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Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport

Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester's digital infrastructure by 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Clean technologies

Northern installs parcel lockers at 50 railway stations

Northern is introducing Parcel Pending lockers at 50 stations in Northern England, enhancing convenience for over 100 million annual passengers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Oldham Council cyberattack exposes resident data, raises alarm

Oldham Council hit by cyberattack, exposing sensitive data; part of a broader wave across Greater Manchester, leaving thousands at risk of phishing scams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

ANS taps industry veteran Ben Cooper as Marketing Director

Manchester-based digital transformation firm ANS appoints industry expert Ben Cooper as new Marketing Director to accelerate brand awareness and shape robust marketing strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

Kao Data appoints David Bloom as New Chairman for UK & European Growth

Kao Data appoints David Bloom as new Chairman to steer strategic growth in UK and Europe. Bloom brings extensive experience in technology and data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023

eCommerce

4th Utility appoints Top Digital Leader as CEO of Consumer Business Unit

The full fibre broadband provider 4th Utility, appoints Steve Wilson, a top digital leader, as CEO of its newly created consumer business unit.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Greater Manchester stories

Quantum Computing

Why enterprises and governments should prepare for Q-Day

Governments and research organizations are investing in quantum computing to address sustainability, defence, climate change and other societal challenges.

By Chris Johnson • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023