Tech North is looking to discover the most promising early-stage tech companies in the North of England, including the lesser-known, undiscovered start-ups. Applications are open until 9 October, with the grand final on 17 November. If you think you’ve got what it takes, then apply online to become part of the Northern Stars 2016 competition. Northern Stars […]

UK technology firm ARM Holdings is to be bought by Japan’s Softbank for £24bn ($32bn) today. Shares in the firm surged by 45% at the open of the London Stock Exchange to 1,742.85p per share, adding £7.56bn to ARM’s market value. The Cambridge headquartered firm, which has other sites in Loughborough, Sheffield, Blackburn, Manchester and Maidenhead, designs microchips […]

Blue Prism, a robotic process automation software firm, has posted its maiden interim results, following its stock market listing in March. The Newton-le-Willows-based company’s software allows customers to save costs by creating a virtual workforce to handle back office, clerical functions. Blue-chip customers include the Co-op Bank, online retailer Shop Direct, RWE npower, the NHS […]

Home technology specialist Finite Solutions has announced a 25% increase in turnover to £3.4m for 2015/16, boosted by strong demand for lighting design and smart control installations. The Leeds-based company specialises in whole house automation projects including home cinema, security, and audio visual systems that are fully integrated into smart phone and tablet interfaces. Finite […]

Shares in UK technology companies have plummeted on the news that the UK will leave the European Union. The FTSE 100 fell by more than eight per cent this morning, wiping £120bn off the value of the…

Deal sees Brit firm’s shareholders offered 50 per cent premium. Leeds-based Premier Farnell, British Raspberry Pi distribution firm, is set to be purchased by Swiss group Dätwyler Holding for £792m.…