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North East Combined

Posted on November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 by philjackman

I don’t know what it is about this time of year but everything seems to be so busy. Perhaps it is the relentless approach of Christmas, the time when the world will end and by when everything has to be completed. Perhaps it is because we are well clear of the summer break and all … Continue reading North East Combined

Skills mapping

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by philjackman

The two things that we have got involved in as part of the North East Combined Authority Digital Leads Group are connectivity and digital skills. The former has developed into a full blown pitch for a substantial amount of money to create a massive 5G test bed across the region. Keep your fingers crossed. The … Continue reading Skills mapping

Unfolding plans 198 – Connectivity

Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by philjackman

If there is one thing that will set the North East apart from its competitor regions it will be connectivity. Of course I mean network connectivity rather than motorways, rail and air. These others are very important yet may take a little longer to get where we would like to be. We don’t have a … Continue reading Unfolding plans 198 – Connectivity