What do you know about tech hacks? Have you ever wanted to improve the way you use a phone or laptop to make life that little bit easier? We're loving the hacks from Stockport based musicMagpie! Tech hacks are a super fun way to speed up your use of technology, curb your boredom and most of all … [Read more...]
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UK: Workers eager to up-skill according to PwC survey
New research out from PwC reveals that, despite an appetite and willingness to learn new skills in the face of increasing automation, many UK workers are not being offered the opportunity to up-skill by their employers, which is leading to mistrust and fear of automation and technology. The … [Read more...]
Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders
A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]
musicMagpie achieves 100,000 reviews on Trustpilot
Stockport based tech trade-in site and refurbished seller, musicMagpie, has achieved a milestone of 100,000 reviews on Trustpilot. musicMagpie has accomplished 100,000 reviews within the ‘mobile recycling and unlocking services’ category, whilst at the same time, maintaining a 5 star ‘Excellent’ … [Read more...]
Cyber Criminals use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in CEO Fraud
A CEO of a UK based energy firm has been duped into transferring £201,000 to cyber criminals, CEO Fraud. Stockport based Amshire have been advising on the threat of social engineered attacks, more commonly called CEO Fraud, since 2016. Managing director Dave Taylor explains how, in this … [Read more...]
Don’t be caught out by the latest Delivery Scam
If it seems too good to be true, it probably is! If you’re not expecting it, don’t sign for it! This is sound advice following the latest delivery scam to reach the UK. Unscrupulous fraudsters are finding ever more inventive ways to con people out of their hard-earned cash and one of the latest … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How can I protect my email from malicious attack?
If you ask the question: 'How can I protect my email from malicious attack', many IT departments or IT companies will say “you need xyz product to protect you from 123” . But the vast majority of cyber attacks are the result of a phishing campaign against the company. No matter what email service … [Read more...]
UK: £300 million investment to drive greener travel
UK innovators have been boosted by more than £300 million investment, to develop cleaner, greener travel. The government will provide £125 million, which will be supported by industry co-investment of up to £175 million to support new technologies including flying urban taxis, electric passenger … [Read more...]
Nexperia UK Stockport Recognise Apprentice Achievements
Nexperia UK Stockport, part of a global company specialising in semiconductor components for the automotive industry, has celebrated the achievements of apprentices who have completed their training programmes with the company. Ten young people who joined the company last year under the … [Read more...]
UK: Feasibility study funding for autonomous vehicle cyber security
Up to £2 million has been made available for UK businesses to carry out a feasibility study to define a testing facility for autonomous vehicle cyber security. The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) is partnering with Zenzic (formally Meridian Mobility) and Innovate … [Read more...]
LSH Auto opens UK’s first Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Stockport
LSH Auto UK, part of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership (LSH International), has officially opened the UK’s first Mercedes-Benz Autohaus – a dedicated retail space that forms part of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, which is now open. LSH Auto UK has regenerated the site off … [Read more...]
UK: £30 million fund for smarter UK manufacturing
UK Businesses can apply for a share of £30 million to support projects that use digital technology to improve the productivity and agility of UK manufacturing. Industrial digital technologies driven by artificial intelligence, robotics and the Internet of Things have the potential to … [Read more...]