Silicon Valley was the birthplace of the original tech cluster and Sci-Tech Daresbury will join this global tech revolution with the launch of a HealthTec Cluster here in the North West.

The growing unrest over the impact of climate change cannot be ignored by businesses.

Collaborative robots (cobots) are making cars, packing boxes, flipping burgers and are even on the International Space Station. Their role in workplace is increasing with experts predicting a huge rise in the number of cobots over the next six years.

In today's world of connected, intelligent manufacturing, the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is an inevitability claims Microsoft Dynamics 365 in its 2019 Manufacturing Trends report.

Whether it's renting Rolls Royce engines by the hour, renting out a room in your house or being an Uber taxi driver – the internet continues to drive revolution.

Intelligent Guardians for Your Health

Remember personal jet packs? One flew at the 1984 Olympic Games. Perhaps by 2019, they will have advanced enough to be on sale at Argos?  Actually, no. Jet packs don't seem practical – or safe - for a myriad of reasons, however, there will be ground-breaking technology on many fronts in 2019.

“Industrial digitalisation is about how manufacturers can start their own industrial revolution by using digital to make things smarter, better and faster”.

When was the last time you analysed your value chain to assess if your business was delivering its full potential?

New research has revealed the three major characteristics that will set ambitious businesses apart from those that are stagnating – regardless of sector or location.