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Have you been in a meeting where a small, seemingly simple decision has resulted in a big discussion? Or where a complex issue has been agreed on with very little conversation? If so, you might have been experiencing a phenomenon known as...

If you’re wanting to declutter your space but you’re struggling to find the motivation, it might help you to know that there’s money to be made. We’ve found 3 apps that will help turn that unwanted clutter into cash

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Newcastle and Gateshead’s Clean Air Zone launched on Monday 30th January 2023, meaning non-compliant vehicles will have to pay a charge to drive in certain areas of the cities. Find out what this means for businesses, and private drivers.

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The Royal Mail ransomware attack left packages in limbo, and the organisation scrambling. We’ve found out what happened, and why this is important for businesses.

What happened to Royal Mail?

In January, Royal Mail was targeted by a...

Vehicle Upgrade Grant

The Clean Air Zone scheme is offering grants to drivers of non-compliant vehicles to upgrade or replace their taxi, private-hire car, bus, coach or HGV. The vehicle being purchased must meet Clean Air Zone emissions...

If you’re looking for tech, science and business events in the North East, look no further than Thinking Digital. The annual event on technology, ideas and the future will be their 14th conference since 2007.

What is Thinking Digital?

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The latest phishing scam is using PayPal to convince victims that they need to pay an invoice for hundreds if not thousands of pounds…an invoice that doesn’t really exist.

What is a phishing scam?

A phishing scam is a kind of fraud...

With remote and hybrid working remaining a popular choice for workers; many of us working from our home offices; and where that isn’t possible, our bedrooms, kitchens and hallways. How you set up your office has a huge impact on...

Challenge North Tyne

Challenge North Tyne invites SMEs to submit solutions for challenges that our region faces. Successful ideas will receive up to £5000 in prototype funding, and will take part in a co-design programme to see these...

Microsoft ended support for Windows 8.1 on January 10th, 2023. Find out what this means, and why businesses should not use programs and services after their End of Life.

What is End of Life?

End of Life is the phrase that Microsoft uses to...