NEWS
Jean Paul Bodiong has joined growing Aycliffe tech firm Excelpoint .
TECH APPOINTMENT
New senior software engineer joins Aycliffe firm Excelpoint
Newton Aycliffe-based Excelpoint has announced the hiring of a new senior software engineer , Jean Paul Bodiong , to its growing team . With over 15 years of experience in the software sector , Bodiong will play a key role in supporting Excelpoint ’ s development team in building further depth and functionality into its no-code platform , focusing on future technological developments to keep the platform ahead in a highly competitive global market .
Excelpoint CEO Ian Brown said : “ We are pleased to welcome Jean Paul to the Excelpoint team .
“ His experience will enable him to play a key role in accelerating and achieving our product development strategy .
“ With organisations increasingly realising the power of no-code , we are confident that Jean Paul will have a central role in ensuring our platform continues to provide cuttingedge functionality that enables our customers to adapt , innovate , and excel in a rapidly changing landscape .”
Excelpoint ’ s no-code platform enables businesses to design , build , and deploy custom applications with ease , catering to a wide range of industries and use cases .
The solution is adaptable to various business requirements , allowing organisations to achieve their unique goals while saving time and resources on development .
Excelpoint CTO John Patrick added : “ Technology is at the core of our business model , and we are always looking for ways to innovate and improve our software platform and associated services .
“ Hiring a talented software developer is an important step towards achieving our goals , and we are excited to welcome Jean Paul to our team . With his expertise and experience , we are confident that he will make a significant contribution to our company ’ s success and help us stay ahead of the competition .”
Excelpoint is continuously looking for talented and driven individuals to join its team .
See page 29 for our special feature eon Excelpoint .
BUSINESSES OFFERED ENERGY BILLS CASH BOOST
Steelmakers , recycling plants and manufacturers are among the hundreds of businesses that will benefit from a new scheme launched by the government to help with the cost of their energy bills .
Most businesses across the country are receiving money off their energy costs automatically , thanks to an unprecedented support package from the government totalling around £ 7bn so far – amounting to over £ 35m a day .
However , a selection of companies – including some large chemical plants and those providing critical national infrastructure – require a bespoke support scheme to subsidise energy from a licence-exempt supplier .
Some suppliers can benefit from licence exemptions for various reasons , for example if they operate on a small scale with limited impact on the electricity system . Companies may use a licence-exempt supplier because they are based on a site with a private network or operate directly within the wholesale energy market .
These companies – known as Non-Standard Customers – can now apply for help with their bills from April 2023 to March 2024 , similar to the support others will receive under the government ’ s Energy Bills Discount Scheme .
For some , these discounts could amount to thousands of pounds off their energy bills and provide vital help with their cashflow , following the impact of the war in Ukraine on global energy costs .
The move comes as the government continues to deliver on its promise to protect jobs , grow the economy and halve inflation .
BUSINESS BRIEFS
CYCLE ROUTE UPGRADE A £ 1.5m upgrade of County Durham ’ s main cycling , wheeling and walking route has been completed , with a new ‘ glow in the dark ’ section among the improvements made .
Durham County Council has worked with Sustrans to deliver the improvements on the National Cycle Network Route 1 ( NCN1 ), which runs through the county .
The Department for Transportfunded work has taken place on parts of the NCN1 between Seaham and Pesspool Wood near Haswell .
POTHOLE FUNDING County Durham ’ s roads are set to benefit from a funding boost of over £ 2.5m .
Durham County Council has been awarded £ 2.64m by the Department for Transport for the repair and prevention of potholes across the county .
The money will help strengthen the council ’ s rolling programme of resurfacing and sealing road surfaces .
CLEAN SWEEP Durham County Council has bolstered its road sweeping fleet in order to keep communities clean and tidy .
The local authority has taken on three road sweepers that will be deployed in town centres and elsewhere , as part of its work to help communities look their best .
The bigger fleet means that places like Newton Aycliffe , Durham City , Chester-le-Street and Bishop Auckland , as well as other towns and villages , can be visited by road sweepers more often .
AYCLIFFE BUSINESS # 64 We ’ re already working on issue # 64 of Aycliffe Business , due out late July .
The deadline is Friday , July 14 . To enquire , call 01325 728024 or email martin @ aycliffetoday . co . uk .
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