US tech giant Cisco invests in Birmingham

A hub for global business

Cisco, a US company specialising in networking, security, and cloud management is launching a major new office in STEAMhouse.

Part of Birmingham City University’s flagship £70m  innovation centre, the new office has capacity for up to 60 staff, acting as a regional hub for Cisco’s teams. The new office is located within Birmingham’s Knowledge Quarter, with the West Midlands already boasting a £15bn tech sector. 

Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, described the investment as “a big win for our region”. He said: “The West Midlands has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, and it is still the case today. We are home to a £15bn tech sector and the fastest growing cluster in the UK..”

Adele Every, managing director, public sector of Cisco UK and Ireland, said: “This is more than an office presence – it’s a commitment to the future of the West Midlands. Cisco’s new space at STEAMhouse is part of our continued expansion of regional presence and recognises that innovation, talent and our ecosystem spans across all four corners of the UK.”

This recent investment from Cisco into Birmingham further affirms Birmingham’s cemented position as a hub for global business, as it continues to attract an international audience.