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£39.8 billion R&D budget is largest ever

The government has announced that the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will have have a research and development (R&D) budget of almost £40 billion for 2022-25. The £39.8 billion, to be allocated between partner organisations, is the largest commitment to BEIS … [Read more...]

Reforms proposed to tighten online advertising rules

The government has amended plans for its upcoming Online Safety Bill and launched a consultation on plans to crackdown on online advertising which is misleading, fraudulent or harmful. The Online Safety Bill has been updated to include a range of measures to keep people safe from fraudsters and … [Read more...]

Stockport ecommerce website specialist hits revenue milestone

Shopblocks, a Stockport based software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecommerce website provider, has reached the milestone of £1 million annual recurring revenue from subscription holders. The company has grown its customer base sharply as retailers looked to pivot online during the coronavirus pandemic. … [Read more...]

musicMagpie well-positioned for 2022 despite dip in revenues

Stockport-based recommerce group, musicMagpie, has seen its annual revenues dip in the year ending 30 November 2021, but advises it is well-positioned for future growth. In year-end figures published today (2nd March), the group revealed revenues were down 5.1% on 2020 numbers, in line with … [Read more...]

LSH Auto appoints Chief Information Officer to lead IT strategy

LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has announced the appointment of Chris Gensmantel as Chief Information Officer. Chris joins the business with more than 23 years’ experience in the UK retail motor industry, with JCT600 and the Gilder Group. Most recently Chris … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: There’s more to Microsoft Word than you know

While most businesses will be using Microsoft Word as their word processing software of choice, Amshire IT's Dave Taylor shares some of its lesser known features you might be missing out on. What are your thoughts on Microsoft Word? I guess you’d say it’s useful for creating simple word … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How Microsoft 365 Defender protects your team

Amshire's Dave Taylor shares why Microsoft 365 Defender is one of his favourite products for protecting businesses from cybersecurity threats. I can say with absolute confidence that you want to keep your business safe from malware and cyber threats. Now, there are many programs on the market, … [Read more...]

Mastercall and Dignio shortlisted at 2022 HSJ Partnership Awards

Mastercall Healthcare and Dignio, in collaboration with the local authority and CCG, have been shortlisted for Healthtech Partnership of the Year at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2022 for their Technology Enhanced Living (TEL) programme. Standing out amongst tough competition from hundreds of other … [Read more...]

CDL named Top Employer for sixth consecutive year

Stockport based insurance software firm, CDL, has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for a sixth consecutive year and retained its prestigious Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to … [Read more...]