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Webinar Recap: Scaling Smart – Outsourcing Strategies and Growth Insights for Startups

On November 20th, SMART81 hosted a thought-provoking webinar featuring Charles Russell, Practice Lead at SMART81, and James Flavin, Founder of KiteEdge. The session, hosted by Emily Fitchett, Global Head of Partnerships at R Europe (formerly Seedrs), offered...

Smart81 Announces First-of-Its-Kind Strategic Partnership with Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs): Empowering Founders with Innovative Tech Solutions

Smart81, a leading developer of software solutions for startups and scale-ups, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Republic Europe…

Best QA and Testing practices for financial systems

Financial systems are evolving more rapidly than ever before in an evolutionary sort of cat-and-mouse game between systems and bugs or hackers. Consequently, quality assurance (QA) and testing practices are essential for ensuring accuracy, security, and reliability....

The fintech cyber seas: Challenges and solutions for secure navigation

In recent years, the financial technology (Fintech) industry has experienced exponential growth, reshaping the landscape of banking and financial services. Fintech innovations have introduced unprecedented levels of…

Open banking: Transforming the future of financial services

In an era marked by digital transformation, the financial sector stands on the brink of a major evolutionary step known as open banking. This concept is not merely a trend but a comprehensive shift in how financial data is handled, shared, and utilized, promising to...

Blockchain unleashed: Pioneering a new era of digital integrity and efficiency

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in the digital world, revolutionizing how organizations operate and interact. By enhancing trust, security, and transparency, blockchain technology significantly improves the traceability of data shared...

How AI will shape the future – A look ahead to 2024 and beyond

Forwards  2023 was a pivotal year for the advancement of AI technology, particularly in the realm of Generative AI, with the notable rise of ChatGPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) and Large Language Models (LLMs). These models have demonstrated remarkable...

The Intersection of AI and Blockchain in Fintech Innovations

The financial technology (fintech) landscape is witnessing an unprecedented evolution as it embraces two of the most disruptive technologies of the 21st century: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain. Both technologies have made indelible marks on their own, but...

The Evolution of Payment Systems: A Startup and Accelerator Perspective

The Evolution of Payment Systems: A Startup and Accelerator Perspective

In the dynamic world of startups and accelerators, understanding the evolution of payment systems is not just about tracing historical milestones but identifying opportunities for innovation and disruption. From the primitive barter systems to the sophistication of digital wallets…