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Mobile device threats in the office 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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The bigger picture: Corporate art

Art can improve more than just the office ambience, it can improve a business’s bottom line.

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Good for business

Many owner-managers run their business for reasons other than money and glory. We profile five business people who have put good causes at the heart of their social ventures.

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UK and Europe lead the way for buy & build

Buy & build activity by European private equity-backed businesses is still being dominated by regionalised transactions, new findings reveal.

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SMEs lack experience for deals

Over a third of UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lack the relevant experience for M&A, new findings reveal.

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Technology in transition?

James Klein, partner at Penningtons Solicitors, examines the outlook for M&A prospects in the technology sector.

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Microsoft buys to build Xbox

Global computing business Microsoft has acquired California-based VideoSurf, a move which will see new technology integrated into its Xbox entertainment system.

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Public offer launched for NVM’s Northern 2 VCT

Fund manager NVM Private Equity has launched a public offer of new ordinary shares for its venture capital trust (VCT), Northern 2 VCT, with a target of raising up to £15 million.

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Microsoft buys to build Xbox

Global computing business Microsoft has acquired California-based VideoSurf, a move which will see new technology integrated into its Xbox entertainment system.

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Public offer launched for NVM’s Northern 2 VCT

Fund manager NVM Private Equity has launched a public offer of new ordinary shares for its venture capital trust (VCT), Northern 2 VCT, with a target of raising up to £15 million.

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HouseTrip secures $17 million in second round financing

Holiday apartment website HouseTrip.com has completed a $17 million (£10.9 million) Series B funding round, ten months after closing a first round, that will fund product development and marketing campaigns.

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Electric future for Route Monkey after investment

The Finance for Business North East Technology Fund has made a £500, 000 investment in Route Monkey, a provider of software for vehicle operators.

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Digital Barriers acquires Stryker Communications

Surveillance business Digital Barriers has made its fourth acquisition of 2011 with the purchase of Stryker Communications.

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Accel closes third Indian fund at $155 million

Venture capital firm Accel Partners has closed its third fund dedicated for investment in India, Accel India III, after securing $155 million (£98 million).

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