The Greater Manchester FinTech sector is set to contribute £1 billion to the local economy by 2023, making it the largest outside London, according to a new report by Whitecap Consulting. The sector was also found to employ over 10,000 people in the city-region, and has seen 67% growth over the … [Read more...]
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UK Government sets out approach to AI innovation
The UK Government has published its first White Paper, setting out how it will guide innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) to both deliver economic growth and ensure public trust in the technology. In the White Paper, A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation, the government establishes … [Read more...]
Vulnerability found in 3CX Desktop app
Users of 3CX's Desktop app, allowing business to make phone calls via their computers, are being advised to uninstall the app following vulnerability in the software. The vulnerability is affecting versions 18 and above of the 3CX Desktop on both Windows and macOS operating systems (pictured). … [Read more...]
Cheadle business consultancy support local homewares manufacturer with bespoke CRM
Cheadle based business consultancy, JCM Business Solutions, have created a bespoke CRM system to support a local homewares manufacturer in a live trade show. Kitsch Republic are a female led creative homewares micro-manufacturer with a workshop based in central Reddish. Their predominant sales … [Read more...]
10 Greater Manchester projects selected for pilot Innovation Accelerator programme
10 Greater Manchester projects will receive funding and support as part of the city-region's pilot Innovation Accelerator programme. Greater Manchester, alongside Glasgow city-region and the West Midlands, will share £100 million in funding from the Department for Science, Innovation and … [Read more...]
Stockport tech and digital businesses to come together to network and collaborate
The borough’s thriving digital businesses will come together to network and share experiences and opportunities on Friday 24th March at the next meeting of the Stockport Digital Network. The network, set up by Stockport Council’s Economy, Work and Skills team, aims to connect digital businesses … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers urged to join digital leadership programme
Stockport manufacturers are being invited to join a fully-funded digital leadership programme as part of the Made Smarter initiative to help the sector embrace new technology. The programme has been launched by the government funded Made Smarter programme and Manchester Metropolitan University … [Read more...]
Government sets out plans for revised data protection regulations
Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), the UK Government has begun the process of updating the country's data protection regulations. Proposals will see the EU-wide General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standard updated, with the aim of simplifying how businesses … [Read more...]
Drive for net zero generates £64,000 of green sales for Stockport based solar installer
Green Economy has brokered over £500,000 sales for Greater Manchester based firms to install solar panels, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and environmental management systems since their launch in June 2022, including a recent £64,000 contract for Stockport based KAST. Green Economy, whose … [Read more...]
musicMagpie reveals growth in consumer technology sales and device rental subscription in annual results
Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneers, musicMagpie, have announced its audited full year results for the year ended 30 November 2022 (“FY22”). Despite challenging economic conditions, including the coronavirus pandemic and increasingly cautious consumer spending, musicMagpie has … [Read more...]
First-of-its-kind electricity system developed in the North-west to be rolled out nationally
A first-of-its-kind electricity system pioneered by Stockport based Electricity North West is set to be rolled-out nationwide, potentially saving energy customers £1 billion a year. Developed by regional electricity network operator, Electricity North West, the system known as CLASS, helps … [Read more...]
New programme announced to support more women into STEM careers
A new £150,000 government initiative has been announced to support more women into STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) based careers. The scheme will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others. The … [Read more...]
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