Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is to speak to delegates and exhibitors at this week's Smarter Business Tech LIVE Expo in Manchester. Organisers of the Smarter Business Tech LIVE 2017 expo, being held at Manchester Central on 15-16 Nov, have confirmed the attendance of Greater Manchester Mayor … [Read more...]
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Digital by Design shortlisted for LGC Awards
The Digital by Design Programme at Stockport Council has been shortlisted for three awards in the 2018 Local Government Chronicle - the LGC Awards. The categories are Driving Efficiency through Technology, Business Transformation and, the strongly contested top award, Digital Council of the … [Read more...]
Have your Children in Need event filmed!
Stockport video and TV production company, BellyflopTV, are putting together a film promoting local businesses as they fundraise for Children in Need. Is your business fundraising for Children in Need? BellyflopTV wants to film your team so get your ears on and take part in the Pudsey … [Read more...]
Quality Save gets thrifty with print
At a fraction of their previous costs, 23 Quality Save stores have increased functionality and savings with innovative solutions from technology provider Midshire®. Initially wanting a trial at 3 sites, Quality Save commissioned the company to install HP M477 FDW multifunction printers and Lenovo … [Read more...]
Digital Marketing Masterclass for Stockport businesses
Do you want to know more about digital marketing? The Business Growth Hub are hosting a free digital marketing masterclass at Stockport Business Innovation Centre in Reddish. They will offer practical advice on how to harness a variety of digital tools to build your online presence, increase … [Read more...]
Stockport based tech firm Trolex|Aporta attracts £1 million investment
Stockport-based tech firm Trolex|Aporta is set to fast track the rail industry growth following £1 million investment. The Hazel Grove head quartered company has secured £1 million investment from Finance Birmingham’s national Rail Supply Growth Fund to enable the business to accelerate its … [Read more...]
Midshire Shows Tree-mendous Support for Francis House
Office technology provider Midshire® has been getting festive for local children’s charity Francis House, by building a Christmas tree entirely from office photocopier paper. Constructed using over 300 intricately layered reams of A4 and A3 office paper, the 6.ft 4" ‘tree’ equates to an entire … [Read more...]
Reforms to boost UK digital infrastructure
People in areas of the UK with poor mobile coverage seem set to get a significant boost to their connections as the Government plans reform to boost UK digital infrastructure. The action will speed up the rollout of mobile and broadband services. According to central government, reforms to … [Read more...]
‘Celebrating Stockport’ Photographic competition
Merseyway Shopping Centre is calling upon local photographers to get snap happy in their 'Celebrating Stockport' campaign. Merseyway Shopping Centre is hosting a photography competition for budding photographers to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant community of Stockport. Open to … [Read more...]
GDPR affects us all – what you need to know!
The new General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR - will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018 and will affect anyone and everyone who comes in touch with any form of personal data, both here in the UK and across the EU. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not … [Read more...]
Stockport based musicMagpie launches revamped app
Tech site musicMagpie.co.uk has launched a brand-new version of its iOS app which will now enable customers to buy refurbished tech and media from the musicMagpie Store as well as trade-in their unwanted items. The new app will make it a seamless experience to purchase refurbished tech and media … [Read more...]
Stockport Design Agency moves into town centre
A Stockport design agency has relocated to Orbit Developments’ Beckwith House to be closer to Stockport town centre and drive growth opportunities for the firm. Aqua Design Group's owner and director Dylan Moore has moved the Stockport design firm from office accommodation further out of the centre … [Read more...]