News for: Technology

The Digiknow Device Library has already loaned more than 30 digital devices to Stockport residents who have no or limited access to the internet. The library's free to borrow tablets and laptops, many with free data packages, come with help to get online and stay safe online. During Covid-19 … [Read more...]

The Trafford College Group has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase College, joining an elite group of schools and colleges that exemplify the best of teaching and learning in the world today. The College Group, which operates both Trafford and Stockport colleges, was selected by Microsoft as … [Read more...]

The Creative Scale-up programme pilot for Greater Manchester's creative industries is coming to a close with a deadline for applications of 25th September. The application page is open for the Greater Manchester Creative Scale Up programme’s final pilot business cohort, delivered by The Growth … [Read more...]

Stockport’s first digital device lending library has now launched for residents who have no or limited access to the internet. Tablets and laptops are free to borrow, and free data packages are also available. There is also support to get online and staying safe online through the council's … [Read more...]

Research by the Trinity Business School has found that small businesses and the self-employed are likely to earn more with more frequent ICT use. Researchers found that in at least 25% of cases, small business earnings rose with the level of ICT use. Researchers also identified that the longer a … [Read more...]

American tech giant, Uber, has entered an agreement to acquire Cheadle based Autocab, a technology company that provides software to private-hire taxi firms across the UK and Europe. Autocab provide taxi firms with booking and dispatch software, as well as the iGo marketplace, allowing … [Read more...]

Stockport based tech reseller, musicMagpie has ended its NHS fundraising campaign after raising £200,000. Supported by a surge in demand for its products as people look to work, stay connected and be entertained from home, musicMagpie pledged to donate £1 for every single item of consumer tech … [Read more...]

Stockport-based software distributor, Distology, has announced a new partnership with encryption platform, Galaxkey. Galaxkey's products are certified by the National Cyber Security Centre and ensure secure collaboration between teams and businesses, including end-to-end email encryption, secure … [Read more...]