Press and recognition

In the news, and on the record.

Coverage, awards and announcements about IMS Tech Global and the businesses we build, in one place and linked to the source.

In the news

Coverage of our work.

Independent reporting on the businesses and partnerships behind IMS Tech Global.

Greater Manchester Business Board1 April 2025

UK-first Oldham Trading Platform launches to help local businesses connect, grow and encourage local trade

Coverage of the launch of the Oldham Trading Platform, built to help large organisations buy from nearby businesses and keep spend in the local economy.

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Oldham College29 September 2025

Oldham College joins UK-first trading platform to boost local business

Oldham College takes a lead role in skills and workforce support for the Oldham Trading Platform, giving local employers access to apprenticeships, training and skills support.

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BHC Ltd on LinkedInShared on LinkedIn

Announcement from BHC Ltd

An announcement shared on LinkedIn by BHC Ltd.

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Awards and recognition

Recognised by others.

Awards, accreditations and shortlists, each with the body that gave it.

LDC Top 50 · supported by The Times2022

Named in the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders

Nuraz Zamal, Founder of iMS Technologies, is profiled in the LDC Top 50 series celebrating the UK's most ambitious business leaders outside LDC's portfolio, supported by The Times.

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Most Influential CEO Awards2024

Most Influential CEO 2024: Bespoke Software Development, North West England

Nuraz Zamal, CEO of iMS Technologies, recognised in the Bespoke Software Development category for North West England.

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TechBlast · BusinessCloud17 June 2025

Speaker: Northern Leaders, Meet the New Generation of Entrepreneur

Nuraz Zamal, founder and CEO of iMS Technologies, listed as a speaker at the Northern Leaders event at KPMG in Leeds.

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Social Enterprise World ForumSpeaker profile

Anwar Ali, speaker at the Social Enterprise World Forum

Anwar Ali, Co-founder and CEO of Upturn Enterprise and a director of Recruit Local, is listed as a speaker by the Social Enterprise World Forum.

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Industry Era2024

Top 10 Influential Leaders of 2024: Gary Nel, GN One

Gary Nel, CEO and founder of GN One, is profiled in Industry Era's Top 10 Influential Leaders of 2024. The article appeared under the earlier GN Surveys name.

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Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards2023

Finalist, Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2023

iMS Technologies is listed as a finalist in the 2023 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards.

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Press releases

Announcements from us.

Our own news, published in full.

Oldham Trading Platform on LinkedIn28 January 2026

Announcement from the Oldham Trading Platform

Our announcement on digital transformation and innovation in Oldham, shared by the Oldham Trading Platform on LinkedIn.

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Carbo-Calc on LinkedIn10 November 2025

Multiplex announced as a partner

Our announcement of Multiplex as a partner, shared on LinkedIn.

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IMS Tech Global on LinkedInShared on LinkedIn

Partnership with Mace announced

Our announcement of a partnership with Mace, shared on LinkedIn.

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IMS Tech Global on LinkedInShared on LinkedIn

Announcement involving Willmott Dixon

Our announcement involving Willmott Dixon, shared on LinkedIn.

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