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...]
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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...]
First 100 businesses benefit from Digital Cheshire programme
After its launch in August, more than 100 businesses across Cheshire, Warrington and Halton have benefited from masterclasses hosted by the Digital Cheshire programme. The European Regional Development Fund supported scheme will continue next year and offers fully funded help, advice and guidance … [Read more...]
Cheshire beauty device e-retailer sells majority stake to former Manchester venture capital firm
A Cheshire based beauty device e-retailer has announced its founders have sold a majority stake in the business to Manchester venture capital firm, eComplete. CurrentBody, founded in Cheadle in 2009 and now based at Alderley Park's Glasshouse tech hub, was purchased in a deal worth £50 million to … [Read more...]
Cyber security guide launches for region’s small businesses
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has launched a new Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses based in the North West. The new guide aims to help educate small business owners about digital threats to their businesses, and reduce the chances that they will become victims of … [Read more...]
Macclesfield start-up secures seed funding to launch ‘Amazon of property’
A Macclesfield based tech start-up has secured £268,000 of angel investment in a seed funding round to launch an intelligent property search portal. Property.xyz has secured the backing of 11 experienced investors in the fields of technology, finance and real estate. Co-founders Robert Jones … [Read more...]
DfE selects Nexer Digital to provide user experience and design capability
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...]
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...]