Intelligent SME.tech Issue 45 | Page 9

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UK healthcare communications provider announces net zero achievement across operations

Healthcare communications provider , Cymphony , is leading the way in its sustainability charge , having successfully reached net zero carbon status .

Cymphony ’ s mission is to help healthcare providers improve day-to-day operations , such as bookings and communications , and has placed sustainability alongside technology at the centre of operations . It has now achieved its net zero goals .

Neil Davies , Managing Director at Cymphony , said : “ Here at Cymphony , our purpose runs deeper than delivering the best communication solutions for our healthcare providers .

“ We understand the impact we have on the environment and have made a number of conscious steps to minimise the damaging effects our organisation has on the planet . As of today , I ’ m unaware of any other industry player which has not only committed but also achieved this level of sustainability across its operations .

“ Having partnered with Carbon Footprint Limited , everyone at Cymphony understood our goal of minimising our carbon footprint .”

Ageras targets one to two major acquisitions amid growing revenue

Danish FinTech , Ageras , a leading provider of accounting , banking and business software solutions for more than 300,000 European small businesses , is ready to respond to a ‘ growing market appetite ’ for a pan-European consolidation in the FinTech and business software sector , targeting to complete one to two major acquisitions before a potential IPO in 2026 .

And according to its CEO , the company is already in ‘ advanced talks ’ with prospects that can fulfil its vision of becoming Europe ’ s largest in its industry , aiming to execute on its ambitions as early as 2024 . The publication of Ageras ’ 2023 annual report shows its first-ever profitable EBITDA and continued revenue growth of 53 % to support its further expansion plans .

CEO , Rico Andersen , said : “ This accomplishment not only validates the effectiveness of our strategic direction , but also underpins our position as a resilient player in the market .”

Alibaba . com ’ s new product aims to make global sourcing as simple as online shopping

Alibaba . com , a leading platform for global business-to-business ( B2B ) e-commerce and part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group , has announced the official launch of Alibaba Guaranteed to help simplify global sourcing and provide a more flexible and reliable supply chain for smalland medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ) in the US and beyond .

Alibaba . com now serves more than 48 million SMEs buyers , with more than 200,000 suppliers on its platform worldwide . Through Alibaba Guaranteed , buyers will be able to source with added confidence as the service offers products at fixed prices with shipping fees included , promises dispatch of goods within 72 hours and guarantees delivery by the expected date . Buyers can also take advantage of after sales services , such as quick money back for order issues and free local returns for defects .

Products sourced through this new solution will be fulfilled by Alibaba . com , providing buyers with order security .