Ahead of the Greater Manchester Mayoral elections on 2nd May, technology businesses in the city-region have called for the incoming Mayor to back a new Manifesto for the Northern Tech Economy. The new manifesto has been launched by Manchester Digital and sets out the economic opportunity for … [Read more...]
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Basic tech skills gaps restricting productivity of UK SMEs, finds Sharp
A lack of basic tech skills is having a negative impact on productivity in nearly four in ten firms according to UK research from Sharp. The insights from over 500 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) see the ability to use everyday tools effectively, such as the Microsoft 365 suite of … [Read more...]
Stockport freelancers and small businesses invited to graphic design and digital marketing workshops
A series of workshops on the basics of graphic design and digital marketing aimed at freelancers and small businesses are taking place in Stockport. Run by MadLab as part of its Make Stuff project which also included a number of activities as part of the borough's Town of Culture DigiFest … [Read more...]
Planning approval for new £350 million Stockport data centre
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission by Stockport Council to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Reddish. Described as a significant investment for Stockport … [Read more...]
New features to be added to Bee Network app ahead of expansion of bus franchising
Bus passengers across Greater Manchester will see a new journey planner and live bus tracker added to the Bee Network app alongside the expansion of bus franchising to more areas of the city-region on 24th March. The new journey planner is already available on the Bee Network app with a live bus … [Read more...]
Spoken word film by Studio 91 is a “love letter to Greater Manchester”
Video production company, Studio 91 Media, has released its latest original project, Ode to Manny, which is described as "a love letter to Greater Manchester". The spoken word film (which can be watched below) was written and produced by Jamie Swaby, one of a team of video producers at Studio 91, … [Read more...]
Business support programme to open to second cohort of Stockport creative businesses
Digital technology skills and training provider, IN4 Group, is launching a second cohort of its Stockport Creative Campus support programme for the borough’s entrepreneurs and freelancers. The Stockport Creative Campus programme returns on May 9th for 8 weeks of hybrid delivery, providing … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations unveils new website
Pure Innovations, a Stockport charity seeking to improve the employment rate for people with a learning difficulty, has launched a new website. The employment rate for people with a learning difficulty is 4.8%, and the launch of Pure Innovations new website is just one step towards flipping this … [Read more...]
New research highlights salary boost of digital skills bootcamps
Tech skills offered by government-backed Skills Bootcamps can lead to jobs with average salaries exceeding £70,000, new research has revealed. Research from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst, and funded by DSIT’s Digital Growth Grant reveal that roles in technology overall pay an average of 55% … [Read more...]
Cyber security experts to share insights with Stockport Digital Business Network
Experts from Greater Manchester’s Digital Security Hub and local cyber security businesses will share their insights with the Stockport Digital Business Network when it meets next on 15th March. Digital businesses based in Stockport are invited to The Light Cinema on Friday 15 March 2024 (11.00am … [Read more...]
Further funding will support regulation and advancement of AI
Following the government's AI Regulation White Paper consultation and the establishment of the AI Safety Institute, UK regulatory bodies are to receive additional funding to address challenges of artificial intelligence. £10 million will fund work to prepare and upskill regulators to address the … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship starts insufficient in Greater Manchester’s key growth sectors, finds Chamber of Commerce report
The numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors of the Greater Manchester economy are not sufficient to bridge skills gaps, according to findings of a new report published by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC). The analysis, conducted as part of the Chamber's Local Skills … [Read more...]
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