Aspire Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Cloud Cover IT

Aspire Technology Solutions, one of the UK’s leading Cyber Security and Modern Workplace Managed Service Providers, has announced the acquisition of Cloud Cover IT, a dynamic Managed Service Provider based in Glasgow. This is an important strategic acquisition for Aspire, aligning with its vision for expansion into new UK regions and expanding its portfolio of […]
INTERVIEW: Newcastle based software consultancy on becoming a B Corp and what to expect in 2024

For Day 7 of Bdaily’s 12 Days of Christmas, we sat down with Graham Odds, Chief Strategy Officer at Newcastle headquartered software consultancy and recently qualified B Corp, Scott Logic. Graham was keen to share his thoughts on the company’s growth throughout 2023 and what might be in store in the new year. Read on to […]
Communicate celebrates double shortlisting in prestigious awards

National IT, telecoms and cyber-security specialists, Communicate, celebrate dual shortlisting in this year’s Cyber Security Awards. The company has been nominated for the third time running in the Threat Detection Product of the Year category, and this year their Security Manager, Jed Wrigley, has been shortlisted for Cyber Educator of the Year award. The awards […]
PACKED PROGRAMME FOR THIS YEAR’S #CYBERFEST

The North East’s largest cyber festival returns in September. #CyberFest22, delivered by regional tech network Dynamo in partnership with global professional services company Accenture, business and IT consultancy Waterstons and the Innovation SuperNetwork, will incorporate a series of events and workshops. Now in its fifth year #CyberFest aims is to highlight the breadth of talent […]
IT firm and Teesside University join forces to boost research and recruitment

IT firm, razorblue has entered a partnership with Teesside University. The partnership will see the University working with IT solutions provider razorblue across a range of areas including student recruitment, joint research and the development of academic and training programmes. With a head office in Catterick, North Yorkshire and seven offices across the UK, razorblue […]
Newcastle College University Centre Named as Early Provider of HTQs

Newcastle College University Centre has been named as one of the first providers of a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfaTE). The University Centre’s Foundation Degree in Networking and Cyber Security is one of the first qualifications in England to receive the prestigious HTQ quality mark, offering learners […]
Beyond Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)

How CNI-like organisations can benefit from appropriate application of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) We all rely on our Critical National Infrastructure (CNI); after all, that’s what it means. The good practices of its providers, suppliers and maintainers are crucial to those infrastructures being available when needed. It should be no surprise to say that […]
NEW CONTRACT SEES GATESHEAD’S ADVANTEX SAILING TO SUCCESS

North East technology specialist Advantex is sailing to success after completing a contract to provide new digital connectivity onboard Europe’s oldest floating warship. The cable work by the Gateshead firm onboard HMS Trincomalee, which is the centrepiece of a popular maritime exhibition in Hartlepool, is part of new investment by the National Museum of the Royal Navy in technology […]
TECH CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON REGION’S SUCCESSFUL PANDEMIC RESPONSE

The region’s biggest tech conference will this year focus on how the north east’s IT sector has successfully responded to the Covid pandemic. The annual Dynamo conference attracts delegates from the region’s leading and growing IT and software companies, local councils, specialist professional services, universities and colleges, and other related industries. This year’s event, titled […]