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Digital Good Life workshop for SMEs at University of Warwick

The University of Warwick is to host a workshop on digital good practice for small to medium-sized companies.Read

IT boss warns of end to interest free loans for upgrades

A leading Midlands IT firm is urging small and medium-sized companies to act fast in taking advantage of an interest free loan to upgrade their IT equipment.Read

Launch of Apple iPad in Britain delayed by a month

The UK launch for Apple's iPad tablet computer has been delayed by a month because of high demand in the US, the company has said.Read

Rutland village gets in the broadband internet fast lane

A village has launched its own high-speed broadband company after raising £37,000 to create its own service.Read

Liquidity crisis facing ICT investors

Private equity investors in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector are facing a liquidity crunch according to a new report.Read

Gaming company Codemasters plans expansion into emerging markets

Leamington-Spa-based video games giant Codemasters is looking forward to expanding in emerging markets after Indian conglomerate Reliance ADA said it had bought a 50 per cent stake in the firm.Read

Search on for super fast broadband trial area

The hunt is on to identify needy areas of the West Midlandswilling to trial super fast broadband.Read

Wolverhampton students launch game at Gadget Show

Technology fans will be able to try out a unique game designed by University of Wolverhampton students at the Gadget Show Live.Read

iSoft finance bosses still under spotlight

Investigations are continuing into the former auditors and directors at NHS IT firm iSoft after an ex-financial controller was banned from practising as a chartered accountant for eight years.Read

EG Solutions creeps into profit

Software company EG Solutions crept into a slight profit after sales increased 13 per cent last year.Read

Profits rise for engineering firm Key Technologies

A specialist engineering firm headed by one of the region’s top industrialists has maintained its positive run of results by posting a further increase in half-year profits.Read

Redditch software company in £3m management buyout

A Midland software company is flexing its muscles for major new growth opportunities after completing a £3 million management buyout.Read

Birmingham Science Park announces plans for new ICT village

Birmingham is using the global platform of the MIPIM property conference to announce plans for a £40 million ICT village to be built in the city.Read

EG Solutions buys software developers XTAQ for £250k

Staffordshire business software firm EG Solutions has acquired XTAQ, a firm that develops and supplies business performance measuring programmes for nearly £250,000.Read

Warwick Audio Technologies gets £1.5m for wafer-thin speakers

University of Warwick spin-out company Warwick Audio Technologies has secured a £1.5 million investment to develop its innovative loudspeaker technology which can be bent to fit contoured spaces like car interiors.Read

Birmingham technology team designs new computer security system

A group of software experts in Birmingham are hoping to become ‘ethical hackers’ to hunt down holes in the security net for companies.Read

Birmingham nanotechnology firm sets up at Longbridge Innovation Centre

Just over 50 years ago, the first Mini came off the conveyor at Longbridge, and became one of the world’s greatest examples of efficient engineering in a small package.Read

Innovation event for SMEs to be held in Solihull

Firms from across the West Midlands are being invited to attend a free workshop in Solihull to help them increase their understanding of innovation and the benefits of implementing it into their business.Read

Court action for Birmingham firm Telephonics after record fine

High Court action is being taken against a Birmingham telecoms company less than a year after it was fined almost £184,000 for stopping customers from switching to rivals.Read

Armoury Group brings in new commercial manager

The Armoury Group, the demolition firm, has appointed Tony McGovern as commercial manager.Read