The government has set out its plans to reform data protection rules following the UK’s exit from the EU, promising to protect consumers while creating opportunities to boost business through innovation. The Data Reform Bill, set out in this year’s Queen’s Speech aims to bolster data protection … [Read more...]
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Embrace Marketing launches refreshed brand and website
Cheshire-based B2B creative agency Embrace Marketing has launched a refreshed brand and website. Embrace decided that it was time for a refresh to better communicate their brand purpose: to embrace what makes client’s brands truly different. The refreshed brand and website reflect Embrace’s … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital celebrates 15th anniversary with new diversity and inclusion partnership
Macclesfield-based digital and design agency, Nexer Digital, has marked its 15th anniversary year and announced a new diversity and inclusion partnership with Diverse & Equal. The partnership follows a record year of growth for the agency in 2021, and will ensure that the inclusivity and … [Read more...]
Report finds three in ten businesses suffering cyber attacks every week
A new report from the Department of Digital Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has found more than three in ten firms experience attempted cyber attacks at least once a week. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2022 report, published on 30th March, found 31% of businesses and 26% of … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council approves new digital strategy
Cheshire East Council’s corporate policy committee has approved a new digital strategy that aims to transform how the council works and engages with communities. Businesses, residents and council partners have all provided input to develop the strategy which sets out how Cheshire East Council … [Read more...]
Gold Award for Cheshire East healthcare app
Cheshire East Council's online healthcare and wellbeing system, available through the NHS app, has been recognised at the iESE Public Sector Transformation Awards 2022. The MyCareView healthcare app received a Gold Award for ‘Best Use of Digital and Technology’ at the awards for public sector … [Read more...]
Government announces plans to tighten online advertising rules
The government has revealed new plans to tighten rules on online advertising as it drafts its Online Safety Bill. The upcoming legislation has been updated to include a range of measures to keep people safe from fraudsters and scams. The new rules will also put greater responsibility on social … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital to partner with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Digital design agency, Nexer Digital, has been appointed as the main digital partner for Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. The Macclesfield based agency will lead on plans to bring digital services in-keeping with the values of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Over the two year contract, Nexer … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital celebrates its positive impact after record year
Nexer Digital, the Macclesfield-based human-centred digital design agency, is celebrating a year of positive impact in a range of sectors after experiencing a record-breaking year of growth in which the company turned over £6.9 million, a 68% increase on the previous year. Through working with … [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...]