Seriös Group takes centre stage for Datalyst 2026. Innovative data solutions company Seriös Group will take centre stage at one of the North East's leading data conferences this week. Lee Rorison, Founder and CEO of Seriös Group, will share the spotlight with Paul Wealls, Principal Consultant Sports - SSG at partner Lenovo in the headline opening keynote at Datalyst 2026. The one-day conference - taking place at The Catalyst in Newcastle on Friday 26 June 2026 - showcases the North East as a global destination for data excellence. It brings together industry leaders, public and third sector representatives and academic communities to discuss the latest shifts in data, AI and analytics. 'Driving elite sport transformation' will highlight the region's growing reputation for transformation at scale, and Lee and Paul will share their insights into its strategic partnerships and transformative work with football clubs. Lee will share his insights on how Seriös Group's AI data solution technology, Seriös ONE, has been successfully implemented at Sunderland AFC, and what it takes to turn complex, fragmented data into a strategic asset. He'll talk through how his team brought together data from different parts of the club into a single platform, making insights easier to access across commercial and on-pitch performance, while putting the right foundations in place for AI. Seriös Group's data solutions experts will also join panel sessions covering data governance, the role of AI in growth and why trust across people, processes and data is critical for data leaders. Seriös Group Founder and CEO Lee Rorison said: "Headlining Datalyst is a valuable opportunity for Portfolio North to share how data is delivering real-world results across enterprise organisations and elite sport. "This year's conference is set to be the biggest and best yet, and it is a privilege to be delivering the opening keynote in partnership with Lenovo. "As a scaling North East business, we're proud to support the communities we work in, and I'm looking forward to seeing the region's data sector come together." Seriös Group works with clients across multiple sectors, including technology, financial services, gaming, built environment, sports and hospitality. It has an impressive client portfolio, including tombola, JLL, Bank of Ireland, Northern Powergrid, True Potential, NHS Business Services Authority and Grainger plc. The company achieved record growth of 53% in 2025/26, thanks to its AI data solution technology Seriös ONE, which automates data engineering and frees up data teams so they can spend more time adding business value. Book tickets for Datalyst 2026 To find out more, visit Seriös Group. Posted 26th June 2026 Reading Time 2 minutes Share Socially Latest issues Read and download the latest and past editions of Portfolio Magazine 33-39 Grey Street 0191 232 8080 Get The Latest Updates

SKYWE becomes Lenovo Authorized Partner. SKYWE, strengthening enterprise infrastructure and Data Center solutions across the UAE. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, SKYWE TRADING FZCO is pleased to announce that it has officially joined the Lenovo Partner Program as an Authorized Lenovo Partner, reinforcing its commitment to delivering enterprise grade IT infrastructure, data center, and digital transformation solutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East region. Through its Lenovo 360 Authorized Partner status, SKYWE is now authorized to offer Lenovo's Intelligent Devices and Infrastructure Solutions portfolio, enabling organizations to benefit from industry-leading computing, server, storage, and hybrid infrastructure technologies designed to support modern business requirements. The partnership further strengthens SKYWE's position as a trusted provider of enterprise IT solutions, supporting customers with end-to-end infrastructure strategies that combine compute, storage, networking, cybersecurity, and data center technologies. Expanding enterprise infrastructure capabilities. As part of the Lenovo 360 ecosystem, SKYWE will provide access to Lenovo's comprehensive Infrastructure Solutions portfolio, including: * Lenovo ThinkSystem Servers * Lenovo ThinkAgile Hyperconverged Infrastructure Solutions * Enterprise Storage Solutions * Data Center Infrastructure Technologies * Hybrid Cloud and Edge Computing Solutions * Infrastructure Services and Support Offerings These solutions are designed to help organizations improve performance, scalability, security, and operational efficiency while supporting business-critical workloads and digital transformation initiatives. Supporting digital transformation across key industries. SKYWE serves customers across multiple sectors, including Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Education, and Enterprise organizations. By combining Lenovo technologies with its expertise in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, SKYWE enables customers to build secure, scalable, and future-ready technology environments. The company's approach focuses on delivering integrated solutions that align with customer objectives, whether modernizing data centers, deploying enterprise workloads, enhancing business continuity, or supporting hybrid work environments. Commitment to long-term technology partnerships. The Lenovo 360 Authorized Partnership represents an important milestone in SKYWE's continued growth strategy. The company remains focused on building strategic relationships with leading global technology vendors while expanding its portfolio of enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation solutions. With operations based in Dubai and a growing presence across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, SKYWE is committed to helping organizations adopt innovative technologies that accelerate growth, improve resilience, and support long-term business success. About SKYWE. SKYWE is a Dubai-based IT infrastructure and technology solutions provider specializing in enterprise servers, storage, networking, cybersecurity, data center solutions, and digital transformation initiatives. The company works with leading global technology vendors to deliver reliable, scalable, and business-focused solutions for enterprise and government customers across the region.

Lenovo and McDonald's give discarded toys a second life through circular plastics partnership. As the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, Lenovo and McDonald's China have teamed up to launch a circular economy initiative under the theme "Score Another Goal for the Planet." The campaign aims to give discarded Happy Meal toys a second life by integrating recycled toy plastics into Lenovo's green supply chain, demonstrating how cross-sector collaboration can unlock new pathways for resource circularity. Collected and sorted through McDonald's recycling programme, used plastic toys are processed through Lenovo's established circular supply chain system, where they undergo dismantling, material recovery and advanced recycling procedures. The recovered plastics are then transformed into new materials that meet electronics manufacturing standards and are used to create a limited-edition product inspired by McDonald's iconic French fries. The initiative coincides with a consumer-facing collection campaign at participating McDonald's restaurants, where customers can recycle unwanted toys and take part in interactive activities linked to the World Cup celebration. The collaboration builds on both companies' longstanding sustainability commitments. McDonald's "Recrafted Goods" programme has previously converted waste materials into products such as recycled trays, employee uniforms and branded merchandise, while Lenovo has incorporated circular economy principles into product lifecycle management for more than two decades. Beyond a creative brand partnership, the project highlights the potential for companies across industries to connect supply chains, extend material lifecycles and accelerate the transition toward a more circular economy.