• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday June 11 2026

South West outpaces UK for tech investment

The South West of England has posted its strongest equity investment performance in years, with fresh data showing deal volumes up 11 per cent in Q1 2026 and total investment value jumping 66 per cent year on year, almost […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday May 5 2026

Firms urged to strengthen cyber defences as criminals turn to AI

Almost half of businesses suffered a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months as criminals turn to AI to increase the speed and scale at which they can operate. The government’s 2025/26 Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday February 25 2026

West firm picked by Google for gov tech showcase

The first AI-powered health staffing marketplace created by social care professionals has been selected by Google to take part in a showcase to support ‘gov tech’ companies in the sustainability and healthcare sectors. Wiltshire- and Somerset-based AgoraStaff will join […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday February 5 2026

Data centre makes £10 million investment in Swindon

A European digital infrastructure provider is making a £10 million investment in Swindon’s digital infrastructure. nLighten plans to invest the money in its South Marston Industrial Estate data centre, including significant upgrades to the facility, enhanced security, modernised technology […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday December 11 2025

Black Nova Designs named best web designer in Cotswolds

Wiltshire-based website design company Black Nova Designs has been named Best Web Designer in the Cotswolds at the Cotswolds Awards 2025. The Cotswolds Awards are independent awards held annually to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary experiences, produce, people, […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday December 10 2025

Salisbury tech firm marks 20 years of business

Digital agency Blue Frontier has marked two decades in business at its end-of-year Christmas gathering. This year has seen the opening of a fourth office in London, a fully rebranded website, and the launch and completion of their Year […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday December 4 2025

Innovation showcase brings South West startup talent to London

Tech companies from the South West of England will pitch to UK investors at the big end of year Tech South West London showcase. The Showcase will bring together founders and investors for a full day of workshops, panels […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday October 14 2025

Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists unveiled

From AI-powered communication tools and breakthrough HealthTech innovations to CleanTech pioneers tackling climate change, the Tech South West Awards 2025 shortlists have been revealed. Now in their seventh year, the awards celebrate the very best in tech from across […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Wednesday July 2 2025

More than 200 carers sign up to innovative recruitment app

More than 200 self-employed carers from Bristol, Bath and Somerset have signed up to a recruitment app which is starting to disrupt the expensive and complex social care system. AgoraStaff, launched less than a month ago, is an app […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday June 24 2025

New report shows economic risk from cyber breaches rising fast

Large businesses in the South West are increasingly exposed to cyberattacks, with fresh data showing a clear link between company size and breach frequency – but experts are warning that smaller firms may be dangerously underestimating the threat. According […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday June 24 2025

Region’s businesses say greater AI adoption will drive growth

More than half of businesses in the South West say AI adoption will be a key growth driver in their local economy, with many reporting AI-related increases in productivity and profitability. That’s one of the key findings of the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday May 13 2025

New app addresses care home staffing shortages

A new app launched with the help of a Wiltshire business owner aims to address staff shortages in care homes, and will begin its UK roll-out in Somerset this week. AgoraStaff brings together care homes and care workers, cutting […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday May 8 2025

Tech South West Awards opens for entries

Trailblazing startups, game-changing scale-ups, and inspiring leaders will be celebrated at the Tech South West Awards 2025, which is now open for entries. Following a record-breaking event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol in 2024, with more than 400 […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Thursday May 8 2025

South West cyber experts warn bosses to be on guard following retail attacks

South West bosses and IT managers have been warned to be on their guard following devastating cyber attacks against high-profile British businesses including M&S, Co-op and Harrods. The South West Cyber Resilience Centre, a partnership of police and civilian […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Tech
• Tuesday April 29 2025

One-in-four workers worried AI will lead to job losses

More than a quarter of UK workers are worried that AI will lead to job losses, according to a survey by workplace experts ACAS. The industrial relations organisation commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain what their biggest concerns […]