Conference tackles net zero challenges
The challenges of climate change and achieving net zero were the focus of a conference at Exeter Science Park this week. The organisation’s first Net Zero Carbon Conference, staged in partnership with the University of Exeter, attracted delegates, entrepreneurs, investors, and speakers from across the south west. The conference focused on five of the UN’s […]
New net zero carbon centre opens at Exeter Science Park with ceremonial tree planting
Exeter Science Park has marked the official opening of its £5 million George Parker Bidder building, built to net zero carbon standards and supporting over 100 jobs, with a ceremonial tree planting. 14,000 square foot centre, named after the Moretonhampstead-born civil engineer and mathematical prodigy, provides high-quality office and laboratory space for maturing science, technology, […]
Cyber security company Securious is delighted to announce Pete Woodward as CEO
Securious is delighted to announce that Pete Woodward, Founder and CTO of leading South West cyber security company Securious, is now taking on the role of CEO to further drive the business forward after a strong period of growth. As CEO, Pete will focus on the development of Securious’ product and service offering to make […]
Securious partners with Darktrace and Munit.io to deliver pioneering new cyber security package to clients
Securious is delighted to announce its new partnership with Darktrace and Munit.io, two world-leading cyber security providers, to support the delivery of its new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) package of industry-leading cyber security tools. The MDR package will pair Darktrace’s and Munit.io’s products with Monikal, Securious’ own SIEM solution. The result is a comprehensive […]
SOUTH WEST SMES SET TO INVEST IN TECH
Most companies in the South West are set to increase their investment in technology following the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. A survey carried out by Exeter-based IT support and tech strategy experts Timewade has revealed that nearly two thirds (63%) of companies have increased investment in the short term to deal with challenges including […]
JURASSIC FIBRE INSTALLS 10GBPS CONNECTION TO WINSLADE PARK
Broadband provider Jurassic Fibre has installed its first 10Gbps connection at Winslade Park on the outskirts of Exeter. The business park, which is set to generate around 2,000 sustainable employment opportunities, was connected to Jurassic Fibre’s cutting-edge network earlier this month. With a 10Gbps connection from Jurassic Fibre, businesses will benefit from faster and more […]
NEW TECH NEWS WEBSITE FOR THE SOUTH WEST LAUNCHED TO COVER THE REGION’S THRIVING TECH ECOSYSTEM
6 April 2021: South West Tech Daily, an independent news website covering the burgeoning technology scene in the South West, has today launched. swtechdaily.co.uk will draw on a network of journalists, experts and partners from across the region to produce news, interviews, opinion pieces and insight. The thriving technology clusters, hubs and science parks around the South […]
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 […]
New cyber security technology born at Exeter Science Park launched by Securious
Securious, a cyber security company based at the Exeter Science Park, has launched Monikal, the first SIEM solution designed for mid-level organisations. The world-leading technology helps businesses protect critical information to reduce the financial, reputational and operational impact of data breach. It provides a much greater level of visibility of technology and networks to highlight […]
Jurassic Fibre connects 1,000th customer to full fibre network
A business in Honiton has become the 1,000th customer to be installed with ultrafast full fibre broadband from Jurassic Fibre. MC² Audio – which manufactures and exports audio amplifiers around the world – was connected to Jurassic Fibre’s custom-built network last week. The network provides internet speeds of up to 950Mbps for residential customers and […]