Leeds based Diva Telecom announces a series of new appointments as part of its strategy to support the roll-out of Gigabit Leeds in partnership with infrastructure provider, CityFibre. Gigabit Leeds is a new gigabit speed internet connectivity that is now available to businesses across Leeds. Established in 2006, Leeds-based Diva Telecom provides bespoke telecoms solutions […]

Manchester data centre company, DataCentred, has secured £1m to continue further expansion. The firm received a £500,000 loan from Barclays and and this was matched by a further £500,000 investment from existing investors, including The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and venture capitalist Jon Moulton. The finances will enable DataCentred, which provides data centre and open-source computer processing […]

DCC Technology, a £155m-turnover distributor of server and storage products is set to be acquired by a Lancashire-based company in a deal that values the business at more than £38m. DCC Technology, which trades as Exertis, has agreed to acquire Hammer Consolidated Holdings Ltd for an initial enterprise value of £38.3m. The transaction is conditional on […]

Stockport-based software firm CDL has secured a deal with Swinton Group – the insurance company will be implementing CDL’s insurance software Strata. The software will enable the Manchester-headquartered insurance broker to enhance the insurance shopping experience. Swinton’s private motor and household customers are now able to buy or access quotations produced from any channel in branch, […]

A technology and data security specialist is opening an office in Newcastle this month, creating a number of jobs for the region.  provides technology support and products to healthcare, regulated industries and blue chip corporates. Its Newcastle operation, which will be based in Brunswick Village, forms an extension of the company’s UK footprint. The new […]

Japanese IT services firm Fujitsu has announced plans to axe up to 1,800 staff roles in the UK, leaving the Manchester team at risk. The move will see approximately 18 per cent of its global workforce cut, has been branded a ‘hammer blow’ by trade union group Unite. The company employs 636 people in Manchester, […]

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 […]

Gateshead IT business is investing more than £350,000 in facilities and has appointed new staff as part of its growth and expansion ambitions. Established in 2002 Advantex Network Solutions, counts Caterpillar and Hitachi Rail as customers, provides IT and telecoms services. The company secured a £75,000 grant from Let’s Grow North East as part of […]

WONDRWALL Ltd has secured a £2m financing package from NatWest to support the tech firm’s business growth aspirations. The firm has developed an intelligent home solution which automatically controls the heating, lighting and security. The system comprises of hardware and built in software, transforms any home into an intelligent one that can operate on its own while […]

The chief executive – David Richards – and a founding partner of listed computing and software company WANdisco has stepped down. The search for a replacement for Richards, who co-founded the company in 2005, is now underway. In the interim period, Paul Walker, non-executive chairman, has assumed the role of executive chairman. Mr Walker said: “David […]

Sheffield recruitment technology firm TribePad has secured a contract renewal with the BBC to continue to deliver its applicant tracking software. Since 2013, TribePad has helped the BBC to automate its recruitment processes. TribePad’s software has reduced recruitment costs, time taken to hire and skill matching across multiple vacancies. TribePad has recently released a new programme known […]

In the 2016 Ward Hadaway North East Fastest 50 for 2016, Aspire Technology Solutions and Silverlink Software represent the technology sector. Aspire Technology Solutions, from Gateshead, is an award-winning managed services company specialising in hosted services, data centre solutions, communications and IT support, while Silverlink Software, from Newcastle is one of the most widely-used patient administration systems […]

Manchester cloud and dedicated hosting provider UKFast has appointed former Barclays exec Garry Prior as director of Product Marketing. Prior brings 14 years’ experience in product management and joins the tech firm after successfully managing campaigns at Barclays, Rackspace and O2. The appointment comes as market demand drives rapid innovation across UKFast’s product portfolio. UKFast […]

   IT SERVICES provider Redcentric has sold some of its fibre networks to Gigabit City builder CityFibre in a deal worth £5m.  It says the transaction is “earnings neutral” as although it will cost the company £500,000 a year initially, reduced depreciation and interest charges offset the decline. The Harrogate-based company has disposed of 137km […]

MANCHESTER-based services company Styles & Wood has acquired critical facilities and data centre services provider Keysource Ltd for about £9.5m. The deal is for an initial consideration of £2m to be satisfied in cash and shares with an additional payment to reflect any excess working capital of £2.5m. This payment will covered in cash inherited in […]