Transport for West Midlands

Sophos Firewall Unleashes Xstream Power for Distributed and Enterprise Edge Computing

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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OXFORD, United Kingdom, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today introduced new Sophos Firewall capabilities to better meet the complex and demanding needs of distributed and enterprise edge computing.

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  • OXFORD, United Kingdom, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sophos , a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today introduced new Sophos Firewall capabilities to better meet the complex and demanding needs of distributed and enterprise edge computing.
  • Our design ensures customers investment in Sophos Firewall is future-proofed and enables seamless transition to a cloud-enabled world.
  • Sophos Firewall now provides the performance, protection and resiliency that distributed enterprises require, while simplifying the management of complex networks.
  • Sophos Firewall is available for immediate purchase exclusively through Sophosglobal channel of partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

Transport for West Midlands Selects Chordant for Major Software Contract

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Monday, May 11, 2020
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ConVEx will enable organisations to develop international mobility solutions that take advantage of frictionless data exchange between vehicles, fleet operations, traveller and freight services and transport infrastructure.

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  • ConVEx will enable organisations to develop international mobility solutions that take advantage of frictionless data exchange between vehicles, fleet operations, traveller and freight services and transport infrastructure.
  • "We are delighted that our data-sharing software solution has been chosen by TfWM for ConVEx", said Ash Wheeler, Senior Vice President at Chordant.
  • TfWM is the Transport arm of the - West Midlands Combined Authority.
  • Chordant and its logo are trademarks of Chordant, Inc. All other company or product names, brands, trademarks, and logos are the property of their respective owners.

Global Digital Specialist Microland Creates European Headquarters in the West Midlands

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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It enables the consolidation of Microland's UK and European delivery functions as part of its ambitious, global growth strategy, with the West Midlands at its heart.

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  • It enables the consolidation of Microland's UK and European delivery functions as part of its ambitious, global growth strategy, with the West Midlands at its heart.
  • This is Microland's second Digital Hub in the West Midlands; the first opened in January 2018.
  • "Our West Midlands Digital Hub is an exciting new addition to Microland's network of hubs around the world and an important milestone for our Europe business.
  • The West Midlands Growth Company plays an important role in supporting the delivery of the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Strategic Economic Plan .

Global Digital Specialist Microland Creates European Headquarters in the West Midlands

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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It enables the consolidation of Microland's UK and European delivery functions as part of its ambitious, global growth strategy, with the West Midlands at its heart.

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  • It enables the consolidation of Microland's UK and European delivery functions as part of its ambitious, global growth strategy, with the West Midlands at its heart.
  • This is Microland's second Digital Hub in the West Midlands; the first opened in January 2018.
  • "Our West Midlands Digital Hub is an exciting new addition to Microland's network of hubs around the world and an important milestone for our Europe business.
  • The West Midlands Growth Company plays an important role in supporting the delivery of the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) Strategic Economic Plan .

Transport for West Midlands Chooses Chordant's oneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace

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Friday, July 12, 2019
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LONDON, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Chordant Inc. today jointly announced that Chordant's oneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace ( http://www.onetransport.io ) was chosen by TfWM to help deliver improved transport services for residents and travelers across the region.

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  • LONDON, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and Chordant Inc. today jointly announced that Chordant's oneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace ( http://www.onetransport.io ) was chosen by TfWM to help deliver improved transport services for residents and travelers across the region.
  • Chordant's oneTRANSPORT Data Marketplace service will enable TfWM to take better advantage of real-time information about the operations of its road and transport networks, by bringing together real-time data from multiple individual transport data systems across the individual West Midlands Metropolitan Boroughs, to provide a more holistic understanding of transport operations across the region, and to provide external organisations with access to this data under open data licensing terms.
  • Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), the transport face of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), works with all parts of the WMCA and alongside the seven Metropolitan Councils (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton) to ensure the region benefits from an effective transport system that meets the economic and environmental needs of the West Midlands.
  • We have created one of the largest Smart City deployments, integrating hundreds of transport data sources into a transport data marketplace.

Councils to be questioned on future plans for active travel

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Friday, March 29, 2019
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Committee investigate options on walking and cycling in local areas

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  • The Committee will question local authorities from across England about their ambitions for active travel, what plans they have to make it easier for people to travel on foot or by bike in the areas they represent, and how the Department for Transport can support local authorities achieve their ambitions for active travel.
  • Vicky Fraser, Head of Transport Planning and Strategy, Cornwall Council
    Rupert Thacker, Head of Highways Strategy and Implementation, Environment and Infrastructure Department, Hertfordshire County Council
    Katie Edmondson, Programme Communications and Engagement Coordinator, CityConnect, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Dr Ben Still, Managing Director, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Lead Board member on active travel, Urban Transport Group
    Claire Williams, Cycling and Walking Development Manager, Transport for West Midlands

Councils to be questioned on future plans for active travel

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Local government in England, Governance of England, Transport for West Midlands, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Combined authority, Local government in the United Kingdom

Committee investigate options on walking and cycling in local areas

Key Points: 
  • The Committee will question local authorities from across England about their ambitions for active travel, what plans they have to make it easier for people to travel on foot or by bike in the areas they represent, and how the Department for Transport can support local authorities achieve their ambitions for active travel.
  • Vicky Fraser, Head of Transport Planning and Strategy, Cornwall Council
    Rupert Thacker, Head of Highways Strategy and Implementation, Environment and Infrastructure Department, Hertfordshire County Council
    Katie Edmondson, Programme Communications and Engagement Coordinator, CityConnect, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Dr Ben Still, Managing Director, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Lead Board member on active travel, Urban Transport Group
    Claire Williams, Cycling and Walking Development Manager, Transport for West Midlands

Councils to be questioned on future plans for active travel

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Local government in England, Governance of England, Transport for West Midlands, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Combined authority, Local government in the United Kingdom

Committee investigate options on walking and cycling in local areas

Key Points: 
  • The Committee will question local authorities from across England about their ambitions for active travel, what plans they have to make it easier for people to travel on foot or by bike in the areas they represent, and how the Department for Transport can support local authorities achieve their ambitions for active travel.
  • Vicky Fraser, Head of Transport Planning and Strategy, Cornwall Council
    Rupert Thacker, Head of Highways Strategy and Implementation, Environment and Infrastructure Department, Hertfordshire County Council
    Katie Edmondson, Programme Communications and Engagement Coordinator, CityConnect, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Dr Ben Still, Managing Director, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Lead Board member on active travel, Urban Transport Group
    Claire Williams, Cycling and Walking Development Manager, Transport for West Midlands