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Practical AI Workshops: Accelerating Innovation and Productivity

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:30:28 +0000

Transform AI Potential into Business Value

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations operate, innovate, and compete. Yet for many businesses, the challenge is no longer understanding AI’s potential. It is knowing how to apply practical AI training effectively to improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and create measurable business value.

The Invisible Revolution:

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:02:01 +0000

Three Technologies Defining the Next Decade of Telecom

For decades, telecom progress has been measured in megabits and milliseconds. Each generation of mobile technology delivered a familiar promise: faster downloads, smoother streaming, more bandwidth. But as we look toward the 2030s and the rise of 6G, that metric is changing. The next leap forward won’t be defined by data rate alone, but by adaptability, reach, and security.

Dr. Edward Braund appointed to Biztech Advisory Board

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:18:53 +0000

Edward Braund Staff Profile Photo

Biztech is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Ed Braund to the Biztech Advisory Board, strengthening our mission to champion innovation, technology leadership, and economic growth across the South East Midlands.

Robotics in Action

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:12 +0000

Highlights from the Robotics Industry Showcase 2026 in Milton Keynes

Dr. Gilbert Tang

On 3 March 2026, the Robotics Industry Showcase in Milton Keynes brought together some of the UK’s most exciting minds and technologies in robotics, automation, and AI. Hosted by Innovate UK and its partners, the event delivered exactly what it promised: a dynamic, real world demonstration of ideas in motion.

From 5G to 6G mobile mobile communications.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:12:43 +0000

How Non‑Terrestrial Networks Are Changing Mobile Connectivity

As the world looks ahead to 6G, an important shift in mobile communications is already underway—one that most people won’t notice at first, but will eventually change their expectations of connectivity forever. This shift is called 5G NTN, or 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks, and it marks the beginning of satellite communications becoming a native part of our everyday mobile networks.

Biztech Technology Forum Sponsors STEM Innovators Award 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:41:03 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Biztech Technology Forum Sponsors the Seed Category at the Overt STEM Awards 2026.

Biztech Technology Forum proudly sponsors the Seed Category at the Overt STEM Awards 2026. The awards celebrates excellence across education, business, and community within the STEM sector. This partnership reflects Biztech’s long‑standing commitment to championing innovation. And supporting the organisations and individuals shaping the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Open Societal Challenge Competition

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:34:46 +0000

Biztech are delighted to showcase an invitation from the Open University to take part in their

Open Societal Challenge Competition

The aim is to apply the OU’s research excellence to some of the most pressing societal challenges facing people across the UK and worldwide to transform lives. The focus is on Tackling Inequalities, Living Well, and Sustainability.

Biztech Chair delighted to announce Briteyellow to showcase Briteway app at Design Age Institute: Pathfinder Pop-up

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:31:42 +0000

Fredi Nonyelu, Biztech Chair and Founder/CEO of Briteyellow was delighted to announce that their new Briteway app will be showcased at the DESIGN AGE INSTITUTE: PATHFINDER POP-UP on Thursday 15 February 2024 at Hangar Space, Royal College of Arts, Battersea.

Biztech Tech Talk – Using Tech To Find The Best Way Forward – From Drones To Wayfinding

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

After the success of our Tech Talks last year, Biztech is delighted to continue the series and bring you the first talk of 2023, on ‘Using Technology To Find The Best Way Forward.’ The event is FREE for everyone and will include food and drinks. The Biztech Tech Talks are great opportunities for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, professionals, and students to hear leading business community members speak about using technology to solve problems and grow their enterprises. They are also great events to attend if you wish to learn about new ideas, trends, and developments that cutting-edge businesses are putting to work.

Biztech Extends One-To-One Support On Best Digital Practices To Local MK Businesses

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:05:35 +0000

The world of tech and digital is ever-expanding. Businesses need to adopt new strategies and jump on the latest tech bandwagon as swiftly as possible to consistently provide a good customer experience and stay ahead of the competition. As the leading tech forum of Milton Keynes, Biztech understands the importance of following the best tech and digital practices for local businesses. It is why we work with local businesses to provide one-to-one support and help them build a route map to the best tech and digital marketing practices.

Getting The Greatest Value From Social Media – FREE Course For SMEs By SkillsHub:MK

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:33:33 +0000

SkillsHub:MK is back with the second set of free digital training workshops for local businesses in Milton Keynes. The initiative was launched to help SMEs in MK acquire the digital skills needed to ensure business growth and progress in today’s competitive market. The first FREE workshop in this second phase of the initiative will be delivered by digital marketing strategist, Ronnie Findlay from TREC Digital. It will provide delegates with the opportunity to learn how to Get The Greatest Value From Social Media.

FREE Cyber Security Best Practices Course for MK SMEs By Leading IT Support Specialist

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:05:13 +0000

We are excited to begin the second phase of the SkillsHub:MK campaign with a fresh, new set of FREE courses for local Milton Keynes businesses. The unique initiative that is focused on making digital training free and accessible for all businesses in MK, involves short, educational workshops by some of the leading specialists who have made a significant contribution to supporting and enhancing the local tech and IT business community.

Free Data Management Workshops by SkillsHub:MK – Delivered by Experienced MK Data Strategist

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:12:17 +0000

The Milton Keynes tech and digital community have come together to offer local businesses a unique opportunity to get trained in several different digital skills through free workshops, as part of the SkillsHub:MK initiative. Along with subjects like digital marketing, social media, automation, and e-commerce, businesses also have a chance to understand essential subjects like data management, which is crucial to business success. The workshops on using data in business will be delivered by Paul Clarke, an experienced data strategist, analytics skills teacher, and business analytics developer from Milton Keynes.

Free Content & Digital Strategy Workshops by SkillsHub:MK – Delivered By MK:U Innovation Hub Manager

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:03:30 +0000

SkillsHub:MK is off to a great start, thanks to the efforts and involvement of some of the best tech and digital players in Milton Keynes. The aim of providing free workshops to local businesses who wish to reskill or train in the latest digital technology skills is to help them grow and support the wider business community in the region. Since great content and digital marketing strategies are the pillars of successful digital transformation in any business, the initiative will offer four different courses on the subjects, delivered by MK:U Innovation Hub Manager, Kristian Mackie.

Case Study - How Being a Biztech Member Helped Acuigen Find Success

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:56:16 +0000

Our Biztech awards for our CustomServe technology have supported us win many contracts, and have helped us build our credibility in our marketplace. In a competitive marketplace it’s really important to be able to stand out from the crowd – and that’s where Biztech comes in – recognising outstanding companies, products and services in the Milton Keynes business eco-system.

The Best Way to Interview Clients To Gain Their Feedback - The Acuigen Way

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:46:53 +0000

We’re regularly asked, “What’s the best way to interview clients to gain their feedback”. By exploring the merits of each method of feedback, and the value client feedback can provide to firms, we aim to answer that question in this blog.

SkillsHub:MK Free Digital Marketing Workshops – Delivered by Leading MK Digital Marketing Strategist

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:41:32 +0000

SkillsHub:MK is a unique initiative that is working towards making digital training free and easily accessible for all businesses in Milton Keynes. It involves short, educational workshops by some of the leading digital and tech players in MK who have been part of the digital sphere since their early days. Ronnie Findlay is one such experienced and results-driven digital and social media marketing strategist from Milton Keynes who will be delivering three exciting workshops on social media, search engine marketing, and digital marketing.

Digital & Data Skills Workshops - Why Attend

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:22:44 +0000

Through the SkillsHub:MK project a unique programme of digital workshops has been developed following research and direct engagement with local businesses – all of which are available to people from Milton Keynes businesses free of charge.

The Advisors’ View On Putting Digital Technology To Work – Biztech Event

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:49:21 +0000

Digital transformation is occurring all around us. From small businesses to multi-national companies, everyone is in a race to adopt the latest digital technology trends and stand out from the competition. The role of Biztech as a leading tech forum of Milton Keynes is to help local businesses make the most of the digital technology available to them and achieve all their business goals swiftly and efficiently. As a result, we have teamed up with MK College and SkillsHub:MK, to bring exclusive events that focus on addressing the digital skills gap and digital transformation in the local business community.

The Entrepreneurs’ View On Navigating Digital Trends & Developments – Biztech Event

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:41:28 +0000

For an economy to become digitally competent, businesses must lead the charge in adopting new digital technology trends as early as possible. And Biztech is committed to helping local Milton Keynes businesses adopt new digital trends, grow, and make a valuable contribution to the economy. However, digital transformation is not without its challenges. Our second event organised as part of the collaboration with MK College and SkillsHub:MK, will focus on these challenges and help businesses in navigating the latest digital trends and developments successfully.

Scanning The Digital Horizon, With The Open University– Biztech Event

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:29:58 +0000

As the leading tech forum of Milton Keynes, Biztech is dedicated to developing a highly-skilled digital network in the region. And we aim to do so by collaborating with key digital and tech players of the region, including educational institutions, businesses, and other associated groups, to develop opportunities that help local businesses improve their digital expertise. With the change in workplace culture brought on by the pandemic, several businesses are struggling to bridge the digital skills gap and adopt the latest technology in their organisation. Since technology and digital trends are constantly evolving due to the changing needs of the people, businesses need to stay ahead of the curve, identify and adopt the most relevant trends before their competitors to ensure steady and successful business growth. And the only way to do that is by training employees in the latest digital and technological skills so they can deliver the best results and customer service.

Biztech & SkillsHub:MK Bring Exciting Events & Workshops To Bridge The Digital Skills Gap In MK

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:58:48 +0000

The digital skills gap is a serious risk to businesses. Companies that do not invest in developing a digitally competent team in-house risk slowing down growth and progress and ultimately losing any competitive edge that may have helped them stand out. Fortunately, there are several tech forums and educational institutes that recognise this problem and are working towards developing training and learning opportunities to help businesses bridge the digital skills gap. Biztech and SkillsHub:MK are two such examples that have recently come up with dedicated events and workshops to support local businesses in Milton Keynes as they try to navigate the tricky digital landscape.

Biztech At the Forefront of MK Digital Revolution – Addressing the Skills Gap Through SkillsHub:MK

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:04:46 +0000

The Milton Keynes business community can expect to make a great start to the new year! Biztech is collaborating with MK College to address the digital skills gap in MK businesses through a unique nationwide initiative called SkillsHub:MK. The campaign, which will run till the end of March, has been launched to enhance collaborations and partnerships between employers, businesses and training and education providers to help shape future digital and technical skills. Biztech will play a crucial role in educating businesses about digital technology and how they can identify and address the skills gap in their organisation, through various events and subsequent training courses.

MK Digital Community

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:48:56 +0000

Biztech is collaborating with partners to bring businesses across the Milton Keynes region together within a new MK Digital Community.

MK Digital Community is for organisations that want to collaborate and learn from each other about the opportunities that technologies such as AI and Machine Learning might bring.

MK Innovates – The Innovative Social Media Festival Showcasing the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Excellence in MK

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:12:13 +0000

Milton Keynes is one of the most advanced new towns in England. Especially when it comes to technology, education and innovation, MK has some incredible support and resources available to youngsters, start-ups, and entrepreneurs with tech ambitions. MK Innovates is one such example. It is a popular and successful festival that is aimed at increasing awareness about the future of technology and inspiring youngsters to pursue a career in tech. Started as part of British Science Week on the 8^th of March, this social media festival will run until Friday, the 12^th of March and will showcase exciting STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Maths) initiatives and ideas.

Biztech Welcomes New Member – Sara Penrose

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:44:10 +0000

Biztech is pleased to welcome new member Sara Penrose onboard!

Sara Penrose Optimisation Training is an innovative training programme for people in the engineering and logistics industries, located in the heart of Northamptonshire and operating across the country. Speaking about their unique training workshops, Sara Penrose explains that, “Optimisation is influenced by machines, systems, chemicals and people. Our aim is to prioritise people and train them in three key optimisation skills of Critical Thinking, Lateral Thinking and Problem Solving.” The programme aims to arm people with these vital insights and skills that can help them to perform highly specialised and specific functions within the logistics and engineering sectors. It is accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and awards delegates with seven hours of CPD.

Alex Warner Joins Biztech Management Board

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:21:05 +0000

I can’t say how thrilled and honoured I am to be joining the Biztech management board in my capacity as Principal of the new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) in Bletchley. People may well have heard about the SCIoT but could be forgiven (especially in these physically disconnected times) for not knowing much about it. If Biztech is where business meets tech, the SCIoT is where business meets tech meets education.