Fast-growing IT support business Systemagic has continued its expansion with the appointment of a new technician. Graeme Telford-Nicholson, pictured, brings more than a decade of experience in the industry to the Bradford-on-Avon based firm. In his new role he will be responsible for dealing directly with clients carrying out Systemagic’s more complex projects...
Bath is to stage its first TEDx, the globally recognised idea-sharing forum, next month with a wide-ranging line-up of speakers. The half-day event – which has the theme of ‘Light up the Future’ – is being backed by some of the city’s top firms as sponsors. TEDxs have proved extremely popular in hundreds of...
The University of Bath-backed SETsquared Partnership, the world’s No 1 business incubator, is forecast to contribute nearly £27bn to the UK economy and create more than 22,000 jobs over the next 12 years. According to independent research by Warwick Economics and Development (WECD), SETsquared has already boosted the economy by £5.8bn since its...
A project that identifies the 25 most disruptive firms in the South West is to return for a second year. Disrupt South West recognises innovative ventures with headquarters in the region which hold the greatest potential to influence, change or create new markets. While Bristol firms dominated the inaugural list last year – with...
Bath firms operating in the nuclear sector could benefit from an agreement between industry organisations in South West England and Normandy in France which aims to create jobs, unlock opportunities and attract new investment to both regions. The memorandum of understanding between Nuclear South West and Nucleopolis potentially connects companies with £50bn worth of...
Bath’s fast-growth businesses can find all the information they need to help them expand in one place following the launch of the West of England’s first scale-up generator website. The site, which has been created by the Engine Shed innovation centre in Bristol in partnership with the West of England Growth Hub, includes The...
Thrings corporate partner Graeme Fearon shares his take on artificial intelligence (AI) following last week’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast debate. AI is everywhere. Every Silicon Valley start-up worth its seed-funding seems to be working on an AI application to revolutionise your world, while simultaneously coming after your job and threatening to wreck...
By Tracey John, assistant director of research, business and innovation, UWE Bristol The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is very active when it comes to business engagement. As well as offering internships and supplying work-ready graduates, it also serves as a conduit for government funding. Two of the funding schemes the...
Bath-based website design agency Storm Consultancy, the lead trainer at Mayden Academy and the co-founder of a fintech start-up were among the winners at the SPARKies – the awards showcasing the best of the West of England’s tech sector. Storm Consultancy, which works with clients such as the University of Bath, media group Future...
Bath-based specialist finance group Chelverton Asset Management has invested £1m in a firm developing surveillance systems that harness the power of the Internet of Things (IoT). iDefigo initially developed its surveillance platform in New Zealand before relocating to Reading in 2013. The company’s offering combines power management, mobile network optimisation and intelligent cloud image...
