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.
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Monday, 6 September 2010
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
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 Associates – dedicated 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.
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 Associates – dedicated 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.
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."
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."
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