Professional services giant Deloitte is planning to bring its lobal training initiative the Startup Leadership Program to Manchester. The programme offers support to start-up CEOs in Manchester and the North. Deloitte will provide a venue for training and events over six months while Deloitte representatives may help shape the SLP curriculum and content of the […]

Video technology specialist CitNOW secure a multimillion-pound funding package from Santander Growth Capital. Named in 19th place on the Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 list, CitNOW is embarking on its next phase of growth after working with BHP Corporate Finance to obtain the Santander finance. The company provides video apps for the automotive industry, to […]

A mobile payment technology company, a marketing software developer and a technology business are the only three North East companies to be named on the latest Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100. The annual league table, which is in its 16th edition, ranks Britain’s private technology, media and telecoms companies with the fastest-growing sales. Four […]

Law firm Ward Hadaway has teamed up with Tech North, an organisation set up to champion the digital sector in the North of England, to help identify the best international talent capable of boosting the regional sector. The Top 100 UK law firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, is working with Tech North […]

Newcastle-headquartered software giant Sage has been the victim of a data breach which may have compromised the personal information of employees at 280 businesses across the UK. Police are investigating the incident which Sage believes was the “unauthorised access” of data by someone using an “internal” company computer login. A Sage spokesperson said: “We are […]

Secarma has acquired application security company Pentest Limited for an undisclosed sum. Both companies are based in Manchester, with Secarma offering penetration testing and online security, while Pentest focuses on app security. As a result of the deal, Secarma is expected to add new resources to Pentest Limited, including a team of ethical hackers. Managing […]

Leeds Digital Job Fair 2.0 will take place at the First Direct Arena on October 20. The inaugural event in February 2016, attracted more than 1,300 attendees and 35 companies offering digital and tech jobs, including Google, William Hill, Callcredit, Sky Betting & Gaming, Provident Financial, Sky and Lhasa Limited. The fair is again being organised […]

Newcastle firm Nomad Digital has signed a five-year extension with Canada’s national rail operator, VIA Rail to deliver its WiFi, media and entertainment platform. The agreement, follows a previous five-year contract, and will cover VIA Rail’s full passenger rail fleet, catering for more than 1.5m passengers every year. Nomad Digital provides passenger and fleet connectivity solutions […]

Tech North is looking to discover the most promising early-stage tech companies in the North of England, including the lesser-known, undiscovered start-ups. Applications are open until 9 October, with the grand final on 17 November. If you think you’ve got what it takes, then apply online to become part of the Northern Stars 2016 competition. Northern Stars […]

Eight Northern tech firms are now members of the billion dollar valuation club. Newcastle-based software giant Sage Group plc is the jewel in the crown of a thriving northern tech scene, which has to potential to be recognised as one of the world’s top five digital clusters, according to a new report by technology-focused investment bank […]

Ruler Analytics, a Liverpool-based marketing analytics and call tracking provider has secured a six-figure funding package. The firm has reported a 500 per cent growth in the last six months which has led to a “significant” equity boost from investor business AXM Venture Capital. Founded in 2012 by Ian Leadbetter and business partner Daniel Reilly, the business […]

Newcastle app designers and developers Hedgehog Lab is aiming for three successive years of 100% growth after attracting major new customers and expanding into the US. The technology consultancy specialises in digital solutions for smartphones, tablets, desktops, wearables and connected devices, and has already smashed the seven-figure turnover it achieved in 2015. Its aiming to double the […]

A technology start-up that will save people time when they shop has been launched by Kate Drewett and Roberto Simi. For many years they developed interactive tools that helped people choose complex products and services for global technology companies. The pair are now focused on their new venture, a guided shopping tool, PiiiCK. It will […]

Cloud UK Live has secured the attendance of senior figures from industry giants Cisco, Microsoft, Dell and VMware. The event will be held at the UKFast Campus and will be the first in a series of free events. The line-up of guest speakers at Cloud UK Live includes David Rowan, editor of Wired magazine, Jo Laking, UKI Cloud director […]

HR software company BrightHR has appointed its first chief technology officer Alastair Brown, who will join as a board director as part of the firm’s plans for continued rapid expansion. Joining from Laterooms.com where he has held the position of director of delivery since 2014, Alastair will join BrightHR as it provides a SaaS to […]