A Macclesfield based tech start-up has secured £268,000 of angel investment in a seed funding round to launch an intelligent property search portal. Property.xyz has secured the backing of 11 experienced investors in the fields of technology, finance and real estate. Co-founders Robert Jones … [Read more...]
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Software giant plans Alderley Park offices
As part of plans to invest in the UK market, German software giant SAP has revealed plans for a new office in Alderley Park. SAP has announced plans to open a new customer experience centre in London, as well as developing a presence at Alderley Park to better serve its business software … [Read more...]
DCMS invests £1 million into 5G research lab
The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced £1 million of funding for a government-backed lab to help UK telecoms manufacturers develop 5G equipment. SONIC Labs, based in London and Brighton, will be run by Ofcom and Digital Catapult to help UK firms diversify 5G … [Read more...]
Macclesfield IT firm makes Sales Director and Board promotion
Macclesfield IT firm, Axon IT, has announced the appointment and promotion of Rob Burrell to Board Member and Sales Director. Having worked for Axon for three years, Rob (pictured) started his new role during June and he will be instrumental in developing the company’s sales function and client … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to donate IT equipment to council ‘Computers for Kids’ scheme
Cheshire East Council has announced that the first computers have been distributed to schools as part of its 'Computers for Kids' scheme and is calling for businesses to get involved to donate unused IT equipment. The scheme has been launched off the back of the national campaign, ‘Laptops for … [Read more...]
Fabric-IT shares definitive guide Microsoft 365
With many businesses rapidly adopting cloud-based computing this year to accommodate home working, Ed Wright, Technical Director at Macclesfield based Fabric-IT, shares his definitive guide to Microsoft 365, one of the most popular choices for business. The modern workplace is evolving at … [Read more...]
Fabric-IT to Kickstart opportunities for young people
Macclesfield-based Fabric-IT is the latest business to show its support for the Kickstart Scheme, creating work placements for young people in the local area. Fabric-IT has expressed strong support for the Kickstart scheme in recent meetings with Macclesfield MP, David Rutley (pictured left). … [Read more...]
Fabric IT completes Dynamics 365 update and Azure implementation for growing fleet management company
Macclesfield based cloud technology specialists, Fabric IT, have completed an update of an existing Dynamics 365 solution and implemented Microsoft Azure for a growing global fleet management company, The Miles Consultancy (TMC). TMC had an existing Microsoft Dynamics solution in place, but it … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of employees report not being more productive working from home full-time
According to a survey by office software firm, SmartWay2, nearly two-thirds of employees, don’t believe they are more productive working from home full time. Neither workplace experts, nor the workers themselves, agree on whether office-based or home-working is optimal for productivity, despite … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity funding announced for healthcare SMEs
A new funding scheme has been announced by Digital Infrastructure Minister, Matt Warman, to enable healthcare SMEs to invest in cybersecurity. The National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has previously identified the health sector of being at greater risk from cybercriminals, particularly in light … [Read more...]
Frequent technology use offers boost to small businesses
Small businesses and the self-employed are likely to earn more with more frequent technology and IT use, according to research from Trinity Business School. In a study accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Research, a team from Trinity Business School found that in 25% of cases, … [Read more...]
Fabric IT shares Top 10 IT Security checklist
Macclesfield based IT support specialist, Fabric IT, have created an infographic to share their checklist to ensure businesses are taking the right steps to ensure their IT security. Email Domain Protection. Ensure Email Domain Protection, SPF, DKIM and DMARC are enabled. Read more: Email … [Read more...]