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Latos plans AI-ready data centre for east Manchester

The canal-side brownfield scheme could reuse disused land while adding capacity for AI workloads closer to Manchester users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

TalkTalk Business & ARO to merge in GBP £200m deal

The combined group will serve more than 70,000 UK organisations, but the deal still needs clearance under the National Security Investment Act.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Clean technologies

Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost

The Manchester firm can now push its sheep wool insulation panels towards commercial use, with live building trials and testing funded by a GBP £75,000 award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

DBL Capital buys into Home Space Direct with funding

Working capital from a six-figure debt package will support the Stockport retailer's ownership change and online expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UK urged to back AI charter as readiness doubts grow

Most Britons think the government is moving too slowly, with 58% saying the UK is not ready for AI's impact on jobs and the economy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Power / Energy

Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham

Drivers near Oldham gain easier access to ultra-rapid EV charging, with the new hub serving a motorway corridor short of chargers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data centers

Shell Energy renews renewable power deal with Kao Data

The renewal will keep Kao Data's UK data centres matched with certified renewable power as AI-driven electricity demand comes under scrutiny.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

3PL appoints Ryan Walker as Head of Customer Experience

The new role signals 3PL's push to improve service and align staff, systems and technology as competition in fulfilment intensifies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026

Human Capital Management

Apex Computing Services wins Investors in People Platinum

The recognition underlines a stronger culture and staff development push at the Manchester IT firm, after it lifted from Silver in three years.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

Smart Cities

Manchester tops UK's AI-ready cities for third year

Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Manchester cuts hazardous prescribing with SMASH tool

An early Salford pilot found a 40% drop in hazardous prescribing within 12 months, prompting a rollout across 400 GP practices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026

Smart Cities

Greater Manchester AI sector valued at USD $4.7 billion

The city region is drawing more investors and employers as nearly USD $1 billion has flowed into its AI firms since 2010.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

Digital Transformation

Bee Finance set to expand from three trusts to nine

Six more NHS trusts are due to join, testing whether a flexible shared service can cut costs and improve oversight at scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

Data centers

Kao Data names Spencer Lamb as Chief Executive Officer

The move comes as AI demand drives Britain's data centre operators to expand faster, secure more power and plan larger sites.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Unified Communications

Tesco Mobile completes 65 upgrades across Greater Manchester

Customers in busy parts of Greater Manchester should see fewer dropped calls and faster data after 65 upgrades covering more than 14,000 postcodes.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Apex wins Marketing Team of the Year at Network Group

Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026