NEWS ADVICE
TECH FIRM SEES INCREASE IN DEMAND TO DIGITISE SYSTEMS
Newton Aycliffe-based tech firm Excelpoint has reported a significant increase in manufacturing-based businesses embracing its no-code technology to digitalise business-critical systems .
It has reported that the sector is embracing digital transformation to replace inefficient systems and processes with automated solutions to drive business improvements , create efficiencies , and improve insight through better recording and reporting of data .
Excelpoint – based at The Work Place on Aycliffe Business Park - is seeing the pace of adoption by manufacturers go up a gear .
Many of the projects deployed using Excepoint ’ s no-code technology have been for business-critical core systems and have required seamless connectivity to existing legacy systems .
Excelpoint managing director Ian Brown said : “ The trend for ‘ smart ’ factories using digital technologies is now encompassing a focus on business processes and workflows with the digitalisation of manufacturing facilities requiring a solution that is multifunctional , integrated and embraces data analysis to drive strategy , and our ‘ smart software ’ is ideally positioned for this challenge .”
Business-critical core systems are being prioritised for digital transformation to improve organisational performance and importantly realise an enhanced customer and employee experience .
Ian added : “ We have seen a significant increase in the number of UK manufacturers embracing digital technologies as a way of gaining competitive advantage .”
For more information or advice on how your organisation can take advantage of digitalisation , visit excelpoint . co . uk .
CRAFTER ’ S COMPANION WELCOMES NEW PRESENTER
Crafter ’ s TV , the digital platform run by Crafter ’ s Companion , has welcomed a new presenter to its channel .
Becky Redican will join Joe Remblance and Ben Moseby as a lead presenter on the channel , working alongside Crafter ’ s TV ’ s existing craft experts .
The new presenter brings a wealth of experience to her new role , having run her own craft business for more than 15 years , creating pieces for art and fashion clients .
She has mastered a multitude of crafts including wet felting , needle felting , sewing , painting , wirework , woodwork and decoupage .
Prior to joining Crafter ’ s TV , Becky volunteered at a charity working with young carers and progressed to course coordinator and volunteer manager .
She was invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen and other members of the Royal Family in acknowledgement of her work .
Crafter ’ s TV is an interactive platform where crafters can find inspiration , education
and shop while they watch . The digital channel currently broadcasts up to five live shows , featuring more than five hours of crafting fun every day .
Becky , who is originally from Chester , said : “ I ’ ve always considered myself to be creative . “ I am the daughter of an art teacher and my grandma taught me crochet from a young age , so I have spent most of my life seeing creativity as both a hobby and a career .
“ I ’ m really excited to be joining Crafter ’ s TV and making my mark as a presenter . I love the family feel at Crafter ’ s Companion , there ’ s a strong community atmosphere , among both the team and the wonderful viewers , and I am thrilled to be part of it .”
THE PLACE TO WORK
The team at The Work Place are delighted that an opportunity has come up to join our thriving business hub this summer .
For many years , office space at The Work Place has been highly sought after , and a waiting list to acquire it has always been in operation , with demand ranging from one person businesses upwards .
There are currently 11 tenants based at the centre which promotes a great business community vibe .
These include Baltic Recruitment , BritGrocer , Durham Secondary Schools Centered Initial Teacher Training Programme ( SCITT ), Excelpoint , Patrick Lonergan Recruitment , Pioneering Care Partnership ’ s ROAD Team , Terabyte , The Emotional Intelligence Company , Unity Foster Care , Warrens Group and Wildon Estates .
The businesses use their space in a variety of ways , such as training space , for interviews and meetings , staffing and simply as a base to work around the North-East .
Many of our tenants also benefit from referring work to one another .
The opportunity to refurbish old space into three new office spaces , ranging in size , has now come up , and we ’ re hoping to encourage more businesses to join our community .
We have three types of space available , including 140 sqm ( with option to subdivide ), 74 sqm and 16 sqm . Reasonably priced , the cost includes all utilities , security and maintenance as well as a full reception service , making it a very attractive offer to make a home for your business .
For more information or to discuss further , call business manager Angela Wilkinson on 01325 375900 or email angela . wilkinson @ twpa . org . uk .
Julie Turnbull Business support co-ordinator , The Work Place
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