A new app which allows customers to pay using their mobile phones has been adopted by independent businesses in the Norwich Lanes. About 1,000 people across Norwich are already using the Droplet software, which gives retailers a way of receiving money with being hit by transaction fees.
The concept was created by Norfolk-born entrepreneur Steffan Aquarone, who launched the digital start-up after getting a £1m cash-injection from wealthy backers. Mr Aquarone, said more than 25 businesses in the Norwich Lanes are now accepting payment through the app, despite only launching the software two months ago. As well as paying for goods, the free app also allows people to transfer money between friends, or leave messages for a shop after a purchase has been made.
Norfolk Chamber is also looking at how technology can be put to work for businesses. Following four year’s success, the Chamber is holding an exciting and dynamic Technology Conference on Wednesday 23 September. With Norwich announced as one of the top 10 technology cities in the UK (Tech Nation report 2015), the region has propelled itself into the forefront of the digital age and earmarked itself as a driving business force to be reckoned with.
In an evolving business age that is online 24/7, ‘THE FUTURE IS HERE’ event will provide an interactive insight into how digital technology impacts business today and how it is shaping and influencing the future outlook of business both in the region and on a wider scale.
With over 100 businesses in attendance, and first-rate expert advice from 16 business stands, 10 key note speakers, 4 workshops and networking lunch and exhibition, Chamber is proud to present it’s most superior B2B event to date.
Highlights will include key note speeches from influential local and national sector leaders on important topics such as:
- Power of the Cloud – Amazon; Microsoft
- Master data management – Zing Insights; Sean Clarke
- Mobile ready – Proxama; Naked Element
- Connecting with the future – Rainbird; Tech City
Chamber Chief Executive, Caroline Williams said: “Digital technology is one of the fastest growing sectors in the region and we are thrilled to see so many companies choosing to start-up here. The rate of growth and wealth of new talent in this area goes to show what a progressive region Norfolk is and we are delighted to be encouraging such developments and evolution in business.”
