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DigiKnow Alliance nominated for iNetwork Innovation Award

The DigiKnow Alliance, who works to tackle digital exclusion in Stockport, has been nominated for an iNetwork Innovation award for ‘Transforming & Innovating Public Services’.  The DigiKnow Alliance has been recognised for its work in helping people across the borough to ensure they have … [Read more...]

Marple software firm completes European training centre

Construction has completed on a brand-new European training centre and German headquarters for Marple-based firm, Arden Software. The packaging software firm, which has its UK headquarters in Marple, Stockport, has relocated its German division into a new office in Stuttgart, which is also the … [Read more...]

STEM Reboot programme secures funding to close skills gap

The STEM Reboot programme, a Science and Industry Museum project to inspire young people in Greater Manchester to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects, has secured additional funding to help close the skills gap. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has … [Read more...]

2021 tech careers fair to take place online

A tech careers fair, Talent Day 2021, will take place online for the first time in February next year, organisers Manchester Digital have confirmed. The annual fair is one of the largest digital and tech careers events in the North West and will offer jobseekers access to over 50 employers from … [Read more...]

musicMagpie launches corporate tech recycling service

Consumer tech recycling market leader, musicMagpie, has developed a new service for the corporate market, allowing businesses to improve sustainability and generate funds from unused technology products and is partnering with TheBusinessDesk for the launch. The Stockport-based business will … [Read more...]

Starkey welcomes new Managing Director for UK and Ireland

Hearing technology company, Starkey, has announced the appointment of Tim Clark as Managing Director, UK and Ireland, effective January 2021. For nearly 20 years, Tim (pictured) has held various roles within the health care space, most recently in the hearing industry. His wealth of experience … [Read more...]

CDL secures global quality security standard

Stockport-based insurtech firm, CDL, has become one of the first organisations in the UK to be awarded the new ISO 27701 certification for its Personal Information Management System (PIMS), demonstrating the highest standards in data privacy and information security. Introduced in August, ISO … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Solar PV systems explained

With Greater Manchester aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2038, Stockport renewable energy experts, KAST Energy, explain how solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can help property owners and businesses do their part. Renewable energy is significant in Manchester’s process to become Carbon … [Read more...]

30 new jobs created at taxi software firm

Stockport taxi software firm, Autocab, has revealed it has increased its headcount at its Cheadle headquarters by 25%, creating 30 new positions. The firm, which is currently being acquired by industry disruptor Uber, plans to continue its recruitment drive as it invests in its research and … [Read more...]

CDL puts mental health on the agenda during coronavirus pandemic

Stockport-based insurance technology firm CDL has made mental health the focus of a new welfare initiative to give people the tools to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their well-being, particularly surrounding changes to their working life. The ‘TALKS2020’ programme is inspired … [Read more...]

Stockport payment provider offers pubs a ‘lockdown lifeline’

Stockport based payment provider, takepayments, has launched an online takeaway ordering solution for pubs and bars to help them during coronavirus restrictions. Takepayments found that its customers in the hospitality sector saw a 75.4% reduction in card transactions due to the first UK-wide … [Read more...]