Technology Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/technology/ Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Climb26 returns to Leeds to challenge the UK’s funding imbalance https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/climb26-returns-to-leeds-to-challenge-the-uks-funding-imbalance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climb26-returns-to-leeds-to-challenge-the-uks-funding-imbalance https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/climb26-returns-to-leeds-to-challenge-the-uks-funding-imbalance/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:10:20 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=151136 Climb26, the flagship business festival created by ClimbUK, returns to Royal Armouries Museum and Leeds Dock on 1 and 2 July, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, operators and business leaders for two days designed to help ambitious businesses grow. Now in its fourth year, the event has built a reputation for doing things differently. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/climb26-returns-to-leeds-to-challenge-the-uks-funding-imbalance/feed/ 0 Red Marlin secures global motorsport and advanced engineering brief https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:23:09 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150941 Leading motorsport and engineering company, Gibson Technology, has appointed specialist automotive PR and digital marketing agency, Red Marlin, to develop and manage its global communications activity. With an extensive history in endurance racing, Gibson supplies engines to LMP2 teams competing in various motorsport series around the world, such as the world famous 24 Hours of […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/red-marlin-secures-global-motorsport-and-advanced-engineering-brief/feed/ 0 The rise of Snapchat as an ecommerce platform https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:40:55 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=150121 In recent years, the social commerce landscape has shifted dramatically. While platforms like Instagram and TikTok have dominated the conversation, Snapchat is rapidly establishing itself as a major eCommerce channel.  Once known primarily for its disappearing photos and playful filters, Snapchat has evolved into a serious commercial channel, driven by a highly engaged Gen Z […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-rise-of-snapchat-as-an-ecommerce-platform/feed/ 0 Ho-Ho-Hello: Families can really ‘Talk to Santa’ as Portable North Pole unveils a first-of-its-kind new experience https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ho-ho-hello-families-can-really-talk-to-santa-as-portable-north-pole-unveils-a-first-of-its-kind-new-experience-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ho-ho-hello-families-can-really-talk-to-santa-as-portable-north-pole-unveils-a-first-of-its-kind-new-experience-2 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ho-ho-hello-families-can-really-talk-to-santa-as-portable-north-pole-unveils-a-first-of-its-kind-new-experience-2/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:59:59 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149789 Santa may like to stick with some traditions, like travelling by sleigh – but he is embracing some new innovations in 2025 now AI has reached North Pole! This year, for the first time ever, children will be able to talk to Santa Claus himself in a live two-way conversation, thanks to the magic of […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/ho-ho-hello-families-can-really-talk-to-santa-as-portable-north-pole-unveils-a-first-of-its-kind-new-experience-2/feed/ 0 Derby school strikes gold for its dedication to careers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-strikes-gold-for-its-dedication-to-careers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-school-strikes-gold-for-its-dedication-to-careers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-strikes-gold-for-its-dedication-to-careers/#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:52:12 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=149260 A Derby secondary school has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to preparing students for the world of work, achieving a gold standard for careers education. Murray Park School, in Mickleover, has retained its Career Mark Award for the third time in a row and has now reached gold status. Each award lasts for two years, after which […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-school-strikes-gold-for-its-dedication-to-careers/feed/ 0 Alphageek Digital appoints leadership expert as new MD to drive growth https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/alphageek-digital-appoints-leadership-expert-as-new-md-to-drive-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alphageek-digital-appoints-leadership-expert-as-new-md-to-drive-growth https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/alphageek-digital-appoints-leadership-expert-as-new-md-to-drive-growth/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:03:37 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=148621 An award-winning digital marketing agency has appointed leadership expert Tim Brogan as its new managing director marking the start of an exciting new chapter for the fast-growing business. Alphageek Digital, based on Friar Gate, has made the appointment to sharpen the company’s strategic focus, strengthen client partnerships and accelerate growth. Formerly a headteacher and inspector, […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/alphageek-digital-appoints-leadership-expert-as-new-md-to-drive-growth/feed/ 0 £100m pledge for Derby low-carbon energy network https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/100m-pledge-for-derby-low-carbon-energy-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=100m-pledge-for-derby-low-carbon-energy-network https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/100m-pledge-for-derby-low-carbon-energy-network/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:10:17 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=147360 £100m pledge for Derby low-carbon energy network 1Energy to bolster energy security and cut air pollution from buildings by 86%, project receives local support. The country’s leading low-carbon city heat network developer, 1Energy, has pledged £100m of private capital for a city-wide heat network for Derby at a high-profile event for the city’s leaders. This move […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/100m-pledge-for-derby-low-carbon-energy-network/feed/ 0 Derby students make a splash in national water innovation competition https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-make-a-splash-in-national-water-innovation-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-students-make-a-splash-in-national-water-innovation-competition https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-make-a-splash-in-national-water-innovation-competition/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:09:48 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=147022 TWO aspiring engineers from a Derby school have made it to the final six of a prestigious national competition designed to tackle some of the UK’s biggest water-related challenges. As part of a work placement with global engineering consultancy COWI, year 10 students Zak Wood and Abdullahi Hamza from The Bemrose School, created an innovative […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/derby-students-make-a-splash-in-national-water-innovation-competition/feed/ 0 Let battle commence, or perhaps not. Finally, an affordable GCSE app that helps students improve grades and learn their way, with real-time AI feedback. https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/parent-headlilet-battle-commence-or-perhaps-not-finally-an-affordable-gcse-app-that-helps-students-improve-grades-and-learn-their-way-with-real-time-ai-feedback-ne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=parent-headlilet-battle-commence-or-perhaps-not-finally-an-affordable-gcse-app-that-helps-students-improve-grades-and-learn-their-way-with-real-time-ai-feedback-ne https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/parent-headlilet-battle-commence-or-perhaps-not-finally-an-affordable-gcse-app-that-helps-students-improve-grades-and-learn-their-way-with-real-time-ai-feedback-ne/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:02:57 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/parent-headlilet-battle-commence-or-perhaps-not-finally-an-affordable-gcse-app-that-helps-students-improve-grades-and-learn-their-way-with-real-time-ai-feedback-ne/ Enjoyable, effective learning, without the stress. As a parent, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why hasn’t anyone fixed out-of-classroom studying yet?” Between outdated methods, expensive tutors, and students who won’t engage, learning and revision can feel like a battleground for many families.  That’s why Inspired Learning AI was created. Designed specifically for today’s learners, this highly […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/parent-headlilet-battle-commence-or-perhaps-not-finally-an-affordable-gcse-app-that-helps-students-improve-grades-and-learn-their-way-with-real-time-ai-feedback-ne/feed/ 0 Free Space Park Leicester seminar to focus on seismic waves https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-space-park-leicester-seminar-to-focus-on-seismic-waves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=free-space-park-leicester-seminar-to-focus-on-seismic-waves https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/free-space-park-leicester-seminar-to-focus-on-seismic-waves/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:01:10 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/?p=146157 Experts at the forefront of techniques to locate the sources of underground explosions on Earth and in space will share their knowledge at a free event at Space Park Leicester. Specialists working in forensic seismology use seismic waves to identify underground explosions and other sources of seismic signals, such as earthquakes, submarine disasters, mine collapses […]

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