SMEs now have until 18th August to apply for government grant funding to support their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. Businesses can bid for a share of the government's £6.4 million Flexible AI Upskilling Fund to support them to train their … [Read more...]
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Vernon Building Society appoints first Head of Change Management
Stockport mutual, Vernon Building Society, has appointed Stephen Monaghan to the newly created role of Head of Change Management to oversee a number of important transformational IT projects. Stephen (pictured) will take responsibility for overseeing the Vernon’s smooth transition to a new … [Read more...]
Sharp broadens A4 device portfolio
Business technology products and services provider, Sharp, is launching three new A4 colour devices to add to its growing range of products designed for the evolving workplace. The new models, BP-C542WD, BP-C533WD and BP-C533WR, bring Sharp’s latest connectivity features to a compact … [Read more...]
New cybersecurity standards come into effect for smart technology
Manufacturers of smart devices now must comply with new standards to minimise the cybersecurity risk to businesses' and individuals' data from internet-enabled technology. The UK is the first country in the world to set minimum security standards in law aimed at making it harder for cyber … [Read more...]
Sharp UK enhances portfolio with partnership with Gamma Communications
Communication technology provider, Gamma Communications, has entered into a new partnership with IT service technology firm, Sharp. The partnership brings together Sharp's consultative and scalable services with Gamma's expertise in voice and telephony solutions ahead of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off … [Read more...]
Basic tech skills gaps restricting productivity of UK SMEs, finds Sharp
A lack of basic tech skills is having a negative impact on productivity in nearly four in ten firms according to UK research from Sharp. The insights from over 500 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) see the ability to use everyday tools effectively, such as the Microsoft 365 suite of … [Read more...]
Planning approval for new £350 million Stockport data centre
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission by Stockport Council to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Reddish. Described as a significant investment for Stockport … [Read more...]
Kao Data appoints new Chief People Officer
The specialist data centre developer and operator looking to bring a sustainable 40 MW facility to Stockport, Kao Data, has announced the appointment of Kalay Moodley as its new Chief People Officer. A highly experienced human resources (HR) Director, with an outstanding track record for … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS embarks on digital transformation to improve patient care
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with IT and technology company, CDW, and is introducing an 18-month digital transformation programme to help provide staff with the equipment and expertise needed to improve patient care and performance at Stepping Hill Hospital. The new technology … [Read more...]
£350 million Stockport data centre moves closer to approval
Kao Data's plans to bring a £350 million data centre to a Stockport industrial estate have moved closer to being realised after garnering approval from local councillors. Local councillors on Stockport Council's Heatons and Reddish Area Committee voted in favour of granting planning permission … [Read more...]
New research highlights salary boost of digital skills bootcamps
Tech skills offered by government-backed Skills Bootcamps can lead to jobs with average salaries exceeding £70,000, new research has revealed. Research from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst, and funded by DSIT’s Digital Growth Grant reveal that roles in technology overall pay an average of 55% … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice SORT Group calls for support ahead of digital landline transition
Citizens Advice services in Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford (SORT) are calling to ensure everyone in Greater Manchester has the necessary support when landline phone connections switch to a digital network. The UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, and landline services are changing. … [Read more...]
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