Technology
Sussex-based digital marketing agency scoops UK Agency Award
Smart Monkey Marketing, which specialises in B2B SEO for professional services, the built environment and workplace services, recently won a prestigious award at the 2023 UK Agency Awards. Winning the award for ‘Best New Business Campaign (Small)’ at the annual event, the agency celebrated its work with one of its newest clients, Oven Rescue. This […]
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Reflect Digital launches digital skills conference for South East students
Kent-based search agency Reflect Digital is encouraging schools across the South East to sign up for its annual digital skills conference, which aims to inspire students about the opportunities in the digital industry. The conference, Aspiration Digital, which was founded in 2018 and previously held at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, is being held at […]
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HSBC funding helps South East office provider boost energy efficiency
Dexter House Ltd, trading as Dexter Serviced Offices, has secured a £654,000 funding package from HSBC UK, part of which will be used to install solar panels at the business’ sites in Surrey. The move will enable Dexter House Ltd to save an estimated £70,000 per year in energy costs, allowing the business to offer […]
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Discovery Park worth £324m a year to UK economy
A report into the economic impact of Kent’s largest community of science and innovation companies suggests Discovery Park is estimated to be worth more than £324 million a year to the UK economy. The value is thanks to the combined efforts of the 160 companies and 3,100 employees at the Sandwich site. A further 900 […]
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Study reveals what workers get up to when WFH
New data from TonerGiant has lifted the lid on what hybrid workers are really getting up to when working from home (WFH), and how differently they act when they’re in the office. 2,000 nationally representative hybrid workers were surveyed to uncover the secret confessions that employees are guilty of when working from home. Most commonly, […]
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Three Sixty open day focuses on technology
Cutting-edge technology was in the spotlight when Three Sixty Design Solutions threw open the doors of its Sussex office. The multi-disciplinary firm welcomed contractors, consultants, clients and guests for a showcase of its range of property-related professional services. Visitors donned virtual reality headsets, watched a live drone display within the grounds of the firm’s office […]
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Discovery Spark ignites £100,000 business growth competition
Discovery Park, Kent’s largest science and innovation campus, has launched a competition which will see one lucky company secure £100,000 of business support, laboratory space and investment to take the business to the next level. The Discovery Spark programme, which is open to early-stage life science companies, offers business support, learning and mentoring over a […]
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Report helps charities increase donations through behavioural science
Reflect Digital, a Kent-based search agency committed to driving positive change, has released a report aimed at helping charities optimise their fundraising strategies using behavioural science. The research offers valuable insights into donor behaviour and uncovers key barriers that organisations face when attempting to secure donations. With the objective of maximising charitable contributions, Reflect Digital’s […]
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Wired Sussex launches Greater Brighton Tech Week for 2024
The booming tech sector in Sussex will receive a further boost as Wired Sussex announces the launch of Greater Brighton Tech Week, which will take place next year. The non-profit membership organisation said the event would help to raise the profile of the Sussex tech, digital and media cluster, which is already worth £1bn to […]
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Engagement with AI online higher than with “human” content, survey shows
AI (artificial intelligence) bots get greater engagement on social media posts than those created by humans, a survey from recruitment specialist Pertemps Network Group has shown. Pertemps Network Group set up a programme over 10 weeks with a series of polls on social media, asking questions about AI – with half of the questions generated […]
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Skills and innovation top the agenda as science minister visits UK’s largest space cluster
Skills and innovation were the focus for George Freeman, minister of state for science, innovation and technology, as he met with Space South Central businesses and academics from across the region on 22 June. The UK’s largest space cluster, Space South Central, champions Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight’s thriving space sector, representing more […]
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Businesses in the South East need three years to prepare for impact of AI
A new survey of HR managers and directors in the South East, commissioned by research-driven consultancy YOHO Workplace Strategy, suggests that businesses will need three years to be ready for the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) on the workplace. Around 33% said it would take a minimum of three years before they were prepared for […]
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New agri-engineering research collaboration to boost innovation in Kent
A new partnership has been announced between Growing Kent & Medway and Canterbury Christ Church University to connect horticultural and food and drink businesses with agri-technology specialists. The development of the Industrial Agri-Engineering Hub at the University will complement and enhance Growing Kent & Medway’s existing activities for business-led research and innovation in the horticultural, […]
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Crowe and CBM launch Manufacturing Outlook 2023 Survey
Manufacturers across the UK will get a chance to have their say as national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe and the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) partner to launch the annual Manufacturing Outlook 2023 Survey today. Johnathan Dudley, partner and head of manufacturing at Crowe, said: “Crowe and CBM value your views on […]
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Digitom achieves B Corp Certification
Tunbridge Wells-based video production company Digitom has been recognised for its high standards of social and environmental performance, achieving B Corporation status. After an extensive verification process by B Lab, Digitom achieved an assessment score of 96.5 – significantly higher than the required 80 points. Founded by Tom Chown in 2010, the company has built […]
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New Wired Sussex CEO to champion regional digital economy
Wired Sussex has appointed CEO Iain McKenna to lead the non-profit membership organisation as it supports media, digital and technology businesses in the region. Iain joins Wired Sussex with extensive leadership experience, having worked in management roles for media businesses including Bauer Media, Heart FM, Original 106 FM, and as Global Radio’s regional managing director […]
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