Tuesday 19 October 2010

Success for inaugural IT & Telecoms focussed exhibition

The techmesh IT & Telecoms EXPO on the 30 September was an opportunity for delegates who wanted to gain further awareness of the Yorkshire and Humber IT & Telecoms sector. On the day there were 31 IT & Telecom companies from around the region showcasing their latest trends, innovations and services.

Skyrack Technology, based in Selby , showcased their Voice Connect range of products. They did a live demonstration of the High Definition features available over WIFI connectivity. Hosted voice and IP PBX services were high on the agenda of many potential customers and resellers alike.

Gavin Sweet from Skyrack Technology said: “techmesh provided an interesting regional conference and IT tradeshow forum for Skyrack to take the opportunity to do some early autumn marketing. The show was well attended, with particularly good crowds in the morning”.

Catherine Carlyle from Caltech CRM exhibited on the day, she said: “We met lots of potential clients and partners and a partner/client post event meeting has already taken place.

The quality of the delegates was great. We have done other IT focused events at the Armouries this year, but they didn’t bring us potential leads at all and delegate turn-out was very low.

techmesh expo had a vibrant feel to the day and there was lots of delegates there. The speakers were of a high calibre and we found the show invaluable. “

Mark Williams from Refractiv exhibited on the day, he said: “With guests from Google on our stand and the chance to win a 12 month subscription to Google Apps Premier Edition we were confident that the day would be a success.

In fact the event more than met our expectations. Visitors to our stand were keen to see Google Apps for themselves - with the collaboration potential of Documents a particular favourite. We also showcased a few of our most recent website and software development projects.

All in all, the techmesh EXPO was a roaring success. Thanks to everyone at techmesh and Connect Yorkshire for a great show, thanks to Alfred Biehler, Enterprise Channel Manager at Google for coming up from London to see us, and thanks to all who visited our stand. We look forward to next year!”

Running alongside the exhibition was a conference with opportunities to listen to keynote speakers from the largest IT & Telecom companies in the World. The conference attracted many delegates from as far afield as the United States of America! Pictures and Videos from the exhibition and conference can be found here: http://techmesh.org/expo/expopictures

techmesh will now focus on it’s monthly IT & Telecoms networking events held around the region. Each techmesh event allows members to network with other IT & Telecoms buyers, sellers and listen to industry keynote speakers.

The next techmesh event will be held in Sheffield on 20th October at the Jurys Inn, with James Walker from Cisco as keynote speaker. For further information visit: http://techmesh.org/events/view/133

Monday 6 September 2010

techmesh launches first Yorkshire and Humber IT & Telecoms Exhibition and Conference at Royal Armouries, Leeds September 30

techmesh, the IT & Telecom business network for Yorkshire and Humber, has announced that its inaugural exhibition and conference will take place on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

techmesh IT & Telecoms EXPO 2010 is a free event and will enable attendees to discover the latest trends in the industry and learn about future technologies. Sponsored by inTechnology, the UK’s largest pure-play managed IT service provider, Simply-Does-IT, a specialist newly-formed business with the objective of reducing IT costs and Leeds-based cloud computing hosting services provider virtualDCS, the one day exhibition will feature Yorkshire and Humber IT & Telecom businesses being showcased to potential clients, partners and peers.

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh programme manager, said: “The techmesh EXPO will be an opportunity for Yorkshire and Humber’s IT & Telecom sector to demonstrate their products, services and new developments.

“Collaboration and working together is one of the best ways to drive the sector forward. techmesh allows IT & Telecom companies in the region to meet, exchange and share information. By encouraging best practice and partnership working, this fuels the ambition of making Yorkshire and Humber a highly regarded destination for IT & Telecom businesses to locate and trade.

“We have consistently seen companies in the region engaging with businesses elsewhere who were unaware of the availability and quality of companies available to them. techmesh aims to make this EXPO one of the most successful the region has seen.”

Throughout the day there will be a conference with a number of break-out sessions providing opportunity to listen for free to keynote speakers from some of the largest IT & Telecom businesses in the world. These include: Google, Microsoft, Virgin Media, Xerox, Mitel, VMware, Crypto Card and conference sponsors; InTechnology, virtualDCS and Panintelligence.

Richard Quine, Divisional Product Director, Voice & Unified Comms, at InTechnology and one of the keynote speakers at the techmesh conference said: “techmesh offers InTechnology a superb showcase for its complete end-to-end managed service proposition, ranging from managed networks, data centre hosting and managed data services through to leading-edge hosted IP telephony and Unified Communications solutions.

More importantly, it will enable InTechnology to highlight the significant business, financial and operational advantage that accrues from the positive adoption of Cloud-based managed services: reduced cost; more affordable access to enterprise quality IT; better utilisation of resources; improved responsiveness and agility; increased productivity; greater flexibility and control; and leaner and greener working.”

Peter Sturgeon, director of Simply-Does-IT, comments about the EXPO, “As a new business based in Yorkshire we are delighted to be involved with EXPO. It gives us a real opportunity to showcase NetSuite and to explain why we think that SaaS and some of the other technologies on view can make a real impact, financially and with customer service, on businesses in the region.”

Commenting on the EXPO Richard May, director of main conference sponsor virtualDCS, said: “We are very pleased to be sponsoring the EXPO as it provides an excellent opportunity for the region’s leading authorities in IT and telecoms to meet and exchange ideas.

“techmesh is Yorkshire’s preeminent IT and telecoms business network so its events are of significant interest and value to everyone who attends. We are looking forward to telling delegates about virtualDCS, what we have to offer and how it can deliver substantial, quantifiable business benefits.”

By accessing data, software and services online through the internet instead of onsite is called ‘Cloud Computing’ and is currently one of the fastest growing trends in the industry.

James Akrigg, Head of Technology for Partners at Microsoft and one of the keynote speakers at the techmesh conference said:

“During this decade we are going to see some of the biggest and most substantial changes in our industry. This year is ‘IT’s Time to Change’ as we embrace the future of cloud computing and drive efficiency and effectiveness across all businesses. The vision to deliver continuous connected cloud services to every person and every business has already begun.”

Jim Farmery, Assistant Director of Business at Yorkshire Forward, which is supporting the event, said:

“The digital industry in the Yorkshire and Humber region is a thriving one, and we’ve done all we can to promote this growth.

“One of the key things we’ve done is set up Digital Region, a partnership of local authorities and public sector organisations that have joined forces to provide high-speed internet access for more than 40,000 businesses and over a million homes in South Yorkshire.

“Through schemes such as this we hope to enable the continued growth of the sector in our region, which will benefit the local and national economy in the long-term.”

Anyone interested in attending the free event should register at www.techmesh.org/expo.

Alternatively contact the techmesh team on 0113 384 5641 or email expo@techmesh.org to find out more information.

Monday 7 June 2010

Talking technical with techmesh

Recently, techmesh held their second TechTalk event at the Aspire in Leeds. The evening began with networking and canapés as guests marvelled at the elegance of the prestigious Aspire building, which used to be the site of Yorkshire Bank.

The evening commenced with an introduction from Jim Pendrill, Editor of Yorkshire Business Insider and award-winning business journalist. Jim introduced the presenters and question time panel for the evening and announced the topic; ‘Cloud Computing and using Software-as-a-Service’.

James Akrigg, Head of Technology for Partners at Microsoft then took to the stage and began to unveil how Microsoft is innovating and developing their software to be more Cloud focussed. This included an exclusive demo of Microsoft Office 2010. Microsoft intends to completely reshape their software delivery approach, rather that just offering its software on premise, they are allowing over 400 million Windows Live users to access slimmed down, online versions, of its popular Office software.

Matt Holmes, Managing Director of Liquid Accounts, who are a new techmesh sponsor, discussed how Liquid’s accounting software was developed to be used in the Cloud. Matt decided to mix up the proceedings by using an alternative software provider for his presentation, Google docs. Matt’s presentation mapped out how Liquid Accounts began, raising investment to the sum of £770k and how they intend to capitalise on future trends.

The evening was then thrown open to a panel ‘question time’ format, taking questions from the audience. The main issue of concern was security in the cloud; will encryption be sufficient enough and what if data is lost? As with all web based services, there is no guaranteed security level for Cloud based applications, this was a heated topic on the evening. But in addition, there is no guaranteed security when a data server is destroyed at the office following a flash flood. One explanation that was suggested is that Hotmail have been operating their email service in the cloud for many years, this demonstrates that Cloud computing is not just a new development and is being tailored for more business and cost savings.

The event was a great success with nearly 80 delegates. We need your feedback on future events like this. Did you attend and was it useful? Did you not attend for any reason and what events would inspire you in the future? Send us an email info@techmesh.org

The next techmesh event is in Sheffield on 30th June at The Circle, S1 4FW. The keynote speaker for the evening will be from IBM. George Taylor from Digital Region will be discussing the services available for businesses in South Yorkshire. For further info visit: http://techmesh.org/events/view/60.

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Friday 7 May 2010

techmesh: Hull report

This was the first time techmesh had held an event in Hull and what an exceptional turnout it was!

techmesh: Hull was organised with support from Jon Moss at Hull Digital and Hull University Business School.

The evening proceeded with refreshments, food and plenty of networking as the other delegates arrived. Guests where then encouraged to take a seat in the presentation room where I (Gary Rowbotham, techmesh Programme Manger) introduced techmesh and the many benefits of becoming a member. The agenda then moved to Nick Riley, Director of the Logistics Technology Group, who gave a synopsis surrounding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implementation in logistics and freight handling. An interesting insight from the presentation was that a RFID transmitter can be equivalent in size to a grain of rice!

Mike Harlington, a techmesh sponsor, introduced telecoms company MediaSat3, who are striving to provide an alternative telecoms provider in the Hull area. Mike discussed how MediaSat3 are negotiating the use of new telecom satellites which would allow remote speeds of 100mb download and 10mb upload. Once MediaSat3 services are fully implemented they will be capable of moving an impressive 1 million terabytes of data every second.

The presentations were rounded off with an introduction from Jon Moss at Hull Digital, who discussed how he hopes to expand the digital community in Hull. Jon encouraged the audience to attend the highly anticipated event ‘Hull Digital Question Time’ on the 26th May at the Donald Roy Theatre in Hull. The event is an opportunity for delegates to join the conversation and hear about current topics that matter in digital, technology and the web.

After the presentation session, guests were invited to look at the Hull University Business School technology showcase. The showcase was exceptional and in some cases breathtaking; the enormous 3D TV that greeted visitors as they entered the room was amazing!

The techmesh team would like to thank everyone that helped to make techmesh: Hull a success, including: Jon Moss at Hull Digital, Hull University Business School for the venue and Nick Riley for introducing the audience to future technologies in RFID.

Join us at the next techmesh event on 25th May - focussed towards Cloud Computing and using Software-as-a-Service. The event will feature keynote speakers from Microsoft and Liquid Accounts. For further information visit http://techmesh.org/events/view/55

Wednesday 14 April 2010

New Telecoms Technology: WiMAX






Daniel Moore from http://iq.insight.com has kindly contributed the following blog post:


WiMAX?
Sounds like a cross between games console and a discount clothes store… Actually it’s no such thing. WiMAX is a new telecoms technology designed to provide wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways – from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular access.

In other words, it enables the delivery of last-mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.

Why WiMAX?
Simple really. Short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, WiMAX is actually a term coined to describe standard, interoperable implementations of IEEE 802.16 wireless networks; similar to the way the term Wi-Fi is used for interoperable implementations of the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standard. However, WiMAX is very different from Wi-Fi in the way it works.

So what is different?
The biggest difference between WiMAX and its aging cousin Wi-Fi isn’t speed, but distance. WiMAX outdistances Wi-Fi by, literally, miles. Where Wi-Fi’s range is measured in metres (usually about 30); WiMAX can blanket a radius of 50 kilometres with wireless access. The increase in range is due to the frequencies used and the power of the transmitter. Of course, at such distances, factors like terrain, weather, and large buildings will act to reduce the maximum range in some circumstances, but the potential is there to cover huge tracts of land. WiMAX is also highly scalable from small remote stations to multi-sector ‘maxi’ scale bases that handle complex tasks.

But WiMAX and Wi-Fi sound so similar…
Thanks largely to the fact that they begin with the same two letters, that they are both based upon IEEE standards beginning with “802”, and that both have a connection to wireless connectivity and the Internet, comparisons and confusion between WiMAX and Wi-Fi are frequent. But the two standards are actually aimed at completely different applications. WiMAX is a long-range system to deliver a point-to-point connection to the Internet from an ISP to an end user.

Different 802.16 standards provide different types of access – from mobile devices such as laptops, PDAs, and mobile phones, to fixed points – as an alternative to wired access, where the end user’s wireless termination point is fixed in location.

WiMAX and Wi-Fi also have quite different Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms, with WiMAX using a mechanism based on setting up connections between the Base Station and the user device. Each connection is based on specific scheduling algorithms, which means that QoS parameters can be guaranteed for each flow.
How does it work?

WiMAX systems generally consist of two parts:
• A WiMAX tower – similar in concept to a mobile phone mast, a single WiMAX tower can provide coverage up to 8,000 square kilometres.
A WiMAX receiver – where the receiver and antenna could be

• a small box or PCMCIA card, or could be built into a laptop the way Wi-Fi access is today.

A WiMAX tower station can connect directly to the Internet using a high-bandwidth, wired connection. It can also connect to another WiMAX tower using what’s called a line-of-sight, microwave link. This connection to a second tower (sometimes referred to as a backhaul), along with the ability of a single tower to cover up to 8,000 square kilometres, is what allows WiMAX to provide coverage to remote rural areas.

There are two types of WiMAX service…
• The non-line-of-sight, Wi-Fi type service, where a small antenna on the computer connects to the tower. In this mode, WiMAX uses a lower frequency range of 2GHz to 11GHz which is similar to Wi-Fi. Lower-wavelength transmissions are not as easily disrupted by physical obstructions and they are better able to bend around obstacles.

•The line-of-sight service, where a fixed dish antenna points straight at the WiMAX tower from a rooftop or pole. The line-of-sight connection is stronger and more stable, so it’s able to send a lot of data with fewer errors. Line-of-sight transmissions use higher frequencies, with ranges reaching a possible 66GHz. At higher frequencies, there is less interference and lots more bandwidth.

Why do we need it?
In practical terms, WiMAX operates in a similar way to Wi-Fi but at higher speeds, over greater distances and for a greater number of users. As such it could potentially erase remaining suburban and rural blackout areas. The bandwidth and reach of WiMAX also make it suitable for connecting Wi-Fi hotspots and other points, and as an alternative source of connectivity from a business continuity point of view. i.e Separate fixed and wireless Internet connections, especially from unrelated providers, are unlikely to be affected by the same user vice outage.

Why else is it important?

The benefits largely speak for themselves from a commercial perspective, but WiMAX will also be useful in providing robust communications in emergency or terrorist situations, where it could be used as a back-up (or even primary) communications system, as it would be difficult to destroy with a single, pinpoint attack.

Here, a cluster of WiMAX transmitters is set up in range of a key command centre, but as far from one another as possible; each positioned in a bunker, or similar, hardened against bombs and / or other forms of attack. In this way, no single attack could destroy all the transmitters, so the command centre remains in communication at all times.

When are we getting it?

Intel is already WiMAX enabling its Centrino laptop processor range, which should go a long way toward making WiMAX a success.

Indeed, it is predicted that all new laptops will incorporate WiMAX by end of this year, which should see demand ramp further as the risk of deployment disappears and more and more companies therefore roll-out WiMAX-based connectivity across their organisations.


iQ.insight.com is Insight UK’s technology blog that opens up a world of fresh hot off the press updates from Insight and its Partners.

Stemming off from its quarterly magazine, iQ, it is dedicated to providing you with independent, educational and motivational content, enabling you to make informed IT decisions.

http://iq.insight.com

Monday 29 March 2010

techmesh: York

David Riggall, a potential member of techmesh, has kindly sent us his account of techmesh: York on the 25th March.

The event was the third regional IT & Telecom collaboration event, focussing on experienced keynote speakers along with an opportunity to network with other sector professionals.


Techmesh: York – 25/03/2010
By David Riggall - Partner at Rose & Bridge Associatesdedicated to making a difference – T: 01904 720334

Following the success of previous launch events in Leeds and Sheffield, the meeting last night at York University Science Park Innovation Centre was a definite win for delegates, speakers and techmesh, alike. The York event was held in association with IT and Digital York.

techmesh - supported by Yorkshire Forward, aims to become the largest and most focused IT and Telecoms business network organisation in Yorkshire and Humberside.

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh programme manager, introduced the agenda and explained the potential benefits of being a Techmesh member and / or associate. Current associates of techmesh include: Green Communications, Inter-vention, Lee & Priestley, Knowles Warwick and MFL Science & Technology.

The first speaker of the evening was Dan Croxen-John, from Applied Web Analytics, his presentation explained how extracting value from a web presence was an evolutionary process, best achieved from regular analysis and on-going assessment.

Ian Newall from Huthwaite International, the sales improvement training company, shared an insight into the benefits of Spin Selling and business application. Ian is offering all techmesh members a 15% discount on Huthwaites Spin Selling courses.

Finally, Marcus Robinson, the founder of MR-ICT, a York and Leeds based company offering outsourced ICT support, discussed how he intends to utilise his techmesh membership to benefit his business and shared his thoughts on the advantages of joining techmesh.

Overall the event was a great success with sufficient opportunities to network after listening to the speakers, all this including great food and wine! The focus is now on the next techmesh event in Hull on 29th April at Hull University Business School.

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Come and meet up at techmesh:York

If you work in the IT and telecommunications sectors in Yorkshire and the Humber then we would love you to attend techmesh:York – a free networking event organised by techmesh.

Backed by Yorkshire Forward, techmesh is a new business network for the region’s fast-growing IT and telecommunications sector – the largest outside of London

Companies and professionals operating in the sector are being invited to attend the first techmesh: York event at the York Science Park on March 25th at 6:00pm.

For the York event, techmesh are teaming up with Science City York’s local sector network IT & Digital York. York Science Park has kindly sponsored the venue.

There will be a key note speech from Allan Dunn, Director of ioko, who will talk about ioko’s successes and the pitfalls of the industry.

ioko designs, builds and runs technology platforms for media and entertainment companies worldwide, delivered across broadcast, broadband and mobile networks to televisions, computers, mobile phones and other digital devices. ioko began business as a small venture, run by two University of York students, it grew rapidly to where they are now.

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh Programme Manager, said: "Collaboration and working together is the best way of driving the sector forward and techmesh: York allows those people working in North Yorkshire and beyond a chance to network, swop ideas and make business connections.
"We are also offering three, five-minute presentation slots and inviting attendees to discuss how they would like to partner and collaborate with others as well as give a short talk about their business and what services they can offer. All this and free drinks too.”

Heather Niven, IT & Digital Sector Specialist at Science City York, said: "The value of sector specific networks in promoting collaborative working has long been recognised. We’re particularly pleased to partner with techmesh for the York event to extend the reach and impact of local network activities across the region.”

There are a limited number of tickets available for techmesh:York and tickets are available by registering here or contact Events Coordinator Dawn Kelly on 0113 384 5641 or dawn@techmesh.org

Friday 26 February 2010

techmesh: Sheffield – another great event

We had another great techmesh event in Sheffield this week at the Workstation were more than 50 people attended to hear about BT’s plans for investment in fiber-based superfast broadband, reaching more than one million homes in the UK in 2010 and linking up more than 40 per cent of the population between 2011 and 2012.
Speaking at techmesh: Sheffield delegates from Yorkshire’s IT and telecommunications sector heard how BT plans to transform broadband access in the region and beyond.
Trevor Higgins, BT Partnership Director, and the telecom group’s ambassador for the region, said: "Superfast broadband access is already being trialed and proven in areas like Pudsey, Calder Valley and Halifax and we are seeking to role that out further over the next couple of years."
He told the audience: "The challenge to you as specialists in IT and telecommunications is to develop the applications and software that will benefit from superfast broadband. It will have a major impact on the region’s economy if you do."
He added that other areas already announced to receive optical fibre investment included Armley, Shipley, Low Moor, Castleford, Pontefract, Guiseley, Lofthouse Gate, Beauchief and Ranmoor
Further announcements of the next areas to receive fibre investment across Yorkshire and Humber would follow shortly.
Guests at the techmesh event also heard from techmesh member Peter Hopton, Managing Director of VeryPC, who used the techmesh members time slot at the event to inform the attendees about his UK’s leading environmentally-friendly desk top company.
Established in 2004 in Sheffield by several electronic engineer graduates from the University of Sheffield, VeryPC has pioneered “green” computing in the UK and is now a supplier to a wide range of public and private organisations globally having been endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust.
techmesh Project Manager, Gary Rowbotham, said: "The Sheffield event was the first of several we shall be holding around the region bringing together IT and telecommunications professionals where they can meet and build business connections and collaborate on projects."

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Join us for techmesh:Sheffield


If you work in the IT and telecommunications sectors in Yorkshire and the Humber then we would love you to attend techmesh: Sheffield – a free networking event organised by techmesh.
Backed by Yorkshire Forward, techmesh is a new business network for the region’s fast-growing IT and telecommunications sector – the largest outside of London. 
The first event will be held in Sheffield on Tuesday, February 23 at 6.00 pm at the Showroom and Workstation, Paternoster Row.
There will be a key note speech from Trevor Higgins, BT Partnership Director, discussing superfast broadband in South Yorkshire.
Gary Rowbotham, techmesh Programmme Manager, said: "techmesh: Sheffield allows those working in the Yorkshire IT and telecommunications sectors to mingle, swop ideas and make business connections. This event is about encouraging collaboration and making new contacts.
"We are also offering  five x three minute presentation slots and inviting attendees to give a short talk about their business, what services they can offer and discuss how they would like to partner and collaborate with others. All this and free drinks too."
With IT and telecommunications set to make a major contribution to the Yorkshire and Humber economy the new business network, techmesh, will provide a business network for companies, organisations and individuals working in these sectors to meet, exchange information and share best practice.
techmesh will run a series of events across the region over the next 12 months bringing members together at informal networking events as well as larger events bringing some major speakers from the leading IT and telecommunications companies.
There a limited number of tickets available for techmesh: Sheffield and tickets are available through the techmesh website at techmesh.org or contact Events Coordinator Dawn Kelly on 0113 384 5641 or dawn@techmesh.org

Monday 1 February 2010

Interesting reading on Digital region

The Digital Communications KTN, in cooperation with Digital 20/20, have produced a report following an event held in Sheffield at Electric Works on December 1, 2009 writes Emma Frost on the Digital Yorkshire blog.
Two keynote presentations were delivered, one around new developments in telecommunications and online technologies and one describing the Digital Region (South Yorkshire’s new state-of-the-art fibre-optic network).
These presentations were then followed by workshops to allow attendees to discuss particular themes, generate new ideas and identify how the capacity of Digital Region and other superfast broadband networks might be used. The attendees could choose from four workshops on the topics 'IT & Network Services'; 'Digital Content'; 'Learning & Education'; and 'Healthcare & the Smart Home'.
Emma has uploaded the full report as a PDF for you to view. Over 60 people attended the event on the day and I think the report makes an interesting read.

Thursday 28 January 2010

First techmesh event a great success

We held our first techmesh event last night in The Loft in Leeds and were delighted with number that attended – more and 100 of you.
Food, fizz and jazz were excellent. As were the speakers - Marco Potesta, director of The NetStart a former director of IT reseller Insight and a founding director of Yorkshire’s most successful internet service provider, PlusNet and Conrad Poulson, Head of Start-up Business Development at mobile telecoms group Orange.
You can find the full story here. Videos of the speakers will be available shortly.
However, we would love to know what you would want from a future techmesh event. We are planning to run them around the region. In which towns or cities would you like an event? What sort of speakers would you like to hear? Any special topics? Would you prefer an OpenCoffee/GeekUp/BarCamp event or something more formal?
Leave a comment and let us know. Meanwhile here are some pictures from last night.


Tuesday 12 January 2010

First techmesh: Sheffield

Could you benefit from collaborating with other businesses and getting to know what others are doing?
Would you like to have the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with others?
techmesh brings you techmesh:Sheffield a collaboration networking event.
Attend techmesh:Sheffield and expand your business connections. This event is about encouraging collaboration and making new contacts. techmesh:Sheffield will put you in touch with other IT and Telecom organisations that will be able to provide you with the skills that you are missing. Remember; it might not just come from the people you get to meet, but from who they know!
This networking event will offer you the possibility of greater relationships, further collaboration, more partnerships and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Date: Tuesday 23 February 2010
Time: 18.00-20.00hrs
Venue: Showroom and Workstation, Paternoster Row, Sheffield. S1 2BX Map
Includes: Food, drink and chat
Who should attend: IT & Telecoms professionals and entrepreneurs.

For further information, please contact Dawn on 0113 384 5641 or dawn@techmesh.org or register here.