Contributions from the tech and digital sector are being invited to inform proposals to toughen security and privacy standards for apps for smartphones, TVs, games consoles and other internet-enabled devices. The government's call for views follows a recent report from the National Cyber Security … [Read more...]
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GM Mayor calls for Northern tech businesses to do digital differently
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has called on tech businesses in the North to collaborate on closing the digital skills gap in order to build on the region's success in the sector. Mr Burnham made the comments during a rousing keynote speech at the close of Manchester Tech Week 2022. He … [Read more...]
musicMagpie to launch on Back Market
Stockport-headquartered re-commerce business, musicMagpie, has announced a new contract to sell refurbished consumer electronics on online marketplace, Back Market. The platform will begin hosting musicMagpie products in the UK by the end of April, before the group launches on Back Market US in … [Read more...]
Mastercall partnership secures further funding to support post-pandemic NHS
Mastercall and remote monitoring partner, Dignio UK, have been awarded funding for their innovative solution to pressure in the post-pandemic NHS. Mastercall are partnering with Trafford Council/CGG and Trafford Care Homes to expand Virtual Ward best practice in Greater Manchester working with … [Read more...]
Mastercall led collaboration secures funding award
A collaboration between Stockport-based Mastercall and its partners, Advanced and Dignio, have secured Digital PODAC funding for their remote monitoring service. The Digital PODAC programme being developed by NHS Digital and NHSX aims to improve digitisation and productivity using technology … [Read more...]
Improved workforce data efficiency earns awards shortlisting for local NHS HR team
A new workforce IT system which has hugely improved efficiency in Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s Human Resources (HR) team has earnt a shortlisting at the British Data Awards. The HR team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which operates Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in the … [Read more...]
£7.6 million pledged to support rail innovations
The UK's Rail Minister has announced a £7.6 million competition to secure funding for innovations that will improve train travel. Rail Minister Wendy Morton has officially launched the First of a Kind competition, promising successful bids a share of £7.6 million government funding to bring … [Read more...]
Global supply chain challenges hit new car and van registrations
New car registrations in March have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with van registrations also down by more than a quarter year-on-year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). March is traditionally one of the busiest months for new … [Read more...]
Big Four accountancy firm to create 1,200 new jobs in Greater Manchester
Big Four accountancy firm, EY, has announced it will more than double its headcount in Greater Manchester, creating over 1,200 new jobs in the city centre. EY is set to bring the number of colleagues based at its Manchester office from 800 to 2,000, expanding its UK consulting business through … [Read more...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
Government report finds a third of firms suffering cyber attacks are hit every week
Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity practices after a report by the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has found that 31% of business experience cyber breaches or attacks at least once a week. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Plan to benefit from new mapping tool
Stockport's Local Plan, currently under development, is to be brought to life with a new mapping tool when it is published for consultation later this year. Stockport Council has received a £90,000 grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities' (DLUHC) PropTech Engagement … [Read more...]
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