TECHNOLOGY firm 2ergo has been named an approved supplier to the public sector.

The Rossendale company, which is due to move to Salford Quays' MediaCity next year, said its technology would help public sector bodies and government organisations to save a total of £170m.

It expects to win contracts supplying technology for mobile phone, internet and email messaging services.

Managing director Chris Brassington said he was delighted to have secured approved supplier status after a `difficult and gruelling' selection process.