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Greater Manchester trials AI technology for safer roads

New cameras using AI image processing are to be trialled on roads across Greater Manchester to detect drivers using mobile phones or not wearing a seatbelt. The new ‘Heads Up’ technology from Acusensus captures footage of passing vehicles before the images are processed using artificial … [Read more...]

AI projects to boost productivity awarded £32 million

Government funding of £32 million has been awarded to companies developing artificial intelligence (AI) that can improve productivity and public services. A total of 98 projects involving more than 200 businesses and research organisations have been successful in securing funding spanning a … [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...]

New report hails Greater Manchester’s AI readiness

A new report from AI and analytics software firm SAS has hailed the strength of Greater Manchester as the UK's most AI-ready city outside London. Researchers from the firm analysed the AI-related companies, university courses featuring elements of AI, and jobs within a five-mile radius in their … [Read more...]

£16 million data storage boost for Stockport biomedical database

Amazon Web Services (AWS) will provide £8 million of cloud computing storage access to Stockport biomedical database, UK Biobank, which has been match-funded with a further £8 million from the UK government. The funding to upgrade how UK Biobank uses and stores its growing wealth of health data … [Read more...]

TfGM to use AI to improve bus services

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has partnered with global public transport optimisation specialist, CitySwift, to explore how AI can improve Bee Network bus services in the city-region. The partnership will make TfGM the first franchised transport authority in the UK to use AI for the … [Read more...]

Stockport’s JCM Business Solutions named Rainmaker of the Year

Stockport family-run business consultancy, JCM Business Solutions, has been honoured with the prestigious Rainmaker of the Year Award at Zoho’s 2024 European partner conference awards. The accolade recognises the outstanding achievements and exceptional service delivered by Zoho partners across … [Read more...]

Edgeley Park to benefit from new digital platform

Stockport County FC has announced it has partnered with global AV solutions group ADI on a massive new digital platform for the club's Edgeley Park stadium. The multi-screen platform includes an 81m2 LED screen and a brand new digital perimeter system, stretching around all four sides of the … [Read more...]