Westmorland and Furness Council has welcomed an announcement that the area will benefit from funding for new 5G innovation schemes. It was announced this week that The Borderlands has been […]
Category: IT
Cumbria charities encouraged to safeguard donations and resources during fraud awareness week
With Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27 November and 1 December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is raising awareness about how organisations […]
Cumbria businesses urged to step up cyber security in wake of rising attacks
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) is warning Cumbria businesses to urgently step up protection in the wake of rising cyber crime figures. In particular, the police-backed not-for-profit organisation […]
H&H Reeds helping businesses stay cyber secure
According to an estimate from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), over 2 million cases of cyber-fraud were reported by UK businesses in the past year, and 49,000 cases directly […]
Cumbrian digital leader graduates from Made Smarter programme
A Cumbrian manufacturing leader is among a new generation now armed with new digital skills and tools after graduating from a trailblazing North West programme. Oliver Harbidge, Head of Digital […]
Sellafield signs up to join the North West Cyber Resilience Centre Guidance Council
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has announced that Sellafield, the UK’s facility that deals with the country’s highest nuclear risks and hazards to safeguarding nuclear fuel, materials and […]
Cyber security expert shares how SMEs and other businesses can protect themselves against criminal gangs
An opportunity to hear from one of the leading cyber security experts in the UK is available to businesses at a free event next week. Jon Hope, senior technology evangelist […]
First Fibrus broadband connections in Cumbria inside just six months following Project Gigabit investment
Broadband provider Fibrus has announced that the first homes have been connected as part of the new £108m gigabit-capable broadband scheme to improve connectivity in rural Cumbria. This comes after […]
Cumbrian tech firm offers ethical solution for ID cards
A Cumbrian tech company could enable the rollout of national digital ID cards without giving the state access to citizens’ personal data. Former Labour and Conservative leaders Sir Tony Blair […]
Online Systems join forces with Focus Group
Online Systems, the Carlisle-based telecommunications and IT company, is taking a significant step towards aligning its growth ambitions as part of one of the UK’s leading providers of essential business […]
Leading holiday resort operator, Darwin Escapes, turns to Elite Dynamics for software solutions
Elite Dynamics, a leading provider of IT business solutions to the holiday home and parks’ industry, has signed up another prestigious holiday resort company taking the total number of parks […]
STEM Classroom opens for business at Settle Primary School
The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company has worked with Settle Primary School to build a STEM room in the primary school grounds. Opened on Wednesday 22 June, the STEM room will promote […]
IT firm builds on success with nine new recruits
A GROWING IT firm has further strengthened its team by taking on nine new recruits. Integrity IT Solutions, which is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, and Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, has […]
Online Systems acquires Westcom IT Solutions
Online Systems, Cumbria’s largest business communications provider, has strengthened its IT expertise after acquiring West Cumbrian IT business Westcom IT Solutions (www.west-com.co.uk). Dave Purfield founder and Managing Director of Westcom remains […]
Monitoring system developed by Cumbrian company safeguards vital vaccines
A pioneering remote monitoring system developed by a Cumbrian tech company is safeguarding vital supplies of COVID-19 vaccines in Liverpool. The system allows healthcare professionals to continuously monitor vaccines stored […]
Free IT workshops for Cumbrian businesses
Cumbrian businesses can take advantage of free IT workshops thanks to a local technology firm. Integrity IT Solutions, which is based in Carlisle and Annan, is offering the workshops to […]
Improved visitor experience for museum guests following major technology upgrade
A popular Lake District museum has undergone a major technology upgrade to offer visitors a more enjoyable experience. The Armitt: Museum, Gallery and Library, in Ambleside, enlisted the support of […]
Digital experts and Cumbrian businesses share Showcase opportunity
The Digital Tech Cumbria programme is bringing together businesses, experts and advisers to celebrate digital technology in Cumbria and to share best practice from key sectors. The Virtual Digital Technology […]