STAFF at Mitrefinch, the Clifton Moor based employee management software specialist, were today celebrating being named as one of the top four "bright businesses" in the North East.

The hi-tech firm which manufactures hi-tech "clocking in" software was one of the four finalists out of 100 applicants for the prestigious Orange Award for Bright Business in the National Business Awards 2004 regional finals in Manchester.

Apart from expanding its overseas operations into Australia, new products have included clocking in systems using mobile phone technology.

Updated: 11:12 Friday, July 23, 2004