North of England Excellence – Digital Conference 2015

Start date: 24/03/2015
Cost: See Information in Article

Learn from leaders how digital strategies enhance business performance and how digital can grow your business

Technology is now the key driver if businesses are to be innovative and grow.  The North West is a hotbed of digital technology companies and we will hear from the region’s most forward-thinking technology providers about the latest technologies that are available and how they can impact on your business.

Jonathan Bowers, Managing Director, UKFast – More information to follow

Garfield Southall, Associate Dean, University of Chester
Will speak about Cyber Security – keeping your Business Secure” a summary of the latest security challenges and how best to protect your business, and yourself, from unwanted intrusion.

PROGRAMME
09:00                 Registration and Networking Opportunity
09:30                 David Teale, Chief Executive, North of England Excellence
09:35                 Jonathan Bowers, Managing Director, UKFast
10:05                 Workshop 1 – Duration 1 hour

Futureproofing your business through digital technology

This interactive presentation will cover: ICT Strategy for SMEs – what is recognised as best practice and what should you consider A whistle stop tour of cloud computing reviewing online services such as Office 365 & Microsoft Azure Delivered by – Graham Fern on behalf of Connecting Cheshire Superfast Business

Graham Fern – Technical Director, Axon IT After a career that began with mainframe IT systems and went on to include a 14 year stint with the RAF handling technical military hardware and advanced computer-driven simulators, Graham Fern founded Axon in 2001 along with business partner Mike Agutter. With a third director, Tim Mears, now on board Axon has found its place as a cloud computing specialists.

Axon IT Founded in 2001, Axon specialises in the design, implementation, troubleshooting and provision of business-focused end-to-end cloud computing solutions. Based in Macclesfield, Cheshire Axon utilises its expertise as a Microsoft Gold Partner and Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Partner to enable the provision of public, private and hybrid cloud solutions, VoIP telephony, data backup, connectivity, IT security and technical support to customers across the North West.

Workshop / Presentation 2 – Duration 1 hour
Digital marketing to support business growth

Delivered by – Annie Bannister on behalf of Connecting Cheshire Superfast Business This interactive presentation will cover: Social Media for business – how this can help you retain and grow your business Advice on how to maximise marketing performance on search engines, specifically using SEO and PPC.

Annie Bannister – Director – WSI Annie is based in Altrincham and is passionate about helping local businesses use the internet to grow their business. A former Global Marketing Director, Annie has worked in marketing for over 20 years and has immense knowledge of internet marketing. Annie delivers  tailored workshops on Social Media, Creating a Digital Marketing Plan, Email Marketing, Turning Clicks into customers, PPC and Search Engine Marketing.

WSI We Simplify The Internet is the world largest Internet Consultancy, headquartered in Canada with 1,500 offices worldwide

11:15                 Garfield Southall, Associate Dean, University of Chester  “ Cyber Security – Keeping your Business Secure”
11:45                 Lunch & Networking Opportunity
12:30                Close

Date:
Mar 24, 2015

Location:
International Business Centre, Delta Crescent, Warrington WA5 7WQ

Workshop led by:
North of England Excellence

Cost:
£75.00 +VAT per Joint NoEE / BQF Members
£85.00 +VAT per BQF, NECC, LCCI, MCCI, Trinity Club and NW Auto Alliance
£95.00 +VAT per Non-members

Further Information & Bookings

For further information or to make a booking please call 01925 715245 or email: events@noee.co.uk

All NoEE training events can be organised in house. Contact jackie@noee.co.uk or call 01925 715245 for more info.