ICT Cluster Recognises Coventry &Warwickshire's Technology 'Rising Stars'

West Midlands ICT Cluster names its first ‘Rising Stars’, innovative technology companies

26 July 2010 

Ruralnet Futures, Tortrix and Embed have been named by the ICT Cluster as three of the region’s ‘Rising Stars’. They were singled-out by the ICT Cluster as impressive examples of organisations all providing innovative solutions which were helping to bring attention and economic success to the region and especially Coventry and Warwickshire.

“These three companies stand out because of their ability to innovate, work hard and achieve success,” comments Mike Musson, ICT Cluster Manager. “They are all passionate about what they do and proud of their West Midlands’ heritage.”

Ruralnet Futures, sited in Lower Cape, Warwick, helps organisations to get the most out of Web 2.0 technology. It delivers bespoke internet based solutions designed to enhance business processes. The company recently secured two Pan-European deals: Project Rurener, which is endeavouring to reduce carbon usage in rural communities in 8 EU countries; and Efficient:20’s aimed at reducing fuel consumption in farming by 20% over three years with 600 pilot farmers in scope through 10 countries.

Tortrix, based at Coventry University’s Technology Park, provides software solutions to the UK healthcare industry. It specialises in the design and development of clinical dashboards and intranet solutions. Working with the latest Microsoft technologies, it produces powerful, innovative applications that boost patient care and enrich the level of service healthcare providers can offer. Tortix’s goal for the next three years is to become a world leader in healthcare software design.

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Notes to Editors:

About ICT Cluster 

The ICT Cluster is one of twelve clusters established by Advantage West Midlands as part of its economic development strategy. These clusters have been chosen on the basis of their current strength in the region and their potential to create jobs and economic growth. 

Advantage West Midlands is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England whose role is to provide leadership and action to create more, better jobs and in improve the standard of living for all in the West Midlands

The ICT Cluster will be hosting the Annual ICT Conference and ICT Excellence Awards on 25 November 2010.

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