Category: Digital and Tech
‘You’ve blown my socks off!’ – Tech minister enthralled by Newcastle’s Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab A next-generation tech base aimed at helping North East SMEs scale faster has been officially opened. The Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab, in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, was ceremonially christened by Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Sir Chris Bryant. Bosses say the venture […]
As the profile of filming in the North East grows, North East Screen are showcasing the region’s world-class locations to industry professionals from across the UK through a series of ‘Scout Abouts’ (familiarisation trips). The trips showcase the wealth of filming opportunities available across the region. By targeting key decision-makers such as Location Managers, North […]
Invest North East England (INEE) is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the highly anticipated FinTech North Newcastle Conference 2024. The event will take place on Wednesday 17 July, at the iconic Tyneside Cinema. As a leading advocate for economic growth and innovation in the North East, INEE’s participation underscores its commitment to fostering the […]
A radio frequency identification technology company, which originally spun out of Cambridge University and now works with some of the world’s largest retailers, has chosen the North East as the location of its new office. PervasID will open a new base at NETPark, with plans to grow its team and skills both in the region […]
Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’. Welcoming the agreement, Council Leader, Cllr Glen Sanderson said: “This […]
By Rachel Burdis, Inward Investment Manager at Invest North East England Technology is an area that touches every part of our lives, and in recent years it’s had a significant impact on how we work. From the expansion of flexible working and cloud computing to artificial intelligence and global connectivity – technology is shaping the […]
The first speakers have been announced for the Main Stage conference of TechNExt24, the North East’s leading technology festival. Avril Chester and David Grey are the first to be announced in a line-up of some of the most exciting voices in the sector when the festival conference returns on Thursday 20th June. Avril is a […]
A leading Belgian fintech company specialising in digital payment solutions has announced the establishment of its UK business operations in Newcastle. Paynovate is an e-money institution working across Europe and the UK to provide a trusted and regulated platform to power payment solutions. Licenced by both the National Bank of Belgium and the Financial Conduct […]