TechHub NYC launch brings US expansion opportunities to Swansea tech firms
by Nicholas Fearn , October 31
TechHub, which is a global network of co-working spaces and start-up communities, has expanded to New York City bringing new opportunities to members in Swansea. Supporting 750 start-ups across Europe and India, TechHub is aimed at accelerating the growth of its member companies by providing them with a strong community focus and tailored programming. The...
Read More >Lots of work needed before UK can fully embrace electric cars, says Welsh motor expert
by Nicholas Fearn , October 30
A Welsh motor industry expert believes that there’s a “lot of work” needed before the UK can say goodbye to diesel and petrol vehicles in favour of electric versions. Liam Powell, who runs contract hire and car leasing specialist Ask4Leasing, says the government needs to implement the right infrastructure before it can fully embrace green...
Read More >Cardiff loyalty app appoints specialists from Vouchercloud and Groupon
by Nicholas Fearn , October 27
Memberoo, a Welsh retail and hospitality technology start-up, is going strength-to-strength after adding two key appointments to its team. Following a year of continued growth, the Cardiff-based customer loyalty app has welcomed Daniel Harding from Vouchercloud and Julie O’Reilly from Groupon into the fold. With more than 17 year’s experience working in technology, communications and retail,...
Read More >Online ticketing firm named among fastest growing businesses in Wales
by Nicholas Fearn , October 26
TicketSource, an online ticketing and box office management system, has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in Wales for the second year running. At the Fast Growth 50 Awards, it was named the 28th fastest-growing company in Wales, following an increase in revenue of over 121 per cent from 2014 to 2016. Founded...
Read More >GoCompare becomes the 250th organisation to sign up for digital skills programme
by Nicholas Fearn , October 25
Cardiff-based financial services comparision website GoCompare has become the 250th organisation to sign the Digital Inclusion Charter for Wales. The charter, which was created by Digital Communities Wales, is aimed at getting more people in Wales online and improving digital skills. GoCompare will begin with its staff and customers. According to statistics from the 2016/2017...
Read More >InspireWales invests in Cardiff-based Schoop
by Nicholas Fearn , October 24
Finance consortium InspireWales is investing in Schoop, a multilingual app for schools, schools, nurseries, charities, sports clubs and community services to communicate and engage. The company was founded by Paul Smith, who was frustrated with the lack of communication from his children’s school. So he decided to come up with a viable business solution. It lets teachers...
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