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Onyx Group CEO Neil Stephenson

Teesside company Onyx is ready to go Stateside

DATA security group Onyx plans to set up its first international office in New York by the end of the year as well as hit its target of increasing annual sales from £12m to £20m.Read

Datatron hopes to double turnover to £1m

A DOCUMENT management company that handles sensitive information for local councils hopes to almost double its turnover to £1m by acquisition and investing in new technology.Read

When going green can help firms to grow

INNOVATIVE environmental experts are getting ready to inspire businesses and plant seeds to help them grow their businesses by thinking about how being greener can win new contracts.Read

China advertisers press Google for plans

GOOGLE'S advertisers in China are calling on the company to give more information about the company's plans there after it said it may pull out.Read

Advantex accolade from top CCTV firm

ADVANTEX Network Solutions Ltd’s success in selling state-of-the-art IP (Internet Protocol) based CCTV and security surveillance equipment has been recognised by the world’s leading system suppliers.Read

Revolution Energy announces new turnover target

RENEWABLE energy firm Revolution Energy is hoping to reach £1.5m in turnover in the next year after conquering a lull during the recession.Read

Teesside University's computing school appoints new dean

DR Simon Stobart has been promoted to become Teesside University’s new dean of the School of Computing.Read

Go Global

Sunderland company 4Projects reaching out to the world

A PROJECT management software firm has extended its global reach by setting up offices in the Middle East and the US and is now hoping to grow its sales after expanding into new markets.Read

Cutting edge of crime detection

CRIME has long been a subject that has fascinated and repelled our society in equal measure.Read

California dreaming

THERE is a school of thought that advocates we learn through play. Ask any games developer and they will shout amen to that belief. In fact, the global games industry recently embraced this view under the searing California heat.Read

Neil McHugh

Ringing the changes at mobile phone website

AN ambitious firm which runs a mobile phone comparison website expects to hit sales of £1m after setting up three years ago, and is now looking to open new offices and launch other services including a broadband site and a holiday site.Read

Rita Callender

Sharing green knowledge with global community

AN innovative Gateshead company is set to spread its environmental know-how far and wide with the help of a £50,000 investment from regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers.Read

Aegis IT delighted at VMware accreditation

TECHNOLOGY consultancy Aegis IT has become the first company in the North of England to gain the virtual desktop accreditation from VMware.Read

Advantex has solution for Rockcliffe Hall Hotel

ADVANTEX Network Solutions has completed a £500,000 contract to install a state-of-the art digital network infrastructure at the upmarket Rockcliffe Hall hotel, spa and golf and leisure complex.Read

Web designer achieves lifetime ambition

A SELF-TAUGHT Northumberland web designer has achieved a lifetime’s ambition by starting his own business helping other small businesses to improve their presence on the internet.Read

Sundog Energy wins £1.3m solar system contract to fit Kings Cross Station roof

SOLAR power company Sundog Energy has won a £1.3m contract to provide a huge solar power system on the roof of King's Cross Station in LondonRead

CCS aiming for £4m of sales in four years

A TELECOMS and IT provider expects to grow its sales from £500,000 to around £4m by 2014 after moving into larger premises and strengthening its client base.Read

Net's peace prize chance

THE internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize this year.Read

How you can see a sharp rise in sales

A SHARP focus on your company’s sales processes can lead to significant success that outweighs the extra effort.Read

Looking to a bright future

THE future's bright, according to one famous ad campaign. But if climate scientists are to be believed it's not looking too bright for any of us.Read