Sunderland AFC partners with Newcastle digital agency to launch skills programme

Scores of families are becoming more tech-savvy thanks to the Foundation of Light’s partnership with Shout Digital. A digital skills programme has been created in collaboration between Sunderland AFC’s official charity and the North East based digital agency. The course is giving people greater confidence to use technology and access everyday online services. The course […]

Richard Corbridge appointed new DWP Chief Digital and Information Officer

Richard (Rich) Corbridge joins DWP Digital on 11 April and will take over from Simon McKinnon as DWP’s Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO). Rich’s skills, experience, and track record of leading teams in delivering innovation and transformation will keep DWP Digital moving forward on their digital journey. Rich has extensive experience in leading major […]

North East start-up hits 50+ countries

New Dynamo member and North East EdTech start-up which launched during the pandemic has hit users in over 50 countries. Roadmap MBA, headquartered in Gateshead, aim to bring FREE business education to the world. The company have the mission to “make business education and training accessible to 5 billion people” and were created to bring […]

MINCOFFS ADVISES ON SALE OF QADEX TO GLOBAL SOFTWARE FIRM

A MIDLANDS-BASED food supply chain specialist has been acquired by a global leader in software management solutions, thanks to legal support from Newcastle-based Mincoffs Solicitors. Food safety software platform Qadex, which is involved in every aspect of the food safety process from quality checks to risk assessment, has joined the Ideagen portfolio of businesses. Nottingham-based […]

Nomad Digital placed #1 in Business Cloud’s TransportTech 50

Nomad Digital are delighted to place at number one in the TransportTech 50 ranking for the UK’s most innovative transport technology creators for 2022! The final ranking was decided by a combination of reader votes and an independent judging panel. Nomad Digital would like to congratulate all shortlisted and placed companies. You can view the […]

Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2022 – Finalists

Newcastle-based IT Consultancy, Infotel UK Consulting, have been announced as a finalist for the Levelling-Up Award in The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards. The Award recognises a company that has generated job creation or economic growth outside of Paris and London, working to boost living standards, spread opportunity, and restore local pride having an impact […]

Muckle goes platinum with prestigious Investors in People accreditation

Leading regional law firm for businesses, Muckle LLP has been awarded Platinum status by the internationally recognised accreditation scheme Investors in People, placing it 2nd in the world rankings of legal activities sector employers. Investors in People (IIP) works with over 14,000 organisations across 75 countries and recognises those performing at the very highest levels […]

Northumbria University named University of the Year 2022

Northumbria University, Newcastle, has today been named University of the Year 2022 in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The THE Awards are widely recognised as the ‘Oscars of higher education’. The impressive win recognises exceptional performance, as well as bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives that have advanced a Higher Education institution’s reputation during […]

Monstarlab marks one year anniversary in Newcastle upon Tyne with team expansion.

Global digital consultancy, Monstarlab, has secured two industry heavyweights, based out of the Newcastle office to spearhead the continued expansion of the UK team. The move will further boost the company’s strategy practice, which has played a key role in new client wins across the education, legal and the public sectors over the last year. […]