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

Cloud computing: How changing infrastructure can improve business operations 

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.

High-speed communication: Kao applied fibre optics to telecommuincations

A process of becoming

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.

Video communication: Branded audio/visual business cards

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.

Snugg fit: iPad's can be used in and out of the holder via a bluetooth connection

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?

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

How to safeguard a business against data loss

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 gaming: 46 per cent of Facebook users are 45 years and over

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.

Aquila Diagnostic Systems is an early stage life sciences company

‘Domino’ diagnostic system

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.

Customers will have to place a hand on the scanner and enter their D.O.B and PIN

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 that can turn a light source into a localised data centre

Li-Fi: technology of the future

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

Glenn Shoosmith, founder and CEO of BookingBug

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.

Alex Halliday, CEO of SocialGO

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.

Agricultural revolution: The Dutch team hopes to have a proof-of-concept of its lab-produced meat in October

Test-tube meat

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal could soon be dishing up a burger with a difference – a £210,000 ‘test- tube’ burger. 

Alex Saint - setting up Tech City

The stars of Tech City - Part 1

In the first of three video diaries looking at the stars of Tech City, GrowthBusiness speaks to Alex Saint, CEO of Secret Escapes.

Business providers offer broadband packages with high bandwidths

Why should SMEs invest in business broadband?

SMEs consider why they should sign up for business grade broadband rather than the standard residential broadband.

How firms can embrace modern mobile technology

The rise of mobile

Scot Nielsen, product manager at business software company Micro Focus, looks at how firms can embrace modern mobile technology without breaking the bank.

Power Off

Energy efficiency devices can generate real savings for your business.

The ultrasonic nozzle in action

Ultrasonic nozzle cleaning: the next big thing?

A new device has been created which claims to improve the cleaning powers of water. Could this be the next big thing to implement at your business? 

Touch-screen mirror technology

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Picture the scene. You drag yourself out of bed after a late night and look in the bathroom mirror. Instead of just gazing at the bags under your eyes, you are presented with information on your heart rate, temperature and weight.

Bring your own devices can harm IT

Mobile device threats can be managed

Given the rising popularity of laptops, smartphones and tablets, we explain some of the implications of bringing your own device schemes for staff.

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Green retail: Eco Market's founders are aiming for more overseas traffic

Former PayPal executive and ghd co-founder back start-up Eco Market 

Eco Market has added to its growing list of angel backers by securing the interest of ghd co-founder Martin Penny and former PayPal and eBay executive Elisabeth Ling.

The Entrepreneur

Bird's eye view: Start-ups can new begin to utilise satellites to build technologies

Space: The final entrepreneurial frontier

Despite it taking until 2013 for the UK to have its first ‘official astronaut’, Britain’s space industry offers many opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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.