre

Data could soon be transmitted using the power of light following recent development work by a University of Edinburgh spin-out business.

The stars of Tech City - Part 3

In the last of our video diaries looking at the stars of Tech City, GrowthBusiness speaks to Glenn Shoosmith, founder and CEO of BookingBug.

The stars of Tech City - Part 2

In the second of three video diaries looking at the stars of Tech City, GrowthBusiness speaks to Alex Halliday, CEO of SocialGO.

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Light touch regulation: Friend or foe? 

Business Regulations

Sophia Harrison, director of financial and professional services at Grayling, looks at how a new exchange platform out of Sweden could strike the right chord of regulation for SMEs.

Corporate leaks: How to prevent and investigate if they occur

Business Tools

Bob Mecrate-Butcher, partner at Charles Russell, looks at how corporate leaks can first be prevented and then plugged when they do occur.

Vitesse Events

New Energy and Cleantech Awards 2013

Date: March 21, 2013
Venue: Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, London

M&A Awards 2013

Date: June 27, 2013

Location: Millennium Mayfair, London

2013 Investor AllStars

Date: September 25, 2013

Location: The Natural History Museum, London

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Cloud entrepreneur: Piers Linney hopes AIM will be a springboard for growth

Dragons' Den star sets out IPO route for his cloud-based business

Technology entrepreneur Piers Linney is listing his company on the Alternative Investment Market, where it will possess a market cap of £34.6 million.

The Entrepreneur

Local appeal: Salmon & Trout is Cockney rhyming slang for snout (cigarette)

Acting quickly to capitalise on a new market

Time was of the essence when Mario Di Giorgio, CEO of e-cigarette brand Salmon & Trout, launched his business. He explains how being proactive worked.

Comment & Analysis

Channeling Instagram for start-up success

That a team of 13 could build a business worth $1 billion should be the inspiration that all entrepreneurs need.

Research

Source of growth: There are 64 UK-listed cash shells holding £237.9 million

The rise of cash shells

New research from GrowthBusiness shows that the number of UK cash shells is climbing. We speak to new entrants to the market and those that have recently closed deals to find out what’s driving shells’ increasing popularity.