Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can now bid for a share of a £6.4 million government fund to help train their workforce to use artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and efficiency. Sectors able to benefit include law, accountancy, scientific research and human resources, … [Read more...]
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Rail companies begin search for start-ups to support innovative technologies
Four rail companies, including Northern and TransPennine Express, have joined forces on a Dragons' Den style scheme to find tech start-ups that can help drive innovation in the industry. LNER, Northern, Southeastern and TransPennine Express, all run by the DfT's Operator of Last Resort, are … [Read more...]
New cybersecurity standards come into effect for smart technology
Manufacturers of smart devices now must comply with new standards to minimise the cybersecurity risk to businesses' and individuals' data from internet-enabled technology. The UK is the first country in the world to set minimum security standards in law aimed at making it harder for cyber … [Read more...]
National employee ownership business, Valloop, invests in Stockport
Advocate for employee ownership, Valloop, has announced its newest office in Stockport, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion efforts. Valloop has become the first business to set up in newly-built shared office space at STOK (formerly the town centre's M&S store), … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech businesses call on Mayor to back new manifesto for the sector
Ahead of the Greater Manchester Mayoral elections on 2nd May, technology businesses in the city-region have called for the incoming Mayor to back a new Manifesto for the Northern Tech Economy. The new manifesto has been launched by Manchester Digital and sets out the economic opportunity for … [Read more...]
Sharp UK enhances portfolio with partnership with Gamma Communications
Communication technology provider, Gamma Communications, has entered into a new partnership with IT service technology firm, Sharp. The partnership brings together Sharp's consultative and scalable services with Gamma's expertise in voice and telephony solutions ahead of the ISDN/PSTN switch-off … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group appoints technology firm to aid passenger flow
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has appointed New Zealand headquartered technology firm, Veovo, to improve passenger flow at its three UK airports. MAG, the UK's largest airport operator which runs Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, is taking steps to keep queue times at a … [Read more...]
Stockport firm provides managed print solution for North-west NHS provider
Stockport-based Woodbank Office Solutions has implemented a comprehensive managed print solution for a network of 17 NHS GP practices in the North-west. Southport & Formby Primary Care Network originally contacted Woodbank for a new printer and scanner as part of an office move, before it … [Read more...]
Basic tech skills gaps restricting productivity of UK SMEs, finds Sharp
A lack of basic tech skills is having a negative impact on productivity in nearly four in ten firms according to UK research from Sharp. The insights from over 500 UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) see the ability to use everyday tools effectively, such as the Microsoft 365 suite of … [Read more...]
Planning approval for new £350 million Stockport data centre
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission by Stockport Council to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Reddish. Described as a significant investment for Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses get specialist support from a new large scale innovation acceleration programme
Businesses in Stockport are set to benefit from bespoke support from a new innovation programme aimed at accelerating commercialisation and growth. Innovation Navigator, launched by the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub, is focused on turbocharging business innovation projects from delivery … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS embarks on digital transformation to improve patient care
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with IT and technology company, CDW, and is introducing an 18-month digital transformation programme to help provide staff with the equipment and expertise needed to improve patient care and performance at Stepping Hill Hospital. The new technology … [Read more...]
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