ARM today announced that it has won for the first time the CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year Award for the Midlands and East of England, this award being part of the National Business Awards which are designed to highlight the importance of regional businesses to the state's economy.

The CMS Cameron McKenna Business of the Year Award is presented to organizations that have demonstrated exceptional financial returns, strong growth and innovation strategies, plus market leadership in one of the main sectors.

"A company is recognized for this award if it can demonstrate how its people development strategies have improved performance and created a committed, motivated and effective workforce" said the company.

This regional award secures ARM a place at the National Finals, to be held on November 7 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. ARM was also a finalist for another National Business Award - the "Business Improvement Through People" award.

ARM is one of the leaders in multiple technology-dedicated market segments such as mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. More precisely, ARM's product portfolio includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products.

Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a viable system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.