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 […]

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 […]

Software firm K3 has grown its presence in the leisure sector following its acquisition of an electronic point-of-sale business for £1.27m. Salford-based K3 said it will pay Merac a further £175,000 next year depending on how it performs. The acquisition, which has been agreed on a debt free basis, is expected to be immediately earning […]

Chester-based identity intelligence specialist GB Group has conditionally agreed to acquire IDscan Biometrics and raise up to £25 million. IDscan Biometrics helps authentication of documents including passports, visas, ID cards, driving licences, utility bills and work permits whilst also capturing facial biometrics which provides proof that those documents are not stolen. The combination represents a […]

CERTERO, a Warrington-based international software asset management company, has relocated its headquarters to larger premises and is set to grow its workforce following a six-figure funding package from HSBC. The move to the new premises will also see Certero create eight new jobs with the business planning to add a further 10 positions over the […]

MANCHESTER-based UD Group, the software provider for the energy and utilities sector, has secured a new deal with Zenergi, the customer service business specialising in energy procurement, invoice validation and contract management. Zenergi will benefit from UD Group’s latest cloud-based solution, UD crm, the energy quoting and contracting solution designed for business-to-business customers.

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 […]

Shares in UK technology companies have plummeted on the news that the UK will leave the European Union. The FTSE 100 fell by more than eight per cent this morning, wiping £120bn off the value of the…

A Middlesbrough-based software-as-a-service firm has secured a two year contract worth £1.5m with digital giant Atos. EvaluAgent, which has enjoyed several years of rapid growth, has been brought on board to implement its full Workforce Engagement platform across all of the international company’s key accounts, boosting staff motivation and ultimately improving the customer experience. Atos […]

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd has been acquired by global outsourcer Capita for £57m. The firm has offices in York, Coventry, Sheffield, Edinburgh and London, and specialises in software resale and licensing services and, according to a press release, are Microsoft’s most accredited licensing partner, boasting 14 Gold Partner competencies. The deal marks the fourth time the […]

Northumbrian Water, the north-east based water company that also includes Essex Water, will complete an enterprise-wide rollout of Windows 10 in August, following the rollout of the new operating system to staff working in its contact centres. CIO James Robbins offers some tips for corporate migrations to encourage user adoption.

Arden Software has opened an office in Delhi, India, as the software firm continues global expansion.This latest office launch – called Arden Software Asia Pacific – marks the firm’s fifth international headquarters, alongside offices in the UK, Germany, North America and Denmark. Established in 1988 in Stockport, the firm currently employs more than 45 people and […]

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 […]

THRIVING software business ELF Productivity has moved into larger premises in Wigan as part of ambitious plans following a period of record growth. The move will enable the firm to increase headcount and attract new clients to its blue chip customer base, which includes Allied Bakeries, Steinhoff UK, The Trafford Centre and NHS logistics.