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...]
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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...]
Manchester PR agency expands to office in Bollington
Manchester digital PR agency Bednar Comms has announced it is expanding to Bollington from its current offices near the airport to allow space for the growing team and have a greater focus on the Cheshire area. The opening of the Bollington office in Adelphi Mill comes after a very successful … [Read more...]
The Digital Revolution
We’re at the time of the 4th industrial revolution; cyber-physical systems are quickly becoming the new-normal, as we turn our properties into ‘Smart-Homes’ and our cities begin to adapt to new technologies. Businesses are beginning to recognise that they need to incorporate these new … [Read more...]
Sigma appointed to overhaul UX for UK Biobank
Macclesfield-based design agency, Sigma has been appointed to reshape the digital user experience (UX) of UK Biobank – a major national resource for research into prevention, diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening illnesses. Given the ground-breaking work UK Biobank is doing, it is vital it … [Read more...]
Sigma appointed to propel charity to new heights
Macclesfield-based UX design and development agency, Sigma has been appointed by Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (AAKSS), following a competitive pitch. Their remit is to improve user engagement through the website, increase donations and deliver a better digital user experience. Launched in … [Read more...]
Mather and Co expands team with appointment of new project director
Museum design consultancy Mather & Co have added South African project director Kim Kherlopian to its growing team. As projects director, Kim will oversee the company's future design and build projects, following a spate of recent global exhibition openings. The Wilmslow-based design … [Read more...]
Wilmslow design consultancy uncovers new experience at St Alban’s cathedral
A Wilmslow design consultancy has completed its latest project to reimagine the welcome centre and improve the visitor experience at St Alban's Cathedral. Wilmslow design consultancy Mather & Co, which specialises in museum, leisure, retail and entertainment experiences, was tasked with … [Read more...]