Insights on Biztech

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.

AI as a Productivity Multiplier

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:16:41 +0000

AI as a Productivity Multiplier

The most immediate benefit SMEs see from AI is productivity. Tools for automation, summarisation, coding assistance, and workflow optimisation can reduce time spent on repetitive tasks by 30–50%. For example:

Spatial AI - What Is Spatial Intelligence?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:06:25 +0000

The Complete Guide for Public Services

Public services are under pressure. Demand is rising, risk is increasing, and resources are stretched thin. Yet the data needed to make better decisions already exists — scattered across systems, teams, and places. Spatial intelligence (Spatial AI) is the discipline that brings it all together.

Why Your Team Is Pushing Back on AI —

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:53:07 +0000

and What It’s Really Telling You

When your staff resist AI, it isn’t technophobia — it’s information. Here’s what’s behind the pushback, especially from younger workers, and how to lead through it.

Foundations of Research and Development for SMEs

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:10:13 +0000

From Idea to Research and Development for SMEs.

Following on from my last blog post about “Idea to Research and Development for SMEs”, I now want to share my thoughts on what is needed for startups and SMEs to move on to starting their Research and Development (R&D). I call these the Foundations of Research and Development.

Rebuilding Intelligence

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:14:56 +0000

Dr Ed Braund TedX Luton talk

Rebuilding Intelligence: From Living Systems to Human Impact

In his TEDxLuton talk, Rebuilding Intelligence: From Living Systems to Human Impact, Dr Ed Braund challenges the conventional understanding of intelligence in the age of AI. Instead of viewing intelligence as something engineered and contained within algorithms, he reframes it as something that emerges from dynamic, interconnected systems—much like those found in nature. For the Biztech community, this perspective offers a powerful lens for rethinking how technology and business intersect.

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.

King’s College London – Cranfield University Merger: Strategic Shift with Local Impact?

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:06:45 +0000

Kings College Cranfield Proposed Merger

King’s College London and Cranfield University Merger: A Strategic Shift with Local Innovation Impact?

The proposed merger between King’s College London (KCL) and Cranfield University reflects a broader shift in higher education — from traditional academic silos toward integrated engines of innovation. While still under consideration, the move could reshape not only the UK’s research landscape, but also deliver tangible benefits closer to home, particularly for Milton Keynes.

Spatial Intelligence Is About to Transform Public Services

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:36:04 +0000

How data‑aware environments will transform safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency across the UK

Public services are under unprecedented pressure. Councils are managing rising demand with shrinking budgets. NHS trusts are navigating overcrowded estates and workforce shortages. Transport operators are expected to deliver seamless, accessible journeys while modernising ageing infrastructure.

From Funding to Impact:

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:48:19 +0000

What the Open University–Led Innovation Programme Means for SMEs

One of the most persistent challenges facing start-ups and SMEs is not innovation itself, but the journey from ideas to impact. Brilliant concepts, capable teams, and promising prototypes too often stall due to gaps in funding, skills, infrastructure, or access to the right partners at the right time. Against this backdrop, the recent announcement that the Open University-led Innovation Programme will provide up to £20 million of Government-backed investment across the central Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor is both significant and timely. Focused on Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and neighbouring regions, the programme aims to accelerate applied innovation by bringing businesses, academia, and local partners into closer collaboration.

From Idea to Research and Development for SMEs

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:48:27 +0000

Following on from my last blog post about “What knowledge do SMEs need?”, I now want to share my thoughts on what’s needed for start-ups and SMEs to go from an Idea to Research and Development.

ADOPTION OF ROBOTICS FOR SME’s – EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:24:01 +0000

BIZTECH INNOVATION ROUNDTABLE REPORT 25TH MARCH 2026

The latest Biztech Innovation Roundtable brought together industry experts, SME leaders, and robotics practitioners for a deep dive into one of the most transformative opportunities facing UK businesses today: the adoption of robotics by small and medium‑sized enterprises. The session featured expert presentations from Andrew Brock (Manufacturing Technology Centre), Ian Pulford (Smart City Consulting), and Dr Gilbert Tang (Cranfield University), each exploring a different dimension of the robotics landscape — from manufacturing automation to outdoor autonomy and next‑generation AI‑driven robots.

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.

Autonomous Robots Are Already Here

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:53:55 +0000

Who’s Really in Charge?

AI-powered machines are delivering your parcels, fighting wars, and running your supply chain. But as hostile states embed backdoors in the hardware that powers them, the real question isn’t whether autonomous systems can be turned against us — it’s whether we’d even know until it was too late.

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.

AR Navigation and Smart Glasses

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:40:29 +0000

Transforming Independent Movement

Augmented Reality (AR) navigation and smart glasses are reshaping how people move through the world, turning once‑challenging environments into places that feel intuitive, supportive, and empowering.

Independent movement is something many people take for granted — until the moment a space becomes confusing, crowded, or inaccessible. For millions of disabled and older people, that moment happens every day. Complex stations, sprawling hospitals, unfamiliar campuses, and busy public buildings can all create barriers that limit confidence and independence.

What knowledge do SMEs need? Henry Kafeman asks.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:57:41 +0000

What is knowledge?

Before we can explore what knowledge SMEs need, we need to understand a couple of definitions.

knowledge /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ noun: knowledge; plural noun: knowledges

facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject.
awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.

So, who are these people and what do they have in common?

AI-Powered Cyber Threats: Why Your Small Business Needs to Wake Up Now

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:29:54 +0000

Look, I’m not trying to scare you, but we need to talk about something that’s fundamentally changed the cybersecurity landscape in the past couple of years. AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude? They’re brilliant for legitimate work. But they’ve also handed criminals a massive upgrade.

Is 6G what we really want? Professor Ben Allen asks.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:44:19 +0000

What is 6G?

6G is the next generation of mobile communications, expected in the early 2030s. It builds directly on what 5G has already started. While early research talks about futuristic applications, the realistic picture is simpler: 6G will make wireless networks faster, more consistent, and available in more places, especially where today’s networks struggle. But is 6G what we really want?

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.

How To Start a Tech Business – Guide to Establishing a Successful Business

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:30:00 +0000

We’re living in the era of startups. From science and technology to manufacturing, food and beverage and others, all sectors are witnessing a rise in the number of startups like never before. While launching a startup in any industry is tricky, it is particularly challenging in the tech sector. Even so, the tech industry is seeing an exponential rise in the number of startups. But not all of them achieve success. A large percentage of tech startups fail within a year from their launch. Hence, it is vital to ensure you have covered all the ground before launching a tech business to make it successful in the long run.

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.

Launch of the South Central Institute of Technology

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:07:36 +0000

It was a delight to attend the South Central Institute of Technology (IOT) launch at Bletchley Park and a great pleasure to have the Institute’s Principal Alex Warner as a member of the Biztech Management Board.

Finding the Right Computing Skills

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:32:42 +0000

For over two years, and wearing my Biztech hat, I have been serving as an advisor to an Institute of Coding (IOC) panel charged with changing the way in which computing courses are taught within Higher and Further Education.

How New Models of Tech Education Will Plug the Post-Covid-19 Skills Gap

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:47:29 +0000

Post-Covid – and looking forward to COP26 in November 2021 – we see two major and lasting changes that the pandemic has brought about: an accelerated shift to digital ways of life; and a focus on green, sustainable engineering.

Success Tendering for Public Sector Contracts

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:04:59 +0000

One of Biztech’s roles is to bring different organisations together in ways that serve the tech community within the region. A recent webinar hosted by the Connected Places Catapult (CPC – which is located in Milton Keynes) reminded us how important collaboration between different organisations can be.

Figuring Out Data - Why we located to Milton Keynes

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:56:51 +0000

When we started Figuringoutdata.com we knew that location would be everything. We do what the name suggests – help businesses to ‘figure out’ how to make the best use of data. We, therefore, needed to be in a business community within which data would play a central role.

How MK’s New Model University will Hard-Wire Graduates with a Tech Education for Business

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Businesses urgently need talent with the best tech education: people want careers with real potential, rewards and security. It should be a natural enough cycle, and yet we have skills shortages that are holding back the region’s growth.

KMi Offers Annual Summer Scholarship to People from Black, Asian or Minority Backgrounds

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:49:03 +0000

KMi or the Knowledge Media Institute is one of Milton Keynes’ most diverse and inclusive educational institutes. It is dedicated to conducting research in computer science and technologies with a focus on social justice. To encourage more participation from the BAME students and create awareness about subjects like computer science among these communities, KMi is offering an annual summer scholarship to people from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

Biztech’s Chairman Challenges Private Finance Companies to Help Release the Potential of BAME Businesses

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:17:46 +0000

A black technology entrepreneur has called for finance companies to be open and transparent about their funding decisions to help release the potential of BAME businesses in the UK.

Fredi Nonyelu, the founder and CEO of Milton Keynes-based tech business Briteyellow, spoke out in support of the findings of a report on Entrepreneurship and Diversity in the UK.

Great collaboration across the Milton Keynes tech community

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

One of the reasons for joining Biztech was to help foster greater collaboration across the tech community within Milton Keynes.

It was therefore a very great pleasure to witness first hand the sort of collaboration that makes Milton Keynes stand out as a hub within which tech businesses can thrive.

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.

Digital Disruption and the explosion of change

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000

We all know change is a challenge, an opportunity and an ever-present elephant in the room of life. We are all beginning to understand what explosive change means when it has the power to alter the very nature of society.

EV Charger Network Market Boosted By Innovative IoT Solutions

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:40:42 +0000

The growing adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV) has created a spike in demand for more charging infrastructure, both in public and private spaces. Many charging stations exist in car parks, supermarkets, parks and hotels, but more are desperately required to meet objectives for reductions in emissions. New EV charging locations would include new-build residential properties and also commercial properties such as large shops, shopping centres, leisure and sports facilities with parking facilities, as well as petrol stations as they are ideal locations for public charging. Cars are parked for periods of time at these sites, making them convenient for EV charging. [1]

How To Keep Calm And Continuum On

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:37:58 +0000

Moving around to find the best connection spot. Blurry images. Faces frozen on the screen. Blaming one another for the poor connection – “it’s not me, my screen looks fine, it must be yours”. These are all issues faced since video calling became a common, well-used form of communication for meetings, streaming, presenting, training and marketing with one another, especially over the last year. The solution? An excellent quality, reliable and high-performance Internet connection.

Biztech Member Acuigen Distinguished as Market Research Firm of the Year in Global Award

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 12:12:49 +0000

Staff at Acuigen are thrilled to complete the year with their third prestigious award win of 2020. Having won the ‘Digital Engineering/Technology’ category in the Made in Central and East England Awards in March, and the ‘Best Market Research Company 2020’ at the UK Enterprise Awards in October; the team are delighted to win the – ‘Market Research Firm of the Year’ category at the Corporate Livewire Global Awards.

Comms365 Content Library

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:33:06 +0000

Have you discovered Comms 365’s new content library? Take a look here: https://www.comms365.com/newsroom/content-library/
Sections include Videos, Infographics, Product Images and Thought Leadership articles.

Read on below to discover what can be found in each area.

Why Visualising Data Is More Important Than Ever

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:53:34 +0000

There is little doubt that companies that have and know how to use data cope with adversity better than those that do not.

A food outlet in Tamworth in the West Midlands discovered that, by using passenger counts for local buses and train services, traffic flow data, WiFi/Bluetooth detector counts from people passing their shop window, and historical weather observations from the Met Office they could figure out the best time of day to publish offers.

Digital Transformation – Why is it Necessary for Businesses to Thrive in the New World

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:41:12 +0000

2020 has been an eye-opener for businesses across the world as it has put a spotlight on the importance of embracing digital transformation in order to stay in the game. With the conventional operational and marketing means practically eradicated due to the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, large and small businesses everywhere have had to adapt overnight to make sure they survive this storm. Digital and technological innovations are happening at a rapid pace and if businesses do not jump on the bandwagon now, they will inevitably lag behind their competitors. If taken positively, this opportunity to go digital can be seen as a blessing in disguise for many businesses who were reluctant to do so until now. However, like everything else, going digital comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how you can go about it sensibly:

Why Marketing alone won’t grow your Tech Business

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 10:46:52 +0000

In this IT Experts blog, I share with you how marketing activity alone won’t help you grow your business, in fact, it will potentially regress your ability to obtain fresh leads and improve your profit margins. We will also discuss what to do if you ever ask yourself the question, “How do I market my IT or Tech Business?”

How an Accountancy firm has adapted to meet customer needs using technology

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:50:54 +0000

Accountancy technology comes to the rescue for local businesses!

Biztech Founder Member Briteyellow Shortlisted in Prestigious National Awards Contest

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:09:19 +0000

Biztech founder member Briteyellow has been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards contest.

Cranfield-based Briteyellow, a leading innovator in the global indoor location technology market, has been shortlisted for possible glory in the Barclays Eagle Labs Innovation Award.

Adam Newland Discusses The Value of Being A Biztech Member

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:01:50 +0000

I have been a Biztech member for a few years now and it has been my gateway to everything technological. When Milton Keynes was designated a Smart City, I knew there would be a new era of focus on the use of technology in the region and I was excited to find an organisation that was going to be at the forefront of those initiatives.

Milton Keynes Programme Gets Over £2.4M To Facilitate Economic Recovery Post Pandemic

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:30:41 +0000

The CoVid-19 pandemic is proving to be extremely detrimental to the economy, having a pronounced impact on local businesses across towns and cities nationwide. Which is why, now more than ever, we need local communities to raise investment for crucial projects, especially those involving ideas and technologies that are futuristic and beneficial for the sustenance of the economy. The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) and Milton Keynes collaboration has managed to secure £27.3 million funding from the government’s new £900 million Getting Building Fund to support the inception of local infrastructure projects that can provide education, create employment and elevate economic recovery from CoVid-19 in the region.

Top 5 Reasons Why Milton Keynes is the Perfect Place for a Tech Start-Up

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 09:30:45 +0000

Conveniently located in the heart of Buckinghamshire, only about 50 miles from London, Milton Keynes is one of the most prosperous “new towns” of England which has a lot to offer to its residents, entrepreneurs, and the wider community. It is often considered the best choice for tech startups outside London, thanks to the kind of support and infrastructure it can provide, and at more affordable rates as compared to the capital. This is especially true in the case of tech startups that find Milton Keynes and the surrounding region to be the perfect places to access the right people and resources for their specialised business needs. This is also why, it is home to offices of some of the biggest tech giants of the world such as Xero, GE, HP, Apple, Cisco, Red Bull Racing, Tech Mahindra, Microsoft, and Oracle, to name a few, and is an integral part of the country’s world-leading High-Performance Technologies (HPT) industry cluster. So why is Milton Keynes a hot spot for tech companies and startups? Here are the top 5 reasons:

Tech Companies You Probably Didn’t Know Were Created During Economic Downturns

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 09:30:08 +0000

Tech companies and businesses everywhere are struggling to sustain in the global economic downturn brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic. While it is difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel at the moment, it’s always motivating to learn about companies that beat the odds and rose out of an economic crisis to become global success stories. Whether it is tapping into an unknown market or identifying the demand and providing the right solutions, successful tech companies all took a risk at some point before emerging as market leaders, even at a time when businesses were failing and economies were crashing. So, if you have an idea that can have an impact on the current and future generations, don’t let recession discourage you. Here are a few examples of tech companies you probably didn’t know were established during economic crisis: