Shortlist for 2019 Fintech Awards Wales announced
by Nicholas Fearn , June 3
The shortlist for the first ever Fintech Awards Wales has been announced by their organisers. Hosted by Recruit 121 Group and principal sponsor Confused.com, the awards will celebrate the achievements of fintech professionals and companies across Wales. As well as putting Welsh firms and specialists on the map, the event will also recognise the contribution made...
Read More >Welsh cyber protection specialist sees team numbers soar
by Nicholas Fearn , May 31
CJCH Consulting, a software compliance firm based in Cardiff, has seen its team grow from six to 65 in just five years. The firm, which is helping recover millions for at-risk businesses worldwide, is celebrating after experiencing growth across its team and client base. This includes the appointment of renowned licence compliance expert Andy Clarkson, former...
Read More >Cardiff Met announced as headline partner of Wales Technology Awards
by Nicholas Fearn , May 30
Cardiff Metropolitan University has been announced as the headline partner for the 2019 Wales Technology Awards. Organised by the ESTnet, the awards celebrate the success and innovation of Welsh tech entrepreneurs, companies and professionals. The awards will take place at Cardiff City Hall on June 20th and bring together delegates from across the country. Previous...
Read More >Techniquest launches nostalgic ‘Generation Games’ exhibition
by Nicholas Fearn , May 29
Techniquest is to showcase all the game consoles created since 1972 at a new temporary launching this month. Unveiled as part of a wider games history theme, the ‘Generation Games’ exhibition will let visitors play with some of the most iconic games – including Tetris on an original 1990s Game Boy, Tomb Raider and experience virtual...
Read More >GoCompare launches neuroscience programme for marketing specialists
by Nicholas Fearn , May 28
Fintech giant GoCompare has partnered with Cardiff and Vale College to launch the UK’s first applied neuroscience and neuromarketing programme. Created as a bespoke course for GoCompare’s marketing team and delivered in partnership with RW Learning, it looks at ways in which neuroscience can be applied to management and memory. Nathan Hopkins, talent acquisition manager at...
Read More >Town Square to open enterprise hub in Oxfordshire
by Nicholas Fearn , May 23
The founders of Caerphilly-based innovation centre Welsh ICE have unveiled plans to open an enterprise hub in Oxfordshire. Town Square Spaces has been appointed by Cherwell District Council to operate the new Perch Eco Business Centre in Bicester, which is a first-of-its-kind eco commercial building. “Developed by Cherwell District Council, this is the first non-domestic building...
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