Reflecting on 2017: The best Welsh tech stories from the past year
by Nicholas Fearn , January 1
It feels pretty surreal to say that Christmas is over and 2018 is finally here, proving that time clearly does go fast. At this point, you’re probably recovering from a week of overindulging on chocolate and alcohol as you return to work. As a new year starts, it’s always a great time to reflect...
Read More >Guest blog: What is the ISDN switch-off?
by Rachel Owen, December 12
Businesses that use telephones will need to ensure their phone system runs over an internet connection rather than traditional telephone lines by 2025. This comes as BT has announced plans to switch off the traditional telephone ISDN network and migrate all phone systems online by 2025, affecting millions of businesses across the UK. Rather than...
Read More >Guest blog: The rise of restaurant tech
by Emma Smith, September 29
Restaurants are all about the experience – the staff, the venue and ultimately, the culinary skills. However, in recent years we have seen an increased use of technology within the restaurant sector to improve experiences, accessibility, grow and retain customer bases and ultimately boost bottom lines. E mma Smith, CEO of loyalty app, Memberoo explains what is currently happening in the...
Read More >Are apps the future of banking?
by TechHub Swansea, August 3
There’s no denying that banking is undergoing a revolution. A much needed change from what we’ve traditionally known as banking. History shows that every time a customer is given the chance to avoid 1-2-1 interaction with their branch, they will grab it with both hands. Technology advances of our time, including ATMs, online and phone...
Read More >Feature: The role of women in the Welsh tech industry
by Nicholas Fearn , March 21
If there’s one challenge that the worldwide tech industry has been facing for years, it’s the lack of female employees – particularly in leadership positions. A report published in 2014 by Gartner found that the number of women working in top IT roles has remained roughly the same for over a decade. Although this struggle...
Read More >Opinion: Opening up the assembly
by Leighton Andrews, January 19
In September, it will be twenty years since the people of Wales voted, by a small majority, to have their own National Assembly. It’s the only political institution the people of Wales have voted to have. Since it came into being in 1999, the Assembly has grown in power and responsibility. Six year ago, the...
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