Kao Data, the specialist operator and developer behind plans for a £350 million data centre in Stockport, has announced the appointment of Doug Loewe as its new Chief Executive Officer. Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, in the United States, Doug Loewe is an accomplished, international … [Read more...]
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Azets advises on acquisition of North-west precision technologies provider
Top 10 accountancy firm, Azets, which has branches across the North-west including in Stockport, has advised a North-west provider of precision technologies on its acquisition. Heysham-based Forsberg Services has operated for over 35 years and has a strong reputation in the industry for its … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech leaders join Hong Kong trade mission
Business leaders representing the tech and digital business in Greater Manchester and the wider UK have taken part in a trade visit to Hong Kong. Organised by Richard Lowe, Tech West Advocates, the delegation sought to forge stronger connections and create partnership opportunities and make … [Read more...]
Northern continues £14 million upgrade to customer information
Rail operator, Northern, has announced the completion of work at 77 of its stations across the North of England to improve customer information on platforms. More than 100 new display screens have been installed, including at Bramhall and Handforth stations in Stockport, with work now complete at … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures technology partnerships during Japan trade mission
Greater Manchester has agreed new partnerships with technology firms during a trade mission to Japan spearheaded by city-region leaders. Japanese technology group, Fujitsu, has signed an new exploratory partnership agreement with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Cllr Bev Craig, … [Read more...]
DSIT becomes latest government department to make move to Greater Manchester
The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced plans to establish a second headquarters in Greater Manchester. The government department already has around 200 staff based in the city-region, and its commitment to a new Salford headquarters will see that figure double. … [Read more...]
Town centre airport tech company makes global leadership appointment
AeroCloud, an airport management tech provider based in Stockport town centre's Highbank House, has announced the appointment of Jeff Gore to its global leadership team. Jeff Gore joins the firm as Vice President (VP) of Global Sales and will spearhead the business' sales function amid a period … [Read more...]
Belle Vue Manchester invests in safety on its private hire fleet
Stockport bus and coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, is improving the safety of its passengers and drivers by investing in CCTV cameras across its private hire fleet. The the project will see over 40 vehicles, including minibuses, single and double-decker coaches and Belle Vue’s collection of … [Read more...]
Stockport Council makes website more accessible for people with disabilities
Stockport Council has marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December by detailing how it has made its website more accessible. The council uses clear language and offers Recite Me assistive technology on its website, allowing visitors to tailor their experience according to … [Read more...]
Planning application submitted for sustainable data centre in Stockport
Specialist data centre developer and operator, Kao Data, has submitted a planning application to Stockport Council to deliver a £350 million, 40MW data centre in the town. The project, planned for a disused industrial estate in Reddish aims to provide the technological infrastructure that can … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out vision to grow cyber ecosystem
Greater Manchester has launched a new Cyber Strategy for 2023-28 that sets out how the city-region plans to build on its successes in this sector for the next five years. The five year plan details how the city-will continue the rapid expansion of cyber technology, infrastructure, and innovation, … [Read more...]
£29.5 billion of investment unveiled at Global Investment Summit
Leading global investors have committed £29.5 billion for UK projects and capital ahead of the Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace. The investments will support thousands of jobs in the UK across sectors ranging from tech, life sciences and green energy, to infrastructure and … [Read more...]
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