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Be Heard - Birmingham's Consultation Database

Be Heard - Birmingham's Consultation Database is where you can find out what local people think about life in the city. The consultations bring together views, comments and opinions collected by Birmingham... More - Be Heard - Birmingham's Consultation Database

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finditinbirmingham.com

Finditinbirmingham aims to boost business activity across the local economy by retaining skills and contracts to our local businesses and supply chains.Your free membership gives you access to local contracts,... More - finditinbirmingham.com

BeGrand.net

The website for grandparents.Find out more: http://begrand.net/ More - BeGrand.net

Interactive Digital Television (idTV)

Interactive Digital Television is providing a new route to access Birmingham City Council services in the comfort of your home.Instructions on how to access these services for those that are subscribers... More - Interactive Digital Television (idTV)

www.blclub.co.uk

www.blclub.co.uk was launched on 29th Sept at 12.00 at the Library theatre by BCC and Business Insightwww.blclub.co.uk is a free BCC business trading platform that has incredible potential for any type... More - www.blclub.co.uk

birminghamnewsroom.com

The new www.birminghamnewsroom.com website is now available for all to see. It is Birmingham City Council's online newsroom - your first stop for all the news from Europe's largest local authority. See... More - birminghamnewsroom.com

Digital Press Awards

New Digital Press Awards - apply now!Birmingham City Council Digital Innovation AwardCommunication is changing faster than ever and we're looking for the best use of digital technology and platforms to... More - Digital Press Awards

i-House

The UK's first i-House technology demonstrator has been launched by Medilink West Midlands to showcase the latest assistive technologies enabling people to live independently in their own homes and avoid... More - i-House

Free Internet Access at the Library

You can now use the Internet in every service area in the Central Library. This facility is free.Most of the computers can be used on a drop-in basis, but advance bookings can be made. At present this... More - Free Internet Access at the Library

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Travel more wisely

The ACT on CO2 website has launched a new tool which allows you to compare the fuel costs and CO2 emissions of all new cars by make and model.Although it doesn't directly offer much about alternatives... More - Travel more wisely

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Recycle with Freecycle!

Do you want to help save the planet?Do you wonder how best to recycle virtually anything?Do you want to learn more about recycling?Freecycle is an online resource for people to recycle items for free,... More - Recycle with Freecycle!

Europe's Digital Library

Europeana is Europe's Digital Library, Museum and Archives.Find out more at: www.dev.europeana.eu. More - Europe's Digital Library

ECDL On-line Learning Programme

ECDL is the European Computer Driving Licence - a nationally recognised ICT qualification which covers the key concepts of computing and proves a learner has achieved a uniform standard in computer skills... More - ECDL On-line Learning Programme

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Birmingham Business IT Disposal and Recycling Service

Secure IT Disposals Ltd, through a joint initiative with Birmingham City Council and Digital Birmingham, offer a city wide WEEE service for collection, disposal and recycling of IT equipment, data containing... More - Birmingham Business IT Disposal and Recycling Service

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Serious Games Institute

The Serious Games Institute is a global thought leader in smart spaces. They enable and facilitate the growth of serious games, virtual worlds and connected industry specialists by supporting research... More - Serious Games Institute

Microsoft

Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum

Microsoft has been recognised by the Digital Inclusion Action Plan consultation in regards to its good practice of providing an online Digital Literacy curriculum for people to undertake.Click here to... More - Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum

Birmingham Post Mobile Service

Birmingham Post launched their mobile service on 20th October that enables you to get your hands on the latest news just by having your mobile with you.Click here to find out more. More - Birmingham Post Mobile Service

Marketing Success TV

Welcome to MarketingSuccess.tv, the Broadband TV channel for professional marketers and the official TV channel of the DMA, the BPMA and the ISP.At MarketingSuccess.tv you will be able to access training,... More - Marketing Success TV

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4IP - Rethinking public service media

On average people now spend over 12 hours a week online, three quarters of which is at home.The amount of time that 16-24s spend online at home has increased by over 50% in the last two years alone.Today,... More - 4IP - Rethinking public service media

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Screen West Midlands

Screen WM is the lead agency for film, television and digital media in the West Midlands; a region that is driving innovation and excellence in content creation and cross-media collaboration. It has the... More - Screen West Midlands

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Second Life - a Virtual Birmingham

Is Second Life the ultimate digital experience?Birmingham has joined Second Life.Digital Birmingham has established a demonstrator briefing hub in Second Life that focuses on an interactive map of the... More - Second Life - a Virtual Birmingham

The Business IT Guide

B2B has teamed up with e-skills UK and Advantage West Midlands to bring the Business IT Guide to the West Midlands - a fantastic online resource with pragmatic ICT advice and guidance in the form of short... More - The Business IT Guide

Business out of the Box

Get your business up and runningHave you got a business idea or just starting up a new business? Business out of the Box (BOB) is a great free virtual business tool that contains everything you need to... More - Business out of the Box

A Digital Dragon's Den

Easy-to-use, SNAPshot thinks like an investor and uses proven business models to find out if your idea is likely to be a flying success or struggle to get off the ground. Digital Birmingham have teemed... More - A Digital Dragon's Den

The 'Visit Birmingham' website

The 'Visit Birmingham' website.Book a hotel, an event, a restaurant and lots more at this new website launched by Marketing Birmingham. More - The 'Visit Birmingham' website

Broadband Guide for Business

Digital Birmingham has produced a definitive Broadband Guide for Business. An important area, where you will get an up-to-date picture on what is broadband and what it can offer you. More - Broadband Guide for Business

Birminghamfiz

Developed as a free service from Birmingham City Council, birminghamfiz allows anyone who logs onto BT's Openzone network within the city centre to access information they need to get the most out of their... More - Birminghamfiz

Wireless city centre for business

The new Birmingham Wi-Fi city centre network can enable you to experience the benefits of broadband whilst out of the office, meaning you can work and keep in touch whilst on the move.View map of wireless... More - Wireless city centre for business

Free software

Save money with FREE softwareWhether for private, educational or business use, Open Source software is an excellent range of computer software that is easy to use. With programmes such as Open Office for... More - Free software

Wi-Fi City Centre

The new Birmingham Wi-Fi city centre network can enable you to experience the benefits of broadband whilst out of the home, meaning you can work, talk and play whilst on the move. Wi-Fi enabled devices... More - Wi-Fi City Centre

Digital Birmingham is a Birmingham City Council initiative and part of a city wide strategic partnership of more than 30 public, private and voluntary organisations

eGovernment National Awards - Winner 2008