Page 74 • The HERALD • 9th October 2025 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Aura Technology Relocates To Modern Hedge End Headquarters One of the South’s leading IT managed service providers, Aura Technology, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a prestigious new o ce campus in Hedge End. e move marks a signi cant milestone for Aura, which employs more than 120 people, delivering strategic, proactive IT services to businesses and the public sector. With teams based at client sites across the country and from the head o ce in Hedge End, Aura is one of the region’s largest providers of managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and communications solutions. e new headquarters, designed with collaboration and wellbeing in mind, features state-of-the-art meeting facilities, breakout areas, and a dedicated wellness room for sta . e modern, sustainable workspace re ects Aura’s commitment to creating an environment that supports innovation, productivity, and employee wellbeing. Tim Walker, Managing Director of Aura Technology, said: “This move represents more than just a new office: it’s an investment in our people, our clients, and the future of Aura Technology. The new headquarters gives us the space and facilities to continue delivering excellence in IT, fostering collaboration and innovation at every level. I want to thank everyone who has helped us reach this point from our customers to our staff and partners.” e o cial opening was performed by Paul Holmes, MP for Hamble Valley, in front of an invited audience of leading business gures from the Central South. e event included canapes and networking before New Aura Technology office opening speeches from both Tim and Paul, and a Q&A session with the MP. Paul Holmes MP added: “Aura Technology is a fantastic example of a thriving, forward-thinking business here in our region. Their commitment to supporting local employment, innovation, and high-quality services is something we should all be proud of, and I am delighted to have been part of this important moment in their growth story.” From its new base, Aura will continue to work closely with its extensive network of technology partners – including Microso , Barracuda, Cisco Meraki, and AvePoint – to deliver tailored, secure, and future-ready IT solutions. New Aura Technology Headquarters opening Law Firm Awarded Ecovadis Gold For Third Consecutive Year Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has once again received a gold medal from global sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis, placing the Southampton rm in the top three per cent of companies assessed this year. As the world’s largest and most-trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis assesses criteria across four themes: Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, Environment and Sustainable Procurement with many businesses across the world now taking into consideration the ratings of potential clients, suppliers, and partners. WBD retained gold medal status for the third year running, increasing its overall score by ve points and placing within the top three per cent of nearly 89,000 companies assessed across over 250 industries and 150 countries. Key changes made by WBD include improving data capture and reporting for the rm’s responsible business programme and introducing a social dialogue policy. Sally Dallow, Partner Lead for Responsible Business at Womble Bond Dickinson, said: “Retaining our gold medal and further improving our score demonstrates that for us sustainability isn’t just a policy – it’s truly part of our culture. This achievement really is a testament to the collective effort of everyone across the business.”
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