It and Computing News & Updates
- 27th October 2025
Birmingham City University (BCU) has received a transformational new $2.75 million donation from Cal Henderson - the British tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Slack - to scale up a major initiative tackling under-representation in the UK’s technology
- 25th October 2025
Walsall Council is celebrating Get Online Week 2025 (20–26 October) by highlighting the wide range of free digital skills support available across the borough to help residents build confidence, stay connected and access new opportunities online.
Despite widespread awareness of digital transformation’s importance, most West Midlands organisations are struggling to keep pace.
- 16th October 2025
Free digital sessions helping people get to grips with technology will be hosted by the council and partners during Get Online Week (October 20-26).
- 30th September 2025
A team at City of Wolverhampton College which has been helping local organisations to adopt digital technologies is in the running for a national award.
Business owners were briefed on key marketing topics including the best ways of using artificial intelligence at a Wolverhampton Business Week session.
In a move that sets a new standard for early-stage companies, Data Literacy Academy has partnered with National Neurodiversity Training to deliver a company-wide neurodiversity training programme.
- 23rd September 2025
Digital marketing agency Cosmik Carrot has been recognised as a finalist in the Best Use of Data category at the Midlands Marketing Awards 2025, held at The Grand Hotel, Birmingham.
- 19th September 2025
Aston University and financial technology provider Phoebus Software have joined forces to develop the UK’s first suite of generative AI-powered tools for banks, building societies and lenders to service mortgage and savings accounts.
- 24th August 2025
An innovative approach to adult social care in Wolverhampton has earned national recognition with the project shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award