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The latest news, case studies and blogs from Sunderland Software City and the region’s tech community.

Sunderland Software Centre hosts Microsoft developer reception

Over 100 software developers from across the country gathered at the Sunderland Software Centre on Saturday (12October) evening to celebrate the end of the annual Developer! Developer! Developer! North Conference. The reception, hosted by Sunderland Software City and Make It Sunderland, an inward investment initiative from Sunderland City Council, rounded

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Keyfund launch Ambition Lab trailer

Keyfund, the Newcastle-based charity helping young people to develop their skills and reach their full potential have launched the first trailer for the Ambition Lab project. Developed in support with Nominet Trust, Ambition Lab will use ground breaking research and digital innovation methods to help young people achieve their ambitions.

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WorkCast takes connectivity to another level!

WorkCast, Europe’s leading online events company is delighted to announce a number of recent developments that will increase customer connectivity with other technology platforms as well as launching an App which enables customers to get all the benefits of attending online events with on-demand versions to watch on any device

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Graduate helps print company create £2m of new business

A SUNDERLAND software graduate has helped a North East print company generate £2m of new business through the introduction of new cutting edge software technology. When Imprint Group wanted to develop their largely manual business process into IT driven systems, the company turned to the University of Sunderland for expert

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Sunderland graduate to help IT firm launch new division

A Sunderland based IT and telecommunications provider is breaking into new markets thanks to an enterprising graduate intern. Andrew Wilkinson, 21, has joined Affinity Systems through the University of Sunderland’s Graduate Internship Scheme to manage the company’s marketing and sales strategy as it prepares to launch a new division. Affinity

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North East-based Web Marketing Software Company Raises £400,000

Angel CoFund, Rivers Capital & TRI Capital invest in 4th aspect North East-based web marketing software company 4th aspect has closed a £400,000 funding round.  The investment gives 4th aspect the ability to complete on its sales strategy and scale the business to achieve its planned growth. Having already secured

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University of Sunderland launch new computing and engineering courses

The University of Sunderland is launching a new series of degrees in engineering and computing for people who lack the formal entry qualifications usually required for standard degrees. The four-year courses are designed for people who may lack formal qualifications but have relevant industry experience and are looking to broaden

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