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Tech minister, Damian Collins, has announced the creation of a new Telecommunications Lab in Solihull, hoped to create dozens of jobs for the region.
The lab will be a secure research facility which brings to together telecoms operators, suppliers and academics to research and test innovative ways of boosting the security, resilience and performance of the UK's mobile networks.
The lab is the first of its kind in the country, and is set to create specialist jobs in telecoms and cyber security.
There has recently been an increase in the number of tech startups and scaleups around Birmingham and the West Midlands. In the seven months to July 2022, there was a 21.3 per cent increase in tech jobs in Birmingham.
Tech Minister Damian Collins said:"After this summer’s stunning Commonwealth Games it is great to feel the buzz in the city yet again in Birmingham Tech Week.
"Fast-growing firms are cementing Birmingham’s status as a tech powerhouse - boosting jobs and spreading economic growth right across the West Midlands.
"As a result, there is no better home for the new UK Telecoms Lab, which will turn the region into a centre for expertise and innovation in the security of next-generation mobile networks."
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: "Tech is one of the most exciting and fastest growing sectors in our region. This fantastic announcement that Solihull will be the home of the new UK Telecoms Lab yet again underlines the strength of this important sector for us here in the West Midlands. The Lab will bring a wide range of stakeholders together to drive innovation and create high quality new jobs for local people.
"As we mark Birmingham Tech Week, it’s a great time to remember that we are at the cutting edge and - with our tech sector already valued at over £15 billion - we have an exciting future ahead of us."
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