The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 47: Feb/March 2020 | Page 26

THE TECHIES ENTER THE TECHIES 2020 Are you doing clever things with tech? Why not enter The Techies 2020. If you’re a firm based in Wiltshire and doing exciting and innovative work with IT and technology, why not get recognised by entering The Techies, Swindon & Wiltshire’s annual IT and Technology Awards. It’s brilliant to win an award and be part of this celebratory event of all things tech in our community. Now in its third year, the award scheme is a Business Exchange initiative supported by headline sponsor, the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership and award category sponsors; Britannia Quickmove, Elm Workspace, Purple Lime, Shaw & Co and Thrings. Purple Lime is a new sponsor for 2020. The company offers a fresh approach to accountancy, using the latest tech to empower business owners and directors with real time business data, helping them make informed business decisions putting them in control. Having won Tech Team of the Year at the inaugural Techies Awards in 2018, Purple Lime wanted to help shine the light on other organisations embracing the power of technology. Angela Ashworth, Director of Purple Lime, said, “Purple Lime is proud to be sponsoring The Techies Driven by Data award 2020. It’s great to support other like-minded companies in the region that love the power of technology.” Mark Miles Render I encourage businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire to get involved in the Techies 2020 and shine a light on their achievements. Mirabelle Mack Swindon & Wiltshire SME Growth Project Manager and Techies judge. It was exciting to engage with local businesses that are as passionate about technology as we are. AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE: 1. Flying the Flag for Swindon & Wiltshire 7. Most Innovative Tech Solution 2. Best Tech Support Service 8. Best User Experience 3. Future Tech Superstar 9. Using Tech to Transform Business 4. Social Impact Award 10. Driven by Data 5. Best Tech Security 11. The Cutting IT Award 6. Best Tech Start-up – New for 2020 12. Tech Team of the Year Kirsty Owen Infinite Group AWARDS NIGHT Thursday 21st May 2020 Tickets are on sale now! Businesses can enter the Techies online by visiting www.the-techies-sw.co.uk The awards are only open to businesses in Swindon & Wiltshire. Read the full competition rules and eligibility online by visiting the entry section of the Techies website. Entries are open until midnight on Friday 3rd April, 2020. Enter online: Find out more: www.the-techies-sw.co.uk [email protected] We’re excited to announce the Techies 2020 will be hosted at a brand new venue, the Pattern Church in Swindon. Steeped in history the building was formally GWR’s Pattern Store. Ideally placed close to Swindon train station and with plenty of parking nearby the Pattern is Swindon’s most exciting event space. Launching in April 2020, it will have a purpose built auditorium to host awards night. The new event space gives the Techies awards night the opportunity to almost double in size, allowing for up to 200 guests. Tickets for the event cost £45 and include a drink, bowl food, the award ceremony and entertainment. Get a flavour for the Techies by watching last year’s highlights video online. It’s not another boring chicken dinner, black tie affair! The dress code is smart casual. Buy tickets online at: www.the-techies-sw.co.uk For more info: www.the-techies-sw.co.uk @TheTechiesUK 26 www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk