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Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

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Norwich agency Quickfire Digital lands Shopify's top partner tier, joining a small UK elite and gaining closer access to platform support.
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Julian Leighton named Chair as hedgehog lab expands

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Newcastle tech consultancy hedgehog lab has named Orange Bus Co-founder Julian Leighton as Chair to guide its ambitious expansion plans.
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Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion

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Camp Digital returns to Manchester spotlighting ethical AI, inclusive design and hopeful technologists in a rapidly changing digital sector.
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Pixel Kicks revamps Moss Side youth charity website

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Manchester agency Pixel Kicks has delivered a pro bono overhaul of Hideaway Youth Project's website, boosting the Moss Side charity's reach.
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Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.
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PushON unveils Connect to unify eCommerce marketing

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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PushON launches Connect to unify fragmented eCommerce marketing, promising cross-channel insight and clearer links between spend and sales.
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Apadmi targets 20 percent FY26 growth with new hires

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Apadmi eyes 20% FY26 growth after posting GBP £30 million revenue, fuelled by fresh client wins and senior hires in Amsterdam and marketing.
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Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
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OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.
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IDHL launches AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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IDHL launches IDHL Labs, a group-wide AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million to fast-track automation, tooling and data-driven services.
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Umbraco 17 launches with load balancing & upgrade pathway

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Umbraco 17, the latest long-term supported CMS, launches with load balancing, enhanced search, and a direct upgrade path from version 13 for enterprise users.
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Glass Atlas unites four agencies to launch new digital powerhouse

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Glass Atlas launches as a new digital agency uniting four brands with 180 experts to offer integrated marketing and commerce technology services.
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PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.
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Glass Atlas launches in UK & Ireland after four-way agency merger

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Glass Atlas has launched in the UK and Ireland, merging four agencies into one 180-strong team to offer integrated digital marketing and commerce services.
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Umbraco appoints Phil Whittaker to lead AI & MCP Server work

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Umbraco has appointed Phil Whittaker as Staff Engineer (AI) to lead MCP Server development, enhancing AI integration and control within its CMS platform.
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Umbraco opens Bristol office to aid UK agencies & enterprise clients

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Umbraco has opened a Bristol office to bolster support for UK digital agencies and enterprise clients using its open-source content management system.
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AlphaSense unveils new brand & website amid rapid revenue growth

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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AlphaSense has unveiled a new brand and website as its AI-driven platform surpasses $400 million in annual recurring revenue, doubling growth since 2024.
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TSD & Perplex Digital win top honours at Umbraco Awards 2025

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Herefordshire's TSD and Perplex Digital have won top awards at the Umbraco Awards 2024 for their innovative eCommerce platforms and AI integrations.
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Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.
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Cantarus expands CRM services with acquisition of FlexRM

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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Cantarus acquires London-based CRM specialist FlexRM to enhance digital services for sectors including non-profits, public sector, and membership organisations.