Business

Businesses that use online resources are being warned that they risk serious reputational damage if they do not keep on top of their password security according to Devon-based training and marketing agency, Social:haus.

The hacking of social, gaming and other online platforms and resources is nothing new and Social:haus CEO, James Barisic, says that it is the most likely cause of a noticeable spike in the number of hacked Twitter and Facebook accounts appearing online – and an increase in spam messages, including pornography and phishing attacks, appearing on social media streams...

The tension is mounting for the shortlisted nominees in the Natwest Devon Venus Awards, as the finalists are due to be announced in Exeter tonight at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel. In recognition of the importance of these awards, the event is even being filmed by Channel Four.

There have been thousands of nominations and votes in the competition, recognising the achievements of women in business.

There are 12 categories, including Employee of the Year, sponsored by The Exeter Daily, Business Mother of The Year, sponsored by Heart, and Employer of the Year, sponsored by...

Exeter-based Premier Communication Electronics (PCE) will launch its newest product, a military-style hands-free hydration vest, at the Ambulex exhibition in Coventry today.

The CBRN (which stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear and is pronounced C-burn) vest comes with a built-in space for a camel-pouch for immediate hydration and a number of pockets for communications equipment including two-way radios, external speakers, ear-pieces and PTT switches.

PCE recently added the vest to its portfolio of products but will officially launch it at Ambulex,...

One top Devon company is helping an animal charity with the little things that make a big difference.

Sparkworld has donated a selection of domestic appliances and kitchen tools to Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium.

“These things may not be sexy, but they are vital!” says Jenny Paton from Living Coasts. “The hand blender is used for preparing fish for feeding birds. And sometimes we make fish soup to syringe feed the rays, especially if youngsters need feeding up. The dishwasher is used to clean animal feed bowls.

“Sparkworld has also given us a...