Atos invests £10m to open two new technology centres in the Midlands

Atos has announced plans to establish two new technology centres in the Midlands as part of a £10 million investment in the United Kingdom’s digital infrastructure.

The new Sovereign Orchestration Hub in Birmingham and the Digital Agentic Centre in Nottingham are intended to enhance regional capabilities in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital resilience.

The Birmingham hub will focus on secure monitoring and management of digital systems, helping organisations in the UK maintain control and oversight of their technology operations.

Meanwhile, the Nottingham centre will work on developing AI and automation solutions aimed at improving efficiency, reliability, and productivity.

Both locations form part of Atos’ broader strategy to support regional employment and strengthen digital skills across the country. The company is extending its graduate and apprenticeship programmes in the Midlands, with around 50 new roles expected to be created in 2026. These will include opportunities in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data analytics, supporting the development of a skilled local workforce.

Michael Herron, head of Atos UK&I, said: “I’m excited by the launch of the Sovereign Orchestration Hub and Digital Agentic Centre. My vision is one where humans and AI can coexist together. We must reimagine what a career pathway will look like in the age of AI and offer a multi-faceted future-proofed career in the digital arena. We believe these new offerings will give our clients the resilience, control and end-to-end visibility they require whilst delivering efficiencies with the next generation of local tech talent at the heart.”

Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, said: “Atos’ investment is hugely exciting news for the East Midlands. Supporting the development of digital skills and employment is a cornerstone of my newly unveiled East Midlands Growth Plan and Atos’ announcement is a huge endorsement of this. Atos’s planned new Digital Agentic Centre will not only create jobs, but support innovation and help businesses across the region improve both resilience and efficiency. I look forward to working with Atos to support its future growth in the East Midlands.”

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