Following the government's AI Regulation White Paper consultation and the establishment of the AI Safety Institute, UK regulatory bodies are to receive additional funding to address challenges of artificial intelligence. £10 million will fund work to prepare and upskill regulators to address the … [Read more...]
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Digital and technology workshops and events planned in Stockport throughout February
A series of workshops and events are taking place throughout February to give Stockport residents the opportunity to experience new digital technologies first-hand. The Make Stuff workshops form part of Stockport Council’s Digi Fest, which runs throughout February, and also as part of Stockport’s … [Read more...]
AI and Digital Innovation roadshow comes to Stockport College
Stockport College will host a morning of AI and digital innovation as part of the Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI) Innovation Accelerator programme for Greater Manchester businesses. The event, taking place at Stockport College at 9.30am on 29th February 2024 is the latest in a series of … [Read more...]
Smart devices consumer protection rules to come into effect in under 100 days
The UK is set to be the first country to introduce specific regulations and consumer protection government smart internet-enabled devices and technologies. From 29th April 2024, the regulatory regime introduced through the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) 2022 and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Tech trends shaping CX in 2024
CX director at customer experience specialists, insight6, Chris Lowe, explores the emerging technologies and tech trends that are changing CX in 2024. The customer experience (CX) is undergoing a profound transformation. The integration of generative AI in marketing technology, as highlighted … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester manufacturers invest £6.7 million in tech
Greater Manchester manufacturers, supported by the Made Smarter tech adoption and digitalisation programme, have invested £6.7 million in new technology. 85 businesses in the city-region have also benefited from £1.8 million in match funding from the government-backed scheme, which has supported … [Read more...]
New guidelines announced to support business leaders with cyber resilience
A new draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance has been published to help UK business leaders to bolster their resilience to cyber attacks. Aimed at business directors and senior leaders, the guide aims to ensure businesses treat cyber threats as seriously as they would legal or … [Read more...]
Sharp extends range smart office devices with new MFPs
Business technology provider, Sharp, which acquired Stockport-based Midshire in 2019, has announced the launch of two new A4 monochrome multi-function printers (MFPs). The new models, BP-B537WR and BP-B547WD, feature effortless connectivity and state-of-the-art security to provide businesses with … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester low carbon industry training facility partners with UK universities and research consortium
A new skills training facility set to open later in 2024 to support Greater Manchester's low carbon economy has announced a partnership with a consortium of over 30 UK universities and research organisations. Due to open in May 2024, the Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH) is a £4 … [Read more...]
musicMagpie names Signpost Stockport for Carers as its charity of the year for 2024
Stockport-headquartered tech reseller, musicMagpie, is partnering with Signpost Stockport for Carers (Signpost) as its charity of the year for 2024. Signpost was chosen following an open application process that saw the charity selected by musicMagpie’s more than 540 employees. Signpost is an … [Read more...]
CDL retains Top Employers certification
Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for an eighth consecutive year after retaining its Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to acquiring new … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester strikes deal with Panasonic to accelerate net-zero aims
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a new agreement with Japanese technology group, Panasonic, to deploy the firm's hydrogen fuel cell technology in the city-region. Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Mitsutoshi Shigeta, Managing Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation, Chief … [Read more...]
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