Technology industry leaders gathered in the Houses of Parliament last night to discuss the challenges posed by AI, the role of education in equipping young people with digital skills and the worrying lack of diversity in the UK’s talent pipeline.
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A TECHNOLOGY firm offering cognitive disability and mental wellbeing support has completed a management buyout with a £20m investment. eQuality Solutions (eQS) is embarking on a major growth strategy, having completed an MBO of the business led by CEO Andy Gough. eQS secured substantial investment from London-based Shard Credit Partners to fund the MBO and to provide significant funds for follow on acquisitions. The business says it is well placed to grow with ambitious plans to triple revenue over the next three years through a rapid buy and build strategy. From its HQ in Hebburn, the business employs 40 full-time staff with 80 consultants operating nationwide, providing assistive technology equipment, training and its own software solutions that help to remove barriers to learning.