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Four new security systems designed to protect decommissioned nuclear sites trialled in Dorset

A set of innovative new systems designed to autonomously detect security breaches have undergone testing at Winfrith, Dorset’s former nuclear reactor test site. The... READ MORE »

Dorset’s fintech ecosystem has grown 32 per cent in last two years, new report reveals

A new report has confirmed that Dorset is an emerging and fast-growing hub for financial tech (fintech). The sector is estimated to contribute almost £200 million gross... READ MORE »

From post-event kickabouts to a rising app, four footie fans are helping amateur players connect

Four football lovers who came together for casual games at tech conferences are gearing up to trial their new social networking app. Bournemouth-based Nine98 – named... READ MORE »

Savvy Navvy’s marine navigation charts make ‘perfect fit’ for boat builders across the pond

Savvy Navvy, the Bournemouth firm developing ‘Google Maps for boats’, has partnered with another marine manufacturer – this time US-based boat builder Arc... READ MORE »

‘Pivotal milestone’ as iplicit bags £25m investment to scale its accounting software platform

iplicit, the Poole-based accounting software provider, has secured a £25 million investment from tech investor One Peak. The six-year-old business set out to disrupt its... READ MORE »

Two senior hires & two promotions at Twenty7tec as Clive and Elaine join the Bournemouth biz

Twenty7tec, a Bournemouth firm providing financial advice technology, has kicked off the year on a high note with a handful of new appointments. Clive Beattie has joined... READ MORE »

A match made at sea! Savvy Navvy teams up with RAD Propulsion to integrate its smart range tech

Savvy Navvy, developers of the navigation app dubbed ‘Google Maps for boats’, have embarked on a new partnership. The Bournemouth firm has announced it will be... READ MORE »

Self-repairing plastics discovery at Bournemouth University paves way for new waste-saving devices

A new study led by Bournemouth University has made advances in the field of self-repairing plastics. Scientists added specially developed nanomaterials to plastic samples... READ MORE »

imageHOLDERS to roll out its self-service kiosks at Post Office branches across the nation

imageHOLDERS from Ferndown has partnered with the Post Office to bring its interactive kiosks to branches throughout the UK. The kiosks allow users to send parcels, buy... READ MORE »

‘Something very special’ – Poole’s iplicit lands among top UK tech firms on Deloitte’s Fast 50

iplicit, a Dorset firm out to disrupt the accounting software sector, has been listed among the 50 fastest growing tech companies in the UK. The business secured 40th... READ MORE »