University of Hull helps fish processing firm evolve through SparkFund grant

One of Hull’s fish processing companies is evolving and growing with the help of new technology and the University of Hull’s SparkFund programme. Copernus, a family-owned business established in the 1980s, secured funding from SparkFund to overhaul its buying process and fish tracking system using new computer software. The previous paper-based system no longer met the requirements of the...

Sauce develops unique health and wellbeing app for a fighting fit workforce

Smart tech specialist Sauce has teamed up with former boxing champion Tommy Coyle to develop a unique app to improve health, wellbeing and workplace performance. Sauce was tasked by Tommy to roll out the next phase of his project with renewable energy giant Siemens Gamesa to create a healthier, happier and more productive workforce. The former Commonwealth lightweight champion is working with...

Quickline announces two senior appointments to strengthen executive team

Ultrafast broadband provider Quickline has announced the appointment of two leading broadband specialists to its executive team. Lee Allison will join Quickline in January 2022 as chief operating officer. In his previous role as head of engineering operations at KCOM, Mr Allison was responsible for building the award-winning fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) network in and around Hull, which brought...

Hull’s OSL Risk Management launches world-first risk-based analytical software

After five years in development, patented risk management software, developed in Hull hits the ground running, targeting a share of a $7.39bn market. A team of engineers and analysts at Hull-based OSL Risk Management (OSLRM) have launched a world-first risk-based analytical software, to make data-driven investment decisions that accelerate projects in environment, energy and finance. Patented...

Office technology leader rebrands as Spectrum in drive for digital growth

Office technology business IT@Spectrum has rebranded as Spectrum to support its ambitious growth plans and mission to help companies thrive in the digital-first economy. The rebrand reflects East Yorkshire-based Spectrum’s position as a leader in digital-led business transformation and commitment to helping its customers achieve improved efficiency, productivity and profitability through...