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"Where else can you find such a range of relevant skills - computing, psychology, digital art, games design, not to mention applications in defence, medicine, education, heritage and commerce all within a single region." (Professor Bob Stone - University of Birmingham)

ICT

The Heart of England is a great place to develop your ICT business. It’s easy to reach all your customers from here and it’s a great value location. We have all the talent you need, and the support we can offer you is unrivalled.

 

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  • Connectivity and location - The region is at the heart of the UK’s transport network, with its own international airport, giving you great access to your customers. 82% of the UK’s population is within 150 miles.

  • Great value - Birmingham, the UK’s second city, was ranked 1st in Europe in a recent review of European cities for value for money of office space.

  • Talent and skills - With two of the UK’s top 5 business schools, and 13 universities where 40,000 students study computer science or business every year, there is all the talent you need to make your business a success.

  • Experience and support available - With all the top global systems integrators in the region, cutting edge research and our customised support packages, the region offers an unbeatable combination of strength and depth to IT companies. We can also introduce you to our thriving business networks, to help you build your contacts rapidly.

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Top ICT Facts

  1. The region has a huge talent pool with 21% of our 35,555 undergraduates and 15,000 postgraduates studying computer science  and business courses in our 13 Universities
  2. All of the top global system integrators have a base in our region to tap into our skills base and taking advantage of a cost base
  3. The region has 9% of the UK population but 21% of the UK computer games workforce

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A great place to develop your ICT company or business.