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[March 08, 2010]

techmesh: IT & Telecomms Network Techmesh Launches Techmesh: York

Mar 08, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- techmesh, the organisation promoting the IT and telecommunications sector across Yorkshire and the Humber, is hosting a free networking event in York - building on their successful launch in the region.

Companies and professionals operating in the sector are being invited to attend the first techmesh: York event at the York Science Park on March 25th at 6:00pm.

Backed by Yorkshire Forward, techmesh is a new business network for the region's fast-growing IT and telecommunications sector - the largest outside of London.

For the York event, techmesh are teaming up with Science City York's local sector network IT & Digital York. York Science Park has kindly sponsored the venue.

There will be a key note speech from Allan Dunn, Director of ioko, who will talk about ioko's successes and the pitfalls of the industry.

ioko designs, builds and runs technology platforms for media and entertainment companies worldwide, delivered across broadcast, broadband and mobile networks to televisions, computers, mobile phones and other digital devices. ioko began business as a small venture, run by two University of York students, it grew rapidly to where they are now.

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh Programme Manager, said: "Collaboration and working together is the best way of driving the sector forward and techmesh: York allows those people working in North Yorkshire and beyond a chance to network, swop ideas and make business connections." "We are also offering three, five-minute presentation slots and inviting attendees to discuss how they would like to partner and collaborate with others as well as give a short talk about their business and what services they can offer. All this and free drinks too." With IT and telecommunications set to make a major contribution to the Yorkshire and Humber economy the new business network, techmesh, will provide an opportunity for companies, organisations and individuals working in these sectors to meet, exchange information and share best practice.

Heather Niven, IT & Digital Sector Specialist at Science City York, comments: "The value of sector specific networks in promoting collaborative working has long been recognised. We're particularly pleased to partner with techmesh for the York event to extend the reach and impact of local network activities across the region." techmesh will run a series of events across the region over the next 12 months bringing members together at informal networking events as well as larger events bringing some major speakers from the leading IT and telecommunications companies.

There are a limited number of tickets available for techmesh: York and tickets are available through the techmesh website at techmesh.org or contact Events Coordinator Dawn Kelly.

Editors Notes techmesh is a not for profit public/privately funded business network established to promote and assist IT and Telecommunications organisations and professionals in Yorkshire and Humberside. Its mission is to create a vibrant, active, supportive and self-funding business network to help further the interests of IT and Telecommunications organisations and professionals in the region.

CONTACT: Kathy Burke, GREEN Communications Tel: +44 (0)845 450 3210 e-mail: kathy@greencomms.com Chris Adams, techmesh Tel: +44 (0)113 384 5637 e-mail: chris@techmesh.org Dawn Kelly, Events Coordinator, techmesh Tel: +44 (0)113 384 5641 e-mail: dawn@techmesh.org Thomas Atcheson, Account Manager, GREEN Communications e-mail: thomas@greencomms.com Tel: +44 (0)845 450 3210 Fax: +44 (0)845 450 3211 WWW: http://www.greencomms.com ((M2 Communications disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com.

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