Tech firm’s Birmingham expansion sparks 100 new jobs

Cloud and cybersecurity services provider METCLOUD is set to create up to 100 jobs as part of its expansion in Birmingham.

After securing the entire fifth floor of Lyndon House, the company is growing its workforce to meet increasing demand.

A series of major contract wins have driven this growth, including a deal to provide cybersecurity services to defence manufacturer NMS UK.

The new partnership will help secure sensitive data and ensure compliance with strict industry regulations.

METCLOUD has also teamed up with Birmingham-based CyberQ Group to improve cybersecurity protection through combined expertise in threat detection and secure cloud solutions.

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) helped METCLOUD expand by offering industry-specific advice and PR support to boost its local presence.

METCLOUD also joined London & Partners’ Grow Global programme, which helped the company expand internationally and explore new opportunities.

The programme provided guidance, trade missions, workshops, events and connections to key partners to support its global growth strategy.

Ian Vickers, CEO at METCLOUD said: “Our expansion reflects our continued growth nationally and our unwavering commitment to Birmingham and the West Midlands. The tech sector is worth £15.3bn to the regional economy, with 144,000 people working in tech roles. The region’s nine world-class universities, several of which specialise in data science and AI, mean we’re able to tap into an evergreen pipeline of specialist talent to power our growth.

“Our 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.”

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands said: “METCLOUD’s investment is great news for the West Midlands. It is bringing dozens of jobs to our region and contributing to our growing digital sector. Developing 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.”