Greater Manchester is to host its first ever ‘DevCon’, which will take place on the 11th and 12th of July, its organisers have announced. The two-day event will take place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester city centre and see 500 delegates, including tech founders and senior … [Read more...]
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South City Studios choose Bellfinch Websites
Bellfinch Websites, the Stockport-based specialists in small and start-up websites, have developed a new website for Stockport music production and pre-production facility, South City Studios. The website highlights South City Studio’s excellent connectivity being located alongside the motorway … [Read more...]
18 to 30-year-olds in Greater Manchester invited to apply for new digital skills training programme
A new digital skills training programme has launched for 18 to 30-year-olds in Greater Manchester with limited access to education and employment opportunities. Backed by Sky and MAMA Youth Project, the six-week digital media skills programme aims to help underprivileged young people gain free … [Read more...]
CMA to review the impact of the growing use of AI
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to review how the development and deployment of AI by businesses could impact on competition and consumer protections. Foundation models, which include large language models and generative artificial intelligence (AI), that have emerged over the past … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester residents most susceptible to cybercrime
New analysis of National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre data has found Greater Manchester residents are most at risk to cybercrime. The study by IT provider CloudTech24 found the city-region to have the highest levels of reported cybercrime per 10,000 residents of any area in England … [Read more...]
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill introduced to crack down on unfair business practices online
The government has today (25th April) set out new legislation to strengthen consumer protections when using and purchasing goods and services online. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill will enhance the role of the UK's Competition and Markets Authority to crack down on … [Read more...]
UK advertising and marketing sector achieves £15 billion in exports
The Advertising Association has revealed that the UK advertising and marketing sector achieved exports of £15 billion in 2021. The figure represents 32.5% increase in year-on-year growth as the sector rebounded strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic, and is the fastest rate of growth for the … [Read more...]
£150 million investment announced into digital connectivity
Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has announced plans for £150 million of investment into the UK's telecoms infrastructure to boost digital connectivity across the UK. The new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy sets out plans to ensure all populated areas of the UK are covered by 'standalone' … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take advantage of fully-funded Instagram training
People working in Stockport are invited to apply to take part in a fully-funded social media training course, focusing on using Instagram to build an online brand. Delivered by BuzzStart Academy, this is a mapped Level 3 course fully-funded by the European Social Fund and Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Stockport tech and digital businesses to come together to network and collaborate
The borough’s thriving digital businesses will come together to network and share experiences and opportunities on Friday 24th March at the next meeting of the Stockport Digital Network. The network, set up by Stockport Council’s Economy, Work and Skills team, aims to connect digital businesses … [Read more...]
Government sets out plans for revised data protection regulations
Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), the UK Government has begun the process of updating the country's data protection regulations. Proposals will see the EU-wide General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standard updated, with the aim of simplifying how businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take advantage of in fully-funded social media training
People working in Stockport are invited to apply to take part in a fully-funded social media training course, focusing on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Delivered by BuzzStart Academy, this is a mapped Level 3 course fully-unded by the European Social Fund and Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
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