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IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer
Digital Transformation

IDX appoints Clare Donald as Chief Production Officer

The agency is bolstering its global production capabilities as clients demand more integrated, digital and AI-enabled content.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Microsoft unveils Agent 365 & new Microsoft 365 E7 suite
Digital Transformation

Microsoft unveils Agent 365 & new Microsoft 365 E7 suite

Microsoft launches Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, blending AI agents, Copilot upgrades and security tools in a single enterprise push.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Microsoft unveils 365 E7 suite & Agent 365 for AI control
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils 365 E7 suite & Agent 365 for AI control

Microsoft shifts Copilot from assistant to AI agents and unveils the E7 Frontier Suite to bundle automation, security and governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Manchester & Galway hubs forge start-up expansion pact
Artificial Intelligence

Manchester & Galway hubs forge start-up expansion pact

Manchester's GBP £1.7bn Sister hub and Galway's Platform94 sign a 12-month pact to ease cross-Irish Sea expansion for start-ups.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
British Army backs new three-year drone engineering degree
EduTech

British Army backs new three-year drone engineering degree

The British Army is backing a fast-track drone engineering degree at NMITE to train specialists in autonomous military and civilian systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
AMBS modernises digital network with new AI-driven upgrade
EduTech

AMBS modernises digital network with new AI-driven upgrade

Roc Technologies and HPE Aruba Networking have upgraded the network at Alliance Manchester Business School to enhance digital experience and security for users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year
Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Manchester cuts hazardous prescribing with SMASH tool
Digital Transformation

Manchester cuts hazardous prescribing with SMASH tool

An early Salford pilot found a 40% drop in hazardous prescribing within 12 months, prompting a rollout across 400 GP practices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank boosts Northern Gritstone to GBP £40m
Semiconductors

British Business Bank boosts Northern Gritstone to GBP £40m

A state-backed push to fund northern university spinouts has lifted Northern Gritstone’s capital base to GBP £382 million amid a tough fundraising market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
AI & tech shifts driving complexity for UK leaders
Data Protection

AI & tech shifts driving complexity for UK leaders

AI and tech upheaval is piling pressure on UK business leaders, with most saying their roles have become far more complex since 2020.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Manchester AI incubator selects first startup cohort
Artificial Intelligence

Manchester AI incubator selects first startup cohort

Manchester's Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
OneAdvanced buys Patchs to boost NHS AI triage tools
Digital Transformation

OneAdvanced buys Patchs to boost NHS AI triage tools

OneAdvanced has bought Patchs Health to fold its AI triage and online consultation tools into a next-generation NHS digital platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Dr Karim Bahou named Head of Innovation at Sister district
Investment

Dr Karim Bahou named Head of Innovation at Sister district

Dr Karim Bahou has been appointed Head of Innovation at Manchester's GBP £1.7 billion Sister district to expand its start-up ecosystem and support entrepreneurs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Tribes Digital wins grant to enhance DevCheck with university help
EduTech

Tribes Digital wins grant to enhance DevCheck with university help

Tribes Digital has won a grant from Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to enhance its AI vetting tool DevCheck with University of Manchester support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI
EduTech

ICS.AI names Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI

ICS.AI appoints Dr Crispin Bloomfield to lead UK education AI, aiming to enhance student engagement and operational efficiency across institutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders
Artificial Intelligence

UK start-ups shortlisted in global challenge for female founders

Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025