Author: Scott Dylan

Former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville has expressed his desire to abandon emails in favour of achieving a more peaceful life. In a conversation with CEO Lawrence Jones during the ‘Mind Your Own Business’ podcast, Neville shared his frustrations with emails and instant messaging.Neville recounted an incident when he fell ill one Christmas, prompting him to establish basic rules to reduce the time spent on his smartphone. During the discussion with Jones, he revealed, ‘At the moment I’m actually trying to come off email. I want to go back to people ringing me up; I want to go back to…

Smart cities technology firm Connexin has become an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme, enhancing the collaborative efforts to drive technological advancement in the North of England.Connexin, established in Hull, plays a pivotal role within the city’s growing tech sector, which employed over 4,000 individuals and reported a turnover of £568 million in 2017. The firm aims to significantly contribute to the Northern Powerhouse initiative, a government-led campaign to bolster economic growth in the North.On 4th October, Connexin will host a major event at Hull Bonus Arena, titled ‘Building Smarter Cities’, which aspires to be the leading smart…

The commencement of Cyber Security Month marks an important opportunity to elevate cyber security awareness in the UK and safeguard our digital landscape.Lawrence Jones, MBE, CEO of two Manchester-based technology firms, has put forward six critical cyber security tips to help businesses enhance their security posture. “Data has been termed ‘the new oil’, such is its extraordinary value in the modern world,” Jones stated. Yet, businesses frequently overlook the importance of data security, which can lead to catastrophic losses, especially under the stringent regulations introduced by GDPR. Highlighting recent breaches at major companies such as British Airways and Superdrug, Jones…

The Ministry of Defence’s newly unveiled Cyber Cadet training programme aims to tackle the prevailing digital skills gap while countering the increasing threat of cyber attacks, according to Jake Moore, a cyber security specialist.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced an impactful Cyber Cadet training programme designed to enhance the cyber security skills of over 2,000 cadets annually. Jake Moore, a specialist in cyber security, acknowledges the significance of this initiative in addressing both the digital skills shortage and the escalating threat of cyber attacks. Moore, who works at a cyber security firm, stated, “Any initiative to increase the knowledge,…

Major humanitarian organisation International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has launched a new crowdfunding platform, aiming to raise an initial $98,000 to address specific community needs.The world today faces a growing number of protracted conflicts. Besides the direct humanitarian consequences of these crises, the failure of public services imposes significant burdens on local communities. The newly launched Global Crowdfunding Platform by the ICRC aims to connect donors and affected populations through small yet concrete projects developed and monitored by the ICRC.The first crowdfunding project aims to raise $98,000 to fund clubfoot treatment for 400 children in Pakistan. Over the…

The attention spans of workers in the United Kingdom are increasingly strained due to the prevalence of multi-screening during work hours.A recent survey of 1,002 individuals in full or part-time employment revealed that 89 per cent confess to engaging in ‘tech multi-tasking,’ such as checking their devices during meetings. Additionally, 81 per cent reported doing so while performing other tasks at work.The survey highlighted that checking emails is the primary activity that distracts employees. This is followed by frequent use of social media channels and instant messaging applications, including text messages and WhatsApp. While 45 per cent of respondents believe…

Script&Go has marked a significant milestone by opening offices in Birmingham and London, aiming to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the UK construction sector through digitisation.Despite a sluggish start to the year, the UK construction sector is experiencing continuous growth, particularly in subsectors such as repair and maintenance. However, the industry still predominantly relies on traditional, paper-centric methods, leading to substantial cost overruns and scheduling delays in megaprojects.With the introduction of solutions like BatiScript and Site Diary, Script&Go seeks to mitigate these issues by offering snag-free site management and site reporting tools. The company has already demonstrated success in…

A Manchester-based telecommunications company, is celebrating its first anniversary with the launch of a new website and the expansion to a larger office.Founded in 2017 by Paul Sherlock, Adam Wilson, and Daniel Cheesbrough, the company aims to revolutionise the customer experience in business telecommunications. Sherlock, reflecting on their journey, stated, “The experience and the skills we gained were invaluable but we could see that there was a huge opportunity when it came to the customer experience. That’s what we are absolutely passionate about doing. We want to put usefulness and service back into the telecoms experience and empower customers with…

Hoffenheim have adopted state-of-the-art training technology to prepare for their crucial encounter against Manchester City in the Champions League. Former Arsenal and West Ham player Havard Nordtveit has described the club’s training ground as “quite magnificent,” reflecting on Hoffenheim’s remarkable rise from the fifth division of German football to the top tier.By the side of the main training pitch stands a giant video screen, allowing players to view footage of their upcoming opponents and tailor their training sessions accordingly. “I call it the high-tech club – we have all sorts of things,” Nordtveit remarked in an interview with the BBC.…

Spanish football giants Real Madrid will embark on a €525 million renovation of their iconic Bernabeu stadium – and technology is at the core of the plans.The club’s general assembly voted in favour of updating the historic ground after president Florentino Perez promised it would generate €150 million a year in additional revenue. It will take the European champions 35 years to pay off the debt, but they are getting significant value for their investment.The exterior of the Bernabeu will feature a layer of steel bands capable of lighting up and projecting images. €100 million has been allocated for advanced…