An AI technology start-up founded by three friends from Aston University has completed a Series A funding round, led by BP Ventures. Grid Edge is a developer of AI technology that enables customers to predict, control and optimise a building’s energy profile. Its cloud-based software can help commercial consumers to reduce their energy costs, as well […]

We’re excited to be launching a new service at the 2019 Electronics Design Show*, aimed at getting struggling electronics projects back on track. Our Design Rescue Service includes a thorough analysis of a project to identify obstacles to finishing the development; advice on the best approach for rescue and provides realistic timelines for delivery. Whether […]

Manufacturing, construction, rail, automotive and healthcare: these five vital markets are witnessing growing adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT). Much of this expansion is down to a marked reduction in risk. For instance, if a TV doesn’t work it’s annoying but there is no wider impact. In a traditionally conservative industry sector, if a […]

The first Birmingham Tech Week will take place between 7 – 13 October 2019 and will touch on many different themes and topics that range from AI to voice, big data, 5G, digital products and about everything else in between. Birmingham Tech Week is a not-for-profit community initiative (CIC) which aims to raise the profile […]

Award-winning embedded systems consultancy ByteSnap Design will showcase “Smart Charging” solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) at the Engineering Design Show (EDS), where Senior Software Engineer Julian Skidmore will present “The EV Charge Point Journey: What’s The Final Destination” at in the New Electronics Conference. The session, 11.15 am – 12.00 on 16 October, will reflect […]

Birmingham-based home automation technology company LightwaveRF has secured a £650,000 funding boost. The listed company has signed an agreement with Exertis Supply Chain Services Ltd (ESCS) to provide funding for its current inventory and new stock purchases up to the value of 65 per cent of its stock holding. The agreement, which will be phased […]

Former Motorola and BSI chairman move to Coventry’s Manufacturing Technology Centre. Sir David Brown, who was formerly chairman of both Motorola and the British Standards Institution, is all set to take on that same role at MTC. He will start his new position on 1 October, succeeding Alex Stephenson who has been chairman since 1 October 2016. Sir David said: “I have […]

OGL Computer, a growing IT and cybersecurity services provider based in Kidderminster, designs, delivers and supports the IT backbone of hundreds of businesses across the region. With ambitious expansion plans, the company needs to recruit the next generation of aspiring salespeople.    Lee Reece, Head of New Business, commented: “I joined the business through a similar scheme almost 20 years […]

Coventry-based driverless vehicle company Aurrigo has completed its first ever public autonomous trial in Canada, opening up new opportunities for expansion in North America. Aurrigo has partnered with the Ottawa L5 powered by Invest Ottawa and the Kanata North Business Association to give more than 350 local people the opportunity to ride in two of […]

Award-winning embedded systems consultancy ByteSnap Design will be showcasing Vehicle-to-Grid and electric vehicle charge point solutions, including an early look at RAY: Smart Charge Point Communications Controller at the Engineering Design Show 2019. RAY: Smart Charging Controller RAY is a smart charge point communications controller supporting both AC charge points and DC chargers using the […]

Jaguar Land Rover is developing technology which will beam real-time safety information in front of the driver and allow passengers to stream 3D movies direct from their seats. Engineers are working on a new 3D head-up display to project safety alerts, such as lane departure, hazard detection, sat nav directions, and to reduce the effect […]

Teams, Office 365 and other cloud-based tools are being rolled out to give Warwickshire County Council (WCC) staff greater flexibility. The council has rolled out Microsoft 365 as part of an 18 months transformation programme, which will lead to improved efficiency of the local authority. During the programme, WCC plans to develop a new operating model […]

Purple Frog Systems in Telford has launched a software called Power BI Sentinel, and it’s been adopted by businesses across a range of industry sectors around the globe. The software has been developed over a number of years, and is designed to enhance security and accelerate disaster recovery for businesses that are already using Microsoft’s […]

Shropshire-based Thomas Thomas & Co has invested in data protection company, Protecture. Protecture is a data protection & GDPR consultancy providing support, tools, advice, audit and training. The company supports over 200 clients from SMEs to large institutional clients across the country with their data protection issues. As Protecture has grown, the board recognised that […]

Kidderminster based OGL Computer’s SalesVision sales analysis software is supporting Cablecraft‘s goal of targeting more UK and global sales following its recent rebranding. An international supplier of cable marking systems, accessories and management products, Cablecraft makes an annual turnover of £16 million and supplies a range of over 28,000 cable and wiring accessories, and management products to […]