Alstom-owned train wifi business Nomad Digital has won a contract to deploy passenger WiFi across a new fleet of trains being built for use in Europe. Newcastle-based Nomad is working with parent company Alstom to deploy its tech across the new 79-strong Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) fleet. As well as providing WiFi for the trains, […]

Team Valley’s Petards specialises in advanced security and surveillance systems, and has secured a £4.3m agreement with a Swiss train manufacturer that is building trains for new UK services. AIM-listed Petards’ systems are used for defence, rail and emergency services, and the firm has recently started to target the new-build train sector, in tandem with the introduction of […]

Smart home security system provider Cocoon has raised £2.46m in equity crowdfunding on Crowdcube, with support from 1,117 investors and reaching a $15m valuation. The startup launched on crowdfunding site Indiegogo in November 2014 and went on to raise $250,000 (approximately £198,000)It has also attracted £2.69m in strategic investment from Aviva Ventures and Breed Reply […]

The deadline for submissions for the Big Chip Awards until 5pm on Monday 20th March to enter. The Big Chip awards have celebrated excellence in digital and technology companies, organisations and individuals across the region for almost two decades – in areas including animation, search, user experience, eCommerce and digital transformation. Businesses, individuals and students from […]

BT is creating 1,700 new apprenticeship and graduate jobs as it continues to equip young people with the skills and training needed to meet the challenges of the evolving jobs market. In the North West, BT is to create about 180 apprenticeship and graduate jobs.  The new recruits will be across the company’s sites in […]

Leeds smart home technology company Cocoon Alarm is looking to raise £1.5m in its latest fundraising bid on crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company has looking to secure a £2.5m round by 4 March 2017, with original investors Aviva Ventures and Breed Reply Investments already committing £1m. It will use the latest investment to reduce unit […]

A collection of vintage computer games has seen a Newcastle IT company offer children’s parties. The retro gaming platform set-up by Cavtec Systems Ltd provides a taste of of nostalgia with the chance to indulge in retro gaming with a collection of pre-internet, late 20th century games. Cavtec – whose regular business involves supplying computer […]

North East technology company Kromek has won its second – and third – national awards this month after taking two prizes at the IET Innovation Awards. Just a week after taking the Tech Achievement of the Year at the UK Tech Awards, the Sedgefield-based firm won the Intelligent Systems and Navigation and Surveillance Communications categories […]

Manchester-based wearable technology business Smartlife has secured equity investment to help commercialise its product. Smartlife has developed technology which can be integrated into garments such as sportswear to read biometric signals and convert it into real time actionable insight. The patented technology is paired with electronics which feed back information including heart rate, respiration, activity […]

Lancashire’s Edge Hill University is on course to unveil he UK’s first super immersive 3D virtual environment as part of its new £13m Technology Hub. The four screen CAVE (cave automatic virtual environment) will offer both students and businesses the chance to fully immerse themselves in a virtual room. Using real data, users will be able […]

Professional services giant Deloitte is planning to bring its lobal training initiative the Startup Leadership Program to Manchester. The programme offers support to start-up CEOs in Manchester and the North. Deloitte will provide a venue for training and events over six months while Deloitte representatives may help shape the SLP curriculum and content of the […]

Shareholders in Leeds headquartered Premier Farnell, the electronics firm behind the Raspberry Pi computer, are expected to back US company Avnet’s £868m takeover offer next Monday as overseas buyers take more interest in successful UK companies. Recently, ARM Holdings was purchased by Japanese Softbank. Avnet is one of the world’s largest global distributors of electronic components, computer […]

An innovative firm which is harnessing the technological power of diamonds has successfully raised £750,000 to drive its work forward. Stockon-on-Tees-based Evince Technology is developing semi-conductor devices using synthetic diamond, which is considered by experts to be the ultimate semiconductor material. The company’s goal is to manufacture synthetic diamond-based electronics, aiming to work with developers and manufacturing […]

Law firm Ward Hadaway has teamed up with Tech North, an organisation set up to champion the digital sector in the North of England, to help identify the best international talent capable of boosting the regional sector. The Top 100 UK law firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester, is working with Tech North […]

Zerolight, is relocating its headquarters to the Live Works building on Newcastle’s Quayside. It will take over all four floors of the building before the end of year. Incorporated in 2014, the 80-strong company provides 3D visualisation solutions – both in physical showrooms and online – for automotive brands such as Audi AG and Pagani Automobili. […]