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Firms flounder as the IT talent pool grows ever more shallow

WHERE are the techies, asks Annabel Cornish, an IT boss based in Newcastle. The managing director of internet consultancy ZebraHosts has all the ingredients to drive her rapidly-growing business forward except for one vital ingredient – people. Read

UK debut in North for Microsoft’s Live Mesh

MICROSOFT’S groundbreaking new product will make its UK debut in the North East next week. Live Mesh will be on display for the first time in the country at the Thinking Digital conference in Gateshead on May 21-23. Read

Tech notes: Those brain games are good for us

REPORTS into technology’s effect on the brain tend to be pretty gloomy – but could computer games help keep it in shape? Read

Take an interactive hike along the Wall

HISTORIC landmarks such as Hadrian’s Wall could soon become interactive, thanks to a North East software firm. Read

Idea alone can still take on the world

Andrew Mernin meets the next generation of North East online entrepreneurs and asks a man who remembers the original dotcom boom about the challenges they are likely to face. Read

CCTV in taxis firm set to go on a national drive

A FLEDGLING firm which puts CCTV technology into North East taxis has revealed plans to make inroads into cities across the country as it embarks on an ambitious expansion drive. Read

Tech trades are crying out for more women

FEMALE tech experts have called on more women to consider jobs in IT after a survey showed twice as many boys as girls would consider a job in the sector. Read

Tech Notes with Mark Easby

WHEN the web was starting out, brands really didn’t understand how it was going to change their world forever. And nor did we unsuspecting consumers. Read

Firms must go on cyber crime alert

BUSINESSES in the region could be leaving themselves unprepared for a cyber-crime attack after a major survey found that less than 10% of North East firms have staff qualified to deal with an IT security breach. Read

£500,000 turnover is the next presentation

A BUSINESS that specialises in increasing the impact of company presentations hopes to hit a £500,000 turnover in five years after securing a lucrative London contract. Read

Meet Ian – BT’s technology time lord

BT’s very own futurologist looks into his crystal ball and tells Andrew Mernin what the future holds for the world of technology. Read

North business strides into the Olympic arena

A FLEDGLING digital media business has set its sights on landing Olympic gold after moving into one of the region’s newest technology hubs. Read

Can we produce the next global blockbuster?

THIS week’s launch of what is expected to become the biggest selling video game of all time has inspired North East developers to create the next global blockbuster in our region. Read

Executel on course to double turnover

A COMMUNICATIONS firm has revealed plans to double its revenue to £15m in two years after completing a lucrative deal to take its technology into 34 different countries. Read

Company heading Down Under

A FLEDGLING software firm has revealed plans to open an office Down Under as it embarks on a global expansion drive. Read

Tech Notes - Coworking, it’s the future

THE internet has enabled millions of people to work from home. But, faced with only a computer screen for company, many are heading back into offices searching for something altogether more human. Read

IT ‘people in know’ give tips on public work

TWO of the most influential voices on public sector IT projects will head to the region next week to advise technology businesses. Read

Vikings ride again in action film plan

A YOUNG film-maker has been given access to some of the most advanced movie technology to bring his Viking script to life. Read

Venerable market leader really plays its cards right

THEY say it often pays to listen to a wise old head. So what can the video games industry learn from the oldest in the business? Read

Have you got what it takes?

IN our series on traits of successful exporters – vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship building, quality, adaptation and energy – the next trait we come to is focus. Read

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