Silicon; Si, Atomic Number 14, Metalloid with a Cubic structure and Atomic Mass 28.0855 amu. ONA loves all things Tech.
When the phrase
‘Silicon valley’ was coined, computer technology was in its established
infancy, and the big names in computers made expansive business all in the
geography of the U.S.A. The phrase ‘Silicon Valley’ being synonymous with
computers and tech.
Si-Tech’s UK
infancy was very much a London centric phenomena. Establishing the UK as a
force within the Tech community, but the Si-Tech revolution migrated beyond the
confines of the M25 to a new location. Now it nestles at a Latitude and
Longitude of 51.46 North/ -2.60 West and has a BS postcode.
For me, as a Bristol business
owner, and a lover of all thing Tech. Si-Tech is now in its rightful
place. As per the Evening Post (16 July
’14 edition), Bristol is a “……globally significant tech cluster” and has a
“…..fantastic vibrant tech scene”.
Bristol has for a time, been
at the forefront of many industries; aerospace, microelectronics and animation
to gaming software, bio medicine, robotics. Also a hub of great creativity; the modern day creative outlaw/ genius Banksy being one!
All revolutions needs trail blazers, to take the
developmental baton on, and some of these we give thanks to. So look out for
The Engine Shed, Bristol & Bath Science Park, Bristol Hackspace, Bristol Robotics
Laboratory, Pervasive Media Studio, Bristol Braille Team and Second Sync to
name but a few.
At ONA, we love all things Tech and all things
BRISTOL.
(*) All references to
Latitude and Longitude are approximate.
