Business management software firm Eticom has relocated its operations after securing £150,000 funding. A fast growing tech company plans a recruitment drive after moving into new premises. The loan has enabled the business to more than double the size of its headquarters with the purchase of a 2,500 sq ft industrial unit, which is now home […]

Two councils in the North West have teamed up to sell technology and services commercially. Salford – home of MediaCityUK and the BBC’s Northern HQ – and Liverpool City Councils plan to establish a trading entity within the next 12-18 months to both compete against and collaborate with firms in the private sector. A third, Barnsley, may […]

Newcastle tech firm Sage’s executive vice president for Northern Europe Jacqueline de Rojas is stepping down from her position at the end of the week. Ms de Rojas was appointed to lead the software giant’s Northern Europe operations in July 2016, with over 25 years experience in the industry, and the most influential woman in the […]

The deadline for submissions for the Big Chip Awards until 5pm on Monday 20th March to enter. The Big Chip awards have celebrated excellence in digital and technology companies, organisations and individuals across the region for almost two decades – in areas including animation, search, user experience, eCommerce and digital transformation. Businesses, individuals and students from […]

Zaptic has completed a seven-figure investment round. The Manchester firm offers a ‘process cloud’ solution that simplifies the management and execution of frontline operations. Contributors to the round included a selection of global tech investors, such as Nicholas Beggruen, dubbed ‘the homeless billionaire’; Hank Vigil, partner of Acequia Capital; and Charlie Songhurst, partner of Katana Capital. […]

The COO, head of marketing and co-founder of listed software business Wandsico has announced his intention to step down. James Campigli will leave his role with immediate effect to pursue other business interests. The Sheffield based business said he “leaves with the board’s thanks for the significant contribution he has made since WANdisco’s inception.” Meanwhile, […]

IT firm Jigsaw24 has acquired Root6 and Root6 Ecosse, a storage, solutions and service provider to media and creative industries, for an undisclosed sum. Root6, based in Soho and Glasgow, provides storage, server and specialist technology solutions and managed services for media and higher education clients such as ITN, BBC, Honda R&D, The Farm and […]

DigitalBridge, a home decor retail tech platform, has raised a £700,000 Seed round from a series of private investors. Based in Manchester, the firm’s machine learning platform enables consumers to ‘try on’ home decor products and furniture in their own home. Investors included Stuart Marks, founder of early-stage investor and corporate innovation firm L Marks, who […]

UKFast has acquired a cloud and cyber security services provider that works with a host of government organisations. UKFast chief executive Lawrence Jones has secured the deal to buy Secure Information Assurance (S-IA) following the announcement of a £2.3m investment to bolster his firm’s government data centre space. S-IA provides secure cloud hosting and cybersecurity services […]

Manchester-based cloud and managed hosting specialist UKFast has created 100 new jobs, despite Brexit uncertainty, with headcount rising across the firm’s associated brands from 250 to 350 in less than one year. CEO Lawrence Jones, a prominent Remain campaigner, insists that despite unanswered questions surrounding the triggering of Article 50, his firm and Manchester’s digital […]

HEBDEN BRIDGE agency The Marketing Lab has been acquired by Leeds-based retirement specialist Age Partnership.The Marketing Lab’s seven strong team of developers and project managers will join the equity release specialist, led by the former managing director Dan Otterburn. Mr Otterburn is to join Age Partnership’s senior team as head of web development. The Marketing […]

Manchester has become a top 20 European digital city according to a recent report which looks at how well different cities support digital entrepreneurship. The latest European Digital City Index 2016, independently compiled by Nesta, the UK Innovation Foundation, ranked Manchester in 16th place out of 60 cities for young digital companies and start-ups. This […]

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has updated its ageing estate of desktop PCs by implementing Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop. The project will deliver secure desktops and virtual applications via thin-client terminals to clinicians and other hospital staff.

Nomad Digital, an IT solutions provider to the rail sector, has been acquired by railway TravelTech firm Alstom. Alstom will purchase Nomad Digital from Amadeus Capital Partners, SEB Venture Capital and Deutsche Telekom Strategic Investments and other investors. The acquisition of Nomad Digital, which offers a range of applications and connectivity solutions to the rail industry, will help accelerate Paris-based Alstom’s […]

The Landing, MediaCityUK’s tech and enterprise hub, has announced more details of its new pay-as-you-go (PAYG) co-working space called Launch.  Situated on the 6th floor, Launch offers tech businesses a mix of co-working space together with access to a range of hi-tech testing labs, maker and prototyping workshops and development studios. Companies who sign-up for one of Launch’s flexible […]