Entries by Adam Goodall

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MetaCompliance eyes global expansion with investment from Tenzing

Private equity investor Tenzing will partner with local cybersecurity firm MetaCompliance to accelerate the organisation’s growth and drive product innovation. Founded in 2005, MetaCompliance employs more than 100 people, servicing clients in the UK, Europe and internationally with a mission to help customers keep staff safe online, protect their digital assets and avoid reputational damage. […]

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New Stateside acquisition for Learning Pool

Local company Learning Pool has announced the acquisition of US-based Remote Learner. Situated in Denver, Colorado, the LMS (Learning Management System) specialist has represented more than a million users for over two decades, with clients including recruitment giant Indeed, Royal Caribbean Group and Ultimate Kronos Group. Remote Learner is the fourth firm to join the […]

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Allstate NI scores Hattrick at Industry Awards

Allstate NI in the North West has added to its trophy cabinet after winning in three categories at the Contact Centre Network NI awards. The company’s largely Derry and Strabane-based Allstate Technology Support Centre (ATSC), which assists Allstate employees globally, received awards for Trainer of the Year and Contact Centre Manager of the Year at […]

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Alchemy awarded Diversity Mark

Derry-based Alchemy Technology Services have received a Bronze Diversity Mark in recognition of their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Diversity Mark NI award came after the insurance technology firm submitted a three-year plan to advance gender diversity in the business. The assessment panel praised Alchemy for their enthusiasm to build a […]

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Innovative Streetscape Proposals for Derry and Strabane

Temporary traffic restrictions and new outdoor seating to allow town centre hospitality and other businesses to trade onto the street are among the measures proposed by urban designers as part of the wider recovery plan from Covid 19. The streetscape proposals were outlined in a Covid Recovery and Revitalisation Street Life and Vibrant Places document […]

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City Deal Reaches New Milestone

The £250m City Deal for Derry City and Strabane has taken a major step forward with the signing of its Heads of Terms Agreement. The deal, which marks the single largest ever government investment in the region, is aimed at bringing a transformative boost to the local economy and could create up to 7,000 new […]

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Books to transport you home this Christmas

There’s no place like home. But with many Derry and Strabane diaspora unable to travel back this Christmas, Jenni Doherty of Little Acorns Bookstore shares her pick of 2020’s local books to enjoy from wherever you are in the world. The Liar’s Daughter, by Claire Allan (£7.99) – Derry journalist and author Claire Allan is […]

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Relocation Advice

Considering a move home? Local experts share their advice Returning to the North West to live, work or invest is an enticing prospect – and perhaps more than ever in 2020. With the recent rise in remote working, the North West’s excellent broadband offering, and award-winning, homegrown and global firms located here, that long held […]

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Virtual Golden Bridges Conference Attracts Record Numbers

A transatlantic conference hosted virtually in Derry’s Guildhall has attracted a record number of global participants. The 12th Golden Bridges Conference and Awards ceremony saw political leaders, business and community representatives and education providers from the North West and Boston share their experiences of dealing with the COVID pandemic and preparing for Brexit. The conference saw more than 500 registrations […]

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Boot camp gives new businesses a kickstart

A selection of early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs have taken part in a start-up boot camp to help grow and scale their business. The one-day virtual event, delivered by Ignite NI, saw 15 participants with scalable and technology-enabled ideas learn more about the key factors involved in building a start-up, receive one-to-one support, and take part […]