Business

The Tech South West Awards 2025 are officially open for entries — and this year’s celebration of innovation, talent and impact is set to be bigger, bolder and more brilliant than ever.

From trailblazing startups and game-changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global impact, the awards spotlight those pushing boundaries, solving real-world challenges, and putting the South West firmly on the map.

Following a record-breaking event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol last year, with more than 400 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

We live in an era when news spreads at lightning speed, and so do half-truths, twisted narratives, and flat-out lies.

Social media, once a space for updates and connection, has morphed into a hotbed of misinformation, where anyone with a smartphone and an opinion can go viral overnight.

In this landscape, organisations don’t just need to get their message out. They need to get it right and make sure it cuts through the noise.

That’s exactly where a reputable communications agency steps in, not as a luxury, but as a necessity.

Tail spend optimisation helps you take control of overlooked purchases, reduce costs, and improve financial visibility across your business operations.

Exeter-based, employee-owned communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is celebrating two years since becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) — marking the milestone as the agency’s most successful year in its 25-year history.

Since the transition in March 2023, the award-winning agency has expanded its client base, and delivered measurable success for clients, all while embedding its values-led culture and commitment to sustainability at the heart of the business.

The move to employee ownership followed a decision by Founder and Managing Director, Rachael...