Grand Prix keeps on moving thanks to Suresite
When Ferrari s Sebastian Vettel beat Lewis Hamilton in the British GP, a Preston company was on hand to help the Formula One legends get to the starting line on time.
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Award shortlisting for UCLan science festival team
The team from the Communications and Engagement Office, which organises the University s annual Lancashire Science Festival, is in the running for the External Relations Team of the Year accolade at the 2017 Educate North awards.
Eldon Watches reaches over 50% funding on successful crowd funding campaign
New British watch start-up Eldon Watches has successfully exceeded the 50 point of its 10,000 funding goal for its new watch concept.
Survey reveals lack of digital skills in Lancashire Businesses
The survey, which was conducted by Launch Events NW who will be hosting Blackpool Digital Expo on Friday, March 18 showed that although a lot of companies have adopted new digital skills, there are still areas that they do not feel comfortable with implementing.
IT specialist scoops double accreditation
Following a year of 15 controlled expansion, the business has successfully passed the rigorous ISO27001 audit.
The Furniture Recycling Group (TFR Group) - Revolutionising Mattress Recycling
As the UK gears up for Recycling Week 25th September 1st October , The Furniture Recycling Group TFR Group has revealed its pioneering work behind the scenes that aims to divert the 167,000 tonnes of mattresses still sent to landfill each year in the UK i .
Exact Abacus achieve ISO 9001 & dangerous goods certification
Lancashire-based ERP software, eCommerce and fulfilment specialist, Exact Abacus has recently achieved ISO 9001 and Dangerous Goods certifications, another substantial investment following their expansion in distribution facilities.
Top Safety Accreditation for Fueltek
The Blackburn based company provides specialist commercial fuel management systems to a wide range of local and national customers.
Eyevis UK Reveals The Key To Success Of Smart Cities Projects
A combination of leading technology, collaboration between all agencies and strategic overview planning are key to the success of Smart City project across Britain, according to security and control room video wall experts eyevis UK.
Encryption Expert Warns Companies in Light of New Privacy Law
A local company have issued an urgent warning to fellow business owners ahead of a new EU privacy regulation GDPR set to become effective from 25th May 2018.
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The Config Team
The Config Team -SAP Logistics and Warehouse Management Specialists - was founded in 1994. With its head consultant office based in Skelmersdale, the successful solutions it has delivered to globally respected names give it a reputation as a leading authority in SAP Logistics implementation.
TNP (The Networking People) Ltd
The Networking People (TNP) Ltd is an ISP (internet service provider) based in Lancaster, Lancashire. Established in 2012, TNP supplies high-capacity broadband connections and consultancy services that allow large organisations to design, build and operate their own networks independently of the established telecoms companies.
Datamere Software Solutions
Datamere Software Solutions is an award-winning development company that offers a complete downstream package for gas suppliers. Established in 1998, Datamere created its market leading Gas Management System which offers a modular approach for portfolios of varying sizes.The company has also created bespoke software solutions for hospitality, healthcare and HR industries and is currently working on the development of GMS V4 and GENUS.
JMC IT
Founded in 1981, JMC IT is an award-winning IT support partner based in Agecroft, Salford.
Kieron James
Entrepreneur
Kieron started his career as a Teacher before moving into the emerging market of web domain names sales in 1999. In 2005, he branched out into telecoms, founding Zimo,which won the industry's Service Provider of the Year Award in 2008. He went on to cofound Nexbridge, wich provides industry-leading telecoms services to communications providers and recently branched out into IP telephony services with the popular WHYPAY conferencing service which offers free conference calls to UK businesses.
Virtuelle
Virtual PA HR Services
Behind every successful business owner, consultant or freelancer is a team of support staff making sure that everything runs like clockwork. I offer a range of support services that will help your business do just that.By using Virtuelle's professional, flexible and affordable business support, all the day-to-day things that take up your time and energy are taken care of, so you can concentrate on what really matters to you running and growing a successful business.
Stonehouse Logic
StoneHouse Logic provides IT systems that resolve the limitations and frustrations our clients are faced with, as well as offering services and software that maximise their productivity and profitability. \r\n
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Advanced strengthens TruePartner network with Perrywell
Channel reseller Perrywell has today announced that it has joined the Advanced partner programme TruePartner
The introduction of paperless technology
With research estimating that companies are spending around 8 billion annually managing their paper use, the switch to a digital solution is no surprise
How much is tech impacting the lives of young people?
Due to this, many parents around the western world have raised the negative issues technology is having on their children whether this is reducing their young ones physical activity or not being as confident as they should be in a range of social situations
The Knowing and Doing Digital Gap
New research has highlighted that as businesses strive to meet the needs of todays digitally empowered consumer there is a gap between businesses knowing what drives digital effectiveness and current digital practices
Bukkawaste Launches UK First in Waste Management
Bukkawaste has launched the UKs firstever online waste collection service
Innovation and Disruption tech event set to return for 2018
The showcase hit the headlines last year, for shaking up the space with its eveningonly programme of gamechanging technology for business leaders. And it will return to Aspire in the city centre, for the second time, on 18 October 16002000
Business tech support firm OneTek installs 'ultrafast' WiFi in Gay Village
Visitors to Manchesters famous Pride Festival in August can expect ultrafast broadband thanks to a fastgrowing Manchesterbased technology firm.
Key Testing trends noted for the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry
Over 40 delegates plus exhibitors from across the supply chain listened to industry experts take them on a testing journey. Starting with Key trends from Daniel Whitby at Lake Personal Care, to animal free testing from Carol Treasure, XCellr8
ResponseTap appoints new Vice President of Engineering
Manchesterbased Call Intelligence platform, ResponseTap, has appointed David Turner as its new Vice President of Engineering
Grand Prix keeps on moving thanks to Suresite
When Ferraris Sebastian Vettel beat Lewis Hamilton in the British GP, a Preston company was on hand to help the Formula One legends get to the starting line on time.A new contract for technology services provider
Tech entrepreneur builds student-only app to boost interaction in uni halls
A nineteenyear old serial tech entrepreneur has developed the first of its kind mobile app to boost interaction between university students within halls of residence across the Liverpool City Region, following support from the Activate programme
Why Technology is Making Us Smarter
The question over whether technology is making us less creative or smarter has become an ongoing debate, with studies spouting evidence in each direction. Some people argue that smartphones are addictive and distracting, reducing our concentration levels
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Monica Eaton Cardone
Founder and CIO of Global Risk Technologies
Monica Eaton-Cardone is a leading entrepreneur, businesswoman and co-founder of chargebacks911, a Global Risk Technologies company and Europes first chargeback remediation specialist. She has vast expertise in technology, e-commerce, risk relativity and payments processing. She is a unique case in the payments world, starting out as an online merchant herself, she has built an impressive career out of uncovering the problems todays merchants are faced with and finding the best solution.
Global Risk Technologies
Ecommerce Risk Management
Global Risk Technologies GRT is internationally recognised as a leading provider of risk management solutions to the payment processing industry. GRT manages over 200million transactions worldwide each month, specialising in chargeback mitigation and dynamic loss prevention. Founded by merchants in direct response to rising chargebacks and friendly fraud, this company combines insider expertise with proprietary technology and deep analytics to isolate threats and maximise revenue.
LouisJames Davis
CEO and Founder VST Enterprises
Louis-James Davis is Founder and CEO of VST Enterprises, a revolutionary tech company that has invented concepts that aim to revolutionise the banking sector with a focus around consumer interaction and security. In 2011, Louis-James received the award for young entrepreneur of the year BEI International.Louis-James has since spoken at many exhibitions and conferences on behalf of VST Enterprises, MIDAS, UK Trade Investment and the Manchester Universities.
VST Enterprises
Technology Enterprises
VST Enterprises is a revolutionary tech company that aims to bring forth various concepts to boost physicaldigital asset traceability, eliminate counterfeiting and fraud as a whole and revolutionise the banking sector with a focus around consumer interaction and security. VST Enterprises has created the revolutionary VCode, VPlatform. VST Enterprises was established by partners Louis-James Davis and Andy Giblin, who share a passion for all things related to design, development and coding.
Conferma
Virtual Card Technology Provider
Conferma is a leading Virtual Card technology provider and a global company, managing transactions in 96 currencies in 193 countries.With 80 of Buying Business Travel's Top 50 TMCs using Conferma, it is an industry standard for corporate travel payment. Confermas Virtual Card technology is mainly about simplifying over-complicated processes in Travel and Expense payments. Conferma is the gateway between commercial card issuers and the travel community.
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Grand Prix keeps on moving thanks to Suresite
When Ferraris Sebastian Vettel beat Lewis Hamilton in the British GP, a Preston company was on hand to help the Formula One legends get to the starting line on time.A new contract for technology services provider
InTouch appoints Tony Gates as non-executive adviser
Innovative technology SMEInTouchhas recently appointed Tony Gates as a nonexecutive adviser to bring in his wealth of expertise in the construction and highways sector
BGF invests £2.7m in digital mapping company Gaist
A highways technology company which has amassed a huge library of data about the UKs road network has secured a 2.7m investment from BGF to further expand its groundbreaking roadscape services
Two new hires for InTouch Ltd to drive new growth
Technology communications business InTouch Ltd has recruited two senior members of staff to support its growth, as it rolls out its innovative SmartWater Internet of Things IoT software for highways
eyevis UK Demonstration Venue Secures £3M Of New Business
The control room video wall and audio visual experts launched the facility at the Business First Burnley Business Centre in 2016 so potential customers could see their groundbreaking technology in action
North West power network operator launches energy vision
Electricity North West, the regions power network operator has launched its vision for how it will help transform how energy is delivered across the North West, from electric vehicles to community energy schemes
Q2Q IT sets its sights on further growth as turnover nears £1m
With turnover having increased by 17 to 950k in 2017, the firm is now budgeting for a forecasted profit uplift of 15 by the end of 2018
Most SMEs are worried or indifferent about impending GDPR
Due to be implemented on 25 May this year, this EUwide directive is set to replace the existing Data Protection Act 1998 and will govern how organisations can obtain, process and retain personal information
eyevis UK Helps Monitor The Secure Delivery Of Gas Supplies To Britain
A control room video wall system supplied by Burnleybased eyevis UK is about to hit 20,000 hours of uninterrupted operation as it helps to ensure the safe supply of gas at a key UK terminal
Increased Production Capabilities at Nitecrest
As part of its mission to continue to push boundaries in product innovation and associated technology, Nitecrest have further enhanced production capabilities with the installation of two new plastic card production machines
Fulfilment Specialist Advances Customer Service Technology
Fulfilment and logistics specialist Exact Abacus have rolled out an allnew parcel tracking and selfservice system for over 80 clients
Exact Abacus teams up with local company to renovate their office space
Lancashirebased ERP software, eCommerce and fulfilment specialist, Exact Abacus has partnered with Bolton based interior designers, Brown and Bancroft to completely renovate their office as a part of their strategy to attract top industry talent
Top Safety Accreditation for Fueltek
The Blackburn based company provides specialist commercial fuel management systems to a wide range of local and national customers
Exact Abacus achieve ISO 9001 & dangerous goods certification
Lancashirebased ERP software, eCommerce and fulfilment specialist, Exact Abacus has recently achieved ISO 9001 and Dangerous Goods certifications, another substantial investment following their expansion in distribution facilities
Product designer joins team at innovative North West tech firm
James Long, 23, will work on ELes awardwinning products, improving their consumer appeal by concentrating on enhancing appearance, packaging and ergonomics.James graduated from Brunel University with a firstclass honours degree
The road ahead is clear for Exact Abacus
ERP software, eCommerce and fulfilment specialist, Exact Abacus, has secured a contract with Steeda UK, which specialises in performance, handling and styling upgrades for Mustangs and other Ford performance vehicles
Apprentice Steps up During Cyber-attack
In May 2017, an unprecedented cyberattack crippled the NHS when hackers began spreading ransomware named WannaCry
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Georges Berzgal
Pitney Bowes VP for Global eCommerce EMEA
Georges Bergzal is Vice President, EMEA for Pitney Bowes Global Ecomerce. Georges is a marketing technology and ecommerce expert specialised in growth and expansion. He has also worked previously in Bronto Europe, Metropolis International Group and MarketTools, among other technology and ecommerce firms.
Pitney Bowes
Technology and Services
With billions of shoppers around the world, retailers cant afford to just stay at home. Pitney Bowes helps retailers meet their customers where they are in over 220 countries and territories around the world. Offering end-to-end capabilities including demand generation, website localisation, fully-landed costs presentation and compliance, payment and risk management, logistics and customer care. Products include Borderfree Retail, Borderfree Marketplace, and Global Trade Solutions.
Mark Thornton
Chief Operating Officer
Mark has 30 years experience in the software industry, including ERP, BI and eCommerce solutions, predominantly for the wholesale B2B retail sectors. Mark has presented at many exhibitions and conferences and has written numerous thought leadership articles and whitepapers. As Chief Operating Officer at Maginus, Mark is responsible for all the operational delivery aspects of the company.
Ian Ambrose
Director of Amber Claims Management
With over 15 years of experience in business and management, Liverpool born Ian Ambrose has enjoyed a successful career as Managing Director for a multitude of businesses based in the Merseyside area. In 2008, Ian set up Amber Claims Management, a company which handles the administrative process surrounding accident claims for clients.
