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3i sells Lanner stake

Private equity firm 3i has disposed of its stake in West Midlands-based software company Lanner Group.

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NVM buys stake in Lanner as 3i exits

Mid-market investor NVM has bought a minority stake in software developer Lanner Group as the company's previous backer 3i exits the business.

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Baker Steel seeks £70m 

Specialist resources investor Baker Steel Capital Managers plans to float a trust to make pre-flotation investments in the sector.

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HG Tech Fund opens for investment

A new fund is being launched under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), planning to secure tax breaks for its investors by backing growing companies.

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Avisen buys Xploite

Business performance specialist Avisen has agreed to acquire Xploite, an IT services group, for up to £11.4 million.

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Rising star Stephen Casey

Stephen Casey has built his temporary structures company, Accio Group, into a solid business with a revenue of
£2.7 million.

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The next big thing – 3D Television

Bursting out of the cinema screens and into our homes, 3D technology is set to make its televisual debut, with several manufacturers poised to release 3D-ready sets this year.

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Object of desire

Laptops: once deemed a revolutionary product, enabling executives to throw their computer in a bag, hop on the train and give a winning presentation. Now, thanks to the BlackBerry Presenter, they might soon be consigned to the scrapheap of technology history.

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The next big thing – 3D Television

Bursting out of the cinema screens and into our homes, 3D technology is set to make its televisual debut, with several manufacturers poised to release 3D-ready sets this year.

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Object of desire

Laptops: once deemed a revolutionary product, enabling executives to throw their computer in a bag, hop on the train and give a winning presentation. Now, thanks to the BlackBerry Presenter, they might soon be consigned to the scrapheap of technology history.

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Change management

Disillusionment and uncertainty is leading a growing number of managers to quit their jobs, claims the Chartered Management Institute.

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VCTs set for bumper year

Leading managers of venture capital trusts (VCTs) have predicted a lucrative year of fundraising for the tax-efficient vehicles, which invest in growing companies.

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RainStor raises Series B round

Data management software company RainStor has raised US$7.5 million (£5 million) from institutional and strategic investors.

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Carbon Trust joins Oxsensis investors

High temperature sensor developer Oxsensis has raised £3 million in a fundraising round including new investor Carbon Trust Investments.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

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Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial