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...]
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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...]
Manchester Airport partners with British Sign Language interpreting app to improve experience for deaf passengers
Manchester Airport has joined forces with the online interpreting service, SignLive, to provide Deaf customers with interpretation in British Sign Language (BSL) when using and contacting the airport. The new service enables customers who want to communicate in BSL to connect via video with a … [Read more...]
North-west retailer reports major cyber attack
North-west sports retailer, JD Sports, has reported that it has been hit by a cyber attack, and is contacting 10 million customers to warn them that their data may have been compromised. The Bury-based retailer has revealed that customers who placed online orders with the group's brands, JD, … [Read more...]
New online tool launched to help businesses identify growth potential
A new, first-of-its-kind, online tool which helps identify businesses and sectors with growth potential has been launched by The Growth Company. Designed with policy makers, commissioners, business decision-makers and analysts in mind, Growth Flag pulls live data from a comprehensive dataset … [Read more...]
Sharp expands partnership with Imperial War Museums
Technology group, Sharp UK, has expanded its partnership with Imperial War Museums to enhance its exhibitions with new audio visual solutions. The enhanced partnership will help better display new collections through imagery video and photography across fives sites in UK, including at IWM North … [Read more...]
CDL awarded Top Employers certification for seventh consecutive year
Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for a seventh consecutive year after retaining the prestigious Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to … [Read more...]
New keyhole surgery theatre enhances surgical care at Stepping Hill Hospital
An upgraded surgical theatre with state-of-the-art new robotic equipment is now in use and enhancing treatment for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital, while helping the future of innovative surgery in Stockport. The new laparoscopic (or ‘keyhole’) equipment allows surgical teams to carry out … [Read more...]
musicMagpie partners with world’s largest retailer
Stockport's circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has announced a new partnership between its US brand, decluttr, and the world's biggest retailer, Walmart. The partnership will see refurbished disc media available to buy online on the Walmart.com website for American customers. The partnership … [Read more...]
Final call for businesses to take part in Help to Grow: Digital progrmme
Businesses have until 2nd February to apply for discounts and vouchers towards business software from the government's Help to Grow: Digital scheme. The scheme is to close next year, the government has announced, following less than expected take-up of the benefits, with funding allocated for the … [Read more...]
Amshire explains changes coming to Cyber Essentials in January 2023
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will update the criteria needed for businesses to meet Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications from the end of January 2023. Changes are expected to be among the most significant updates to the scheme since it launched in 2014 to give … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers urged to turn Christmas rush pain points into digitalisation plan
The North-west's Made Smarter technology adoption programme is urging SME manufacturers to think about how digitalisation could help solve any challenges faced in production during the busy run-up to Christmas. While production is in full swing to meet demand for the festive season, Made Smarter, … [Read more...]
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