We look forward to this Thursday (8th March) when we team up with the Chartered Institute of Marketing. The three guest speakers for 'Shoestrings and straight lines' have put together an amazing presentation on the subject of marketing technology products and services. This event is not just for techies but for all marketing professionals - there really is something for everyone!
For CIM members you can pick up CPD points and meet fellow marketing people. Speakers include:
Andy Peterson - Head of Business Marketing, Product & Propositions for KC - Andy will share his experiences with 'welcome to the real world - a users guide to the high and lows of marketing technology products with social media and everything else'.
Rob Heerdegen - Online & Strategic Marketing Consultant - Rob looks at ''Warning! Your brand has been hijacked. Your buyer is in complete control and your marketing team likely has no idea.'
Paul Lancaster - Founder of Plan Digital and Web Development Executive for Shell LiveWIRE - Paul will talk about emotional technology (or Emotech) and how to start a viral/global campaign with nothing more than a laptop, smartphone and your imagination.
Contact CIM to book your place: 01628 427340
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Friday, 14 October 2011
IT & Telecoms EXPO 2011 finally hits the region
After months of talking, planning and tweeting, the region's biggest technology exhibition, EXPO 2011 finally arrived.
With over 450 visitors the day was a great success and we are delighted! Despite Leeds being gridlocked at the start of the day which delayed some seminar attendees, we managed to pull it back. All our guest speakers did a sterling job and their contribution to the day made it extra special. The Yorkshire Post's Greg Wright paid us a visit in the afternoon and was very impressed with the exhibition and what techmesh is doing for the region and for the sector. Particularly with the Chamber. Greg joined us for the techpanel and listened in on the debate over IT talent. Read his article in the Yorkshire Post today, click here.
The Interactive Zone was amazing and the Seminar Room looked very smart indeed. Thanks to all our exhibitors, our SME Surgery and techmesh helpers. Thanks to JNM, Alphasound and the Royal Armouries staff for all their help.
On to 2012 and bigger and better things for techmesh, keep you all posted!
Marian and Helen
With over 450 visitors the day was a great success and we are delighted! Despite Leeds being gridlocked at the start of the day which delayed some seminar attendees, we managed to pull it back. All our guest speakers did a sterling job and their contribution to the day made it extra special. The Yorkshire Post's Greg Wright paid us a visit in the afternoon and was very impressed with the exhibition and what techmesh is doing for the region and for the sector. Particularly with the Chamber. Greg joined us for the techpanel and listened in on the debate over IT talent. Read his article in the Yorkshire Post today, click here.
The Interactive Zone was amazing and the Seminar Room looked very smart indeed. Thanks to all our exhibitors, our SME Surgery and techmesh helpers. Thanks to JNM, Alphasound and the Royal Armouries staff for all their help.
On to 2012 and bigger and better things for techmesh, keep you all posted!
Marian and Helen
Friday, 30 September 2011
BT's Alan Ward seminar in high demand
The Head of the Corporate ICT Research Practice in Innovate & Design for BT, Alan Ward's seminar is nearly a sell out with only 10 places remaining. His presentation on SMART Communities looks at the deluge of data we receive every day and how technology is contributing to finding actionable information quickly and effectively.
All 6 seminars are proving popular with businesses from all sectors keen to find out more about emerging technologies and working smarter. Microsoft's James Akrigg's seminar is already sold out. The Head of Technology for Partners will highlight The Future of Productivity. A look at how we can be more effective and productive through our use of technology. Included is the chance to see the very latest in technology advances from Microsoft and how this can help us today.
Further details of Alan and James' seminars can be found on the EXPO 2011 seminar page. For exhibition entry, seminar and techpanel all visitors must be registered through http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/.
A one off opportunity to hear industry leaders talk about key issues and the future of business. Don't be left behind!
All 6 seminars are proving popular with businesses from all sectors keen to find out more about emerging technologies and working smarter. Microsoft's James Akrigg's seminar is already sold out. The Head of Technology for Partners will highlight The Future of Productivity. A look at how we can be more effective and productive through our use of technology. Included is the chance to see the very latest in technology advances from Microsoft and how this can help us today.
Further details of Alan and James' seminars can be found on the EXPO 2011 seminar page. For exhibition entry, seminar and techpanel all visitors must be registered through http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/.
A one off opportunity to hear industry leaders talk about key issues and the future of business. Don't be left behind!
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Techmesh moves to the Chamber
Techmesh is now part of Leeds, York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
Techmesh was originally set up and launched by Connect Yorkshire in 2010, deriving from Yorkshire Forward's initiative to set up an IT & Telecoms B2B member network for the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Helen and Marian moved in to the Chamber offices earlier this month and are settling in nicely, although like any new home, boxes are still un-packed!
Techmesh was originally set up and launched by Connect Yorkshire in 2010, deriving from Yorkshire Forward's initiative to set up an IT & Telecoms B2B member network for the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Helen and Marian moved in to the Chamber offices earlier this month and are settling in nicely, although like any new home, boxes are still un-packed!
We will keep you all posted on new developments over the coming months. In the meantime, see you all at EXPO 2011.
Find us at our new address: White Rose House, 28a York Place, Leeds, LS1 2EZ Tel: 0113 220 6375
Thursday, 15 September 2011
techmesh and Brand Yorkshire
Find us on page 89 in September's edition of Brand Yorkshire!
For this year's EXPO we have taken 11 pages of this business publication as an Event Guide as well as additional information about techmesh. We are delighted with how it looks and the 10,000 readership the magazine attracts.
In circulation until December, this edition guarantees to show case EXPO 2011 to a much bigger business audience. Included in the techmesh feature is the exhibitor list, floor plan, seminar & techpanel programme, interactive zone, sponsor profiles and much more.
Grab a copy, pass it round and let us know what you think!
For this year's EXPO we have taken 11 pages of this business publication as an Event Guide as well as additional information about techmesh. We are delighted with how it looks and the 10,000 readership the magazine attracts.
In circulation until December, this edition guarantees to show case EXPO 2011 to a much bigger business audience. Included in the techmesh feature is the exhibitor list, floor plan, seminar & techpanel programme, interactive zone, sponsor profiles and much more.
Grab a copy, pass it round and let us know what you think!
techmesh helps growing technology businesses
A big thank you to Huthwaite International's Ian Newall for last night's 'Growing Your Technology Business - Winning Profitable Business'.
The introduction to Huthwaite's successful SPIN Selling was just a flavour of what to expect from the experts in sales training.
The workshop, 14th September at Pontefract Racecourse, was attended by techmesh members and associates as well as some new comers to techmesh - we hope you enjoyed it!
EXPO 2011 is the next one, 13th October - the biggie! Followed by 'Green IT - the impact in business', 17th November. Details to follow.
The introduction to Huthwaite's successful SPIN Selling was just a flavour of what to expect from the experts in sales training.
The workshop, 14th September at Pontefract Racecourse, was attended by techmesh members and associates as well as some new comers to techmesh - we hope you enjoyed it!
EXPO 2011 is the next one, 13th October - the biggie! Followed by 'Green IT - the impact in business', 17th November. Details to follow.
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Industry experts to speak at EXPO 2011
A great line up for this year's IT & Telecoms exhibition. Starting with David Parkin, Editor and founder of the business news website TheBusinessDesk.com. David will not only open EXPO 2011 but will facilitate the seminar programme and the tech panel in the afternoon.
Seminar programme includes:
Ajaz Ahmed - Founder of Freeserve, once the UK's largest internet service provider
'Are we getting left behind' - The internet and technology is getting bigger and changing direction at an alarming rate but is Britain getting left behind, what can we do to get a seat at the top table?
James Akrigg - Head of Technology for Partners at Microsoft
'The Future of Productivity' - We each face in our day-to-day lives the need to be more productive in what we do. As an IT Professional this is how we can better deliver IT services to business and how we can become more effective in our use of technology to become more productive. See the very latest in technology advances from Microsoft and how this can help you today.
Andy Peterson - Head of Marketing, Product and Propositions, KC Business
'Next Generation Broadband - A Different Perspective' - On July 22nd 2011 KC (part of the KCom group) announced it's plans to roll out access to "Next Generation" fibre broadband services to 15,000 homes and businesses in East Yorkshire. Find out how a 107 year old company is tackling some 21st century challenges to make this happen.
Stuart Barker - Director at Agenci Ltd
'Cloud Control & Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)' - Stuart will be discussing the challenge that faces both providers and consumers of cloud computing services and some simple measures businesses can take to protect themselves and their customers. Along with what is PCI DSS and how this is applicable to business.
Alan Ward - Head of the Corporate ICT Research Practice in BT Innovate and Design
'SMART Communities' - We all face a continual deluge of data. Read a newspaper for a week and you will have absorbed roughly the equivalent of a lifetime of facts for your typical counterpart in the Middle Ages. How is technology contributing to that data tsunami? How can that same technology help us to see the wood for the trees and find actionable information quickly and effectively?
Bryan Kinsella - Board Level Chief Information Officer/Non Executive Director
'Driving a pragmatic IS/IT Strategy whilst the plates are spinning' - Following a failed attempt to deploy a global ERP solution, how a major servces company tackled the challenge of implementing and managing the IS/IT for competative advantage.
tech panel
Join James, Stuart, Bryan, Andy and Alan in afternoon for the EXPO 2011 tech panel. Our guest speakers will be joined by Andrew Choi, Executive Director at Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd and Allan Pettman - UK Managing Director, Global Knowledge.
A live debate chaired by David Parkin, an opportunity to quiz industry experts and debate the issues that matter to you.
Visit our website for further details of our guest speakers as well as programme timings for the day http://techmesh.org/expo-2011/seminarprogramme2011/
Register today at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
Seminar programme includes:
Ajaz Ahmed - Founder of Freeserve, once the UK's largest internet service provider
'Are we getting left behind' - The internet and technology is getting bigger and changing direction at an alarming rate but is Britain getting left behind, what can we do to get a seat at the top table?
James Akrigg - Head of Technology for Partners at Microsoft
'The Future of Productivity' - We each face in our day-to-day lives the need to be more productive in what we do. As an IT Professional this is how we can better deliver IT services to business and how we can become more effective in our use of technology to become more productive. See the very latest in technology advances from Microsoft and how this can help you today.
Andy Peterson - Head of Marketing, Product and Propositions, KC Business
'Next Generation Broadband - A Different Perspective' - On July 22nd 2011 KC (part of the KCom group) announced it's plans to roll out access to "Next Generation" fibre broadband services to 15,000 homes and businesses in East Yorkshire. Find out how a 107 year old company is tackling some 21st century challenges to make this happen.
Stuart Barker - Director at Agenci Ltd
'Cloud Control & Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)' - Stuart will be discussing the challenge that faces both providers and consumers of cloud computing services and some simple measures businesses can take to protect themselves and their customers. Along with what is PCI DSS and how this is applicable to business.
Alan Ward - Head of the Corporate ICT Research Practice in BT Innovate and Design
'SMART Communities' - We all face a continual deluge of data. Read a newspaper for a week and you will have absorbed roughly the equivalent of a lifetime of facts for your typical counterpart in the Middle Ages. How is technology contributing to that data tsunami? How can that same technology help us to see the wood for the trees and find actionable information quickly and effectively?
Bryan Kinsella - Board Level Chief Information Officer/Non Executive Director
'Driving a pragmatic IS/IT Strategy whilst the plates are spinning' - Following a failed attempt to deploy a global ERP solution, how a major servces company tackled the challenge of implementing and managing the IS/IT for competative advantage.
tech panel
Join James, Stuart, Bryan, Andy and Alan in afternoon for the EXPO 2011 tech panel. Our guest speakers will be joined by Andrew Choi, Executive Director at Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd and Allan Pettman - UK Managing Director, Global Knowledge.
A live debate chaired by David Parkin, an opportunity to quiz industry experts and debate the issues that matter to you.
Visit our website for further details of our guest speakers as well as programme timings for the day http://techmesh.org/expo-2011/seminarprogramme2011/
Register today at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
Friday, 9 September 2011
SME Surgery at EXPO 2011
SME's from the region are invited to join our team of professionals during the lunch time session at this year's IT & Telecoms exhibition, 13th October at the Royal Armouries.
From 12:00 to 13:00 SME's will be able to talk to our experts on IT & Telecoms, professional services and business development. In a one to one, drop in session, businesses will be able to put their questions to the team on subjects like the cloud, security, apps, tax, insurance and much more.
The SME Surgery is part of this year's EXPO, with over 40 exhibitors, an interactive zone, a full seminar programme and tech panel. A packed day for both technology professionals and business leaders to find out what's in store for your business, customers and much more.
Please click on the link to find out more about the SME Surgery and don't forget to register for EXPO 2011 at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
From 12:00 to 13:00 SME's will be able to talk to our experts on IT & Telecoms, professional services and business development. In a one to one, drop in session, businesses will be able to put their questions to the team on subjects like the cloud, security, apps, tax, insurance and much more.
The SME Surgery is part of this year's EXPO, with over 40 exhibitors, an interactive zone, a full seminar programme and tech panel. A packed day for both technology professionals and business leaders to find out what's in store for your business, customers and much more.
Please click on the link to find out more about the SME Surgery and don't forget to register for EXPO 2011 at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
Friday, 2 September 2011
Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber's EXPO 2011 techie breakie
To kick start EXPO 2011, the Chamber are bringing their successful 'Pure Networking' to the Royal Armouries, 13th October 2011. Starting at 7:30am exhibitors, IT & Telecoms professionals and Chamber members from the wider business community will join the techmesh team as a pre-cursor to the exhibition.
We are working closely with the Chamber to showcase the region as the hub of expertise for IT & Telecoms and this is a great example of their continued support.
The techie breakie will finish at 9:00 followed by the official opening of EXPO 2011 by David Parkin, Editor and founder of The Business Desk.
For more details of the Chamber's techie breakie, the pure networking format and how to book please click here.
We are working closely with the Chamber to showcase the region as the hub of expertise for IT & Telecoms and this is a great example of their continued support.
The techie breakie will finish at 9:00 followed by the official opening of EXPO 2011 by David Parkin, Editor and founder of The Business Desk.
For more details of the Chamber's techie breakie, the pure networking format and how to book please click here.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
EXPO 2011 exhibition stands sold out!
techmesh are delighted to announce this year's IT & Telecoms exhibition is a sell out with over 40 businesses exhibiting.
Rocom confirmed their attendance as one of our Interactive Zone exhibitors, making it a full house for what promises to be a great event.
We really are looking forward to this year's EXPO and would like to thank all our sponsors, exhibitors and partners for their continued support and look forward to seeing you all in October.
To register FREE please visit http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
Rocom confirmed their attendance as one of our Interactive Zone exhibitors, making it a full house for what promises to be a great event.
We really are looking forward to this year's EXPO and would like to thank all our sponsors, exhibitors and partners for their continued support and look forward to seeing you all in October.
To register FREE please visit http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com/
Winning profitable business seminar to help grow your technology business
The next techmesh event, to be held at Pontefract Racecourse, 14 September will be delivered by Huthwaite International highly regarded as the experts in sales training. Known for their successful 'spin selling', this event is for those wanting more sales and whilst maintaining profitable margins. Discover life long techniques to understand your customers and become more successful in sales. The event will cover:
Introduction – understanding the Buying Cycle. Do you really understand what is going on in your customer’s mind when making a decision?
Changes over time – Do you appreciate the events that bring about change for your customer and how to use them to anticipate customer needs?
Recognition of Needs – How to assist the customer to understand there is a clear and present need for change in their current practice and help them understand the real value of the change. And … how to avoid talking brochure!
Account entry and navigation A new opportunity arises … do you charge straight in at the first available target? Presenting the strategy used by many successful sellers.
For more information or to book please click here
Introduction – understanding the Buying Cycle. Do you really understand what is going on in your customer’s mind when making a decision?
Changes over time – Do you appreciate the events that bring about change for your customer and how to use them to anticipate customer needs?
Recognition of Needs – How to assist the customer to understand there is a clear and present need for change in their current practice and help them understand the real value of the change. And … how to avoid talking brochure!
Account entry and navigation A new opportunity arises … do you charge straight in at the first available target? Presenting the strategy used by many successful sellers.
For more information or to book please click here
Thursday, 25 August 2011
techmesh York IT Security event a success!
This week’s ‘How secure is your technology – prevention is better than cure’ event, University of York was another great event for techmesh. Thanks to Stuart Barker, Agenci Ltd, Tracy Hannan, KC Business and Mark Wityszyn, Ventura part of Capita Group, who did a fantastic job with their presentations. The evening highlighted every day challenges we face and the systems we need to protect our data, customers and business processes.
Lots of great feedback from techmesh members, we really do appreciate your comments. We are working on our events programme for 2012, so please keep us posted on your ideas. Don’t forget to register for EXPO 2011, seminar places are limited – don’t miss out!
Register FREE at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com
Next techmesh event: ‘Growing your technology business (part 2) Winning Profitable Business’ from our sales experts, Huthwaite International, 9:30am to 12:30pm, 14th September, Pontefract Racecourse.
Places are limited so please book early – email info@techmesh.org / http://techmesh.org/events
Lots of great feedback from techmesh members, we really do appreciate your comments. We are working on our events programme for 2012, so please keep us posted on your ideas. Don’t forget to register for EXPO 2011, seminar places are limited – don’t miss out!
Register FREE at http://techmeshexpo2011.eventbrite.com
Next techmesh event: ‘Growing your technology business (part 2) Winning Profitable Business’ from our sales experts, Huthwaite International, 9:30am to 12:30pm, 14th September, Pontefract Racecourse.
Places are limited so please book early – email info@techmesh.org / http://techmesh.org/events
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
IT & Telecoms Expo 2011 to showcase the region’s assets
We invite companies across Yorkshire eager to find out more about the latest trends and developments in IT & Telecoms to attend EXPO 2011. The exhibition, which is being held at the Royal Armouries on the 13th October, is organised by techmesh, the region’s only dedicated IT & Telecoms member network.
EXPO 2011 provides a valuable insight into how the world of technology is changing in today’s fast paced environment. Over 40+ exhibitors; a techpanel – a seasoned panel of experts debating hot topics; the interactive zone a lively, buzzing focal point of the exhibition where visitors can watch, listen and play with the very latest in technology; a SME surgery for one to one advice from our industry experts.
techmesh is working closely with the Chambers across our region along with a number of other significant networks to promote the event, which is not only great news for the IT & Telecoms sector, but for the region as a whole.
Collaboration with other networks is proving to be a powerful medium to drive the sector forward. EXPO 2011 is the perfect example of how collaboration can strengthen relationships as well as educate and stimulate those with a focus on technology. The event promises to be one of the most successful events in the sector’s calendar.
Date: Thursday 13th October 2011
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Venue: Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT
Cost: To register FREE please visit http://techmesh.org/expo-2011/
EXPO 2011 provides a valuable insight into how the world of technology is changing in today’s fast paced environment. Over 40+ exhibitors; a techpanel – a seasoned panel of experts debating hot topics; the interactive zone a lively, buzzing focal point of the exhibition where visitors can watch, listen and play with the very latest in technology; a SME surgery for one to one advice from our industry experts.
techmesh is working closely with the Chambers across our region along with a number of other significant networks to promote the event, which is not only great news for the IT & Telecoms sector, but for the region as a whole.
Collaboration with other networks is proving to be a powerful medium to drive the sector forward. EXPO 2011 is the perfect example of how collaboration can strengthen relationships as well as educate and stimulate those with a focus on technology. The event promises to be one of the most successful events in the sector’s calendar.
Date: Thursday 13th October 2011
Time: 9am – 4.30pm
Venue: Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT
Cost: To register FREE please visit http://techmesh.org/expo-2011/
Thursday, 7 July 2011
BT's Trevor Higgins presents at techmesh Leeds
Regional Partnership Director, Trevor Higgins confirmed this week he will present at 'Digital Britain - Emerging Technologies' 19th July at the Rose Bowl, Leeds Met from 8am. BT are investing £2.5b in provding superfast broadband to 70% of the UK by 2012. Trevor will give an update on progress and discuss benefits for business.
A great line up with Andrew Bettany from the University of York, discussing the launch of Microsoft Office 365, Peter Hopton Very PC (with KC) promoting green IT and Digial Media Projects on retail sales boosting digital signage.
Breakfast included, contact the techmesh team on 0113 3845641 for more details.
A great line up with Andrew Bettany from the University of York, discussing the launch of Microsoft Office 365, Peter Hopton Very PC (with KC) promoting green IT and Digial Media Projects on retail sales boosting digital signage.
Breakfast included, contact the techmesh team on 0113 3845641 for more details.
Thursday, 16 June 2011
techmesh York 15.06.2011
Last night saw the latest monthly event by techmesh, the hub of IT & Telecoms expertise in Yorkshire and the Humber. Great attendance by both IT professionals and business leaders. Speakers were excellent, encouraging a lively debate on the why's and how's of procurement in both the public and private sector.
Thank you to all attendees. We look forward to seeing you all at the next techmesh event in Leeds 12th July, 'Digital Britain - emerging technologies'. Visit www.techmesh.org/events
Thank you to all attendees. We look forward to seeing you all at the next techmesh event in Leeds 12th July, 'Digital Britain - emerging technologies'. Visit www.techmesh.org/events
Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Grow Your Business through Practical Cloud Computing
Our event on last Thursday (17th March) ‘Grow Your Business through Practical Cloud Computing’ was a phenomenal success. A big thank you to everyone involved particularly DLA Piper, Leeds for use of their venue and kind hospitality, it was perfect.
Over 70 techmesh members, business managers and suppliers of IT & Telecoms services from around the region attended. As well as networking with their peers, guests listened to industry experts, watched live demonstrations and heard from businesses that have implemented and adopted cloud solutions.
From ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’ experts guided guests through the processes and provided practical advice on the success and challenges of introducing the cloud.
The event was in collaboration with Chartered Management Institute http://www.managers.org.uk/
Our next event is Growing Your Technology Business (part one) on Thursday 7th April in Sheffield – we hope to see old and new members there.
For further information, please click on the link.
More Information about techmesh events please contact our team on 0113 384 5641, email info@techmesh.org or visit our website http://techmesh.org/
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.
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”.
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. “
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!”
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.
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.
Join techmesh today to attend techmesh: Sheffield for free!
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.
Join techmesh today to attend techmesh: Sheffield for free!
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
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
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