• Award-winning cloud and cybersecurity services provider, METCLOUD, announces strategic expansion in Birmingham, with plans to create up to 100 jobs.
  • The company has taken the entire fifth floor at the city’s Lyndon House, demonstrating a commitment to supporting its growing client base.
  • Announcement follows a series of Government and defence contract wins and strategic partnership formations, including with Leamington Spa-based defence manufacturing firm, NMS UK.

Multi-award-winning sovereign cloud and cybersecurity services provider, METCLOUD, is expanding its presence in Birmingham. The company has plans to create up to 100 jobs. This strategic growth drive follows a series of major contract and partnership wins. Consequently, it reinforces the company’s position as a leader in digital transformation, AI, and cybersecurity innovation.

METCLOUD has demonstrated its commitment to delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity, AI solutions, and support services to its growing client base. They have done this by taking up the entire fifth floor of Lyndon House in Birmingham. In addition to creating up to 100 skilled roles in cybersecurity, the expansion will enable the business to increase its presence in key sectors. These sectors include defence, critical national infrastructure, Government, health, finance, and insurance.

The software and services company’s expansion has been driven by a series of recent contract successes. Notably, it was selected to provide cybersecurity services to specialist defence manufacturer NMS UK. The international firm recently invested in a new facility in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This facility will focus on producing protected patrol vehicles for both the UK defence industry and international export. Through this partnership, METCLOUD’s secure sovereign cloud solutions will help NMS UK comply with stringent defence industry regulations. This will provide a robust framework to protect sensitive data while enabling operational efficiency.

Furthermore, METCLOUD is empowering businesses in the fight against cybercrime through the formation of a number of strategic partnerships. Specifically, these partnerships are with complementary cybersecurity providers, including Birmingham-headquartered CyberQ Group. Through this collaboration, CyberQ’s expertise in threat detection, response, and mitigation is combined with METCLOUD’s state-of-the-art secure cloud services. Consequently, they create a fortified cyber defence ecosystem. This ecosystem is tailored for modern digital infrastructures.

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) – the region’s official investment promotion agency – supported METCLOUD’s expansion. They provided dedicated sector-focused consultancy and PR support, to help the business raise its profile in the local marketplace. METCLOUD has also participated in London & Partners’ Grow Global programme. This programme has supported the business in growing its international presence and accessing new growth opportunities. The programme included expert guidance and helped the business shape its international growth strategy. Additionally, it provided international trade missions, workshops, events, and connections to key partners.

Insights from Key Regional Figures

“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. This is within the dynamic defence industry landscape and shows our 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.”

Ian Vickers, CEO at METCLOUD

“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. This challenge is for the global and regional economy together. 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.”

Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands

“METCLOUD is one of the West Midlands’ strongest tech success stories and it’s brilliant to see them gearing up for further growth in 2025. We’re excited to continue supporting their expansion in the region as they team up with major international businesses in the global fight against cybercrime.”

Mike Lewis, Sector Lead – Creative, Digital & Tech at West Midlands Growth Company