Pictured above: (l-r) James Cash with Richard Tubb of Jamescash.co.uk

An 'inspiring' Midlands company has been recognized as a worldwide IT industry leader.

Richard Tubb, Business Development Director at award-winning Jamescash.co.uk in Dixons Green, Dudley , has been listed on the MSPMentor 250 2010 Edition.

The MSP Mentor250  is now in its 3rd year and is an annual look at the executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders shaping the worldwide IT managed services market.

In order to be considered for the merit, published by Nine Lives Media, members had to be nominated during a survey this summer.  It looked for specific achievements rather than generalities.

JamesCash.Co.uk's success was based on its rapid growth in the last twelve months. At a time when many companies were shrinking during the recession, the company has employed 3 new members of staff and increased turnover by 40%.

It will mean they will be able to compete against larger companies in the UK market, and seek out new partnerships overseas.

Richard Tubb said: "One of our strengths is sharing with other IT companies how to do things well. By connecting with the right people, the whole industry improves.

"I'm genuinely honoured and really appreciate that people took the time to nominate me."

Managing Director James Cash added:  "Everyone at JamesCash.co.uk is so pleased that Richard and the company have been honoured in this way. To be recognised as an industry leader on a global level is amazing."

The accolade follows Microsoft's announcement earlier this year that Jamescash.co.uk were their first UK Small Business Champions - celebrating the fact they are one of the UK 's most successful Microsoft Partners.

Dudley-based Jamescash.co.uk were formed in 2003, and merged with Birmingham based Netlink IT last year. Last year, JamesCash.co.uk won the Brite Spark award, in the Switched-On Business Awards, for inspiring those within their organisation.

Microsoft appointed Richard Tubb as the UK Small Business Specialist PAL (Partner Area Lead) for 2010/2011 - recognition for him as a leader in the Small Business IT Community, working closely with him to help other SMB IT firms to replicate Jamescash.co.uk's success.