ABSOLUTE DYNAMITE: TECH AWARDS ARE BIGGEST YET
THE biggest ever Dynamites Awards celebrated the superstars and rising stars of the region’s successful tech sector. The Dynamites 22 Awards attracted a record 520 attendees and more entries than ever before. This year’s awards were hosted by North East comedian Carl Hutchinson, and, as ever, were organised by Dynamo, the region’s industry-led tech network. […]
OPENCAST NAMED IN TOP 20 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES IN THE NORTH EAST
TYNESIDE-headquartered tech consultancy Opencast has been ranked 20th in a list of the 50 fastest growing companies in the North East. The prestigious Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 Awards, in association with leading North East publication The Journal, celebrate growth, innovation and the commercial achievements of North East businesses. The rankings were announced on […]
OPENCAST NAMED IN NEWSWEEK’S UK TOP 100 ‘MOST LOVED WORKPLACES’ FOR 2022
Global news publisher Newsweek has announced its first-ever annual rankings for the UK’s Top 100 ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ list – and Tyneside technology consultancy Opencast is ranked at number 19 on the list. The 2022 UK Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list is the result of Newsweek’s collaboration with the respected Best Practice Institute (BPI), […]
NatWest and Oak Engage win Best Intranet at the IoIC Awards 2022
The Institute of Internal Communications (IoIC) National Awards ceremony took place on Friday 23rd September and saw NatWest win Best Intranet with Oak Engage. Nearly 400 internal communication professionals came together to celebrate at the awards dinner and the standard of entries was higher than ever. The awards recognises internal communications of the highest standards […]
Global tech consultancy expands in Newcastle with 80 new jobs and larger office
A year after the announcement of a new Newcastle office, global tech consultancy Thoughtworks today reveals it will be recruiting for an additional 80 jobs, while moving into a new place of work to accommodate its growing staff numbers. The roles range from senior to junior positions, including places on the company’s entry-level program, Thoughtworks […]
Mediaworks chief named among UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2022
Brett Jacobson, founder and CEO of North East headquartered Mediaworks, has been named as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2022. The programme, which is supported by The Times and now in its fifth year, celebrates the inspiring leaders behind some of the UK’s most successful and fast-growing medium-sized firms. […]
Ten tech startups set to join new “world-class” Sunderland IoT and 5G accelerator
10 early-stage technology companies have gained a place on an exciting new Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G accelerator programme, set to begin in Sunderland this month. Launched by Sunderland City Council, in partnership with global communications infrastructure provider BAI Communications (BAI) and tech sector support organisation Sunderland Software City (SSC), the programme combines “leading-edge […]
Demand for data analytics and test services sees expanding Seriös Group double turnover
Seriös Group, the North East-based data analytics and testing consultancy has doubled its first year revenue to achieve a turnover of £1.42m and is already on track to repeat the feat this financial year. The significant expansion of the debt-free business is also reflected by its current headcount, with staff numbers growing from seven to […]
Northumbria University graduates support growth of local creative agency
A Newcastle based marketing agency has expanded its portfolio of clients with the help of Northumbria graduates. Established in 2005, O Communications is an “evolving” creative agency, covering design, and digital and strategic marketing. The Northumbria Enterprise and Business Support 2 (NEBS2) scheme from Northumbria University, offers financial assistance and expert advice to SMEs thanks […]
Both of Newcastle’s Universities nominated for University of the year award
Newcastle’s two Higher Education institutions, Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, have both been nominated for the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year Award 2022, firmly cementing the city as a northern powerhouse of world-leading research and education. It is the first time, outside of London, that two institutions from the same city have appeared […]
