Ultra Fibre Optic (UFO) broadband suppliers CityFibre, Sky and TalkTalk have agreed to roll out the service across the city following successful pilots across some York neighbourhoods. The UFO network was set up as a joint venture partnership in 2015 to test the viability of large-scale FTTP roll-outs in urban areas. To date, it has passed 14,000 properties […]

Cloudsource Technologies has been awarded Best Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Vertical Market Solution at the Comms National Awards, organised by Comms Dealer magazine. The Best SME Vertical Market Solution category recognises resellers that have created tailored solutions to help SME clients be more effective. Cloudsource’s entry for this category was based on a solution […]

York-based specialist global service provider, Cellhire, is set to connect British media operators to the presidential election and House of Representatives and Senate elections in the US. Cellhire will provide hundreds of 3G and 4G voice/video and data connections to national newspapers, public and commercial TV and radio broadcasters, covering the presidential election on November […]

Leeds based Diva Telecom announces a series of new appointments as part of its strategy to support the roll-out of Gigabit Leeds in partnership with infrastructure provider, CityFibre. Gigabit Leeds is a new gigabit speed internet connectivity that is now available to businesses across Leeds. Established in 2006, Leeds-based Diva Telecom provides bespoke telecoms solutions […]

Communications solutions provider, DXP, has been selected to offer its Unify Cloud Telephony services on G-Cloud 8’ Digital Marketplace, the latest iteration of the government’s G-Cloud framework. This is the second time in 12 months that the company has been recognised by the government initiative, having achieved G-Cloud 7 status in November 2015, demonstrating DXP’s […]

Managed IT services provider GCI has acquired Stoke-on-Trent based Packet Media for an undisclosed sum. This is GCI’s third acquisition this year and follows the purchase of Outsourcery’s assets in June. GCI has presence in Wakefield and Manchester. Mike Constantine, chief Technology Officer at GCI, said Packet Media will strengthen its capabilities: “what we are particularly excited […]

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 […]

Newton-Le-Willows based Arrow has announced the completion of a strategic investment (undisclosed figure) by Growth Capital Partners (GCP) to fast track growth and secure future M&A activity. Recent strategy has seen Arrow completing seven acquisitions in the last six years. The business has nearly trebled in size and transformed from its mobile roots to a much […]

Durham tech business Powerdial Services has received a six figure investment from the Finance for Business North East Growth Fund, which has helped to propel its fortunes over the past two years. The firm provides business collaboration and ICT solutions, and has achieved more than 40% year-on-year revenue increase over the last 12 months, as well as […]

Telcoms and IT company has announced expansion following the appointment of six new members of staff. Sunderland-based CCS works with brands such as Nike, Russell Hobbs, and Puma, and has recently announced ambitious plans for growth following the recruitment of a new UK sales manager, with the business now taking on a further six new […]

Infrastructure provider CityFibre has named Hull as the UK’s next Gigabit City as it rolls out ultra-fast connectivity in partnership with Hull-based telecoms company, Pure Broadband. Hull businesses will have a choice of digital infrastructure as CityFibre opens up a next-generation pure fibre network in the city. The network, which spans 62km, will provide local businesses […]

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 and Gateshead councils have extended their public Wi-Fi network for a further 10 years with assistance from BT and the government. Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council have extended an existing public Wi-Fi network beyond key public buildings and council facilities to the streets of Tyneside, enabling residents and visitors to access high speed connectivity […]

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 […]