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Chris Phippen, Hatless Studios: Tackling the tech talent crisis

Chris Phippen is the founder of Hatless Studios

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses in the South West face a daunting challenge – the scarcity of skilled tech talent. Businesses in the region have identified this as one of their biggest obstacles, hindering growth and innovation. However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon: Hatless Talent, a groundbreaking training...

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Case study: how res-tech can be used to better protect cyclists from injury

A case study from res-tech company Walr reveals how res-tech can be used to better protect cyclists from injury.

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Cycling has always been a popular activity. However, with the increase of clean air zones, the proliferation of self-service hire schemes and growing incentives to cycle to work, more and more are choosing cycling as a mode of transport. But how safe is our...

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Hybrid working

Microsoft: Hybrid work is just work. Are we doing it wrong?

In choppy economic waters, new data points to three urgent pivots for leaders to help employees and organizations thrive.

Months into hybrid work, not everyone agrees on how it’s going. Employees and employers are divided. Employees have embraced flexible work and its benefits and are rejecting a return to hustle culture.

At the same time, many leaders yearn for the office...

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Cybersecurity defies current macroeconomic headwinds, with M&A activity predicted to surpass pre-Covid levels

The cybersecurity sector is leading the way for M&A and fundraising activity in 2022, says Bristol-based tech-focused investment bank ICON Corporate Finance, with deal activity for Q1-Q3 up 60% compared to 2020 for M&A and +22% for fundraising.

Revealed in ICON’s latest Cybersecurity report , the sector is proving recession-proof and remains a vital growth area, defying...

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Cyber security is a growing threat facing mid-market UK businesses

Cyber Security: The UK mid-market on Code Red

South West cyber security specialists Censornet , sponsors of the SW Tech Analysis Report 2022 , provide inside on the growing cyber threat facing British businesses - and how to respond.

Hackers are shifting from “big-game” to mid-sized targets

The UK is a popular target for cyber-attacks. It is now the third most targeted nation by hostile states, according to cabinet minister...

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Caroline Orr, Marketing Director at Astley Media

Caroline Orr, Astley Media: How can South West tech brands plug into regional opportunities?

Caroline Orr, Marketing Director at Astley Media , shares her insight on the SW Tech Analysis Report and how tech brands in the region can plug into regional opportunities.

The South West Tech Analysis Report reveals the opportunities and challenges facing the region’s tech sector.

Often, they are two sides of the same coin.

Take geography, for example. Are we a...

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A laptop

Timewade: 5 tips to boost your cyber security

Cyber attacks are on the rise, and becoming increasingly sophisticated. When deploying technology, cyber security as standard is essential to make sure your employees, customers and business are safe from the threat of viruses, malware, hackers and human error.

Read on for key advice from Timewade’s expert team on boosting your cyber security. For specialist support, get in touch to...

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A room of journalists

Astley Media: How To Build & Improve Media Relations In Tech

Have you ever wondered about what it takes to build effective media relations? When people think about journalists and the media, they often conjure up images of invasive paparazzi, and misleading headlines. However, this is not the case. Most journalists are just like any other person, and although you will have to put some work in to create and build media relations, once formed, they can...

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How to build & improve media relations in tech

This thought leadership piece was provided by tech marketing experts Astley Media .

Astley Media are supporting the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West.

Have you ever wondered about what it takes to build effective media relations? When people think about journalists and the media, they often conjure up...

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A tech company

Funding the future of your business - from bank loans to angel investment

FounderCatalyst is a supporting partner for the Tech South West StartUp Studio, a virtual accelerator for early stage tech companies in the South West.

Whether your business reaches its goals in 2 years or 10 years will probably come down to the availability of cash. At one end of the scale you can bootstrap, sweat the business for all it’s worth and insist everyone brings their own...

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Working remotely via zoom

Timewade: How to start a new role remotely

Blog provided by technology strategy experts Timewade .

Starting a new job is an exciting time but often has its challenges. And starting a new job in the midst of a global pandemic, while working remotely is an entirely different experience.

Troy Wheeler recently started as a Technology Success Analyst at Timewade and his entire induction was conducted completely remotely...

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