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We are a membership organisation with the mission to link like-minded people from business, finance and academia to each other and to global partners for the benefit of the Cambridge region. We achieve this by delivering over 40 networking, partnering and special interest group events per year and a website where our 1300 corporate members publish profile, news, jobs and events. Read our member feedback.

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'The future of IT' by Rick Rashid of Microsoft Research Rick Rashid, responsible for Microsoft Research worldwide, looks ahead to the future of IT at Cambridge Network's IT Special Interest Group Summer Special meeting on Tuesday 3rd June. more..		09/05
R&D Tax Credits - an update Richard Lewis of Pronovotech reviews the latest developments in R&D tax credits. more..		09/05
WiQuest and DisplayLink collaborate on high performance graphics over wireless USB DisplayLink and WiQuest Communications are collaborating on interoperability and high performance optimisation of graphics transmission using DisplayLink’s proven USB technology and WiQuest’s production Wireless USB technology. more..		09/05
Arctic explorers and Inuit ingenuity A snapshot of Arctic life for Inuit and explorers during the 1930s is the focus of a fascinating new exhibition in Cambridge. 'Arctic Passages: The Wordie Expeditions of the 1930s' recently opened at Cambridge University’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and runs until December. more..		09/05
Consumer law to be simplified The Government is planning fundamental changes to UK consumer law, to benefit consumers, reduce burdens for business and help enforcers. more..		09/05
NFC-enabled phones and contactless smart cards 2008-2018 NFC-enabled phones have yet to take off, despite phones with the Sony Felica interface, compatible with NFC, being placed in the hands of over 50 million Japanese in little more than two years - one of the fastest adoption rates for electronics ever. So why the delay? more..		09/05
Registration open: 'Reducing personal carbon' afternoon seminar and workshop Registration is now open for this free afternoon seminar (with refreshments) on 16th May - only open to those who register in advance. more..		09/05
It's our theatre! Smith Design have recently delivered a new youth brand for regional creative development. Called "It’s Our Theatre", its role is to empower young people to lead and produce their own cultural events. The intention is to develop the next generation of young theatre practitioners and cultural entrepreneurs. more..		09/05
East meets West at PiR Interims’ Networking Masterclass: Mocassins, digging wells and Rolodexes PiR Interims held a Networking Masterclass for new and seasoned interims at the Crowne Plaza, Marlow in May. It was a little bit of “east meets west” as East Anglian-based PiR Interims welcomed candidates, mainly from around the west of the UK’s Capital – well into “OBN” territory. more..		09/05
Swing into summer with Café Networking Start your summer networking with Cambridge Network's friendly and informal Café Networking event, open to all members, which takes place at the CB2 Café Bistro on Tuesday 27th May. more..		07/05
Cambridge and Edinburgh Universities announce new Centres for Islamic Studies The University of Cambridge, the University of Edinburgh and HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, Chairman of the Kingdom Foundation yesterday (Weds) announced plans to create two new research centres for Islamic studies. more..		08/05
A night to remember – for free Some of the county’s most talented young musicians – winners in the third annual Cambridge Young Musician of the Year Competition – will perform at Cambridge’s West Road Concert Hall this weekend in a concert packed with some real audience favourites. more..		08/05
History-defining novel translated The novel that defined India’s national song and inspired a whole generation of freedom fighters over a century ago has been translated by a Cambridge Faculty of Divinity scholar. more..		08/05
Entrepreneurial debate 08: Who should lead emerging technology start-ups? “Should inventors step up or step down from leading emerging technology start-ups?” The Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) is hosting a special entrepreneurial debate on the subject on Wednesday 14th May at the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chamber. more..		07/05
Three factors ensuring success for local PCB manufacturer Chris Thomas of Milton Contact Limited discovered a fascinating and thriving PCB manufacturing business and identified the three factors that ensure its continued success; finding a niche, setting high quality standards and good relationship marketing. more..		08/05
Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network meets at Ipswich Key trends in electronic devices, plus the issues of supply chain and environment, are key topics for the next meeting of the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (EKTN), which takes place on the afternoon of Thursday 29th May at BT Adastral Park, Ipswich. more..		07/05
University of Cambridge Horizon Seminar focuses on China In 2008 the global spotlight is falling firmly on China. How can we deepen our understanding of this complex and fascinating country? What are the implications of China’s economic globalisation? These questions and more will be addressed at the next Horizon seminar taking place from 5-6 June at New Hall, Cambridge. more..		08/05
Remote Media and Screen Technology provide Harrods with one ‘L’ of a marketing campaign Is it a pure moment of inspiration or just pure perspiration? Understanding what the world needs now or simply a lucky break? Design Icons at Harrods pays homage to the unique connection between a designer and the products they create - by uncovering the designer or creative mind behind it. more..		07/05
TTP cuts time to market for OEMs using the new Xaar printhead The TTP Meteor Print Controller now controls the revolutionary Xaar 1001 printhead. more..		07/05
Boosting the bang for the biotech buck! Making investors' money go further Entrepreneurial biotech businesses rarely have enough resources to pursue all of the opportunities open to them at the speed they would like. more..		07/05
Sales outsourcing is catching on Cambridge Network member Matt Jefferson briefly explores the question of whether companies should outsource their sales function and/or look outside their organisation for support with sales ... more..		08/05
Invitation to VOIspeed Connections Day - 13 May, Hatfield Come along to VOIspeed Connections Day, in Hatfield on 13 May, when VOIspeed will be showcasing its highly innovative and cost effective technology, providing high margins for resellers. more..		06/05
Tame your computer - cute calculations In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to calculate the totals for numeric entries in a table (Word 2003-2007*) ... more..		06/05
Put a tiger in the tank? Innovative strategies for the knowledge economy Forget being cash strapped and get bootstrapping – this is just one of the strategies that fast growing early-stage business should consider before looking for external funding, especially in the current straitened climate. more..		02/05
Cambridge hi-tech debates with blue chips - "Intellectual Property and Open Innovation - a dangerous mix?" The Cambridge Network Intellectual Property Special Interest Group has teamed up with Dr Tim Minshall (pictured) of Cambridge University's Institute for Manufacturing to debate the thorny issue of handling intellectual property in the context of open innovation. more..		29/04
300 members already use the Cambridge Network group on 'Linked-in' - Join them! The Cambridge Network has created a group for its members on the professional referrals service 'Linked-in'. more..		16/04