techmesh

Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency, is supporting a new business network for the region's IT and Telecommunications sector.

With IT and Telecommunications set to make a major contribution to the Yorkshire and Humber economy the new company, techmesh, will provide a network for companies, organisations and individuals working in these sectors to meet, exchange information and share best practice.

As a business collaboration network techmesh will act as an umbrella organisation, networking the existing networks throughout the region and will signpost businesses to other sources of funding information, market intelligence, emerging technologies and research and development opportunities.

techmesh chief executive Nick Butler said: "techmesh enables members to share knowledge, exchange ideas and meet like-minded companies and to win more business. The aim is to help create a commercial ecosystem where innovative, ambitious companies can thrive and give members a means of forming profitable relationships.