Manchester cloud firm UKFast is teaming up with global tech giant Cisco to tackle the skills gap within the Northern Powerhouse. Schools and education providers in the north of England are set to benefit from access to specialist resources and training, accelerating the delivery of digital education in the region. Andrew Smith, Senior Lecturer in networking at the Open University (OU) & Head of the Cisco Academy Support Centre said “Developing our workforce and developing skills in the networking and cybersecurity sectors is critical as our digital economy grows. This programme allows young people to become more tech savvy and more employable.”

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The GSA has a conference dedicated to the sourcing industry in the North of the UK.