Art studio for the gaming industry, Airship Interactive, has announced plans to move its operations to Alderley Park, and create over 100 jobs. Currently based in Lytham, the business provides art services to gaming giants including Disney, EA, Microsoft, 2K and Sony, and has committed to taking … [Read more...]
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UK moves to take trading documents digital
The UK government has set out plans for the trading documents used by businesses moving goods around the world to be made digital. The Electronic Trade Documents Bill, introduced in Parliament on 12th October, is set to allow businesses to choose digital documentation alongside paper-based hard … [Read more...]
Nexer Digital strengthens team
Macclesfield based design and development agency Nexer Digital has announced a new appointment to its team, alongside a change of role for one senior colleague. Lee Valentine will join Nexer Digital as a business analyst in the agency's product and optimisation team. Valentine joins the agency … [Read more...]
Brand and website refresh for Macclesfield IT and tech transformation company
Axon, an IT and tech transformation company based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, has refreshed its brand after 20 years in business. The senior leadership team at Axon decided it was time for a refresh to better represent the company’s vision and core proposition. The refreshed brand and website … [Read more...]
More than a million businesses now eligible software discounts through Help to Grow: Digital scheme
Businesses with 1 to 249 employees can access discounts worth up to £5,000 on approved Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and eCommerce software as part of an expansion of the Help to Grow: Digital programme. The flagship scheme aims to support SMEs to increase their productivity by allowing … [Read more...]
MAG unites American and digital divisions as CAVU
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has united its American (MAG USA) and digital (MAGO) divisions to launch new business, CAVU. The company’s new name is taken from the aviation and meteorology term ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited,’ which describes the prefect flying condition, where the ceiling … [Read more...]
Data protection reform offers innovation boost
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...]
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...]