Around the globe, big corporates are increasingly looking at new ways to 'become more innovative'. Approaches range from hiring an...

As a Head of Innovation and someone who delivers innovation into companies I probably shouldn’t be writing a blog about how boring...

A couple of blogs ago, I shared some top-tips for starting out in business networking. To follow on, I thought it would be useful to put...

To-do lists are an inevitable part of most people’s work schedule (if not lives) but some are more arduous than others.  Matt...

Hosting an event can be a pretty daunting experience - there's all the logistics, writing the perfect invite and then worrying if, after...

I’m a bit late to the party on this one but that’s not because of lack of interest. Rather I wanted to speak to some of the businesses in...

Never has the need for Industry and Education to work together been more important, with the introduction of Gatsby bench marking within...

The games industry as a whole has been in a major state of flux over the last few years; changes in technology, consumer attitudes, as...

Giving fully funded support to businesses in the North East is a pretty wonderful job, I'm not going to lie. 

I get to help...

So Mark Zuckerberg is a fan of the #newyearnewme trend, announcing in a Facebook post that Facebook would be changing it's algorithm...

It’s a little under a year since I began my journey working in the world of tech and innovation. It’s been a steep learning curve, but...

In the past the mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) of course made me think of Will Smith saving the world. Not a bad thought, and 'I...

I think it's safe to say that Excel is much loved and much hated, particularly when it comes to formulas. However, once you move beyond...

As 2018 steamrolls its way into our lives, the promise of new and exciting technology is in the minds of me and my fellow techies. CES...

There are a significant number of opportunities in the North East of England - tech businesses crying out for skilled workers often...

There seems to be a growing movement of people across the North East’s tech sector that want to shout about its capabilities and ensure...

Across the North East there are lots of individuals, communities and organisations trying to drive forward the region's thriving tech...

Attending networking events probably isn't your favourite thing in the world.

To be honest, the first event I ever went to (over ten years...

So, first things first, what does 'immersive tech' actually mean? If you've ever tried to read up on the subject you'll have no doubt...

There’s some great products being showcased at CES this year but I was especially drawn to those co-locating on the LoRa Alliance stand....

2018 feels like the year that 'Geek' is going mainstream. If you haven't already binge-watched series 4 of Black Mirror, you'll have...

I am most definitely not a techie. I mean, I can touch type which comes in handy but I couldn't code my way out of a paper bag even if I...

It's always good to hit the refresh button on how you use everyday technology. Here are my top 3 tips to improve your tech habits:

1. Stop...

Starting your business is one of the most exciting and nerve-racking experiences you will ever have. Taking those first steps and...

There are certain golden rules when pitching, regardless of who you are pitching to or what you are pitching for. I would categorise...

Mismatches are always interesting to observe but we usually watch them sat in one of two camps: those desperate to see the annihilation...