Technology Business News - Just a month away from its first anniversary, Manchester-based, mental health organisation, TalkOut is significantly expanding its support for the UK s business community through the addition of highly immersive virtual reality VR software and the launch of a wellbeing app.

Technology Business News - The creative industries sector in Coventry and Warwickshire is set to shrink by nearly 50 per cent as the city prepares to become UK City of Culture.

Technology Business News - New research reveals that in March, before extensive Covid-19 restrictions, just 8 of businesses surveyed said they would not be investing in innovation activity this year, with that rising to 25 during the current crisis - a 213 increase. In the UK that change is higher - from 4 to 23 .

Technology Business News - commercetools, the next-generation commerce software company, has been named a Leader in B2C commerce in The Forrester Wave B2C Commerce Suites, Q2 2020 report. commercetools received the highest scores possible in the campaign management, promotions, platform architecture, product vision and roadmap, and delivery model criteria.

Technology Business News - The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause widespread economic concerns yet many organizations, particularly in the non-profit and healthcare sectors, are still pressing on in the front lines in their fight against the pandemic.

Technology Business News - CHH CoNeX has featured on the UK Government s Business Support Blog as an effective example of a company following government advice and using clear communication with staff to maintain a healthy workforce throughout the Coronavirus pandemic.

Technology Business News - A Coventry business has been working with one of the world s most iconic motorsport companies as part of the Ventilator Challenge UK Project. Whiteley Brooks Engineering in Brandon Road, Binley, which was established in 1965, usually supplies high-quality precision engineering parts for motor sport, medical, automotive, defence, diesel testing and new technologies sectors.

Technology Business News - The ScaleOut Digital Twin Streaming Service is capable of fundamentally changing the way industries such as healthcare, logistics, e-commerce, and financial services process live data streams.

Technology Business News - At a time when many charities are struggling due to the impact of Covid-19, Raffall s charity initiative shows how the software as a service SaaS platform is leading the way for users to host and participate in competitions in a safe, secure and trusted environment online.

Technology Business News - West-Yorkshire based Venari Group has confirmed a major exclusive partnership agreement for the firefighting sector, with one of the globe s leading helmet manufacturers, SCHUBERTH. SCHUBERTH is a famous, 90-year old, manufacturer of safety helmets for motorcyclists and motorsport, including Formula One.

Technology Business News - Coventry-based Penso has invested 16.3 million in producing its range of Blue Ocean Home Delivery Pods the first of which go into operation with a major retailer later this month. The lightweight nature of carbon fibre means goods weighing nearly 50 more can be carried per van while still meeting legal weight requirements for a 3.5-tonne vehicle.

Technology Business News - A new security bollard designed to protect pedestrians from terrorist vehicle attacks on London s bridges has successfully come through crash testing and could be installed at key locations in the coming months.

Technology Business News - Siemens has teamed up with the Cyber Resilience Centre CRC for Greater Manchester to help businesses stay secure after surge in COVID-19 related online crime. The CRC for Greater Manchester are offering a free three-month membership for any business in the region with up to 100 employees.

Technology Business News - A North East academy trust has hosted a virtual school choir to bring staff and students together on VE Day. 189 pupils and some of their teachers from 10 schools across the region got involved by providing their rendition of We ll Meet Again , a famous wartime song from the World War II era that also holds great significance during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Technology Business News - A grant from Warwickshire County Council for a Studley business to invest in a state-of-the-art machine is paying dividends to provide vital PPE equipment for hospital and care home staff in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Technology Business News - Picturepath was borne from local businessman Richard Nurse s own experience with his autistic son Freddie. Richard noticed Freddie became severely distressed and anxious without a clear daily timeline and activity list that he could tick off throughout the day.

Technology Business News - An innovative automotive engineering firm in Coventry will more than double its workforce if its design to manufacture face masks for frontline NHS staff is given the go ahead.

Technology Business News - Nearly 13,000 businesses in the West Midlands have been supported in the Covid-19 pandemic by Growth Hubs in the region. Companies ranging from sole traders to multi-nationals in a range of industries have been in touch with their local Growth Hubs throughout the West Midlands cluster.

Technology Business News - It s been a volatile few week for businesses and consumers alike, and as measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have come into place, many brands may have seen a drop in traffic, particularly of users with intent to purchase.

Technology Business News - Earlier this month AIM-listed software and managed services outfit K3 put its loss-making Microsoft Dynamics reseller division, K3 Business Technologies Limited, into administration. Chris Ratten and Jeremy Woodside of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed joint administrators on 21 April 2020.