Kao Data, the developer and operator of a £350 million data centre currently under construction in Stockport, has launched a new report looking at why the North West is the ideal location for a new AI Growth Zone. The report coincides with the new Data Centre Summit taking place on 22nd April at … [Read more...]
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Kao Data announces funding for the first 20 community projects backed by Kao SEED Fund
Twenty community groups across Stockport have been awarded a total of £30,000 in funding from the first ever Kao SEED Fund. Kao Data, which is developing a £350 million data centre in Stockport, has announced the names of the 20 community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations from … [Read more...]
Increased cyber resilience warnings for all North West businesses
North West businesses have been issued a warning to improve their cyber resilience by the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC), following the release of new Government data. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 estimated that UK businesses experienced 8.58 million cyber crimes over the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: 5 common types of business email compromise attacks
Dave Taylor from Stockport IT and business support business, Amshire, explains the five most common ways cyber attacks are likely to attempt to compromise your business email. These are among the most common types of successful Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. CEO Fraud The attacker … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Digital Spring cleaning for your business
Stockport IT service provider, CTRL-S explains how digital Spring cleaning can help make your business more efficient and secure. Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes inspiration for many to declutter their homes. Clearing out the old and making space for the new is just as beneficial … [Read more...]
New cyber laws to boost security requirements for data centres and MSPs
Data centres, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and energy suppliers will be required to strengthen their cyber security under new government plans. The government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, first announced in the King's Speech last year … [Read more...]
Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Is your data on the dark web?
The dark web provides a threat to businesses of all sizes: Stockport-based IT support business, CTRL-S, explains the risks and how to protect your data. With a staggering 58% of SMEs experiencing a cyberattack in the last year, data breaches have unfortunately become a regular part of modern … [Read more...]
Sharp UK partners with directprint.io on cloud print solutions
Business technology provider, Sharp UK, has announced a new partnership with directprint.io to further strengthen its cloud print management offering. Combining Sharp’s multi-functional printers with directprint.io’s comprehensive cloud-based print management solution, the partnership will … [Read more...]
CTRL-S celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport IT support business, CTRL-S is supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10th to 16th Februrary) by reaffirming its commitment to training the next generation of IT professionals. A report from Forbes highlights that the IT sector continues to face a significant skills gap, … [Read more...]
Bidding opens for AI Growth Zones
The UK government has called on local and regional authorities to put themselves forward to bid to host AI Growth Zones and attract local private investment into AI infrastructure. The launch of AI Growth Zones follows the reveal in January 2025 of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, … [Read more...]
UK businesses facing higher costs for cloud services due to lack of competition
An independent inquiry for the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published findings of an investigation into the £9 billion cloud services market. The assessment has found that competition is not working as well as it could be, with UK businesses facing higher costs, less choice, less … [Read more...]
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