Cardiff STEM leaders offer expert advice on tackling the skills gap
by Contributor, March 14
Innovative thinking and dynamic partnerships between STEM leaders and educators are the key to reversing a “catastrophic” shortfall of over 200,000 scientific workers a year, according to Cardiff’s business leaders. Experts from Sony UK Technology Centre, scientific educational charity Techniquest, and intellectual property firm Wynne Jones IP, are speaking out to mark British Science Week...
Read More >Looking back at Sony UK TEC’s milestones over 25 years
by Nicholas Fearn , September 18
From digital set-top boxes to 4k cameras, Sony UK Technology Centre has manufactured them all. The Pencoed-based manufacturing facility has been at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in Wales for the past 25 years this year. Along the way, it has received over 20 awards recognising its innovative operation, welcomed numerous members of the Royal...
Read More >Five simple ways virtual reality can transform your business
by David Warrender, May 18
Virtual reality technology has evolved to the point where users can immerse themselves in an environment that looks and feels like the real world. When skydiving through a VR headset, your body reacts as if you’re falling from a plane. VR is becoming more affordable and accessible for companies and has multiple business applications. In...
Read More >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...
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