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TheyWorkForYou.com is one of the UK’s smartest and most interesting websites, built for peanuts by a team of people (some of them volunteers) with a passion for democracy. Read

Coventry University teams up with Hewlett-Packard

Coventry University Enterprises (CUE) has linked up with IT giant Hewlett-Packard to run an internationally-recognised business support programme for micro enterprises in the West Midlands. Read

Video games buck the high street trend of gloom

Surging demand for the latest blockbuster video games and consoles has so far belied the squeals of pain from other retailers facing up to a high street squeeze. Read

Bosses miss a trick by banning internet breaks

Banning personal internet use in the workplace could cost British businesses up to £4 billion every year due to a resulting decline in staff productivity, according to a new report. Read

Workplace technology 'can bring about social change'

Major changes are needed in the workplace to help counter issues of climate change, social inclusion and sustainable economic growth, claims BT’s regional manager for the West Midlands. Read

Currying favour with a menu sent straight to your mobile

Curry lovers in Birmingham are taking advantage of new technology to order their favourite dishes from an award-winning restaurant. Read

Probrand still thriving amid tough conditions

Birmingham-based Probrand – the company behind online IT procurement portal theitindex.co.uk – says it has started its new fiscal year with another stunning first quarter. Read

Andy Dent: Regular training will keep your staff on the ball

The Apprentice is addictive TV – and I for one am a self-confessed addict. Read

Microsoft to be default search on Hewlett-Packard PCs

In a bid to boost its web search traffic Microsoft has announced a deal that will make its Live Search the default on Hewlett-Packard personal computers supplied in the US and Canada, starting in January. Read

Derek Harris to stand down as head of Aston Science Park

A leading champion of entrepreneurship in the West Midlands has announced his impending retirement as chief executive of Aston Science Park. Read

Broadband plan to bridge council house 'digital divide'

An innovative project in North Solihull plans to bridge the 'digital divide' by delivering free or subsidised broadband to residents in council owned multi-storey housing blocks. Read

The Herbert helps visitors set up own virtual gallery

Curators from teenagers to retired people have created their own 'virtual gallery' space at a West Midlands art gallery and museum's website. Read

Thunder shows that lightning can strike twice

A Birmingham IT firm has proved that lightning can strike again and again in the same place with the right kind of online marketing. Read

VC firms back call centre software

Two West Midlands venture capital firms have backed a company which claims its software products can help save the call centre industry millions of pounds annually. Read

Why your mobile phone could pick your pocket

Contactless payments made via mobile phones pose the greatest future threat to the security of consumers' financial details, security experts have warned. Read

Midland business slow on the digital uptake

West Midlands businesses have been slow to adapt to the modern economy, senior academics have warned. Read

Rural UK ahead of urban areas on broadband service

Rural areas of the UK are better connected to broadband than urban areas for the first time, according to a report. Read

Viretec celebrates three years in business

West Midlands-based e-business transformation consultancy Viretec Consulting is celebrating its third anniversary. Read

Microsoft returns to try and team up with Yahoo!

Software giant Microsoft has launched a fresh attempt to tie-up with internet player Yahoo! but is stopping short of a renewed takeover bid. Read

Headred moves into new Cobalt Centre office

A creative West Midlands firm has completed a major expansion into a new office at the Cobalt Centre, close to Coventry Airport Read

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