The government has set out new legislation to strengthen consumer protections when using and purchasing goods and services online. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill, introduced to Parliament on 25th April, will enhance the role of the UK’s Competition and Markets … [Read more...]
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Vulnerability identified in 3CX Desktop app
Users of 3CX’s Desktop app, allowing businesses to make phone calls via their computers, are being advised to uninstall the app following vulnerability in the software. The vulnerability is affecting versions 18 and above of the 3CX Desktop on both Windows and macOS operating systems (pictured). … [Read more...]
Outsourced IT providers included in updated cybersecurity regulations
Changes to the UK’s cybersecurity standards will see outsourced IT providers brought under the scope of regulations to ensure vital services such as energy supplies and transport are protected from digital threats. The proposed updates to the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations come … [Read more...]
Brand and website refresh for Macclesfield IT and tech transformation company
Axon, an IT and tech transformation company based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has refreshed its brand after 20 years in business. The senior leadership team at Axon decided it was time for a refresh to better represent the company’s vision and core proposition. The refreshed brand and website … [Read more...]
More than a million businesses now eligible software discounts through Help to Grow: Digital scheme
Businesses with 1 to 249 employees can access discounts worth up to £5,000 on approved Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and eCommerce software as part of an expansion of the Help to Grow: Digital programme. The flagship scheme aims to support SMEs to increase their productivity by allowing … [Read more...]
Citation acquires cyber security consultancy
Wilmslow based HR and Health & Safety specialists, The Citation Group, have announced the acquisition of a Lancaster-founded information security consultants, Mitigate Cyber. The acquisition, Citation's third of the year, will enable the group to expand its offering for SMEs to include … [Read more...]
Applications open for SMEs to access Help to Grow: Digital support
The UK’s small businesses can now apply for the government’s Help to Grow: Digital scheme and access support in adopting digital technologies. Under the scheme, businesses can receive discounts of up to £5,000 off the retail price of eligible Digital Accounting and CRM software. The technology … [Read more...]
New Information Commissioner begins term
John Edwards (pictured) has begun his new role as the UK's Information Commissioner, and will lead the Wilmslow-based Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for the next five years. Mr Edwards' term begun on 4th January, after serving for eight years in an equivalent position with New Zealand's … [Read more...]
Council launches consultation on digital strategy
Cheshire East Council has launched a new public consultation as it sets out its digital strategy as part of its vision for an 'open, fairer and greener' borough. Businesses, residents and other stakeholders will have until 17th January to share their views on its plans that encompass digital … [Read more...]
Software giant opens Alderley Park office
Software group, SAP, has announced it has opened its new northern base at the Glasshouse tech hub at Alderley Park as the firm looks to tap into the North-west's growing digital economy. The Germany-based global software group revealed the plan to move to Alderley Park this summer as part of a … [Read more...]
Macclesfield IT firm celebrates 20th anniversary
Axon, a Macclesfield based IT firm focused on transforming businesses through technology, has reached the milestone of 20 years helping UK SMEs with their Microsoft IT and technology needs. Axon originally started out as a Microsoft training business, before moving to managed IT services. As … [Read more...]
Cyber security guide launches for region’s small businesses
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has launched a new Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses based in the North West. The new guide aims to help educate small business owners about digital threats to their businesses, and reduce the chances that they will become victims of … [Read more...]