Latest IT & Digital York News

Office Space available in York RENT FREE!

Small office space available rent free in Central York, in return for answering a few phone calls per week.

Virtual World Step Nearer Reality

Scientists in Yorkshire are working on a project that will aid the human race should mankind lose the ability to travel

UK to Get Superfast Broadband by 2012

UK telecoms provider BT is to invest £1.5 billion ($3 billion) to roll out superfast broadband to up to 10 million UK homes by 2012

Super-sensitive Controller Opens Wii to Music

Japanese gaming firm Nintendo, maker of the popular Wii gaming console, has unveiled a new motion sensor for its Wii controller and a number of new games to show off the capabilities of the device

3-Month Free UK Trial of Lower-Value Tender Opportunities

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has announced a three month free UK trial of lower-value tender opportunities.

Computer Glitches Delay Sales of New iPhone

Excitement over the launch of the iPhone 3G turned to chaos today as computer problems meant customers could not buy the new gadget.

Science Space is Snapped Up

ALL but one suite of a 12,000 sq ft building which recently became available on the York Science Park has now been occupied

A North Yorkshire Business Park is Offering the First TWO Months of any Lease Rent Free

Sycamore Business Park, situated in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, is offering the first two months of any lease (minimum 12 months) Rent Free

Security Flaw Prompts the "Largest Security Update" in Web History

A major flaw in the way the internet works could lead to millions of people being targeted by criminals and has prompted the "largest security update" in web history, according to a leading security researcher

Creative York Revealed Event a Great Success!

Highlights and Feedback from the latest 'Creative York Revealed' showcasing event, which took place on 27 June 2008

Cash Boost for Graffiti Website

A WEBSITE that would document the work of graffiti vandals in York in a bid to help police catch them is a step closer to being introduced

New Computer Game is Acknowledged as Potential Life-Saver

A publisher of educational computer games in York is pioneering a lifesaving attempt nationally to stop children from getting involved in gangs, knifings and gun crime

Research Grants Aim to Boost Business Innovation

Innovative businesses are set to receive a boost of more than £43m from regional development agency Yorkshire Forward

University of Hull Starts Data Archiving as Part of Long Term Data Management Strategy

The University of Hull has chosen a data archiving solution from BridgeHead Software to help manage a rapid growth in stored data

New Advisory Board at Science City York

Influential figures from the region’s private and public sector have formed a new advisory board for Science City York, building upon the business initiative’s top level management team revealed late last year

New Website a Tonic for Thackray Medical Museum

Web design company 9xb.com has created a new website for the Thackray Medical Museum,Leeds

CPP Goes For Growth After Securing £130m Finance Package

YORK-based CPP Group has revealed it has secured £130m financing to boost its expansion across Europe, Asia and North America

Identity Fraud Hits Net Telephony

A new type of identity fraud, which sees hackers tapping into voice-over IP telephony accounts, has been highlighted by a VoIP equipment maker

Tender Tracker

A selection of current IT & Digital related tenders. Please use the contact details specified within each Notice. Science City York does not accept any responsibility for the content of these items.

Purenet Solutions Scoop a Win at the Yorkshire Digital Awards 2008

PureNet walked away with an award at the prestigious Yorkshire Digital Awards held at the Royal Armouries Museum on the 8th May 2008

Software Company's Delight at National Award Nominations

WELCOM Software is celebrating nominations for both The City & Guilds Employer of the Year Award and The Small to Medium Business of the Year Award at the National Business Awards – North East Regional Programme 2008

Agency's Joy at Winning 'Online Oscars'

DIGITAL marketing specialist Magnitude has been acknowledged as one of the best in the world at this year's Webby Awards, scooping two top accolades

ELC Welcomes Positive Report for UK Technology Sector

The Electronics Leadership Council welcomes a very positive report on venture capital funding in the technology sector

Small Businesses to Get Free Access to Public Sector Contracts

A free trial has begun to provide small and medium sized businesses with access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities

Science City York Locates to New Premises

Science City York is pleased to announce its move to new premises on York Science Park