MD Digital named in national list

A North East digital consultancy has been named one of the UK’s top emerging tech businesses to watch in 2026.

Sunderland-based MD Digital has been recognised by Tech National in its annual ‘17 Companies to Watch’ list, which celebrates organisations driving innovation and growth across the UK technology sector.

Founded in 2024 by Wesley Dowding and Samuel Marriott-Dowding, MD Digital helps businesses modernise workflows, adopt AI tools and boost productivity through human-centred digital transformation. 

The firm’s work focuses on equipping teams with the confidence and skills to make the most of cloud-based platforms such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.

The recognition follows a year of rapid expansion and major client wins for the consultancy, which has earned a reputation for delivering accessible, results-driven training. 

Wesley Dowding, managing director of MD Digital, said: “Being recognised by Tech National is a validation of the deep potential we see when people, teams and technology align.

“At MD Digital, our mission has always been to put the ‘people’ back into digital transformation – because productivity, creativity and innovation are human outcomes first and technological outcomes second.”

Samuel Marriott-Dowding, co-founder of MD Digital, added: “The narrative has always been about empowering teams through clarity, tools and culture. 

“This accolade reflects not just what we’ve achieved so far – but what we’re ready to accelerate in 2026 and beyond.”

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