Sheffield-headquartered education software provider, Tribal Group, has reported a “steady overall financial performance” in its half-year results. For the six months ending 30 June 2024, the listed company achieved revenues of £44.9m, up from £43.4m in the same period in 2023. Adjusted EBITDA stood at £7.4m, down from £8.1m the previous year. Tribal attributed the […]

Relentless Developments has secured a significant deal with UK tech heavyweight Arm, marking a major expansion for the company in Manchester city centre. The agreement represents the largest letting at the £400 million landmark St Michael’s development to date and the biggest commercial property deal in Manchester in two years. Arm is set to occupy […]

A significant cyber security incident has affected housing software across the Greater Manchester region, leading to the temporary shutdown of several council housing websites. Locata, the software provider, supports housing operations for councils nationwide and confirmed that the attack initially targeted one borough in Greater Manchester, subsequently spreading to others, including Manchester, Salford, and Bolton […]

Liverpool-based travel technology start-up, digitaltravel.io, has reached a significant revenue milestone and doubled its office space in its third year of operation. The company, which provides digital solutions for travel and tourism businesses, particularly the cruise industry, is celebrating having surpassed £1 million in annual revenue – a significant jump from the first year, when it generated […]

A new development that could bring £3 billion worth of investment into the North Lincolnshire economy has been approved. The proposed scheme, submitted by Humber Tech Park Limited, aims to be one of Europe’s largest data centres, promising to create nearly 400 jobs. The development, which will be built on land near the A180 south […]

Extended Reality (XR) software development firm Luminous XR has raised a further £1m from the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures. Luminous XR’s platform enables developers to create metaverse-style training programmes and simulate real-life scenarios, such as health and safety training. It is particularly popular […]

Warrington-based human capital management (HCM) solutions provider Talos360 has increased its technology revenues by 55%, reaching £5.1 million for the year ending 31 December 2023. The provider’s increased technology revenues came about following a period of significant client growth and investment in its market-leading software services. Technology sales now constitute a record 44% of Talos360’s […]

This summer, Sunderland city centre will host some much-loved family games with a distinctly modern twist. Sunderland BID has installed four street games in both Market Square and Keel Square, adding a playful element to these areas during the summer months. The games visitors can enjoy playing Twister, Bullseye, Snakes and Ladders, and Hopscotch, enhanced by […]

 North East mayor Kim McGuinness is set to approve a multimillion-pound investment in a Nissan-led project aimed at creating a new generation of skilled local workers in electric vehicle and battery technology. The £14.6 million project is the first initiative within the region’s £160 million Investment Zone and will provide open access to facilities for […]

Liverpool-based digital signature platform company Videosign has announced a partnership with intelliflo, a financial advice software provider, in a collaboration that aims to enhance the user experience for both financial advisors and their clients. The integration of Videosign with intelliflo’s office platform, which streamlines client access to financial advisor services, will allow intelliflo to meet clients and […]

Boldyn Networks has announced plans to create a private 5G network-enabled Innovation Lab, that is set to transform the Port of Blyth into the North East’s premier technology hub, offering unparalleled access to 5G technology for industries across the region. The Innovation Lab will provide a dynamic environment for businesses of all sizes to develop and […]

The Stockport DigiFest, held in February as part of Stockport’s tenure as the GM Town of Culture, showcased over 70 workshops, activities, and sessions aimed at enhancing digital skills. The festival’s highlights throughout the month featured podcasting workshops, virtual reality experiences, digital videography and photography, hackathons, and even the assembly of a robotic chicken! The […]

Answer Digital has acquired Interneuron, a Cambridge-based provider of digital healthcare systems. This move brings Interneuron’s software expertise, notably its Open Modular Care Record system for various patient care settings, into Answer Digital’s portfolio. Answer Digital, a Leeds-based, employee-owned consultancy, already collaborates extensively with the NHS on projects from AI deployment to GP interoperability and […]

Precursor, a Leeds-based cyber security company, has expanded into Newcastle, introducing a new secure operations centre and creating 10 initial jobs. This move brings its specialised 24-hour managed defence and response services closer to North East businesses, emphasising its dedication to enhancing cyber security measures through services like compliance, incident response, and penetration testing. Scott […]

In a strategic move to amplify data security services, channel-first cloud and disaster recovery expert, virtualDCS, has partnered with transformative cloud technology company, Vapour, to host Vapour’s Veeam backups for its clientele. This collaboration between the two Yorkshire-based firms aims to provide clients with unparalleled scalability, flexibility, and security in data management. Under the terms […]