Ahead of a cyber security webinar being hosted later this month, IT experts from technology company Sharp explain how antivirus software is only one weapon in your business' arsenal when defending from cyber security threats. Many businesses fail to prioritise cyber security, or set weak … [Read more...]
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Platform81 completes membership page project for Charlton Athletic
Stockport digital and creative agency Platform81 have recently completed a project with League One football club, Charlton Athletic. The agency has recently launched an improved membership page for the club in order to expand and improve the online experience for their members. Having previously … [Read more...]
Stockport’s digital radio revolution marches on
Stockport has been chosen as one of several towns to host their own Digital Radio transmission site. The platform known as Small Scale DAB (SSDAB) will be launched later this year and offer greater access for large and small stations alike to be heard across the area. Up until now there has … [Read more...]
Partnership with Google sees launch of new digital skills training for jobseekers
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new partnership with Google to deliver 9,000 UK jobseekers with scholarships towards digital skills training from the internet giant. The scholarship will allow jobseekers to work towards a Google Career Certificate to grow their skills in … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham announces ambitions to help get residents online
Newly-reelected Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has set out his ambitions to support all under-25s, over-75s and disabled people with the skills and technology to get online. The announcement comes after recent figures from ONS show that 176,000 Greater Manchester residents have not … [Read more...]
GMCA joins coalition to tackle digital skills gap
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has joined over 140 other organisations working to close the UK's digital skills gap. FutureDotNow, bringing together local authorities as well as major employers such as BT, M&S, Nationwide BS and Accenture, is working to address the 17 million … [Read more...]
Journey planning app partners with TfN to improve travel information
Leading journey planning app, Citymapper, is now using an open-data tool designed by Transport for the North (TfN) to better inform users of service disruptions on public transport in real time. The Citymapper integration means public transport users across the region can access clearer and more … [Read more...]
GMCA panel to discuss digital inclusion during Digital City Festival
A panel of experts from the digital world have been brought together by GMCA to take part in a discussion of digital inclusion in the city region as part of the ongoing Digital City Festival, which continues until 23rd April. While Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation, it has also … [Read more...]
Digital skills training programmes open to applications
Greater Manchester and Lancashire residents are invited to apply to take part in free digital skills training programmes as part of a scheme to support more people into the tech sector. Four programmes that are being supported by the Department for Education and the Fast Track Digital Workforce … [Read more...]
CDL launches virtual charity Hackathon
Stockport technology firm, CDL, has rolled out a nationwide search for the UK’s best tech talent to take part in its virtual Hackathon in aid of homelessness charity, The Wellspring. The event will see multi-disciplinary teams put their skills to the test as they compete to design an innovative … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity agency to have HQ in the North
The Prime Minister has announced that cybersecurity agency the National Cyber Force (NCF) is to have its permanent headquarters based in the North of England. The announcement follows a number of other commitments by government to relocate more government personnel away from London to the … [Read more...]
Stockport software distributor secures investment for further growth
Stockport-based cybersecurity software distributor, Distology, has secured private equity investment from NorthEdge. The firm, which was founded in Stockport in 2014 and also operates in Europe from an office in Amsterdam, will use the investment to fuel its future growth as a specialist in … [Read more...]
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