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WM5G to speak at NHS Confederation: Care Closer to Home Conference
We’re proud to announce that WM5G is the joint headline sponsor of the NHS Confederation ‘Care Closer to Home: Primary and Community Care Conference 2025’ The shift from hospital to [...]
UK’s first retrofit private 5G network goes live
The private 5G network installed at JLR’s Solihull site as part of the 5G Innovation Regions (5GIR) Advanced Manufacturing programme has now been successfully deployed. The project, which is being [...]
West Midlands secures major 5G innovation extensions, boosting manufacturing and social care
The West Midlands has secured additional funding to stay at the forefront of the UK’s digital revolution, using cutting-edge technology to boost manufacturing productivity and transform adult social care. Led [...]
EVENT: National Apprenticeship Week – Careers in Connectivity
When: 12 February 2025, 09:30 - 10:15 Where: Online Cost: Free Find out more about the exciting apprenticeship career opportunities with BT Group, Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and talk to their apprentices on [...]
WM5G launches new era for adult social care
Up to 1,000 citizens across the West Midlands will benefit from improved social care provision, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton Local Authorities’ [...]
WM5G and TechWM launch Internet of Things and 5G Special Interest Group
Hot on the heels of Birmingham Tech Week, WM5G – the connectivity innovation business – and TechWM – the voice for the West Midlands' tech ecosystem – are delighted to [...]
WM5G welcomes new Non Executive Director Bethan Miles
WM5G is delighted to confirm that Bethan Miles has agreed to join its board as a non-executive director. Bethan brings her extensive management consulting and healthcare innovation expertise combined [...]
WM5G Extends Site Finder Service to Boost Connectivity Across the UK
WM5G is extending its pioneering service, Site Finder, to deliver more mobile connectivity to places that were previously uneconomical or very hard to deploy. Many regions struggle with poor connectivity [...]
West Midlands becomes first English region to speed-up bowel cancer screening using technology as part of pioneering Levelling Up Smart City Region programme
The West Midlands has become the first English region to screen people for bowel cancer in their local pharmacy, at home or at other local settings, using new colon [...]
Tracy Westall appointed new Chair at WM5G. Mark Stansfeld steps down after two successful terms
Tracy Westall appointed new Chair at WM5G Mark Stansfeld steps down after two successful terms Tracy Westall has been appointed as the new Chair of digital connectivity and innovation [...]
Benefits of Broadband – Social Tariffs
A staggering 4.3 million houses in the UK are eligible for Broadband 'Social Tariffs'. These tariffs are available to households in receipt of certain government benefits, however only 5.1% [...]
West Midlands wins £4m in 5G Innovation Region competition
Today the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has won £4m to accelerate the adoption of 5G technology across the two of the region’s most important clusters – manufacturing and [...]
Everything you need to know about UKTIN Talent
UKTIN is creating a better environment for telecoms innovation in the UK, and helping to fuel wider economic growth, across all regions and devolved nations. To do that, we [...]
West Midlands remains Best Connected Region for 5G
The West Midlands Combined Authority region has been confirmed as the best connected in the UK in the latest mobile coverage study from independent telecoms analyst Umlaut. The report, [...]
WM5G to support WMCA – driving innovation in digital health as part of devolution deal
Digital innovation experts WM5G are set to play a key role supporting WMCA, and the regional health economies in improving healthcare across the region following the Government’s announcement of [...]
WM5G’s £2.4m research and development funding award win covered by The Business Desk
Through the DCMS Future RAN (FRANC) competition, WM5G has been awarded £2.4m in funding for further research and development into 5G technology. Future RAN has funded a competition where £30m [...]
Digital Catapult and Formula 1® join forces to shape the events of the future
The UK authority on advanced digital technology, Digital Catapult, is working together with the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1® to explore the potential of 5G to revolutionise the events of [...]
WM5G’s Chris Holmes explores the future of intelligent transport for Open Access Government Magazine
Chris Holmes, Transport Programme Director at WM5G has explored the role connectivity is set to play in unlocking the future of more intelligent and intuitive transport through 5G connectivity realising [...]
Adrian Smith explores how connected procedures could be the key to increasing clinical capacity and patient access for Digital Leaders magazine
Adrian Smith, Health and Social Care Lead at West Midlands 5G has explored the role connected procedures can play in an increasing clinical capacity and patient access for Digital Leaders [...]
WM5G featured in C2S Magazine, discussing The Future of 5G Technology in Manufacturing
Riccardo Weber recently added commentary to C2S's feature The Future of 5G Technology in Manufacturing, highlighting how the Manufacturing Technolgy Centre and AE Aerospace are leading the way in the [...]
Chris Holmes explores Revolutionising transport & the imperative role of connectivity and 5G
Chris Holmes, Transport Programme Director at WM5G has delved into how connectivity is set to unlock the future of more intelligent and intuitive transport through 5G connectivity realising the ambitions [...]
Westminster eForum seminar event to discuss delivery of 5G in the UK
Westminster Forum Projects is due to run an eForum seminar event on the 10th December to discuss the progress of delivering 5G in the UK. The online seminar will look [...]
5PRING | Smart Cities Accelerator Demo Day x Christmas Event
We are excited to invite you to the 5PRING | Smart Cities Accelerator | Demo Day that will take place at the Library of Birmingham on Thursday 9th December 2021 [...]
5G Endoscopy trial receives coverage in The Times
The innovative new pilot scheme launched in the West Midlands aiming to give patients the ability to undergo a procedure to detect the causes of digestive or stomach complaints in [...]
Osmium shortlisted for Digital Catapult award
We are delighted to announce that Fine Energy's Osmium service is a finalist in the 2021 Digital Catapult awards, 17 November 2021. Osmium brings the Internet of Things to otherwise [...]
Connected Healthcare Programme Modules 4-6
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WM5G Application Accelerator project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Midlands Engine Book your place here Scroll down to read [...]
Chris Holmes, Transport Director at WM5G, expresses confidence in fully autonomous vehicles
Chris Holmes, Transport Director at WM5G has contributed his opinion to a debate on pedestrian confidence in fully autonomous vehicles for Transporation Professional Magazine. Chris is confident in the driving [...]
WM5G’s contribution to the future of manufacturing receives coverage in the Telegraph
Finbarr Toesland reports for the Telegraph on the role that BT is playing in assisting the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) to construct a private 5G network to increase output at [...]
Live Events Accelerator
WM5G Application Accelerator project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Midlands Engine The Live Events Challenge is now open for applications from businesses [...]
Latest 5PRING challenge asks innovators to help lead the 5G revolution in the UK events sector
WM5G Application Accelerator project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Midlands Engine 5PRING – the consortium behind the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerator [...]
Revolutionary 5G connected device makes it possible to detect bowel cancer at home
An innovative new pilot scheme has launched in the West Midlands aiming to give patients the ability to undergo a procedure to detect the causes of digestive or stomach complaints [...]
5G World 2021
5G World returns in September to ExCel London as a hybrid event! Bringing the ecosystem live back together to share insights, join discussions and network with leaders from across the [...]
Revolutionary 5G-enabled road and rail transport projects recognised at Connected Britain Awards
Following a successful year of innovative projects across the transport sector, WM5G are celebrating our success at this week’s Connected Britain Awards 2021. The team attended the awards ceremony last [...]
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – January Sessions
About this event WM5G Application Accelerator project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Midlands Engine Our brand-new journey to support both SME and [...]
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – December Sessions
About this event Our brand-new journey to support both SME and larger-scale manufacturers on their digital-powered journey to greater productivity. Split into five stages, manufacturers can join us at the [...]
Manufacturing – The Digital Journey – November Sessions
About this event WM5G Application Accelerator project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the Midlands Engine Our brand-new journey to support both SME and [...]
5PRING X WM5G | The Future of Transport Event
A new future is on the horizon. 5G will unlock step changes intransport and manufacturing sectors in ways previously thought unfathomable. From September 8th - September 9th, 5PRING and West Midlands 5G [...]
Businesscomputing.com Feature 5PRING’s Future of Transport Challenge
Businesscomputing.com has featured 5PRING's Future of Transport Challenge in support of it's launch this week. The Future of Transport challenge will provide start-ups and other small businesses with support in [...]
5PRING Future Of Transport Challange Covered By Business & Innovation Magazine
5PRING's Future of Transport Challenge has received coverage in Business & Innovation Magazine. As part of the challenge, industry-leading organisations,HS2 Ltd, Port of Tyne, National Express, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and BCRRE (Birmingham Centre [...]
WM5G’s Manufacturing Project Manager Riccardo Weber looks at Empowering Manufacturing Through 5G
Riccardo Weber, WM5G’s Manufacturing Project Manager has contributed a case study on Empowering Manufacturing through 5G for Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine. The fifth generation of mobile data, 5G, offers truly [...]
5PRING Manufacturing Challenge featured in Manufacturing And Engineering Magazine
5PRING’s Manufacturing Challenge has been featured in Manufacturing and Engineering Magazine. The manufacturing-themed accelerator programme sees leading infrastructure provider BAM Nuttall and aerospace manufacturer AE Aerospace collaborating with 5PRING to [...]
5PRING Lanches ‘Future of Transport Challenge’
5PRING – the consortium behind the UK’s first 5G commercial application accelerator – has announced the Future of Transport challenge. As part of the programme market leading organisations, HS2 Ltd, Port of [...]
Chris Holmes Provides Insight on 5G and Smart Transport for Digital Leaders
West Midlands 5G’s Transport Programme Director, Chris Holmes, has been featured by Digital Leaders, discussing how 5G can unlock the future of smart transport - below outlines some of the [...]
Government Study Ranks the West Midlands First for 5G Coverage
As a result of a study analysing 5G coverage across the UK's Combined Authority areas, DCMS has placed the West Midlands first for 5G across the UK's combined Authority and [...]
