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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
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connectivity
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cloud services
Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.
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Brightsolid opens first office in England to drive growth
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hybrid cloud
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soc
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Scottish cloud and cyber security firm Brightsolid opens its first office in England, targeting a 50% sales boost with a new Manchester location.
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Chatloop becomes experiences partner for Co-op Live arena
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personal computing devices
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digital footprint
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interactive
Chatloop has become the official shared experiences partner for Co-op Live, leveraging its technology to enhance live event interactions in the UK.
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Sync secures GBP £6 billion ICT framework with HeathTrust Europe
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it training
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edutech
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cybersecurity
Manchester's Sync wins spot on HeathTrust Europe's £6 billion ICT Solutions Framework, joining 10 other suppliers to deliver digital solutions.
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M247 revamps Channel Partner Programme, launches London push
Thu, 30th May 2024
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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channel development
M247 revamps its Channel Partner Programme, aiming for growth with new perks, tiered benefits, and a special 'London Loyalty' promotion for key partners.
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Insight ranked among UK's Best Workplaces for Development 2024
Fri, 24th May 2024
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leadership
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hamilton
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employment
Insight Enterprises has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development for 2024, securing 31st place for super-large organisations.
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Manchester fintech Conferma gains Great Place to Work status
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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fintechs
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martech
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commerce systems
Conferma wins Great Place to Work certification, validating its innovative and inclusive culture. The Manchester fintech aims for continued growth and excellence.
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Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester
Thu, 16th May 2024
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gaming
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hyperscale
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fintechs
IP Transit provider RETN has expanded to Manchester, enhancing high-speed, secure, and robust internet for local ISPs and businesses.
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Manchester's Flowlio boosts growth with relocation & promotions
Wed, 8th May 2024
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partner programmes
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relocation
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software
In a major growth drive, Manchester's Flowlio Ltd shifts base to dishMCR tech incubator and elevates two team members, underlining its escalating influence in project management solutions.
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Manchester's Flowlio redefines project management with innovative SaaS solution
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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saas
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devops
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hcm
Manchester start-up Flowlio disrupts the market with an innovative SaaS solution and fundamentals training course, transforming project management practices across various sectors.
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Zayo Group launches Waves on Demand for fast fibre network activation
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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network infrastructure
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cx
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martech
Zayo Group revolutionises the fibre network industry in Europe with the launch of 'Waves on Demand', enabling customers to activate bandwidth within five working days, significantly less than the industry standard of over 30 days.
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ANS taps industry veteran Ben Cooper as Marketing Director
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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security
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cloud services
Manchester-based digital transformation firm ANS appoints industry expert Ben Cooper as new Marketing Director to accelerate brand awareness and shape robust marketing strategies.
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Manchester tech firm Sync to consolidate operations at Arbeta
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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public sector
Manchester-based tech firm Sync sets sights on progress, announcing consolidation at Arbeta, signalling growth strategy across education, enterprise, and public sectors.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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esg
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iwd
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public sector
On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.
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IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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learning
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support
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customers
Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.
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Telcom announces Elliott Mueller as CEO & Steve Best as Non-Executive Director
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customer service
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wholesale
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bt
Manchester's Telcom appoints Elliott Mueller as CEO and Steve Best as Non-Executive Director, bolstering its leadership team with their considerable telecoms sector experience.
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ANS Group & Global 4 form strategic partnership for digital transformation
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cx
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digital transformation
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martech
Manchester's ANS Group partners with Global 4 to enhance customer experiences in their digital transformation, combining expertise in IT, cloud, and security.
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Steve Winningham appointed as IPI's non-exec chairman
Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Contact centre specialist, IPI, has appointed seasoned industry professional Steve Winningham as its non-exec chairman to facilitate its future growth following an investment by Ethos Partners.
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St Michaels development in Manchester to receive 10Gbps business internet
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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telco
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construction
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fibre
The £400m St Michaels development in Manchester will provide top-tier office space and luxury apartments with up to 10Gbps internet within 24 hours of installation, courtesy of Telcom's Preconnect service.
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50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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workforce management
B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.