Mid-Week Tech News Roundup – September 8th to September 12th 2025
08 Sept, 20256 minutesHealth Tech Partnership Targets Preventative Care TransformationEveron Group, a provider of ...
Health Tech Partnership Targets Preventative Care Transformation
Everon Group, a provider of digital health and assisted living solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with behavioural monitoring specialist Howz. Spanning the UK, Finland, and Sweden, the collaboration will combine Everon’s connected care ecosystem with Howz’s behavioural analytics to deliver an interoperable platform for proactive and preventative care.
The integration is set to mark the first time behavioural analytics are combined with reactive care devices, enabling predictive insights based on changes in daily routines. Both organisations say the approach could help reduce unplanned visits and admissions, while providing evidence-based support for care planning and resource allocation.
Peter Kerly, Managing Director at Everon Group, said:
“Our shared approach champions interoperability and innovation in healthcare technology, allowing users to live an independent life for as long as possible. A model of preventative care means we offer proactive solutions to provide real-time data to aid decision making and early intervention before a crisis occurs — for example, identifying sleep disturbances via sensors to accurately identify those individuals at higher risk on a given day.”
The partnership also builds on Howz’s recent study, which found that changes in behaviour and routines — particularly in mobility and sleep — can act as early indicators of health decline.
Kate Fairhurst, Managing Director at Howz, commented:
“This partnership marks a meaningful step in the shift to proactive systems of care. Howz is already delivering positive outcomes for individuals and social care teams by supporting the assessment and right-sizing of care packages through data-led insight. By integrating with Everon’s connected ecosystem, we can extend the reach of proactive and preventative care into devices and environments that have traditionally been used only for reactive alerts. It’s a shared vision for a smarter, more sustainable future built on evidence, not assumption.”
The organisations say their joint proposition is designed to support housing providers, local government, and health teams in tackling sector-wide challenges, including unplanned secondary care admissions, while aligning with the Government’s ten-year plan to shift towards preventative, data-led models of care.
Vypr Expands Team as New AI Platform Launches
Manchester-based product intelligence company Vypr has announced plans to expand its workforce by more than 40% following the launch of its new AI-powered platform, Vypr Predict.
The self-serve platform, now live in the UK, Australia and European markets and due to launch in the US, provides product, marketing and insight teams with rapid consumer intelligence. Built around behavioural science, it combines testing tools, AI-driven analysis and tailored recommendations to help global brands make faster, data-led decisions.
Vypr, which already works with clients including ASDA, Marks & Spencer, Red Bull and Starbucks, has grown its headcount by over 30% in the past year. It now plans to scale from 87 employees to 125 by March 2027, with recruitment centred on Manchester and the wider North West’s tech talent pool.
Chris Williams, Vypr CEO, said:
“A major aspect of the investment we secured earlier this year was to propel the launch of our next generation technology and attract the best people to achieve our vision for growth. The platform we’ve launched keeps us at the forefront of our industry and is testament to our Manchester team working across technology and the wider business.
We’re well-known for the unrivalled industry knowledge and expertise we provide our customers. In parallel, we’re growing a world-class tech team to keep pushing boundaries in our space globally, giving businesses the confidence to launch products and services that people absolutely want.”
The announcement follows a £5 million investment secured by Vypr in April to support its international growth and product development strategy >> check out the story here
Ikue Bolsters Customer-Centric Growth with New Executive Hire
Customer data platform provider Ikue has announced the appointment of Reuel Palany as its new Executive Director of Customer Success and Growth Marketing.
Palany joins the telco-focused customer data platform with a strong track record of leading customer engagement and growth initiatives across global markets. His career spans senior roles at Vodacom, Vodafone Group, JPMorgan Chase, and most recently Digitata Limited, where he advised on customer value management strategies for telecoms providers across Africa.
At Vodacom, Palany launched a first-of-its-kind behavioural-based loyalty programme powered by AI and machine learning, a move that won multiple awards and set new global benchmarks for customer engagement. He later took on a global leadership role at Vodafone Group, driving AI-led marketing and digital retention strategies across markets serving more than 300 million customers. Most recently, as Executive Director of Customer Value Management at Chase Bank, he focused on enhancing customer lifetime value within a digital-only banking environment.
Ikue, which positions itself as the first customer data platform designed specifically for telecoms, combines AI with real-time data integration to deliver a single, genuine view of the customer. The company says Palany’s appointment will strengthen its focus on driving customer retention, growth, and lifetime value for telco operators globally.
MHR Opens New Tech Hub in Newcastle
Payroll, HR, and finance software company MHR has expanded its UK presence with the opening of a new technology hub at Rotterdam House on Newcastle’s Quayside.
The Nottingham-headquartered firm said the move is part of its strategy to deepen its footprint across the UK, citing Newcastle’s “rich tech ecosystem, strong tech community and skilled workforce” as key factors in the decision. The hub will house software development teams under chief technology officer Andrew Watson.
Anton Roe, MHR’s chief executive, said:
“By establishing a dedicated tech hub outside Nottingham, we strengthen our commitment to innovation, regional growth and collaboration across the UK. Our move into Newcastle, the UK’s tech powerhouse, marks the start of an exciting new chapter.”
Andrew Watson, CTO, added:
“Newcastle is the perfect place for our new hub. By expanding our software teams, we’ll be closer to the region’s universities, start-ups and innovation centres, collaborating with the wider Newcastle tech ecosystem to accelerate product development.”
Beauty Tech Group Eyes London IPO
The Beauty Tech Group, owner of at-home cosmetics technology brands including CurrentBody Skin, ZIIP Beauty and Tria Laser, has announced plans for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange.
The Cheshire-based company, founded in 2009 by Lawrence Newman & Andrew Showman, said the listing would include new shares aimed at creating a “debt-free position,” as well as shares offered by existing holders. The deal will be led by Berenberg.
The news comes during a challenging period for London’s capital markets, with IPO volumes at their lowest first-half levels in more than two decades. Only seven companies have floated in the UK so far this year, raising about £200 million in total, according to Bloomberg.
Beauty Tech reported adjusted EBITDA of £22.9 million on revenue of £101.1 million in 2024. If successful, its flotation would make it one of the first companies to test the London IPO window this autumn, with other names such as Shawbrook Group and Princes Ltd also reported to be considering listings.
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