Macclesfield-based human-centred design agency Nexer Digital has completed a detailed, inclusive usability research project with Autotrader, aimed at improving the accessibility of the online car buying experience for users with a range of impairments and access needs. The project focused on … [Read more...]
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AI tool launched to help address planning delays
The UK government has announced the roll out of a new AI tool to enable local authority planning officers to process applications more quickly and reduce delays. Speaking at London Tech Week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the launch of “Extract” – an AI assistant developed by … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital announces new Head of Digital Inclusion, Nordics
Nexer Digital, the human-centered digital design and development agency based in Macclesfield, has announced the appointment of Hanna Karppi as its new Head of Digital Inclusion, Nordics. The appointment comes as the business looks to expand its operations into Scandinavian markets with the … [Read more...]
UK businesses facing higher costs for cloud services due to lack of competition
An independent inquiry for the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published findings of an investigation into the £9 billion cloud services market. The assessment has found that competition is not working as well as it could be, with UK businesses facing higher costs, less choice, less … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital supports leading brands in preparing for the European Accessibility Act
With the June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act fast approaching, Macclesfield-based Nexer Digital has recently partnered with a number of key clients, including Bupa and Auto Trader, to help them prepare for the new accessibility requirements. Nexer Digital is providing these … [Read more...]
AI chatbot to be trialled to help businesses find information on government website
The government website, Gov.uk, is to trial a new generative AI chatbot to help small businesses access advice on rules and support. Up to 15,000 people will be able to use the tool as part of the trial, with the chatbot linked from 30 of the government website’s business pages. The tool uses … [Read more...]
Canadian acquisition for Wilmslow’s Citation
Wilmslow-based compliance specialist, The Citation Group, has announced the acquisition of Canadian HR software firm, Agendrix. The deal is the group's third acquisition of the year, further bolstering Citation's international operations. The move brings Agendrix's online rota and staff … [Read more...]
Tighter regulations for digital markets become law
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law after gaining Royal Assent, strengthening consumer protections online. The Act brings in new rules about how businesses communicate pricing in online transactions, as well as regulating subscription contracts for consumers. New … [Read more...]
Record-breaking growth for Nexer Digital
Macclesfield-based design agency, Nexer Digital, is celebrating a year of growth and expansion as it marks its 17th birthday. The human-centred agency has achieved its highest revenues since it was founded, reporting £10.5 million in 2023, up 12% year-on-year. Profits have also held firm, even … [Read more...]
New guidelines announced to support business leaders with cyber resilience
A new draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance has been published to help UK business leaders to bolster their resilience to cyber attacks. Aimed at business directors and senior leaders, the guide aims to ensure businesses treat cyber threats as seriously as they would legal or … [Read more...]
Alderley Park recruitment marketing firm secures £500,000 investment
Alderley Park based Venn Digital has secured a £500,000 investment to support development of an innovative digital platform for recruitment firms around the world. The investment from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment … [Read more...]
Citation acquires cloud-based care sector compliance specialist
Wilmslow-based health and safety consultancy, The Citation Group, have acquired a Shropshire-based specialist in cloud-based compliance solutions for the care sector. The deal is The Citation Group's fifth acquisition in 2023, and its seventh in the last 12 months, which include the recent … [Read more...]