Digital hub is now open for business
Businesses can also “view” what their customers see using eye tracking equipment attached to a laptop/PC that can observe where their customers look, providing key information on “how” clients view products and whether key messages on benefits or safety are being received and understood as the business intends.
The Byte also houses high definition computing facilities allowing SMEs to design products using business licensed software, enabling them to pitch their ideas to external companies to help launch their product.
A “messy/wet” area allowing the design of physical entities for further study or development before taking to full scale production is also available in the adjacent Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre (DOYYEC) within the 3M BIC.
The fully equipped innovation training suite provided up to 20 trainees with individual laptops and traditional AV equipment for fully interactive training sessions.
Training sessions can be recorded for future analysis.
Electronic copies of all notes can also be made as the session progresses and documents can be stored in one place to be able to report back on sessions.
Michael Wilson, centre manager and HIIP director at the 3M BIC, said: “It’s been a very busy last few weeks, with the building works taking place and equipment being delivered and installed.
“Having the Innovation Training Suite and The Byte up and running means that we can now offer computer training facilities as well as creative technology for prototyping and gaming, which will benefit many businesses across the Leeds City Region.”
To book the Innovation Training Suite or to enquire about The Byte facilities, contact info@3mbic.com or call 01484 505601. GRADE II listed building which stood empty for five years has been turned into an events and community hub following a £25,000 facelift.
Since acquiring the lease of the Victorian property opposite Batley train station – known as The Crescent – in December 2017, Paula Chamberlain, managing director and founder of The Crescent Care has restored the building to its former glory to provide a venue for meetings, training sessions, conferences and social gatherings.
She said The Crescent Care was keen that the building becomes a key part of the community. It has already hosted a number of events including charity fundraisers and business networking.
It is also hoped to put on regular events, including yoga for the elderly. Paula said: “It is a pleasure to open our doors to the local community.
“As well as enabling local groups to utilise the space for coffee mornings, workshops, wellbeing and community needs, we have also seen the wider potential for bigger events at the venue.”
The Crescent can meet business requirements as well as social gatherings for up to 60 people. All three rooms, The Front Room, The Library and The Dining room are individually designed with a luxurious feel.
The opening of The Crescent has also created two jobs with the potential for more by the end of the year.