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DeepSeek

DeepSeek and the future of AI: an interview with Anthony Peake

The whale logo of DeepSeek is making a splash across all corners of the internet this week, as the company claims to have delivered an AI rival to the US giants at a fraction of the cost.

SWTD sat down with Anthony Peake, CEO of Intelligent AI , to pick his brains on what the developments mean for the AI sector.

Firstly - are we to trust what DeepSeek is claiming?

There has been a lot...

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Jordan Westcott

Exeter IT company celebrates new chapter as Jordan Westcott steps up as Managing Director

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its leadership team.

Jordan Westcott, who joined the company over a decade ago, is set to take the helm as the new Managing Director in September 2023. He will succeed Julian Wills, who will transition to the role of CEO.

Jordan joined the company in 2008 at...

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SecureNet founder

New IT consultancy launched to support SMEs

A new IT consultancy firm, SecureNet Consulting , has been launched in the South West to guide and consult on small and medium businesses in Torbay and the wider region, and ensure their businesses are protected and not falling behind.

SWTD spoke to SecureNet’s founder about the company, his ambitions and why he has launched this new venture.

Firstly, tell us about SecureNet and...
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Bristol

Katy Ho, Digital Catapult: Bristol is the blueprint for a successful tech ecosystem. Here’s why.

Katy Ho is the Head of Innovation at Digital Catapult

Bristol's tech industry has been thriving in recent years. This can be attributed to unique characteristics of the region’s tech ecosystem, which has incentivised countless startups and established tech companies to select the city as their headquarters. Bristol is renowned for its expertise in cutting-edge technologies such as...

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Legal advice

Growing a startup and getting legal advice you can trust

Acknowledging the pitfalls of growing a startup and taking the steps to avoid them can help startups ensure that all the hard work will pay off.

Hugo Walker, Head of Marketing and Digital at Bristol-based Gravitywell, spoke to London Law Collective Director Tim Herbert on why it’s important to invest in proper expert legal advice you can trust.

This interview was originally...

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Geoff Revill: Safe Space One’s Founding Story

Geoff Revill, co-founder and CEO at Safe Space One Ltd, shares the journey that brought the South West-based mental health support platform into existence.

Article originally posted on the Safe Space One blog .

Like many of us it takes a major life event to open one’s eyes and provide clarity of direction; I was motivated to action through a family tragedy. In my case it was...

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Julian Dennard, Mercia

Julian Dennard, Mercia: funding innovation in the South West

Julian Dennard, fund principal at Mercia Asset Management , leads the investment firm’s business in the South West. He spoke to South West Tech Daily about the region’s many opportunities and the growing strength of its tech ecosystem.

Dennard moved to the South West in 2006 to manage the South West Ventures fund, which was one of the first generation of regional venture capital...

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Meet Eurofins Digital Testing: ensuring smooth TV content globally

Software testers are the people who test for and battle with bugs and errors to ensure that software-run devices and apps are all working as they should with no glitches. In preparation for World Testers Day on 9 September, we sat down with Peter Shorrock, Programme Manager Devices Practice at Eurofins Digital Testing, to discuss how they are making a difference in the broadcast niche by...

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CareScribe team photographed in Bristol

Richard Purcell, CareScribe: "Everyone has the right to live the life they wish"

Richard Purcell is the co-founder and director of Bristol-based assistive technology company CareScribe .

Richard is an NHS doctor and entrepreneur, working to develop innovative assistive technologies designed to promote and enable accessibility and inclusion in education and the workplace.

Can you tell us a bit about CareScribe?

At CareScribe, we build technology to help...

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Nice Group

Matt Hill, Nice Group: Why we embraced a nine day fortnight

Totnes-based digital specialists Nice Group recently announced a move to a nine day fortnight for all staff.

South West Tech Daily speaks to Nice Group Managing Director, Matt Hill, about the change.

At Nice Group we’ve always tried to put our people first, and ensure that staff feel respected, trusted and able to achieve a healthy work-life balance. In fact it’s written...

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Toby Parkins, chair of Tech South West

Toby Parkins: This is a pivotal moment for the region

In the wake of the launch of the South West Tech Analysis Report 2022 , Toby Parkins, chair of Tech South West, shares his insight on how the tech sector in the region can fully leverage its potential.

A pivotal moment for the region

When we conceived the idea of the South West Tech Analysis report, we wanted to understand the overall economic scale of the sector across the region,...

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