Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is a pioneering entrepreneur from South East London, whose modest beginnings have driven his remarkable career. In 2019, he co-founded Inc & Co with a bold vision to rejuvenate struggling businesses, preserve jobs, reduce creditor losses, and promote growth. Under the stewardship of Scott, Group CEO Jack Mason, and Group CTO Dave Antrobus, Inc & Co has grown into a global force with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors such as Professional Services, Travel, Retail, Ecommerce, and Shared Workspaces, showcasing a robust record of acquisitions and expansion. Scott's entrepreneurial acumen is further evidenced by strategic divestitures, including the sales of MyLife Digital to Dataguard and Laundrapp to Laundryheap, demonstrating his skill in amplifying business value and ensuring sustainable development. Beyond his business ventures, Scott is a passionate mental health advocate, openly discussing his experiences with Complex PTSD to aid others. He champions Women in Business and Tech and proudly represents the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With over two decades in leadership roles, Scott believes in the power of teamwork, fostering strong relationships, and nurturing a supportive culture as cornerstones of success. Scott Dylan's journey is characterised by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact both in the business world and beyond. His dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering environment for all team members is a testament to his visionary leadership and aspirations for a brighter future.
During Manchester City’s 2-1 defeat to Lyon in the Champions League, a fan was seen wearing a VR headset, raising eyebrows among spectators.The fan, who attended the match at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, appeared more engrossed in his virtual reality content than the live action on the pitch. Images circulating on social media showed the individual wearing a Samsung Gear VR headset, which allows users to connect their Samsung smartphones and experience immersive content. A female companion was also seen looking back at him, although she did not appear to be using a headset.The incident, captured by the…
A cryptocurrency expert asserts that the market bottom for Bitcoin is approximately $3,000, while another expert anticipates it could rise to $10,000 by the year’s end.The world’s leading cryptocurrency reached highs of almost $20,000 last December; however, its value has significantly declined throughout 2018. Due to the volatile conditions affecting digital currencies, driven by uncertainties over regulation, barriers to entry, and a surge in Initial Coin Offering scams, Bitcoin has fallen to $6,391 at the time of writing. Nevertheless, it remains capable of fluctuating by hundreds of dollars within hours of trading.Kevin Murcko, CEO of a crypto exchange, expressed confidence…
This year’s online fashion trends have been thoroughly analysed, unveiling the most frequented eCommerce sites and consumer preferences.Digital marketing analysis revealed that the fashion sector received 27 per cent more online traffic this year compared to the previous year. In the United Kingdom, the busiest eCommerce sites were identified as ASOS, followed by Next and Adidas. However, in February 2018, H&M became the frontrunner. As of September 2018, research indicates that the American brand Macy’s has surpassed both ASOS and H&M globally.Over the past 12 months, the most searched brand on Google worldwide was H&M, followed by ZARA, Adidas, and…
A new initiative has been introduced by the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in collaboration with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to address the productivity gap in Leeds compared to the national average.The LEP aims to boost local business productivity through capital grant investments. The pilot programme, which started on 17 September, offers capital grants to companies that can demonstrate investments leading to improved productivity. Interested businesses can apply for grants ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 until 14 December 2018.Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, chair of the Combined Authority and Leader of Bradford Council, emphasised, “Boosting productivity is a top priority…
The integration of a new widget on a prominent theatre website is set to transform how audiences discover and purchase theatre tickets.Events search engine TickX has formed a partnership with The Stage, an esteemed news and service platform for theatre, entertainment, and performance art. This collaboration sees the integration of the TickX widget onto The Stage website, displaying ticket availability and price comparisons for relevant performances, plays, and events nationwide.Founded in 1880, The Stage is revered as the world’s oldest and most prominent theatre publication. It offers a varied range of news, reviews, opinions, features, and advertising directed at theatre…
A significant development in the identification card industry has emerged as a Stockport-based ID card company will create 40 new jobs following its acquisition by an American competitor.Digital ID Group, the largest ID card firm in the United Kingdom, has been acquired by Oregon-based AlphaCard System. AlphaCard System now employs 360 staff across 11 cities around the globe. Jonathan Fell, managing director of Digital ID Group, expressed that joining forces with AlphaCard Systems was an unmissable opportunity due to AlphaCard’s strong reputation, impressive team, and excellent client base.Founded in 1998, AlphaCard System is the largest ID card company in the…
Commitments in Brussels have hindered participation in a significant tech event in London, yet the discussion on tech and immigration remains vital. A notable concern among the tech community is the potential talent scarcity post-Brexit; however, this period is seen as an opportunity to establish a fairer immigration system.Many in the tech sector are global thinkers who value diversity and inclusivity. The belief that Brexit will hinder talent acquisition is prevalent, but there is optimism for a system that moves away from prioritising mostly-white EU citizens over non-EU nationals, which currently borders on passport discrimination and could be viewed as…
If you work in a business, the chances are you will be targeted today by an email fraudster. Despite the rise of communication channels like Slack, email remains the primary avenue for exchanging information with partners; consequently, it is a common target for criminals seeking to deliver malware.The number of malicious emails has increased rapidly in recent years. ‘Business Email Compromise’ attacks, where the criminal impersonates a trusted contact such as a senior executive to trick a victim into giving up data or authorising a payment, are particularly dangerous and can cost millions of pounds. Organisations are also at risk…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has levied a £500,000 fine on Equifax for its failure to protect the personal data of up to 15 million UK citizens during a significant cyber-attack in 2017.The breach, which occurred between 13 May and 30 July 2017 in the United States, had a global impact, affecting 146 million customers worldwide. Despite the breach taking place in the US, Equifax Ltd was held accountable as it was responsible for the personal data of its UK customers. The investigation revealed that the UK branch had not ensured its American parent company, Equifax Inc, adhered to essential…
The business unit of the German conglomerate Siemens has ventured into 3D rendering and virtual reality (VR) through its latest acquisition of Lightwork Design. The Sheffield-based company, known for its expertise in computer software and technology licensing with a particular focus on 3D rendering software and VR, will now join Siemens PLM Software, a division within Siemens’ Digital Factory unit.Tony Hemmelgarn, Chief Executive of Siemens PLM Software, commented on the acquisition, stating, “With this acquisition, we increase the accuracy of the digital twin by adding advanced visualisation, rendering, and virtual reality technology into all phases of the virtual product development…
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