Welsh tech firms hit £1 billion turnover, according to Tech Nation
by Nicholas Fearn , May 20
Welsh technology businesses have reached a combined turnover of £1 billion for the first time, according to the 2019 Tech Nation Report. Released annually, it shines a light on the progress of technology businesses across the UK and is comprised of data from Companies House, PitchBook, GitHub, the OECD, Streetbees and the World Economic Forum. The...
Read More >North Wales tech firm achieves prestigious industry certification
by Nicholas Fearn , May 16
Pinacl, a technology company based in North Wales, has been awarded with a prestigious industry certification. The St Asaph-headquartered firm is the first small business to receive the Cisco IoT Authorization certification, which was launched earlier in the year. This accreditation is given to Cisco partners that have demonstrated significant capabilities when it comes to making...
Read More >Welsh Government takes innovative approach to policy making
by Nicholas Fearn , May 15
The Welsh Government is working with data analysis experts from Swansea and Cardiff Universities to shape policy-making in Wales. Through the Administrative Data Research Wales project, data science experts at Swansea University Medical School and staff from the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research, Data and Methods (WISERD) at Cardiff University will work with specialist...
Read More >New Welsh non-profit delivers pure fibre access to local housing associations
by Nicholas Fearn , May 14
A new non-profit organisation has launched in Wales to bring high-speed internet connectivity to thousands of housing association tenants. Pure Fibre Housing is a community interest company that will provide full-fibre services to housing associations on a non-profit basis. The organisation, which is part of the i4 Technology Group founded by Welsh tech entrepreneur Elfed Thomas,...
Read More >Finalists announced for Wales Technology Awards 2019
by Nicholas Fearn , May 13
The finalists for the seventh-consecutive Wales Technology Awards have been revealed after an intense judging period. Organised by the ESTnet, the awards celebrate the success and innovation of Welsh tech entrepreneurs, companies and professionals. According to the organisers, the 2019 event has grown “with a record number of entries received” and showcases “the diverse range of...
Read More >Torfaen app developers want to link local services and suppliers with residents
by Nicholas Fearn , May 9
A team of technology professionals from Pontypool have developed an app to link local services and suppliers with residents. In November 2018, marketing expert Michael O’Neill, electrical engineer Dave Smith and software developer Stuart Arthur teamed up to form Uddr. They want to help residents order and pay securely for local services through a cost-effective,...
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