Building better product development partnerships

Building better product development partnerships

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 8:42pm

No matter how long you have been in your business, you will need to make something new to stay competitive in the market. There will also be a point in your professional life to realize that the result is better if you are partnering with the right product development partner.

But finding a partner is like seeking your soulmate. There are a lot of developers out there to offer similar services. Picking one that will work with you best can be tricky.

The creative minds are hard to find. The challenges in finding the same-minded people to work with you side-by-side might...

Exeter Chiefs Foundation support Hospital Radio Exeter

Exeter Chiefs Foundation support Hospital Radio Exeter

Hospital Radio Exeter has benefitted to the tune of just over £9,500 thanks to a grant from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation.

The money will enable the station team to update their playout system and provide an opportunity to develop and expand the service in the future.

Hospital Radio Exeter is run by a group of enthusiastic volunteers and has been broadcasting to patients at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital for more than 40 years.

Even during the pandemic, members have been continuing to produce programmes from home while Covid restrictions prevented the use...

Jurassic Fibre appoints Steve Garrood as Chief Commercial Officer

Jurassic Fibre appoints Steve Garrood as Chief Commercial Officer

South West broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre, has welcomed Steve Garrood as Chief Commercial Officer.

Steve joins Jurassic Fibre with over 20 years’ sales and marketing experience working for global network operators in FTTx, FTTC and FTTP networks; mobile telecommunications, OTT and IoT solutions. He has held positions across a range of businesses, from large corporations including T Mobile, Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom and Telewest (previously NTL); to start ups such as Truphone, Insightful Technology and FYLD.

Most recently, he was CCO for a Field Force Automation...

Salcombe Brewery Co makes major investment to back its confidence in the Devon economy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 4:04pm

Salcombe Brewery Co. announces that, following a major investment in its brewing and packaging facilities at a new additional site, it is ideally placed to meet the growing market for its award-winning beers. As the hospitality sector prepares to re-open, its investment will support the imminent launch of its first canned products, its first lager and its increasing partnerships with leading South West hospitality venues.

Salcombe Brewery Co. Chairman, John Tiner comments: “While the last year has been incredibly challenging for our industry we have taken the opportunity...

Cordero extends his stay at Exeter Chiefs

Cordero extends his stay at the Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has spoken of his delight after it was confirmed Facundo Cordero has agreed a contract extension with the reigning English and European champions.

The 22-year-old joined the Chiefs in July of last year, following in the footsteps of older brother Santiago, who enjoyed two highly successful seasons at Sandy Park, scoring 10 tries in 33 appearances.

Cordero – who can play at full-back or on the wing – made his debut for the Chiefs in last season’s Gallagher Premiership game away to Saracens.

Since then, he has featured...

Rugby team photo

Memories of Honiton and Exeter Rugby Clubs

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 3:33pm

Rare photos and a medal from the halcyon days of rugby will be auctioned in Chilcotts sale on April 17.

The items were discovered during a routine house clearance, bringing to light the history of one local family’s deep connection with the sport.

Initially three black and white team photographs were found. Two are of Exeter RFC team 1930-31 and 1931-32, and the other depicts the Honiton RFC team of 1935-6 pictured sitting in front of the pavilion on Allhallows Playing Fields. All the photos featured one individual named CH Beer, with Frank Beer in the Honiton picture...

EE switches on 5G in Exeter

EE switches on 5G in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 3:30pm

EE today announced it has switched on 5G in Exeter, as the city joins 34 other places to get connected to its 5G network across the UK.

EE has added outdoor 5G coverage to some of the UK’s most popular tourist landmarks, historical sites, and coastal locations as lockdown restrictions start to ease and attractions begin to reopen from next week.

The 5G coverage from EE is now available in popular locations including Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Quay, Exeter Central train station and the main University campus.

Nick Speed, BT Group director in the South West, said: “...

Are your staff working from home? Don’t forget to say thank you!

Are your staff working from home? Don’t forget to say thank you!

The past year has led to many changes in the business industry. 2020 was a huge learning curve for businesses and employees alike, as many started working from home for the first time in their career. With lockdown restrictions and remote working practises came a whole new set of challenges in the workplace. It’s been challenging to boost team morale when office parties and socials are no longer an option.

Fortunately, there are various ways to praise and reward your staff that can motivate them. It’s more important than ever to say thank you to your team and let them know that...

7 Books that redefined the Russian language and compelled you to get a Russian tutor

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 12:31pm

“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” ~Haruki Murakami, Norwegian Wood

Books are the gateway to a different world. You can explore places otherwise inaccessible to a common man. And when you read literature in a particular language, not only do you learn about their culture but also what and how they think.

Russian is the largest native language in Europe with over 258 million speakers! It is the official language of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. It has got a large percentage of...

Rapid coronavirus tests now available across Devon

Rapid coronavirus tests now available across Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/08/2021 - 11:43am
Every adult in Devon is being encouraged to take a rapid, lateral flow test for coronavirus twice a week, and now they can do so in a variety of ways including through testing centres, workplaces, pharmacies, or home delivery .

The tests are fast and convenient, and results are usually available within the hour.

Rapid lateral flow tests are for people who show no symptoms of coronavirus – the new and continuous cough, high temperature, or change to their usual sense of taste or smell. People with these symptoms should immediately self-isolate and arrange a PCR test via the NHS...

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