Business

The annual Tech South West Awards have opened for entries as the prestigious event returns for a fifth year to celebrate the region’s tech sector.

Covering the whole of the South West from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset to Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, the awards showcase innovation across the region’s fastest growing sector.

Over 300 entries were submitted for the awards in 2022. Categories include Best Startup, Women in Tech, MarineTech, Commitment to Diversity, Workplace Culture, AgriTech, Tech For Good, FinTech and Commitment to Talent....

According to the World Economic Forum, the United Kingdom is amongst the world’s most competitive nations. In 2022, the South West had the largest percentage increase (15%) in the number of private sector businesses in English regions, surpassing the South East and Yorkshire. Growing competition in English regions means businesses must develop an edge against rival companies to have a strong brand reputation and hold a significant share of the market they’re operating in.

Fortunately, businesses can achieve this in many ways, such as by adapting price strategies, ensuring...

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Digital marketing business Optix Solutions has been named the top ‘boutique’ agency in the country in Campaign’s prestigious Best Place to Work list.

What’s more, the company was placed fourth overall in the top 100, its highest ever position.

Managing Director Rob Stevens, who collected the award with colleague Xenia Espina, says “This is the third year Optix Solutions has been included on the list. We knew we were in the top 100 back in March.

“But then we were invited to the awards reception in London, and interviewed by a journalist for Campaign which hadn’t...