Two Newcastle-based companies have combined their expertise in technology and sustainability to develop a new renewable energy app that they hope will be the first of its kind in the UK. The collaboration between renewable energy startup Swarm and tech consultancy Opencast aims to make homeowners’ lives easier and more environmentally friendly. The Swarm app, […]

In a recent trial, a cloud-based artificial intelligence AI system designed by engineers from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with Yorkshire Water and Siemens, for sewer blockage detection has demonstrated an impressive accuracy rate of almost 90 per cent. The early detection of sewer blockages is important in mitigating pollution incidents that have a negative […]

York-based IT solutions company, boxxe, has secured a place on the Higher Education Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement (SSSNA) Government framework through partnering with Dell Technologies. The SSSNA framework stands as a pivotal IT purchasing agreement, streamlining the procurement of technological resources for universities, Higher Education and Further Education establishments. This arrangement offers a highly […]

Opencast, a North East England technology consultancy, has expanded its partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) by securing two new contracts with a total value exceeding £10 million. Under these new agreements, Opencast consultants will collaborate with the DfE’s data directorate until 2025, focusing on enhancing data and solutions architecture. Opencast’s role in these […]

Sunderland’s software development business Leighton has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™ (2023) by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, for small and medium-sized tech businesses. Founded in Sunderland in 1992, Leighton has grown from a small start-up operation to the north’s leading Amazon Web Services (AWS) software development business, […]

Sheffield-based rail safety experts, Zonegreen, have been chosen to enhance worker safety at the cutting-edge Gosforth Metro maintenance facility in Newcastle. Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been successfully integrated into the new £70 million depot, which opened its doors earlier this year in Gosforth. In collaboration with the primary contractor, Volker Fitzpatrick, […]

VivaCity, a pioneering transport technology scale-up dedicated to making cities more intelligent and efficient places to live and work, has joined forces with Sheffield City Council to closely monitor the impact of the recently implemented Clean Air Zone (CAZ) across the city. Under this collaboration, Sheffield City Council has deployed a network of 17 cutting-edge VivaCity […]

Newcastle has become a magnet for businesses catering to the ageing population of the UK, thanks to a highly influential program operating in the city. The “Internet of Caring Things” programme, which has the goal of positioning the North of Tyne area as a global leader in products and services for seniors, has attracted the […]

North East-based manufacturer, Trotec, has unveiled its latest investment in state-of-the-art laser cutting technology, the SP3000 400-watt large format laser cutter, at its flagship headquarters and demonstration centre. The SP3000 laser cutter is hailed as a groundbreaking advancement in precision and efficiency. With its 400-watt power and intelligent OptiMotion path control, it provides businesses with […]

Silicon Yorkshire, the North’s burgeoning tech community, is gearing up to host its third business luncheon of the year. This exciting event will bring together members at Bibis restaurant in Leeds on 07 September from 12 pm to 3:30 pm. Sponsored by two dynamic companies, York’s Blue Tree Consulting and Superscript, that are both known […]

A University of Sheffield project harnessing AI-driven magnetic resonance (MR) neuroimaging technology that identifies biomarkers and has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of chronic nerve pain, has secured a significant funding injection, a grant of £463,000 from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Chronic pain, stemming from nervous system injuries, afflicts approximately one in 10 adults […]

Liverpool ONE is reaffirming its dedication to fostering innovation and engaging visitors through its latest initiative, the ‘Liverpool ONE Innovation Challenge.’ This collaborative effort, in partnership with the investment and innovation firm True, seeks potential partners for a paid proof of concept venture. The primary goal of the Liverpool ONE Innovation Challenge is to pinpoint […]

Just a year after unveiling its Newcastle office, global tech consultancy Thoughtworks is set to embark on a new recruitment drive, aiming to fill 80 additional positions at its Newcastle location. The 80 additional roles will include senior to junior positions, with opportunities also available within the Thoughtworks University – a year-long program that immerses new hires in technical […]

An initiative aimed at supporting parents and caregivers in the North East to re-enter the fields of technology and engineering is undergoing a transformation. The latest phase of a complimentary program designed to facilitate a smooth return to work has been inaugurated in Newcastle. Known as STEM ReCharge, this initiative offers a comprehensive package encompassing […]

Based in Newcastle, a technology consultancy has successfully secured a position within the government’s recently launched framework called Digital and Legacy Application Services (DALAS). Functioning as a supplier for Lot 2b under this framework, Opencast is set to provide comprehensive assistance to government departments and other entities within the UK public sector. Their support will […]