The country’s biggest IT companies are lining up to bid for a £125 million city council contract to provide Birmingham with faster broadband services. More - Bids sought for £125m contract to bring faster broadband to Birmingham
A cohort of bright young technology businesses mentored by Google, Amazon and Paypal will be meeting potential investors at a special demo day at Birmingham Science Park Aston this month. More - Young innovators meet investors at Birmingham demo day
A pioneering new facility in the battle against cyber crime has been unveiled at Coventry University in the face of increasing threats against online security. More - Coventry University's ethical hacking lab joins battle against cyber crime
The importance of the Midlands to the digital gaming industry will again be recognised when Birmingham plays host to the 2Digital Days event this month. More - Gaming industry showcased at 2Digital Days event in Birmingham
A pioneering Birmingham company which develops online social networking games – and helps up and coming music artists get discovered – has received a £125,000 boost. More - Funding boost for Soshi Games' Music Festivals
Software firm Instem Life Science Systems has won a £685,000 contract to supply to a pharmaceutical firm. More - Instem Life Science Systems wins major deal
Sir Peter Rigby’s IT group Specialist Computer Holdings has posted a turnover of nearly £2.5 billion despite a “challenging” marketplace. More - Revenue rises as Specialist Computer Holdings turns over £2.5bn
Apple co-founder and former chief executive Steve Jobs has died at the age of 56, the US technology company has announced. More - Tributes paid to Apple pioneer Steve Jobs
Hollywood thriller Contagion, released this month, sees a doctor battling the horrors of a global pandemic – but, in the real world, scientists at the University of Warwick are seeking help from the public to help them discover how contagious diseases are spread. More - University of Warwick seeks public help in study of pandemics
A Birmingham company that is developing an enviable reputation for innovation has unveiled a new lightweight portable generator that could revolutionise the way armies operate in challenging environments. More - Sutton Coldfield firm's portable generator interesting US military
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