Business

Will Jordan and Dave Hall, co-founders of IMP Software.

Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

Full story

Phil Smith

Phil Smith

Posted:

IWG adds new HQ office in Exeter as demand for hybrid working rises

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 11:01pm

IWG , the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions with brands including Spaces and Regus, is opening a state-of-the-art flexible HQ workspace in Exeter as the demand for hybrid working rapidly accelerates. This opening is being delivered in partnership with Matford Business Centres, which has entered into a managed partnership agreement with IWG.

Unprecedented demand from companies of all sizes and workers looking for hybrid working solutions means IWG will add 1,000 new locations over the next year. Hybrid working offers companies a significantly lower cost base...

Read more

Exeter company receives funding boost to improve access to specialist pathology services

Diagnexia has received almost £50,000 funding through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for a new digital pathology scanner, helping healthcare organisations connect with specialists around the world.

Diagnexia provides a cutting-edge pathology diagnostics platform which helps hospitals and laboratories refer medical samples to an international network of specialist clinicians, helping to reduce their diagnostic turnaround times and pathology backlogs.

The company is rapidly scaling, and recently expanded its headquarters at Exeter Science...

Read more
A person stood in nature holding a camera.

Launch of Changemaker Programme to Challenge Outdoor Inequality

Five leading outdoor brands, alongside national charity Hatch Enterprise, are calling for UK changemakers working to make the outdoors a more diverse, accessible and equitable space for all, to apply for their Changemaker Programme, which returns for its second year this October.

The programme offers skills support and development and mentoring to people of colour who are at the start of their journey and looking for advice and guidance on how to set up, launch and grow their social enterprise, business or organisation.

Jade Baker, Co-Head of Programmes at Hatch Enterprise...

Read more

The Great South West Partners with UKREiiF

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 5:03pm

Great South West, a Pan-Regional Partnership representing Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, has announced its partnership with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 21-23 May 2024, in Leeds.

The Great South West’s decision to join hands with UKREiiF 2024 underlines its commitment to championing the region's status as the UK's Clean Energy Powerhouse. The Partnership recently launched its landmark report into the unrivalled potential of the region’s low-carbon energy generation capacity. By...

Read more

South West marketing agency seeing significant growth with key new client wins

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2023 - 11:21pm

Positive impact marketing agency welcomes five new clients following recent growth

Exeter and Bristol-based marketing agency Program is celebrating recent growth, welcoming five new clients in recent weeks; IT support provider Acronyms; software development company CoreBlue; Plymouth social enterprise Engaged Communities; multinational hospitality company Accor; and innovative pipeline monitoring company Klarian.

Program is a creative positive impact marketing agency, working with tech, education and infrastructure sectors, including business organisations and government...

Read more

New horizon for Bloor Homes, Exeter as £2.7 million office extension completes

Bloor Homes’ Exeter region has a new-look home thanks to the completion of a £2.7 million extension to its Horizon House offices, complete with extended meeting and training and conferencing facilities.

Staff were able to move into the freshly extended offices just as Bloor Homes celebrated the first anniversary of the developer’s newest region, which launched last summer to focus on new developments in Devon and Cornwall.

Regional Managing Director Bradley Davison said: “After a year of working from a combination of a modular building in the car park of the building...

Read more

Illuminating the Future: The Rising Trend of LED Lighting in Commercial Spaces

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 08/07/2023 - 7:33am

In the ever-evolving world of lighting technology, one trend stands out as a beacon of innovation and efficiency: the widespread adoption of LED lighting in commercial spaces. LED (light-emitting diode) lighting has revolutionized how we illuminate our surroundings, offering a range of benefits beyond traditional lighting solutions. From enhanced energy efficiency to versatile design options, LED lighting reshapes how businesses approach illumination. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind the rising trend of LED lighting in commercial spaces, exploring its advantages,...

Read more

Exeter valuation surveyor shortlisted for prestigious national award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/06/2023 - 10:54pm

An Exeter valuation surveyor has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award which recognises the brightest talent in the profession and celebrates their outstanding contributions to the industry.

Stephanie Christensen, Senior Surveyor at leading property consultancy Fisher German, has been announced as a finalist in the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Matrics Surveyor Awards 2023.

The awards, formerly the RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Awards, highlight the achievements of up-and-coming surveyors, showcasing the innovation and hard work of emerging...

Read more

Devon Work Hubs prepare to celebrate International Coworking Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/06/2023 - 9:04pm

A number of Devon’s work hubs will be marking International Coworking Day on Wednesday 9 August by inviting people to give coworking a try.

The day is an opportunity for people to experience coworking for themselves and see that they are far more than simply a desk space. The many advantages provided by Work Hubs include flexible working, organic networking and collaborative opportunities with like-minded people.

Among the coworking spaces within the Devon Work Hub network offering free trial coworking days for non-members on 9 August are:

- Devon Business...

Read more

The Farm Table restaurant at Darts Farm celebrates its first anniversary

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 9:45am

Darts Farm celebrated the first anniversary of its new restaurant, The Farm Table, in July by welcoming two iconic chefs to take over the kitchen for the evening.

Great British Menu winner, Mark Hix and local seafood hero, Mitch Tonks, created a unique 5-course seasonal menu, combining their celebrated styles with produce from the fields at Darts Farm and incredible artisan ingredients from the food hall; whilst sharing their stories about a lifetime of friendship through food.

Hosting two such culinary giants represents a huge accolade for the new Devon restaurant which...

Read more
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather