Molly Watt (pictured), consultant from Macclesfield-based User Experience and design agency, Sigma, explains tools and techniques to make content and information shared more inclusive and accessible. Studies show that 55% of the UK public access the news online. In light of the current … [Read more...]
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Macclesfield user experience agency on track to break £4 million turnover
Macclesfield based user experience agency, Sigma, has announced it is on track to exceed £4 million turnover for the first time. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the firm has celebrated a number of recent client wins and has benefited from the acceleration of the switch to digital technology … [Read more...]
Alderley Park celebrates National Coding Week 2020
Alderley Park is recognising National Coding Week 2020 by offering a month of free access to coworking desks at the Glasshouse tech hub. National Coding Week was established in 2014 to build people's digital confidence and skills through events. In support of the initiative, Bruntwood SciTech, … [Read more...]
Animation studio joins new digital community at Alderley Park
CGI illustration and animation studio, Liddell Jones Electric Images, has become the latest firm to join the new digital community at Alderley Park's Glasshouse. Liddell Jones Electric Images, whose services include digital illustration and animation for blue-chip businesses, have become one of … [Read more...]
Israeli technology group acquires Macclesfield software specialists
Israel headquartered Kornit Digital, textile printing technology firm, has announced its acquisition of Macclesfield based Custom Gateway, a software firm specialising in the on-demand production sector. Custom Gateway's software-as-a-service model is used by companies to handle on-demand … [Read more...]
UX agency partners with health app specialist to improve accessibility
Macclesfield-based UX design and development agency, Sigma, has been selected by ORCHA, health app evaluation and advisor organisation, to help developers improve the usability and accessibility of their health apps. ORCHA offers a range of trusted review and accreditation services, helping … [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...]
Macclesfield sight loss charity refreshes brand and website
Macclesfield sight loss charity, East Cheshire Eye Society has launched a refreshed brand and website to support their mission to increase awareness of sight loss and its core services for members. Established in 1875, East Cheshire Eye Society offers an essential support service to blind and … [Read more...]
Macclesfield accessibility specialists urge for more inclusive content and broadcasting
Macclesfield UX and accessibility specialists, Sigma, are urging content creators and broadcast journalists to improve access to critical communications. Particularly salient during the coronavirus outbreak, Sigma has urged all content creators to be more mindful of accessibility needs of the … [Read more...]
DfE appoints Macclesfield agency as UX partner
Macclesfield based user experience (UX) design and development agency, Sigma, has been appointed as the UX and design partner of the Department for Education (DfE) in the North of England. Sigma will support the DfE with developing and improving its products and services as part of its digital … [Read more...]
Fabric IT host Microsoft Teams webinar for productive home working
Macclesfield-based Fabric IT is hosting a webinar to help Cheshire businesses use Microsoft Teams to stay productive while working from home. The webinar will take place on Friday 27th March at 2pm with Microsoft's SureStep team. During the coronavirus outbreak, businesses are being required … [Read more...]
Macclesfield agency appointed to help build NHS online services
Macclesfield based UX design and development agency, Sigma, has been appointed to support the NHS improve the accessibility and inclusivity of its online products and services. Sigma will help the NHS launch its first Digital Accessibility lab, allowing the NHS's developers to test their … [Read more...]