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Ringing the changes at mobile phone website

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:39:00 GMT

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.

Sharing green knowledge with global community

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

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.

Aegis IT delighted at VMware accreditation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:29:00 GMT

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

Advantex has solution for Rockcliffe Hall Hotel

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:28:00 GMT

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.

Web designer achieves lifetime ambition

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:26:00 GMT

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.

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

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:17:00 GMT

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 London

CCS aiming for £4m of sales in four years

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:12:00 GMT

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.

Net's peace prize chance

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:08:00 GMT

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

How you can see a sharp rise in sales

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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

Looking to a bright future

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT

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.

Cultivating future talent

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

WHILE the South East of England might boast Kew Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show, the North East is planting seeds not in flowerbeds, but in real people and businesses.

County Durham firm Evince back on track after trip to USA

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT

A £500,000 cash injection and a trip to California's famous Silicon Valley has helped put a clean technology company back on track after it failed to win the £2m investment it had hoped to get from its original shareholders.

All things digital are going on in Gateshead

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:29:00 GMT

A MAJOR digital extravaganza is coming to the North East this summer in the form of a six-week international festival celebrating the best in innovation.

Website specialists Peacock Carter to provide Wiki technology

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:27:00 GMT

A WEB DESIGN business which began life in the founders' bedrooms while they were Durham University students has secured a major contract with the Government.

IT firm Sumlock looks to the next generation

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:25:00 GMT

THE North East's longest standing IT company celebrated its official relocation with a special event highlighting the next generation of computers.

Event to give insight into knowledge transfer partnerships

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:23:00 GMT

NORTH East businesses will have the chance to find out about how to enter new markets, develop new technologies and make strategic change by tapping into the region’s knowledge base at an event next week.

Cabinet saw region at the cutting edge

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT

THE Cabinet's recent visit to the North East caused quite a flurry in the region, not least on the pages of our North East newspapers.

Revolution in TV viewing starts in County Durham

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT

A COUNTY Durham electronics company has launched the first television to stream programmes from web-based systems like the BBC iPlayer through their television - kickstarting what the firm calls a revolution in viewing.

Retail blogger bags plenty of recognition

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:29:00 GMT

A NEWCASTLE market researcher has been declared the number two retail blogger in the UK - being only narrowly beaten to the number one slot by leading industry magazine Retail Week.

NorthernNet opens for business in the North East

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:27:00 GMT

A SUPER-FAST broadband network and the latest technology located at pay-as-you go hubs around the region is aiming to put Northern creative businesses on the map. Karen Dent reports.