• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Friday November 24 2023

Tech South West’s growth programme returns to support 150 companies

The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is returning for its third year, with plans to support 150 small businesses to achieve their growth aims. The Tech South West Growth Programme […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Monday November 13 2023

Winners revealed at the Tech South West Awards 2023

The winners of the fifth Tech South West Awards were revealed last week at a ceremony in Exeter. A record-breaking 400 tech leaders attended the awards, which showcased innovation from across the region including AI tools to tackle online […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments
• Friday November 10 2023

Fast-growing IT company Mintivo makes five key appointments

Wiltshire IT services and solutions company Mintivo has made five key additions to its staff to keep pace with demand while remaining on course to beat its growth target. The five year old Lacock company, which offers managed IT […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday November 9 2023

Wiltshire invention is saving superyachts from cyber pirates

A cybersecurity company based in landlocked Wiltshire has invented a device that protects superyachts from increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. Computer Network Defence’s ‘Osprey’ device was created to combat the specific threats that high net worth individuals face while on board […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday November 1 2023

Swindon-based BCS responds to signing of historic Bletchley Declaration on AI

Swindon-based BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has welcomed the signing of The Bletchley Declaration on AI safety today (Wednesday). World leaders and business gurus have been gathering at Bletchley Park today for the world’s first AI Safety Summit. […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Support
• Monday October 30 2023

Tech South West launches Angel Investor Programme to address funding gap and foster innovation

A new Angel Investor Programme being launched in the Great South West by Tech South West is set to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth. The initiative is aimed at identifying, educating, and supporting new individual investors, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Manufacturing
• Monday October 23 2023

STEAM professionals invited to join new FameLab Academy schools initiative

The organisers behind Swindon’s successful Festival of Tomorrow are inviting local schools and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematic) professionals to sign up for an exciting initiative which aims to turn the tables on science communication to schools […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday October 17 2023

The Pursuit Agency recognised at Wiltshire Techies awards

Swindon digital marketing specialist Rob Curtis of The Pursuit Agency has been named a Wiltshire ‘techie’ after scooping the annual Driven By Data award. The Wiltshire Techies awards have been running for six years and seek to celebrate the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Tuesday October 17 2023

“Phenomenal strength” of tech sector revealed as Tech South West Awards shortlists announced

Seaweed-derived alternatives to plastic packaging, AI tools to tackle online misinformation, and data tracking solutions for space rocket launches are among the technologies developed by the finalists for the Tech South West Awards 2023. Now in their fifth year, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Friday October 13 2023

BCS director Julia Adamson receives MBE for services to education

Julia Adamson, managing director (education and public benefit) at Swindon-based BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT has received an MBE from Princess Anne at special Investiture Ceremony held at Windsor Castle. Julia, who was awarded the honour in recognition […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Friday October 13 2023

West tech founders offered chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem

Tech founders in the West of England have the chance to explore Hong Kong’s burgeoning tech ecosystem next month. Tech West England Advocates (TWEA) is leading a trade mission – Mission to Hong Kong – Your Tech Gateway to […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday October 11 2023

Corsham cyber firm Computer Network Defence opens new centre on Isle of Man

Corsham-based cyber-security company Computer Network Defence (CND) has opened its new Cyber Security Operations Centre on the lsle of Man. The UK-headquartered business has maintained a presence on the island for seven years, and its latest facility is in […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Awards
• Wednesday October 11 2023

Creative tech studio Aer Studios wins prestigious BIMA award for innovative app

Aer Studios, a creative tech studio based at Box on the Wiltshire border near Bath, has won a BIMA award for its groundbreaking gamification project, The Data Escape Room. The national award-winning digital eLearning tool is designed to enhance […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire M&A, deals
• Wednesday October 11 2023

Shaw & Co advises Data Interconnect on sale to BlackLine

Corporate finance specialist Shaw & Co has advised Wiltshire-based accounting software business Data Interconnect on its sale to global digital finance transformation leader BlackLine. Founded in 1996, Data Interconnect provides innovative invoice-to-cash software solutions that help credit management teams […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday October 11 2023

World-leading Bristol medical simulator company Limbs & Things recruits new graduates

Bristol-based medical task trainer specialist Limbs & Things has employed three new graduates onto its one-of-a-kind graduate recruitment scheme which gives them the opportunity to play a part in the growth of the world-leading company. Limbs & Things takes […]