Lawmakers in Australia have seen the country become the first in the world to introduce a minimum age for creating a social media account. The law passed by the Australian Senate will require social media sites to only be accessible to those over 16, and face fines of up to AU$49.5 million … [Read more...]
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Merseyway Innovation Centre to host XR technology event
Merseyway Innovation Centre will host Pioneers in XR for an exploration of how extended reality (XR) technology could shape future business innovation. The Stockport business community is invited to hear from industry speakers at the town centre business hub on 5th December from 6-8pm. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor visits Nexperia
Semiconductor company, Nexperia, has welcomed Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham to their site in Hazel Grove to discuss the importance of Technical Skills education. With a 50 year legacy on the site, Nexperia is a global semiconductor company, headquartered in the Netherlands, whose … [Read more...]
AI innovators invited to submit clean energy solutions to new competition
The UK's AI innovators are being invited to take part in the second round of the government's Manchester Prize competition and submit potential solutions for how the technology can help meet the country's clean energy needs. The second round of the Manchester Prize invites teams of innovators, … [Read more...]
Stockport Digital Network to discuss the power of immersive technology in business at next meeting
Stockport based businesses in the Digital and Tech sector are invited to participate in the next Stockport Digital Network event on Thursday 28th November at the Light Cinema, Stockport. Sponsored by Stockport Council, the Stockport Digital Network is an initiative to connect Stockport's digital … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts cyber security workshop for local businesses
Stockport businesses are invited to learn key fundamentals of cyber security at an interactive session, Building Cyber Resilience – One Brick At A Time, at Stockport College. Taking place on Wednesday 27th November from 9.30am to 1.30pm, the session will help attendees understand how to protect … [Read more...]
David O’Hearns from Dawn joins panel for Cheadle digital innovation event
David O’Hearns, Managing Director at Stockport branding agency, Dawn Creative, will be among the panelists at an upcoming event exploring digital transformation. The event, Faster Britain Presents – Driving Digital Innovation and Business Growth in Cheadle: Lessons from Local Leaders invites … [Read more...]
FCA approval for musicMagpie acquisition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted regulatory approval for AO's acquisition of Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie. The £10 million deal was announced at the beginning of October 2024 and would see AO wholly takeover musicMagpie, with shareholders … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital to deploy new AI technology to help detect lung cancer
Stepping Hill Hospital is among those that will begin using an new AI (artificial intelligence) technology to help doctors to detect diseases, including lung cancer, quicker. The new technology is being rolled out at seven NHS Trusts across Greater Manchester over the next few months as part of a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester and Cambridge strengthen innovation ties
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has visited Cambridge to agree a new partnership to strengthen links between the cities' innovation ecosystems. Andy Burnham was joined by President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Duncan Ivision; the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and … [Read more...]
AI chatbot to be trialled to help businesses find information on government website
The government website, Gov.uk, is to trial a new generative AI chatbot to help small businesses access advice on rules and support. Up to 15,000 people will be able to use the tool as part of the trial, with the chatbot linked from 30 of the government website's business pages. The tool uses … [Read more...]
GM urgent care providers finalists for Technological Innovation Award
Greater Manchester Urgent Primary Care Alliance (GMUPCA), a partnership of urgent care providers in the city-region including Stockport's Mastercall Healthcare, has been named a finalists in the Technological Innovation Award category at the UHUK Awards 2024. Bardoc, gtd healthcare, Mastercall, … [Read more...]
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