Macclesfield based human-centred design agency, Nexer Digital, has been appointed to provide user experience (UX) and service design capabilities to the Department for Education (DfE) over the next two years. The partnership will involve Nexer designers working as part of DfE teams to design … [Read more...]
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Data protection reforms announced to boost innovation and growth
The UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is to be reformed as part of the government's plans to drive innovation in the data sector following Brexit. Planned reforms for the Wilmslow-based regulator were announced on 9th September by Digital Secretary, … [Read more...]
Support programme launches for UK cyber sector
The Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new programme, Cyber Runway, to support growth for the UK's burgeoning cyber security sector. The scheme aims to support at least 160 businesses in the field nationwide over the next six months. Funded by DCMS, it will be … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital targets 50% year-on-year sales growth following wave of project wins
Macclesfield based digital design agency, Nexer Digital, is targeting 50% year-on-year sales growth following a number of project wins with major clients. The human-centred firm will continue work with the Department of Education, as well as projects with Mind, AstraZeneca and UK Research and … [Read more...]
UKRI appoints Nexer Digital to support digital funding platform transformation
Following a competitive procurement process, Macclesfield design agency, Nexer Digital, has won a year-long contract with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to provide user research, interaction and service design expertise in the development of its new digital funding service. Nexer Digital’s … [Read more...]
Wilmslow gaming studio acquired by industry giant
Playdemic, a Wilmslow based game design studio and part of WarnerMedia, has been acquired by American gaming industry heavyweight, Electronic Arts (EA), for $1.4 billion. The Wilmslow gaming studio was founded in 2010, and is best known for its mobile game, Golf Clash, which has had over 80 … [Read more...]
Google and DWP launch new digital skills training for jobseekers
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with internet giant, Google, to deliver 9,000 jobseekers with scholarships towards digital skills training. Universal Credit claimants referred to the programme by the Work Coach will be able to work towards a Google Career Certificate. The … [Read more...]
Department for Education appoints Nexer Digital to User Research contract
Leading North West based user experience agency wins £2.5million contract covering the North of England User experience (UX) design and development agency, Nexer Digital, has won a contract with the Department for Education (DfE) to provide User Research capabilities and support the delivery … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital secures DfE user research contract
Macclesfield-based user experience (UX) design and development agency, Nexer Digital, has won a contract with the Department of Education (DfE) to provide User Research capabilities and support the delivery of user-centred education and social care services. The appointment will see Nexer Digital … [Read more...]
Council invites Cheshire East SMEs to join ADAPT programme
Cheshire East Council is looking for 200 SMEs to take part in a free programme to help them to adopt digital technologies, boost their productivity and recover from the impacts of Covid-19. The Adoption of Digital Accounting and Payment Technology (ADAPT) programme will give businesses that sign … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital wins two-year deal with pension provider
Macclesfield based design agency, Nexer Digital, has won a two-year contract with the National Employment Savings Trust Corporation (Nest), the UK's largest pension provider. The substantial contract started in January 2021 and will see Nexer help to build service design capability and support … [Read more...]
Wilmslow studio behind visual effects for new Netflix series
A Wilmslow studio has been revealed to be behind the visual effects and CGI for new Netflix documentary, 'The Lost Pirate Kingdom'. Stonesoup VFX delivered full CGI environments and other special effects to recreate seascapes and backdrops of 18th Century Nassau and London for the documentary … [Read more...]