Work has begun on the delivery of a new £350 million data centre in Stockport, delivered by Kao Data, that is engineered to power Greater Manchester's booming AI and technology sector. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and the Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Hunter, were in attendance … [Read more...]
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New agreement to bring fibre broadband connectivity to Greater Manchester social housing residents
Local government, housing providers, and the telecoms industry have announced a partnership to bring fibre broadband connectivity to 260,000 social homes in Greater Manchester. The new ‘Wayleave’ agreement, struck between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Microsoft to end support for older Windows operating systems in October 2025
Microsoft has announced it will end support for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems in October 2025, and is encouraging all PC users to upgrade. From October 14th 2025, Microsoft will stop releasing technical support and security updates for the operating systems and is … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: When DIY IT is worth it and when to call the experts
Stockport-based IT support business, Ctrl-S, explains when its best to get the IT experts involved, and when a DIY solution is worthwhile if an issue arises in your business. We get it, you’re extremely busy at work and an IT issue arises. You think it will take too long to log it with IT, so you … [Read more...]
Data centres to gain Critical National Infrastructure designation
Data centres across the UK will be designated as Critical National Infrastructure, Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has announced, in recognition of their increasingly important role in modern life. Data housed and processed in UK data centres, including medical records and financial data, is less … [Read more...]
Amazon Web Services to invest £8 billion in UK digital infrastructure
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is to invest £8 billion in over the next five years within its data centre supply chain in the UK following discussions with the Chancellor. Investment is expected to contribute £14 billion to UK GDP by 2028, and support around 14,000 jobs, both within AWS data centres, … [Read more...]
Virgin Media O2 partners with telecare body ahead of Digital Voice switchover after Stockport trial
Telecoms provider, Virgin Media O2, has partnered with TSA, the largest industry advisory body for technology-enabled care in the UK, to improve support for customers who may be affected by the Digital Voice switchover. Under plans to switch off the traditional landline network and provide phone … [Read more...]
Sharp appoints new VP of IT Services to accelerate growth across Europe
Business technology provider, Sharp Europe, has announced the appointment of Roland Singer as its new Vice President of IT Services. The announcement comes as Sharp continues to establish and expand its IT services business across Europe since its inception in 2021. Roland takes on the new … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: The new government’s approach to data security and AI
Ines Ouadah, solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial team at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains what businesses need to know about upcoming changes in the government's approach to data security and AI. The good news? A plan seems to be in place. The bad? A lot of regulation seems likely … [Read more...]
Sharp Europe recognised in Print Security Landscape 2024 Report
Provider of business technology services and products, Sharp Europe has been identified as a leader in the Print Security Landscape 2024 report from market insights firm, Quocirca. Recognition emphasises Sharp's development of its strong print security proposition across its hardware and services … [Read more...]
STOK welcomes to technology solutions business to new town centre office space
Technology solutions company, CTRL-S, is the latest business to relocate to new Stockport town centre office space at the STOK development. The move to STOK for Stockport-based CTRL-S marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the business as they continue to expand and innovate. Matthew … [Read more...]
Deadline extended for SMEs to apply for Flexible AI Upskilling Fund grant
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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