SUCCESS STORY From capital to catalyst: Why 6point6 chose HOST Salford
After a decade of growth in the capital, 6point6 made the strategic decision to expand north, identifying Greater Manchester as a region with a collaborative and purpose-driven digital community. The decision was also influenced by the area’s strong focus and investment in talent when there was a real shortage of skills and the competition was only getting stronger.
HOST Salford and its supportive network played a crucial role in helping 6point6 quickly embed itself within the local ecosystem. When 6point6 moved to MediaCity, the business discovered it had built a larger network at HOST in six months than in
ten years in London, reinforcing its decision to choose it as the ideal site for its first hub outside the capital. Janet Coulthurst, former Chief of Staff at 6point6, which has been acquired by Accenture, said: “The support from HOST allowed us to accelerate
being part of Greater Manchester’s vibrant ecosystem, helping to catalyse even more amazing growth and innovation as leading cyber security, data and transformation specialists. “Our home at HOST also helped establish our presence and begin
to grow a strong and supportive network. HOST genuinely wants to see its residents thrive within the ecosystem, and we were able to benefit from the knowledge of a team embedded and interconnected within Greater Manchester’s tech community.”
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