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...]
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Stockport manufacturers graduate from Made Smarter leadership programme
Three businesses from Stockport are amongst the latest cohort of graduates of a new leadership programme for manufacturers run by the Made Smarter initiative. The Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme, part of Made Smarter North West Adoption - a government-funded industry-led initiative … [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...]
Tech jobs fair returns to Manchester this February
A large digital and tech skills festival is bringing hundreds of career opportunities to job seekers, graduates and career changers in Greater Manchester this February. Manchester’s Digital Skills Festival has been running the Talent Day for more than 10 years in the city centre, attracting … [Read more...]
Toolkit launched to support digital and technology businesses improve sustainability
Auto Trader and Manchester Digital have launched the first ever Digital & Technology Carbon Literacy Toolkit in partnership with The Carbon Literacy Project. This unique industry partnership, between one of the UK’s most admired technology companies and the membership organisation behind … [Read more...]
CDL named Top Employer
Stockport insurtech firm, CDL, has again been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK and retained its Top Employers certification for the ninth consecutive year. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to acquiring new talent … [Read more...]
Government funding announced to trial uses of AI suited for small businesses
120 projects will receive a share of £7 million in UK Government funding, that will test AI tech applications for small businesses in sectors including agriculture, transport, and construction. Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through … [Read more...]
Kao Data plants SEEDs for Stockport community organisations
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres, has launched its new Kao SEED Fund, which is open for applications until February 12. The Kao SEED Fund, which stands for Social Enterprise and Environment Development Fund, will provide small grants to a range of community groups, … [Read more...]
GMCA partners with University of Salford to unlock barriers to data sharing
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the University of Salford have begun a two-and-a-half year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) to support a data sharing framework across the city-region. The project will entail the University, GMCA and researcher, Idris Adekeye, developing, … [Read more...]
Technology adoption programme secures £230,000 to support more SME manufacturers in the North West
SME manufacturers in the North West are set to benefit from an additional £230,000 in funding for the region's Made Smarter technology adoption programme. The additional funding the programme in the North West from the Department of Business and Trade will support a further 10 SME manufacturers … [Read more...]
Sharp makes French acquisition
Business technology provider, Sharp Europe, has announced the acquisition of French digital transformation and cloud integration specialist, Apsia, for an undisclosed sum. Apsia, which generated over €22.5 million in revenue in 2022 and has over 150 employees, offers a broad range of services … [Read more...]
Turing Innovation Catalyst launches programme to support SMEs to adopt AI
Stockport and Greater Manchester SMEs are invited to join a new pilot programme from the Turing Innovation Catalyst that will support them to explore how AI technology can drive growth. Starting January 2025, The TIC AI Empower Pilot Programme will work with a small number of the city-region's … [Read more...]
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