Lancashire’s Edge Hill University is on course to unveil he UK’s first super immersive 3D virtual environment as part of its new £13m Technology Hub. The four screen CAVE (cave automatic virtual environment) will offer both students and businesses the chance to fully immerse themselves in a virtual room. Using real data, users will be able […]

WONDRWALL Ltd has secured a £2m financing package from NatWest to support the tech firm’s business growth aspirations. The firm has developed an intelligent home solution which automatically controls the heating, lighting and security. The system comprises of hardware and built in software, transforms any home into an intelligent one that can operate on its own while […]

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 […]

Nomad Digital, the train Wi-Fi specialist has announced that its turnover has reached £42m following global contract wins in new and existing markets. The Newcastle-based business has grown rapidly since it was established 14 years ago and is now the leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. The group provides Wi-Fi […]

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 […]

Security firm Intercede joined ARM,  Solacia and Symantec to assess the security challenges of connecting billions of devices across multiple sectors; including industrial, home, health services and transportation. Their conclusion was that any system could be compromised unless a system-level root of trust was established. To deal with the risk, the companies collaborated on the Open Trust Protocol […]

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 […]

Windermere-based technology company Alertacall Ltd has received a silver award under the government’s Employer Recognition Scheme for support to the armed forces community. The awards, signed by the Secretary of State for Defence and the chief of the defence staff, are recognised as laudatory honours and aim to encourage employers to support defence. Alertacall has […]

Home technology specialist Finite Solutions has announced a 25% increase in turnover to £3.4m for 2015/16, boosted by strong demand for lighting design and smart control installations. The Leeds-based company specialises in whole house automation projects including home cinema, security, and audio visual systems that are fully integrated into smart phone and tablet interfaces. Finite […]