Oxford Brookes University works to bridge gender gap in science, technology,...
An initiative to find solutions to the gender gap in STEM researchers who become business leaders is taking place at Oxford Brookes University.
Tech, IT & Comms
Trust in Digital Identities
The issue of digital identities is a hot topic within the UK technology sector and the government has introduced proposed legislation to tackle some of the issues digital identities present.
Cybersecurity and NIS 2 – what does this mean for you?
Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS 2) came into force on 16 January 2023. By 17 October 2024, Member States must adopt and publicise measures to comply with the Directive. NIS 2 will apply to a broad range of businesses which provide their services, or carry out their activities in the EU even if they are not based in a Member State. So what does this mean for you?
Wanting to export software and SaaS technology? Proper preparation will prevent...
Assess the market It’s a trite point in some ways! Overseas markets can be difficult to access and exploit, even if you have a clear sales or supply opportunity that gets you past the existing competitors in the market. Local laws may be a factor and, in some locations, cause an obstruction. These may require […]
Open-source software – issues we see cropping up in practice
Open-source software (OSS) is software that is free to redistribute, with the source code being distributed as well as the object code. It is widely acknowledged using OSS components in software development can help reduce time and effort being expended recreating functionality that already exists. Consequently, it can speed up innovation.
Blandy & Blandy Advises Software Badger Software Limited on its acquisition...
Blandy & Blandy has advised Reading-based Badger Software Limited on its acquisition by Altia, a leading global provider of specialist intelligence and investigation software for government departments and law enforcement agencies across 18 countries.
Instrumentel wins project to develop digital twin technology for the GCRE
Instrumentel is delighted to have been successful in the first phase of the £7.4m Department for Business and Trade competition ‘railway construction innovation’. This will support teams in developing innovations for later demonstration at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence in South Wales, and will be delivered in partnership with Cranfield University and Innovate UK.
Unipart Logistics launches Lead Logistics Provider service
Unipart Logistics has launched a major new service offering, positioning itself as a Lead Logistics Provider (LLP).
Culham Innovation Centre celebrates 22 years at the heart of cutting-edge...
As Culham Innovation Centre in south Oxfordshire celebrates 22 years of providing flexible workspace for innovators in the science sector, the innovation centre is also reflecting on its contribution to cutting-edge technology that is helping to deliver potentially world-changing solutions.
CovertSwarm appoints new Chief Revenue Officer
After a record-breaking year, ethical hackers, CovertSwarm, are pleased to announce they have appointed Will Morrish as their Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead the development and implementation of CovertSwarm’s sales and commercial strategy. Speaking about the recent appointment, Anders Reeves, CEO of CovertSwarm, said: “We’re delighted that we have expanded our leadership team, but particularly […]
Gearing for Growth: New Business Development Roles at Oxford Innovation Space
Oxford Innovation Space manages the largest network of innovation centres across the UK, managing 25 centres currently with a further seven in the pipeline. With the scale and pace of growth, Oxford Innovation Space has taken the strategic decision to divide its business development portfolio into public sector clients and science and technology clients, creating new senior roles to set the benchmark and continue the growth trajectory.
Forbes: The 10 Biggest Risks and Threats For Businesses in 2023
It doesn’t seem so long ago that we were considering risks to business in isolation. First it was the recession of 2009, then Brexit, then Covid trumped all.
Samsara Therapeutics expands into new R&D lab space at the Wood...
Biotech start-up Samsara Therapeutics, an early-stage drug discovery company, has expanded into a further 1,000 sq ft of R&D lab space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford’s Health and Life Sciences District to accommodate company growth.
YASA secures new facility at Catalyst Bicester
YASA, the pioneering electric vehicle motor manufacturer, has taken the last available unit in phase 1 of Catalyst Bicester, the new advanced manufacturing and technology business community in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
JUGGLING AN SME BUSINESS 
We all know the last (yes, it is almost) three years have been challenging, difficult and testing but for Chris Pallett, Managing Director of Bespoke based in Telford, it’s been a ride full of more than its fair share of ups and downs. B4’s Richard Rosser interviewed a refreshingly open and upbeat business owner who thrives on helping others in need.