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Microcab hydrogen car from Coventry University

Microcab's hydrogen-fuelled car shortlisted in design awards

A hydrogen fuel cell vehicle which was conceived and manufactured in Coventry has been shortlisted for a international transport design award.Read

Peter Rigby

Sir Peter Rigby's Specialist Computer Holdings reveals £2.75bn sales

Sir Peter Rigby has claimed “savvy financial expertise” was behind a record £2.75 billion turnover at Birmingham-based IT group Specialist Computer Holdings.Read

University of Warwick

£3.5m supercomputing hub MidPlus to help boost Midland growth

A £3.5 million supercomputing hub is set to help power growth and innovation in the Midlands and London by opening up its vast number-crunching power to local firms.Read

Aston University car wins Eco-Design award at Shell Eco Marathon

A futuristic hydrogen powered car created by students from Aston University has won one of the top awards at an international environmental motoring challenge.Read

Other UK business news

Delcam launches business to profit from Turkey's expanding economy

Software firm Delcam has established a new Turkish business to take advantage of one of the world’s most emerging markets.Read

The Raptor

Ecospin struggling to find funding for electric car innovation The Raptor

An electric-powered vehicle designed and made in the Midlands has attracted interest from as far afield as Dubai and Singapore – but it may have to be manufactured abroad after difficulties in attracting funding in the UK. Read

Funding boost for cutting-edge firm

A Midland company which supplies simulation and cutting edge technology to the entertainment industry has created six jobs after securing a financial boost.Read

Four tech firms launched at Birmingham Science Park

Four new start-ups are launching their tech businesses at Birmingham Science Park’s Entrepreneurs for the Future incubation centre (e4f).Read

Codemasters

Computer games firm Codemasters slashes losses after success of F1 title

A drive to focus on racing games has helped computer games giant Codemasters cut its annual losses from almost £30 million to £3.1 million.Read

Codemasters

Computer games firm Codemasters creates 100 West Midlands jobs

A BAFTA winning computer games developer has created 100 new jobs in the Midlands in a further boost to Birmingham’s digital sector.Read

Danish sofware firm Configit creates 15 jobs at new UK base in Warwick

A Danish software developer which supplies to Jaguar Land Rover has created 15 jobs at its UK office in Warwick.Read

Settle app

Birmingham entrepreneurs Settle launch payment app for smartphones

Two ambitious technology entrepreneurs are to launch a smart phone app that allows customers to makes payments via text message.Read

BT broadband boost for Birmingham businesses

BT has rolled out of faster next generation broadband to more parts of the West Midlands, which the company said will “play a vital role in the future prosperity of the region”.Read

satellite

Midlands firms taking off with UK Space Agency, chief executive tells CBI in Birmingham

West Midlands business have taken one giant leap towards the final frontier by contributing vital parts for satellites as part of the UK’s space race.Read

Chris Tomlinson: Locking your phone is fine, but how do you get it returned?

Among the many joys of owning a smartphone are the bouts of mild panic when the device cannot be found in the usual pocket.Read

Game and app developers to meet the media at industry event

Around 100 video game and app developers are expected at an industry event in Birmingham Science Park Aston on how to get their products in the media spotlight.Read

Birmingham Post

Jobs saved after Solihull firm SafeTIC UK is sold out of administration

Around 40 jobs have been saved after an innovative Solihull technology firm was sold out of administration. Read

JCB Dieselmax

Record-breaking JCB Dieselmax on show in Warwickshire

JCB might be best known for its slow-moving construction industry workhorses but another side of the company’s engineering prowess has gone on show to the public in the shape of its land speed record breaker.Read

Playmob

Birmingham gaming firm PlayMob given £500,000 backing for expansion

A company which makes technology to enable charities to raise money through online gaming has secured £500,000 funding for an expansion.Read

Wapple

Bromsgrove tech firm Wapple takes on Apple in trademark dispute - and wins

A fast-growing Bromsgrove technology company at the forefront of developing the mobile web has triumphed in a trademark battle with computer giant Apple.Read