20 • Tech, Software & Marketing ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE FinanSys: smarter business


As UK organisations face growing pressure to do more with less, the ability to automate, integrate and make real-time decisions has become a defi ning factor for success


FinanSys, a trusted technology partner for over 25 years, is helping businesses meet challenges through the combined strength of Oracle NetSuite and UniFi. NetSuite delivers a unifi ed,


cloud-based system that brings together fi nance, operations and reporting into one intelligent platform — removing the ineffi ciencies of disconnected tools and legacy processes. Complementing this, UniFi, FinanSys’ proprietary automation and integration platform, connects NetSuite eff ortlessly with other business-critical systems, ensuring data moves securely and seamlessly across the organisation. From care providers and


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New Year Business Guide - brought to you by APL Media • Wednesday 14 January 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Hyper-growth AI startup


Launched in February 2024 by Moray Melhuish and Nicholas Thomas, ScotAi is an innovative British startup


ScotAi has already made headlines through its partnership with Raytheon UK to transform Royal Navy training using secure, air- gapped AI systems. Less than two years old, the company already serves clients globally across critical sectors like defence, wind, nuclear, subsea and manufacturing. The innovators have now launched


Kensit.world, a sophisticated British search engine and market intelligence platform built on what the company describes as the most accurate and innovative AI data engine in the artifi cial intelligence sector. Unlike conventional search tools,


Kensit combines artifi cial intelligence with advanced data processing to deliver automated briefi ngs, customised industry reports and intelligent search capabilities that fundamentally shift how businesses access market data, enabling users to make better decisions as the market shifts around them. The platform enables business to


keep their team informed on their areas of interest, sharing intelligence instantly. Built on principles of data sovereignty and user privacy, ScotAI ensures sensitive business


intelligence remains protected whilst being readily accessible to authorised teams. The company’s approach


combines best-in-class AI models with computer vision and intelligent search technology, creating what industry experts describe as ‘hugely powerful’ capabilities. For organisations seeking to enhance their market intelligence capabilities while maintaining data control, Kensit.world off ers a compelling British alternative.


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ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE When technology meets impact


In the last few decades, disruptive technological innovations have repeatedly reshaped our world


This is putting organisations under continuous pressure to modernise while proving they’re acting responsibly. Many are now looking for future-proof digital solutions that not only drive internal effi ciency, but also align with public sustainability goals. Fluo, a UK-based technology


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Fluo is redefi ning what responsible digital transformation looks like


early and refi ne later. While this accelerates change, the rush to launch often leaves behind a legacy of brittle architectures and resource-heavy systems. Fluo’s team champions a diff erent approach: the Minimum Impact Product (MIP), a strategy designed to deliver solutions that fulfi l their core purpose while minimising negative impacts on the environment and society, and ensuring strong technical effi ciency from the start. This shift is supported by


Fluo’s Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) framework, which provides organisations with a clear view of their digital footprint, from energy consumption and cloud architecture to inclusivity, data ethics and long-term resilience. Founder Marco Strillozzi


To advance technology responsibly, Fluo takes a holistic view of what it builds. Every shortcut leaves a footprint


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summarises the company’s philosophy: “To advance technology responsibly, Fluo takes a holistic view of what it builds. Every shortcut leaves a footprint on performance, users and the planet.” As a certifi ed B Corp and member


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