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Fire & Security Improving data-driven emergency responses A number of startups and initiatives have been working to enable emergency services with life-saving building data and connected equipment. In the smart burning building, sensors know where everyone is, the potential escape routes and potentially even where the fire is hottest and much more information that would revo...

In the latest tech news update we cover; a new code academy launched by an AI firm, Government partnership provides a £50m cyber fund, Mark Zuckerberg addresses threats to free speech and Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine, Starling bank launches a Euro debit card and top coding salaries for 2019 are revealed. Businesses encourage AI learning for young people an...

5 reasons to relocate to Birmingham Last year I made the decision to relocate to the West Midlands and set up an Eligo office in Birmingham and after recently celebrating our 1st year of Eligo Birmingham, I can happily say I made the right decision! And I’m not the only one. Apparently over 7000 people left London to move to Birmingham in 2018. Not only is Brum a fantastic p...

Daily life and work stress can take its toll on our mental health and admitting that you are struggling and suffering with a mental health issue is most definitely a difficult step to take. Not long ago I found myself having to take this step. There’d be days where I couldn’t focus, was getting upset and this wasn’t great for me or my colleagues. By no means was it an easy s...

Eligo and KPMG discuss the Midlands tech scene: 5G roll out, encouraging investment, addressing barriers to business and the skills shortage. Last year I migrated north from Eligo's London headquarters to head up the tech division in Birmingham. Since then, I have dived head-first into the Midlands tech scene. To better understand the businesses and candidates within the Mid...

In our September Building Services news update, we cover the facial recognition pall results, increasing popularity of DYI security systems, lighting bulbs causing health issues, upcoming industry events, growth of IoT within a security sector and more. Fire & Security The public does not trust the private sector to use facial recognition technology According to a survey by ...