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...]
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Marple CAD specialists acquire American software firm
Marple based Arden Software, a computer-aided design (CAD) and packaging design specialist software company, have acquired American firm, Cimex. Massachusetts based Cimex developed the CimPACK software, CAD software also used in the sector, for print, packaging and die-making. Its software is … [Read more...]
A quarter of small businesses boosted by better ICT
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...]
Uber acquires Cheadle technology firm
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...]
CDL sponsor care home music initiative
An outdoor music initiative, sponsored by Stockport based software firm, CDL, has hit the right note at Didsbury care village, Belong Morris Feinmann. Residents delighted in a live garden performance from the Northern Chamber Orchestra (NCO), as part of a project to improve the lives of those … [Read more...]
musicMagpie NHS fundraising scheme raises £200k
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...]
Software distributor secures new partnership with encryption platform
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...]
Digitally excluded pupils receive kit from Greater Manchester Technology Fund
Disadvantaged and digitally excluded young people have received over 500 kid bundles from the Greater Manchester Technology Fund in order to continue studies from home during the coronavirus pandemic. With schools closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus, many young people without access to … [Read more...]
Sharp partners with QikServe to launch a table service app for hospitality industry
Business technology provider, Sharp Business Systems, has announced a new partnership with QikServe, offering a mobile prepay solution to help bars and restaurants reopening after lockdown to serve customers contact-free. The Preoday smartphone application integrates with Sharp’s Electronic … [Read more...]
Sweets manufacturer helps Stockport children continue learning during lockdown
Sweets manufacturer, Swizzels Matlow, has donated IT equipment, as well as confectionery, to Stockport Council to help disadvantaged children continue education while school remains closed. Stockport Council have distributed 150 bags of the New Mills manufacturers' sweets, including Squashees, … [Read more...]
Temperature checking devices offer aid to returning to workplace
Office technology provider, Midshire Telecom, have announced they have begun to provide temperature checking devices to help businesses return to the workplace safely. The thermal imaging cameras can check customers and staff for Covid-19 symptoms before entering the premises. With the easing … [Read more...]
Care homes and GPs adopt new technology to aid coronavirus response
Care homes and GP practices in Greater Manchester have adopted new technology to better monitor early signs of instability during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new digital reporting system has been adopted by care homes and healthcare settings in the city-region and the technology has allowed for … [Read more...]
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