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Northern tech ‘needs support from local industry’ to thrive

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Tech in the North of England may be booming but improved collaboration with local industries and public services is necessary if the region’s tech clusters are to thrive, according to a new report.

Produced by the RSA and Tech North, the report, titled The Digital Powerhouse, found that digital jobs in the region were increasing at ten times the rate of jobs in non-digital sectors.

Additionally, the report also highlighted that the productivity of digital workers was 53% higher than that of non-digital employees.

Speaking about the report’s findings, James Bedford, head of investment Strategy at Tech North, said:  “Tech North was established by government to support the northern tech clusters and we commissioned this report to highlight the many assets and opportunities for collaboration and growth on our doorstep....