Technology firm, yboo, has smashed growth targets over the last month and as a result have recruited a new project manager, Gabrielle Caves, along with a social media intern, which in turn has resulted in the need for an office expansion. Gabby will be working on engaging the end user and
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Leeds based Force24 appointed to supercharge growth of Vapour Cloud
Elland-headquartered Vapour Cloud has enlisted the support of marketing automation platform Force24, as the tech firm ploughs on with its next chapter of growth. Vapour recently hit the headlines when the board announced a £10m pot to fund at least two acquisitions before the end of 2018. But with plans to
Assistive technology means disabled trainees don’t need to ask “How Do I?”
A pioneering app, which one of the world’s best-known furniture stores is helping to further develop, is assisting disabled people in Harrogate to complete tasks without the need for constant supervision. “How Do I?” – which delivers instructional videos to people with learning difficulties - is being used by trainees at
Cyber crime and connectivity on the agenda in Harrogate
Cyber crime, connectivity and the economy are to come under the spotlight at a new series of round table events for business leaders. The Institute of Directors (IoD) has unveiled a string of business breakfasts to be held at the West Park hotel, Harrogate, starting on 13 September. The first speaker will
NGC Networks lights up Wakefield Cathedral
Wakefield Cathedral is one of the first organisations to benefit from ultrafast full fibre internet connectivity delivered under the new Wakefield Gigabit City banner. The cathedral is enjoying faster internet speeds and greater bandwidth as a result of the investment in Wakefield’s digital infrastructure. CityFibre has partnered with NGC Networks to deliver
Innovation and Disruption tech event set to return to Leeds
Leeds has once again been chosen as the venue for the Innovation and Disruption event which first took the tech sector by storm in 2017. The showcase hit the headlines last year, for shaking up the space with its evening-only programme of game-changing technology for business leaders. And it will return
One Big Day Harrogate returns for 2018
One Big Day Harrogate is returning next weekend to offer disabled motorists and their families the chance to discover worry-free motoring with the Motability Scheme. The extensive display of vehicles for disabled people will set up home at the Yorkshire Event Centre on Saturday 11 August following last year’s hugely successful
Front wins Legoland Discovery Centre global brief
Sheffield based creative agency Front has been appointed by Legoland Discovery Centre to create and develop a refreshed global brand creative campaign that will be localised for each of its territories. There are currently 19 sites around the world (Manchester, Birmingham, Berlin, Oberhausen, Atlanta, Arizona, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Melbourne,
York handmade praised for pivotal role in “city gem” restoration
A Yorkshire brickmaker has played a pivotal part to restoring of one of York’s finest Georgian townhouses to its former glory. The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has provided bespoke handmade bricks for 14 Lendal, now the proud home of the House of Trembling Madness bar. York
Yorkshire Day collaboration for “world’s best” restaurant and start-up distillery
Two Yorkshire-based businesses in the food and drink industry are celebrating a special collaboration this Yorkshire Day. Michelin-starred restaurant, The Black Swan, and Yorkshire’s self-built gin and whisky distillery, Cooper King Distillery, have announced their collaboration in line with tomorrow's Yorkshire Day. The distillery, which launched its inaugural product, Cooper King Dry