Technology

Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

July 5, 2024
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Business West urges new Labour government to invest in region so it can meet its full economic potential

The organisation behind Bath Chamber of Commerce has called on the newly elected government to ensure the West of England’s potential is fully harnessed, including investing in its growth sectors such as green energy. Business West welcomed Labour’s commitment to an “enduring partnership” with business to deliver the economic growth and stability that the...

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The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

July 5, 2024
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The shortlist for this year’s coveted SPARKies shines a light on the very best of the region’s tech sector

Bath and Bristol’s top tech pioneers and innovators will be recognised next week at the SPARKies, the awards that showcase the leading individuals, products and firms in the sector. Launched in 2012, the annual awards have grown to become the most-respected accolades of their kind in the region, attracting hundreds of entries from across the West...

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Bath Business Blog: Business against Poverty. How corporate philanthropy can deliver a competitive edge for business

July 3, 2024
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Bath Business Blog: Business against Poverty. How corporate philanthropy can deliver a competitive edge for business

Registered charity People against Poverty set up its business community – Business against Poverty (BaP) – more than15 years ago. It offers purpose-led donor organisations a network to link up with a vibrant and engaged community of like-minded businesses and impact positively on extreme poverty in six countries, including the UK.  People against Poverty...

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Interaction creates ‘happy home’ for growing software developer with a key focus on staff wellbeing

June 26, 2024
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Interaction creates ‘happy home’ for growing software developer with a key focus on staff wellbeing

Bath workspace design consultancy Interaction has helped a software development firm named as one of the best places to work in the UK expand into new offices designed to promote staff wellbeing. Bristol-based Ghyston, which was founded in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Emily and Ric Hill, is seeking to build a happy workplace community...

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Bath management consultancy helps transform hospice charity’s care support

June 24, 2024
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Bath management consultancy helps transform hospice charity’s care support

Children’s Hospice South West has transformed its care delivery operations, thanks to support from Bath-headquartered change management consultancy Nine Feet Tall. The charity, which cares for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions and their families from its three hospices in Devon, Somerset and Cornwall, commissioned Nine Feet Tall to manage the roll-out...

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Scheme aiming to champion the region’s tech pioneers launched by Tech4Good South West

June 20, 2024
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Scheme aiming to champion the region’s tech pioneers launched by Tech4Good South West

Tech4Good South West, the not-for-profit organisation on a mission to strengthen links between society and technology, is to celebrate the individuals and teams making a positive social impact across the region. The ‘recognition showcase’ will shine a to light on the organisations and individuals utilising digital technology as a force for good in the world. ...

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Good Energy fuels further growth for ZapMap in the corporate market with £1.7m investment

June 12, 2024
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Good Energy fuels further growth for ZapMap in the corporate market with £1.7m investment

Renewable power group Good Energy has invested £1.7m in its electric vehicle mapping subsidiary ZapMap to accelerate its expansion into the business-to-business market. The funding from Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy will be put into its Zapmap Spark and Zapmap Insights offerings, which complement its consumer app.   While the fast-growing firm plans to continue its focus on the UK market, it will...

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Batteries that can harvest green electricity from the soil developed by University of Bath start-up

June 10, 2024
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Batteries that can harvest green electricity from the soil developed by University of Bath start-up

A spin-out company from the University of Bath is looking to plug into a new form of sustainable power by creating a battery that recharges itself when placed in soil. Start-up Bactery has developed bacteria-powered batteries – or ‘Bacteries’ – which harvest green energy by taking advantage of natural processes that occur in soil-based microorganisms.  As...

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Senior staff moves for fast-growing IT services firm as it lands MoD contract and targets B Corp status

June 10, 2024
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Senior staff moves for fast-growing IT services firm as it lands MoD contract and targets B Corp status

IT services company Mintivo has made two key appointments as it looks to maintain its strong growth while also aiming to gain a coveted B Corp accreditation to reflect its values. The internal appointments at the firm, which has been expanding by more than 50% a year, also come as it celebrates winning a...

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Key themes of integrity, values and purpose in leadership to be explored at high-profile Bath event

May 31, 2024
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Key themes of integrity, values and purpose in leadership to be explored at high-profile Bath event

Senior figures from the worlds of business, sport and charity will share their perspectives on leading with integrity and purpose at an event hosted by the University of Bath’s School of Management. Taking place in The Forum in central Bath on Wednesday 3 July, Leadership Dialogues @Bath is organised by world-renowned leadership experts Dr Margaret Heffernan...

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