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From left, Dee Power and Charlie Hoult, of Opencast, WWiN director Becky Rogerson, and Opencast’s Liam Finnon A NORTH-EAST-based domestic abuse charity has received a major charitable donation from a leading regional software company. Wearside Women in Need (WWiN) was chosen as one of five recipients of donations from Opencast Software after being nominated by senior consultant Liam Finnon, from Washington. Liam was aware of WWiN’s work as he and his parents volunteered at the charity. Opencast has recently donated almost £50,000 to charities whose work in local communities has bee...

Opencast Trebles Office Space Following Period Of Growth Date 26/02/2021 Opencast Software, the independent IT consultancy, today announces that it is tripling its office space following a period of high growth during the pandemic. In 2020, Opencast grew its headcount by 50% and is expanding further, with 50 more positions currently being recruited.  Opencast is adapting the new office space to fit in with its new hybrid working model. The expanded office space will be a ‘clubhouse concept’, containing team rooms, breakaway spaces and social spaces.   While remote working will st...

Middlesbrough-based agency Colehouse is downscaling after a remote period. Boss Steven Cole says he is "lucky" creative industries already have the tools they need to operate remotely, but thinks the best way forward is through a hybrid office approach. He said: "At the time of going remote it felt obvious we were heading into another lockdown, and I think everyone knew Christmas would cause issues that would spiral into the new year, so it made sense practically. "But sometimes nothing quite replaces being in the same room together. I don’t believe it is sustainable for us to maint...

Jason Kay OPENCAST Software, the independent tech consultancy, has appointed digital transformation heavyweight Jason Kay as Digital and Technology Services Director. Opencast Software specialises in developing end-to-end enterprise solutions for Government, financial services, health and social care and renewable energy sectors. Jason has more than 25 years of experience in digital transformation and technology, with his expertise spanning both public and private sector organisations. Before joining Opencast, Jason held a number of senior leadership and executive roles, including CTO...