Category: Enterprise

Local NHS charity Health Stars is inviting employers, managers and staff from across the region to attend a new Workforce Wellbeing Exchange event as part of Humber Business Week.

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AaGlobal puts power in its people to drive AI and IT improvements to services

by editor26 May 202628 May 2026

A leading translation and interpreting businesses has acted to build on its investment in technology and people with two key appointments from the homegrown talent within its ranks.

Quickline backs young East Yorkshire entrepreneurs with new digital inclusion grants

Rural broadband provider Quickline has announced a new partnership with the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) to support digital inclusion and youth entrepreneurship across East Yorkshire.

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East Yorkshire chicken business’s successful Food Safety and Quality audit

A Yorkshire Wolds poultry company is celebrating after passing its BRCGS audit with flying colours.

Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire

Hull Trains partners with Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire to surprise long standing members with a special day out

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Sowden & Sowden doubles down on growth with senior strategic hire

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Yorkshire-based strategic digital creative agency Sowden & Sowden has appointed Louise Scott as Head of Client Services in a major senior hire for the business as it continues to scale its strategic, creative and client leadership offering.

‘Stagecoach Strollers’ get ready to tackle ‘one last’ extreme walking challenge for charity

by editor21 May 202621 May 2026

Two remarkable members of the team at major Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, are getting ready to take on one last charity challenge, as they prepare to tackle a walk of 100 kilometres in 24 hours.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery launches Can Cases for Father’s Day

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A Wold Newton brewery has launched two new beer collections ahead of Father’s Day on 21st June.

Creative Briefs appeals for new business sponsors

by editor20 May 202620 May 2026

A Hull art-based education company has launched a new appeal for business sponsors to support its work with neurodivergent young people.

H&H to reawaken the spirit of work in Humber Business Week

Work could be better for everyone. More human. More alive. More worth it. And this Humber Business Week, H&H is setting out to prove just that.

Mum transforms heartbreak of losing daughter into support for grieving families

A mum whose baby was stillborn is helping others through grief after setting up a business in her daughter’s memory.

Den Fest returns to William’s Den following sellout success

Award-winning Yorkshire adventure play attraction William’s Den is bringing back its hugely popular family festival following another sell-out year.

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East Yorkshire business invests in safety management training for its team

Team members at a Driffield poultry business are celebrating the successful completion of a safety management course.

Selby man starts mammoth 1,200 mile walk to raise money for mental health charity that saved his life

A Selby man is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise money for a local mental health charity that he credits with saving his life – The Big Communitea.

I swear it’s Robert Aramayo in that phone box!

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

Rising Hull star Robert Aramayo is the latest KCOM Hometown Hero to unveil a classic cream phone box named in his honour.

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Hull construction firm completes work on major new £6m care home development in York

by editor14 May 202614 May 2026

A Hull-based company has completed work on a luxurious new £6m care home that sits just two miles from York city centre, and its first residents are immediately moving in.

Hull gets slimed! Planet Gloop launches immersive family experience at Little Astronauts this May

by editor13 May 202613 May 2026

Families across Hull and East Yorkshire are being invited to dive headfirst into a world of glowing goo, wild experiments and theatrical chaos as Planet Gloop officially launches its brand-new immersive slime-making experience inside Little Astronauts in Hull.

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Wykeland acquires sole ownership of revitalised Waterside centre

Hull-based commercial property development and investment business Wykeland Group has acquired sole ownership of Lincoln’s rejuvenated Waterside centre.

Saddle up for a wild country round-up this May Half Term at William’s Den

The school holidays are set to get a whole lot wilder, as award-winning adventure play attraction William’s Den invites families to dust off their boots and grab their hats for an action-packed May Half Term celebration.

Quickline inspires next generation with STEM workshops in East Yorkshire village

Children at an East Yorkshire primary school have been given a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering and digital technology by Quickline.

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KCOM launches “UK’s most reliable” campaign with a little help from Jessie

KCOM has joined forces with the Hull star of a hit TV show for its latest campaign.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery celebrates the local area with a guided walk

A Yorkshire Wolds brewery is hosting a guided walk to highlight the beauty and history of the area around the brewery’s home.

Launch event announced for Hull and East Yorkshire’s biggest celebration of women in business

by editor12 May 202619 May 2026

The official launch event for the much‑anticipated Women of Achievement Awards 2026 will take place on Thursday 21st May at the Mercure Hotel, Willerby.

Humber Business Week confirms keynote role for global movie executive

A University of Hull graduate who helped shape the development of BAFTA in the UK and United States as a global movie industry executive will return to East Yorkshire next month as a keynote speaker at Humber Business Week.

Football icon Robbie Fowler delights audience at first Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool

Football legend Robbie Fowler was a huge hit at the inaugural Sailors’ Children’s Society Sports Lunch Liverpool, helping raise thousands of pounds for the Hull-based charity.

Yorkshire Wolds brewery’s new seasonal ales

A Yorkshire Wolds brewery has launched the first in a series of four seasonal brews for a Leeds-based supermarket chain.

Matthew Good Foundation expands team to scale business giving programme

by editor7 May 20267 May 2026

The Matthew Good Foundation has announced a major expansion of its team as it accelerates ambitions to bring its successful Grants for Good programme to more businesses across the UK.

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Smart delivery strategies: How your small business can increase sales and reach

by editor6 May 20267 May 2026

Customers have grown used to fast, reliable delivery without thinking twice about it. It’s undoubtedly raised the bar for small businesses. The battleground is no longer just around product or price – how you get orders into customers’ hands now plays a big part in whether they choose you at all.

Hull Truck Theatre have been awarded the Colleague Network Award at The Scope Awards 2026 championing disability equality

We are proud of everyone at Hull Truck Theatre for be awarded the Colleague Network Award. The Scope Awards celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality, bringing people together, using our collective power to change attitudes and achieve a mission of an equal future for disabled people.

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Hinterland Creative joins burgeoning artistic community in former factory

A group of creative sector pioneers have swapped their studio in a Grade 1 listed merchant’s house in Hull’s Old Town for the art deco industrial vibe of a former factory as a step towards developing the city’s artistic community.

Organisers promise opportunities for all at Humber Business Week 2026

Business leaders operating in the UK’s biggest carbon-producing industrial cluster are being urged to help lead the country on the road to recovery.

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FEO announces new Chair and Vice Chair

For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) has today announced that David Hall will take over from Peter Aarosin as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Rob Brocklesby stepping into the role of Vice Chair.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm welcomes scholars to 2026 Scholarship Celebration Day

by editor1 May 20261 May 2026

Students gain behind‑the‑scenes insight and celebrate the impact of scholarship support.

Federation of Sport to relaunch food and drink offering

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

Federation of Sport will relaunch its food and drink proposition on 1st May, introducing a revised menu, new cocktail range and an expanded events-led offering as the business builds on strong early trading.

KCOM reveals its nine Hometown Heroes

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

These local heroes will have classic cream phones boxes named in their honour.

Actors and legal experts take to the stage to shine the spotlight on workplace harassment

by editor30 April 20269 May 2026

Actors will share the stage with legal experts to put workplace harassment in the spotlight during this year’s Humber Business Week.

Hull-based company awarded contract with world’s largest offshore wind farm

by editor30 April 202630 April 2026

Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management has announced it will be providing facilities management for Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

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Hull KR’s Super League triumph memorialised with new bus route

by editor29 April 202629 April 2026

One of the greatest days in the history of Hull KR, and of sport in the city of Hull, has been memorialised by an upgraded bus service to take fans to games.

Yorkshire Building Society in Beverley collecting items for Doreen’s

by editor28 April 202628 April 2026

Colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society’s Beverley branch are collecting baby products, sanitary items and long‑life groceries to support local good cause, Doreen’s (Delivering Our Range of Everyday Essential Needs).

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Diony enters new era with boardroom buyout and people-first strategy

by editor28 April 202628 April 2026

Performance marketing agency Diony is going for growth after completing a founder-led management buyout, re-energising its senior leadership team, and reinventing its approach to the modern marketing landscape.

Hull KR stars champion men’s mental health on podcast

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

Hull Trains’ groundbreaking mental health podcast is shining a spotlight on men’s mental health with a new episode released today featuring two Hull KR rugby players.

Book now for Middle Child’s latest show in their brand-new venue

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

Tickets are on sale for Isabelle by Marc Graham, a world premiere about the “taboo” subject of inheritance that will open Hull’s newest theatre on Humber Street in May.

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Driffield business shortlisted in national poultry awards

by editor27 April 202627 April 2026

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business is celebrating after being shortlisted in a national poultry awards scheme.

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Wykeland submits £25m plans for stylish Moxy hotel in Hull city centre

by editor24 April 202624 April 2026

Leading commercial property developer Wykeland Group has submitted revised plans for a stylish new hotel in Hull city centre, under the Marriott group’s chic Moxy brand.

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“Employee of the Year” named as Hull bus operator celebrates long-serving colleagues at charity awards ceremony

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

Local bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have been celebrated for their excellence and dedication to the people of our region, as Hull bus operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, held its annual Long Service Awards.

£5M Humber Freeport funded centre expansion at CATCH officially opens

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

Yesterday, a major £5M Humber Freeport funded industry collaboration space at the CATCH facility in Stallingborough has officially opened, further strengthening the role of CATCH as a hub for industry engagement, skills development and knowledge sharing across the Humber, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire regions.

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Facilities management company wins new blue light client

by editor23 April 202623 April 2026

A regional blue light service has chosen Yorkshire-based Sewell Facilities Management to ensure its buildings across the region are kept safe and compliant.

New event set to help businesses access future talent

by editor22 April 202622 April 2026

Small businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire are being given a fresh opportunity to grow their teams, develop new talent and future-proof their workforce.

New Director appointed at Pocklington Arts Centre

by editor19 April 202619 April 2026

Pocklington Arts Centre has announced the appointment of Kelly Munro-Fawcett as its new Venue Director, marking an exciting new chapter for one of East Yorkshire’s most valued cultural venues.

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How the right accessories can make the right professional impression

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

You walk into an office, and people form an impression before you speak. They notice your watch, your bag, even how you place your pen on the table.

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Creating a sustainability culture in your business

by editor19 April 202620 April 2026

If you’re looking to build a business around sustainability, then you’ll need to ensure that the entire organisation is animated by a particular set of values and behaviours.

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Hull drivers urged to ‘ditch the car’ as fuel prices continue to bite, with ‘average’ price now over £2.00 per litre

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

A major Hull bus operator is encouraging local people to consider switching to bus travel as research, by the RAC, has shown that the average price of diesel has spiked to more than £2.00 per litre, putting further pressure on household budgets.

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had’

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

‘One of the best experiences I have ever had in my 66 years’ and ‘it was a lifetime of adventures’.

Kingston Youth Centre benefits from major upgrade

by editor16 April 202616 April 2026

Young people in Hull are already feeling the benefits of new investment at Kingston Youth Centre, as part of a wider programme to improve youth facilities across the city.

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Informed Financial Planning named Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for ninth year running

Hessle-based Informed Financial Planning (IFP) has been recognised as Best Financial Advisers to Work For, for the ninth year running, highlighting its commitment to long-term career development, professional qualifications and employee ownership.

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Infrastructure works pave way for latest Beal development in popular Kingswood community

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has begun work to pave the way for its latest luxury development in Hull’s popular Kingswood neighbourhood.

Burton Constable secures Arts Council England MEND funding

Burton Constable Foundation is proud to announce that it has secured a significant £242,000 award from Arts Council England through its highly competitive Museums Estate and Development (MEND) Fund.

Willerby teams up with Hull KR for charity parking initiative

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Willerby has teamed up with World Club Challenge-winning Hull Kingston Rovers, based at Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, for a parking initiative with a difference.

Building Society collecting items for Doorstep of Hull

Colleagues at Hull’s branch of Yorkshire Building Society are collecting donations of toiletries and non-perishable food and drinks in support of Doorstep of Hull, a local charity that supports people experiencing homelessness.

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East Yorkshire poultry business shortlisted in national food awards

The team at an East Yorkshire poultry business are celebrating after reaching the final of a prestigious food industry award.

Rethinking luxury holidays for neurodivergent travellers

by editor10 April 202610 April 2026

A luxury travel advisor based in East Yorkshire is encouraging a more considered approach to travel planning for neurodivergent individuals.

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Law firm combines AI with employment lawyers to modernise HR advice for businesses

by editor10 April 202610 April 2026

Leading regional law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has launched a new HR platform combining artificial intelligence (AI) with advice from the firm’s specialist employment lawyers.

Boston Energy names Sailors’ Children’s Society as Charity of the Year with £5,000 fundraising target

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Boston Energy has announced Sailors’ Children’s Society as its Charity of the Year, committing to raise at least £5,000 through a series of fundraising activities across the business.

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Hull bus operator shows EGG-stra special generosity over Easter

by editor9 April 20269 April 2026

Hull bus drivers, engineers, cleaners and support teams have shown their generous side by raising a cracking £1,042 for a major children’s charity.

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Hull Trains celebrates unsung heroes after being named top performing rail operator

Hull Trains, the UK’s top performing rail operator, has celebrated its dedicated team with a special ‘Excellence Awards’ held at The Deep in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University teams up with INIT Creative for an unmissable new storytelling series

Something exciting is coming to Hull, and it involves some very recognisable faces.

Employers endorse new plan to improve skills in Hull and East Yorkshire

A partnership of business leaders and training providers has set out its proposal for the next phase of its work to tackle the skills gap in Hull and East Yorkshire.

Local charity Doreen’s expands annual Easter egg giveaway

Doreen’s, a Hull-based charity, is known for bringing joy to children across the community each year with their Easter campaign. Mother-daughter duo Sue and Ashleigh, co-founders of the charity, have delivered a record-breaking 2,900 Easter eggs to local schools this year.

Creative Careers Unlocked: A practical guide for supporting students into the creative industries

Creative Careers Unlocked invites readers to rethink how we define and approach creative success.

Collaborative space for voluntary, community and enterprise sectors

Castle Buildings in Hull will transform into a shared base for Hull’s voluntary, community and enterprise sectors, providing a space to collaborate, grow and deliver improved outcomes for residents.

New culture hub for Middle Child supported by city centre grant

Hull theatre company Middle Child will create a new cultural, community and commercial hub thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grant scheme.

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New rooftop events space backed by City Centre Grants scheme

A new year-round commercial space will be created in Hull thanks to support from Hull City Council’s government-backed City Centre Grants scheme.

Hull to host connectivity event for businesses

Businesses hoping to learn more on how data centres and fibre networks can support their growth, are invited to a networking event in Hull.

Hull and East Yorkshire and Tees Valley receive backing for regional energy programme

Ground-breaking projects driving secure energy production are being backed by up to £30 million.

CATCH launches HNC Level 4 qualifications to strengthen skills pipeline for industry

CATCH is proud to announce the introduction of Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 qualifications, further enhancing its technical training offer and creating clear progression routes for learners and industry.

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Wilkin Chapman Rollits expands Lincoln presence with recoveries firm acquisition

Law firm Wilkin Chapman Rollits has expanded its Lincoln operations with the acquisition of Nottingham-based recoveries practice Legal Recoveries and Collections Ltd (LRC).

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Research, by Hull operator, shows local over-60’s are “rediscovering freedom, fun and friendships”

New research has revealed that local people over-60 are starting to embrace a ‘second adolescence’, with a greater range of interests available to them.

Three Hull networking groups join forces to host new collaborative networking event

Three of Hull’s leading networking communities are coming together for the first time to host a brand-new collaborative event designed to strengthen connections across the city’s business community.

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Hull Trains named top performing operator in the Rail Industry Customer Experience Report

Popular open access operator Hull Trains has again been named the highest scoring British operator in the latest Rail Customer Experience Report (RICXR). The accolade is further good news for the company who was recently named Operator of the Year at the Spotlight Rail Awards earlier this month.

Broadband engineers trained to support older residents in pioneering new partnership

by editor31 March 202631 March 2026

Older residents across the East Riding of Yorkshire will soon receive enhanced support when getting connected, thanks to a new collaboration between broadband provider Quickline and Age UK.

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Innovation, growth and opportunity: AI takes centre stage at tourism conference

by editor31 March 2026

Hull and East Yorkshire’s thriving visitor economy is entering an exciting new phase, with a major regional tourism conference shining a spotlight on how AI can unlock further growth.

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Hull and East Yorkshire manufacturers get £2.4m digital transformation boost

by editor31 March 202631 March 2026

Hundreds of manufacturers across Hull and East Yorkshire are set to accelerate their digital transformation after the Government confirmed £2.4 million of new funding for Made Smarter from April.

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‘Brilliant transformation’ of office complex sees EYG take ‘best commercial installation’ prize at 2026 glazing awards

by editor27 March 202627 March 2026

Hull-based glazing specialist EYG Group has been hailed for completing the ‘UK’s best installation on a commercial single building’ at the 2026 Glass & Glazing Products Installer Awards.

MKM launches MKM Foundation to build on 30 years of community support

by editor27 March 202627 March 2026

MKM Building Supplies (MKM), the UK’s proper independent builders’ merchant has announced the launch of the MKM Foundation, a new charitable foundation created to strengthen the business’s long-standing commitment to local communities across the UK.

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Garness Jones makes key appointments as business continues to grow specialist commercial property management work

by editor27 March 202627 March 2026

Garness Jones has strengthened its dedicated commercial property management team by recruiting experienced specialist Laura Atton and promoting long-serving senior surveyor Zoe Clarvis to the role of director.

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Singer helps build app for freelancers drowning in tax admin

by editor26 March 202626 March 2026

A working singer from East Yorkshire was the inspiration for the creation of a tech app for freelance performers, built using AI in under a week, solving the admin chaos that comes with submitting tax returns.

Hull Trains releases new episode of successful mental health podcast featuring local star of The Traitors

by editor26 March 202626 March 2026

Hull Trains, recently named Operator of the Year at the renowned Spotlight Rail Awards, is launching a brand new episode of its successful mental health podcast series ‘Moving Minds’.

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East Yorkshire Buses introduces simpler fares, new ticket options and greater value for customers

by editor26 March 202626 March 2026

East Yorkshire Buses has today announced a range of fare changes designed to simplify ticketing, offer better value, and introduce new flexible travel options for customers across its network — all launching from Sunday 29th March 2026.

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Lovell marks completion of Saddlers Grange in Howden with final site visit

by editor25 March 202625 March 2026

Lovell, in partnership with Together Housing, has marked the completion of Saddlers Grange in Howden with a final visit to the development, welcoming representatives from East Riding of Yorkshire Council for a walk around the finished scheme.

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Hull-based Spencer Rail Engineering recognised in national industry awards

by editor25 March 202625 March 2026

Spencer Rail Engineering has been recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to rail passengers with a prestigious national award.

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From specialist schools to job seekers – Quickline careers platform helps learners across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Rural broadband provider Quickline is celebrating the first year of its career insight platform, a free digital resource helping people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire explore career opportunities, build skills and gain insight into the world of work.

Siemens extends partnership with Samaritans

Siemens Mobility has announced the extension of its partnership with Samaritans, the charity dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide, after significant engagement and fundraising efforts across the business.

Hull-based eco-cleaning product manufacturer announces impressive sustainability results

Hull-based eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D has announced its impressive sustainability results in its seventh annual Sustainability and Impact Report.

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Amazon Hull team celebrates success with special event

The team at Amazon’s Hull fulfilment centre enjoyed a celebratory event recently at Connexin Live to mark the company’s busiest trading period.

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IT provider offers free digital health checks to protect businesses against growing cybersecurity threat