AI Mobile Cybersecurity Project Protects Phone Users
A new AI mobile cybersecurity project is aiming to transform how smartphone users stay safe from digital threats. Led by the University of Wolverhampton and the University of Lancashire, the AgenticDeviceShield initiative introduces a new type of on-device cyber defence. As a result, it can detect and respond to threats such as scams, spyware and […]
Made Smarter Drives Digital Manufacturing Growth
Digital manufacturing West Midlands initiatives are accelerating transformation across the region, with Made Smarter playing a central role in helping businesses adopt new technologies. Since 2021, Made Smarter West Midlands has supported hundreds of manufacturers and engineering firms. As a result, companies are improving productivity, efficiency and resilience through digital adoption. Importantly, the programme aligns […]
BMet Gains Digital Excellence Status for Tech Skills
The BMet digital excellence college status is set to expand opportunities for students across Birmingham and the West Midlands, strengthening the region’s digital skills pipeline. Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) has been named a Digital Technical Excellence College (DTEC). As a result, it will deliver enhanced training in key areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and […]
Lloyds Tests Quantum Fraud Detection Breakthrough
A new quantum fraud detection Lloyds experiment is showing how next-generation computing could transform the fight against financial crime. Lloyds Banking Group has completed a nine-month pilot with IBM to explore how quantum computing can identify money mule networks. As a result, the project marks one of the first real-world tests of quantum technology in […]
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Coding and AI School Supports Excluded Students
A specialist coding AI school students programme in Wolverhampton is helping excluded pupils rediscover education through personalised learning and technology-focused skills. The School of Coding and AI offers an alternative pathway for students who no longer attend mainstream school. As a result, it provides tailored support that focuses on both academic progress and personal development. […]
Women Backing Women Fund Secures £130M First Close
The women backing women fund has reached a £130 million first close, marking a major step toward reshaping how venture capital flows across the UK. Led by Bootstrap4F, the fund of funds brings together backing from Barclays, Nationwide, the British Business Bank and M&G. As a result, it combines both public and private capital to […]