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CDL welcomes new Head of Professional Services

Stockport insurtech, CDL, has welcomed Debbie Chapman as the firm's new Head of Professional Services, leading the team responsible for project delivery. A few months into her new role, Debbie explains in an interview how AI will enhance the service for CDL customers. What are you bringing to … [Read more...]

£9.5 million fund launched to tackle digital divide

Charities and local authorities are to be supported in efforts to address digital inequality through the launch of a £9.5 million government Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund. With 7.9 million UK adults lacking basic digital skills, and 1.6 million living completely offline, the fund aims to … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Top 5 tasks businesses should be automating

Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, explain the most important tasks small businesses should be automating to help achieve its goals. Digital transformation is rapidly making its way to the top of business owners agendas due to the exciting benefits it can bring as well as necessary changes to … [Read more...]

Stockport Digital Network host Innovation Showcase

The power of innovation is the topic for discussion when the Stockport Digital Network next meets on 10th July 2025. Taking place at Stockport College's Innovation Hub from 10.30am to 1pm, Thursday 10th July, the Stockport Digital Network event will bring together Stockport’s digital and tech … [Read more...]

Risk from cyber breaches rising fast, warns Azets

Large businesses in the North West are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts from business advisory firm, Azets, are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According to … [Read more...]

Co-op issues fresh update to customers following cyber attack

North-west headquartered retailer, Co-op, has issued a further update to customers following a cyber attack that has impacted supplies of goods and card payments in its stores. In a message to Members published on Instagram on 5th May, Co-operative Group CEO, Shirine Khoury-Haq, apologised for … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester set to lead in AI innovation

Greater Manchester is emerging as one of Europe's leading hubs for AI innovation, according to a new report by the Turing Innovation Catalyst. The organisation's 2025 Greater Manchester AI Catalyst Report outlines the region's achievements, challenges and future vision for its AI sector, and … [Read more...]

Co-op becomes latest retailer hit by cyberattack

North-west headquartered retailer, the Co-op, has become the latest major chain hit by a cyberattack, and has shut down its IT systems in response. The attack affected back-office systems at convenience stores, as well as its call centre services, with the retailer shutting down some IT systems … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Protect your business from email attacks

Dave Taylor, MD of Stockport-based Amshire IT, explains the cybersecurity solutions that can protect a business from email attacks. Over £3 billion was lost to Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks in 2024 alone, with tactics like vendor invoice scams, CEO fraud, and data theft increasingly … [Read more...]