A GROWING digital technology start-up has moved into its first home on Dumfries High Street.
Red E is the first business to set up base in the enterprise hub at Midsteeple Quarter’s flagship development, The Standard.
The enterprise, launched about a year ago, specialises in providing innovative digital connectivity solutions, working with companies across Dumfries and Galloway and beyond. Its Red E Pay electronic payment system is growing strongly, as is its Red E SIM service, a multi-network mobile coverage platform which improves connectivity.
The firm is also in the final phase of testing its next innovation, Red E Meal, a food delivery platform which he hopes will help empower local restaurants, takeaways and shops.
Previously operating from owner Richard Underwood’s home in Heathhall, the move into town marks an important milestone in the evolution of the business.
Richard said: “This feels like a natural move for me. It’s really exciting.
“Being in the High Street means that I’m easily accessible for customers – and when I fancy nipping out for a coffee I’m only 30 seconds from the nearest coffee shop.
“Having an office away from my home also allows me to have a better work and home-life balance.”
Richard is set to be joined by other entrepreneurs in the first-floor enterprise space in The Standard in the not too distant future. Midsteeple Quarter enterprise manager Jakob Kaye said: “This is an interesting, innovative and ambitious Dumfries start-up which will benefit from having a home in the heart of the High Street.
“For Midsteeple Quarter, this is another important step towards the creation of a really vibrant enterprise incubation hub where local people and businesses can network, collaborate and help boost our town’s economy.”
