Cloud and cybersecurity services provider METCLOUD is expanding its presence in Birmingham, with plans to create up to 100 skilled jobs.
The business, which has taken up the entire fifth floor of Lyndon House, says its strategic growth drive follows a series of major contract and partnership wins.
These include a deal to provide cybersecurity services to specialist defence manufacturing firm NMS UK, which recently invested in a new facility in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire which will focus on manufacturing protected patrol vehicles for the UK defence industry and for international export.聽
It has also formed strategic partnerships with complementary cybersecurity providers, including Birmingham headquartered CyberQ Group.聽
The expansion could enable METCLOUD to increase its presence in key sectors, including defence, critical national infrastructure, government, health, finance and insurance.
The West Midlands Growth Company supported METCLOUD鈥檚 expansion by providing dedicated sector-focused consultancy and PR support, to help the business raise its profile in the local marketplace.聽
METCLOUD has also participated in London & Partners鈥� Grow Global programme, which has supported the business in growing its international presence and accessing new growth 辞辫辫辞谤迟耻苍颈迟颈别蝉.听
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“Our expansion reflects our continued growth nationally and our unwavering commitment to Birmingham and the West Midlands,鈥� said Ian Vickers, CEO at METCLOUD.聽
鈥淭he tech sector is worth 拢15.3bn to the regional economy, with 144,000 people working in tech roles. The region鈥檚 nine world-class universities, several of which specialise in data science and AI, mean we鈥檙e able to tap into an evergreen pipeline of specialist talent to power our growth.
鈥淥ur new relationship with NMS UK underscores our strong track record in the dynamic defence industry landscape and shared commitment to innovation, resilience and security. I look forward to working closely with them in 2025 as we both embark on the next phase of our West Midlands growth journeys.鈥�
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: 鈥淢ETCLOUD鈥檚 investment is great news for the West Midlands. It is bringing dozens of jobs to our region and contributing to our growing digital sector.聽
鈥淒eveloping digital skills and strengthening cyber security networks is a big challenge for the global and regional economy. We need to be at the forefront of this rapidly developing industry to futureproof our region. This is just the start of the growth we are going to see across the West Midlands.鈥�
Mike Lewis, sector lead 鈥� creative, digital & tech at West Midlands Growth Company, said: “METCLOUD is one of the West Midlands鈥� strongest tech success stories and it鈥檚 brilliant to see them gearing up for further growth in 2025. We鈥檙e excited to continue supporting their expansion in the region as they team up with major international businesses in the global fight against cybercrime.鈥�