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Arrows announces a rebrand and repositioning of core services
Arrow ’ s Group has launched a new brand positioning , visual identity and service proposition . The company helps to drive business transformation through world-class talent delivery .
Tech talent will play a critical role in creating amazing brands and innovations and it has aligned its services to hire talent effectively . Its rebrand solidifies its strategic purpose and helps to cement the offering with clear solutions for a changing market .
The services now provide clear options for companies which need to scale quickly or to have more control over their hiring .
James Parsons , CEO , Arrows Group , said : “ During the madness of 2020 , we have been busy sharpening our proposition and are excited to launch our new brand to reflect the brave new world we find ourselves in .
“ We have built out our core talent services to create competitive advantage for the fastest growing businesses which need access to global , scalable skills to drive their growth .”
Signs of recovery as SMEs plan to spend £ 97,000 on business growth
New research from Aldermore Bank indicates signs of recovery for small and medium-sized enterprises ( SMEs ) in the UK , as they reveal plans to invest in their businesses in the next year , coinciding with the easing of lockdown restrictions . SMEs plan to spend an average of £ 97,000 to grow their business in 2021 and help kickstart their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic .
Over the next 12 months , one in four ( 25 %) SMEs will invest in their online presence , with one in five ( 21 %) advancing their digital marketing . A further one in four ( 21 %) will spend on new equipment and 20 % will invest in their staff through training . Meanwhile , one in five ( 18 %) plans to diversify into new products and services . One in ten ( 10 %) will invest in greener / more sustainable activities .
Apart from COVID-19 , 15 % said the main priority for the next 12 months in recovering from the pandemic will be expanding their customer bases .
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HOST ’ s Security Operations Centre partners with the Cyber Resilience Centre for Greater Manchester |
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HOST , the Home of Skills and Technology at Media City , in partnership with Salford City Council is bringing to market a unique Security Operations Centre ( SOC ), which will offer an affordable cybersecurity subscription-based support service to SMEs innovating and adopting digital and cloud technologies . |
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As part of this , it is partnering with the Cyber Resilience Centre for Greater Manchester ( CRCGM ) to offer Cyber MOTs , which will include security awareness training and a cybersecurity assessment . |
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The Cyber MOTs will be fully funded and initially available to businesses based in Salford . The package will also offer exclusive membership to businesses based or located near Media City . |
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The Cyber MOTs will help scaling businesses and their teams to understand the risks of cybercrime and identify and prevent potential security issues through a comprehensive assessment , with recommendations on how to integrate security best practice . The HOST SOC is also partnering with Siemens to support manufacturing and engineering businesses with an Industrial Cyber MOT . |
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