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Multi-millionaire tech entrepreneur Lawrence Jones has been found guilty of raping two women in Manchester in the 1990s.

The former UKFast chief executive was convicted in January this year of sexually assaulting another woman in 2013, which could not be reported until today because of court restrictions.

He has already spent 10 months behind bars after being remanded in custody earlier this year following that conviction.

But the 55-year-old is expected to be sentenced for all three offences on 1 December following the conclusion of a second trial.

Jones, who set up the web hosting provider with his wife Gail in 1999, was once considered one of the most influential technology magnates in the UK with an estimated wealth of about £700m, according to the Financial Times.

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Recent global data analysis indicates that the United Kingdom has significantly trailed other nations in its investments in renewable energy. This has also seen an increase in tech companies switching to renewable energy solutions across the UK, too. 

According to the most recent government statistics, the UK’s renewable energy capacity has experienced a comparatively modest average annual growth of 4.45% over the past three years, in contrast to the global average of 9.67% annual growth. 

UK Renewable Energy Market Analysis

In the short to medium term, key drivers for this renewable energy growth include supportive government policies and endeavours to fulfil the surging energy demand by leveraging renewable sources while simultaneously reducing reliance on fossil…

In the ever-evolving landscape of tech, the term “deep tech” has been slowly gaining popularity. First coined by Swati Chaturvedi, the founder and CEO of Propel(x), an online investment platform connecting early-stage deep tech ventures with investors, deep tech represents a new and interesting niche in the start-up world.

Defining Deep Tech

At its core, deep tech is about ground-breaking innovation in engineering and scientific advancements. Unlike shallow tech, which involves simple transitions from non-digital to digital business models, deep tech start-ups use cutting-edge technology to solve complex, real-world problems.

For example, while Uber disrupted the taxi industry, it doesn’t fall under the deep tech category as it used an existing concept—the…

Recently, we interacted with Mr. Vishal Lunia, Co-founder and CEO – PlayAll Sports, a unique tech-focussed startup that is infusing innovation and tech solutions into sports.

Mr. Vishal Lunia and Jayant Surana, Co-Founders of PlayAll Sports

Here are the interview highlights:

1. Brief us about PlayAll and its journey. 

PlayAll was founded in 2018 by Vishal and Jayant. Vishal’s prior experience at Sportido, a sports booking platform, gave him valuable insights into the need for accessible sports options. In response to this need, they established PlayAll and opened their first 4-court badminton center in Noida. Despite the challenges, their dedication to providing quality sports facilities led to rapid growth.

Over the years, PlayAll has expanded its offerings, adding sports like…

Leaders around the world are becoming increasingly uneasy about the changes in digital tech. Recent surveys reveal that AI and machine learning are at the forefront for financial investment but are also contributing to high levels of stress among top executives.
 

AI: Attractive for Investment, Troubling for the Mind

 
According to a Kin + Carta study that involved 800 top business leaders, 15% chose these technologies as their main focus for financial commitment. Richard Neish, Global Chief Strategy Officer at Kin + Carta, mentioned, “The main reason for the worry among leadership is the fast pace at which these technologies can alter traditional ways of conducting business.”

But this keen interest has a downside. Nearly one-fifth of surveyed leaders indicate that AI and…