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	Quality insights – winds of change Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at how you can manage change in a controlled way... more..	02/09/10
	Devices for healthy living: Will consumer or medical device companies dominate? Ageing populations are increasingly concerned about their health. People want to eat and exercise well to live better - and they need more useable devices. Bio-monitoring, real-time feedback and improved information are required to help consumers select dietary, beauty, fitness and other options. more..	02/09/10
	Inca Digital appoints Business Development Manager Inca Digital, a manufacturer of large format inkjet printing technology, has appointed Dr Nigel Sherman as its first Business Development Manager. more..	02/09/10
	Swiss banks must balance banking secrecy and customer privacy with stringent money laundering regulations Increasing incidents of money laundering, tax avoidance, fraud, and growing pressure from the US, France, Germany and other countries, is forcing the Swiss banking industry to review its policies around banking transparency and compliance with international regulatory compliance regimes. more..	02/09/10
	Charities say sickness benefit reforms aren’t working Papworth Trust is leading a coalition of disability charities declaring that the Work Capability Assessment, which examines people’s fitness for employment, isn’t working. more..	02/09/10
	Mindfulness meditation increases well-being in adolescent boys ‘Mindfulness’, the process of learning to become more aware of our ongoing experiences, increases well-being in adolescent boys, a new study reports. more..	02/09/10
	Finding variants in the human genome New findings show the value of genetic studies across human populations and the value of the latest DNA sequencing technologies to interrogate genetic variation. The results, from the latest phase of the international HapMap Project, are reported in 'Nature'. more..	02/09/10
	Cleantech group investigates smart grids and home energy monitoring How can the UK optimise the production and use of renewable energy? That is the question to be addressed at the next Cambridge Network Cleantech special interest group meeting, which takes place at lunchtime on Monday September 27th. more..	01/09/10
	NICE event focuses on healthcare innovators Cambridge companies that are innovating in healthcare and medical devices will benefit from learning more about the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) approvals system at the Cambridge Network healthcare special interest group meeting this month. more..	01/09/10
	Want to get up to speed on tax, VAT and employing people? Today’s businesses are facing tough times and the most successful take advantage of all the free help that is available. Established and new-start businesses from Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas can benefit from a free business Advice Open Day (BAOD) taking place at the Airspace Conference Centre, Duxford on 23rd September. more..	01/09/10
	Clarify selects Datanomic for single view and data quality profiling of prospect data Data Management specialists, Datanomic, today announced that Clarify, the Sales Cycle Development company, has selected dn:Director to improve the data quality and profiling of its customer prospect data and gain a ‘Single View’ of every company. more..	01/09/10
	Beware: “All-you-can-eat” software licensing can give you indigestion! Unlimited licence use agreements can leave software producers losing money. more..	01/09/10
	South Cambs District Council recognises ‘unique contribution’ of Marshall of Cambridge South Cambridgeshire District Council has recognised the unique contribution made by the Marshall of Cambridge Group of Companies to the region for more than 100 years. more..	01/09/10
	Restaurant Alimentum in Cambridge joins the fight against child hunger Supported by a multitude of culinary luminaries including Raymond Blanc, Antonio Carluccio, Giorgio Locatelli and Rick Stein, Fight Hunger Eat Out unites food lovers who are turning their passion for food into action to help malnourished children and their families worldwide. more..	31/08/10
	The leading food industry event returns to satisfy East of England’s Appetite for Business Food industry leaders are being invited to participate in a strategic forum led by an exceptional team of prominent speakers from the food chain and fresh produce sectors to help shape their agenda for the coming year. more..	31/08/10
	Your chance to take part in Cambridge-based product trial A Cambridge based start-up company has been working on an exciting new video entertainment product which is set to revolutionize the way we access and use video and movies. more..	31/08/10
	Cambridge Index rises 0.8% Most of the global equity markets were down, as persistent weak economic data raised concerns that the economy may lapse back into a recession. However, the Cambridge Index rose 0.8% or 55.2 points to 7,262.3, as seven out of the top ten index heavy weights ended in the black. more..	31/08/10
	KCP becomes part of the furniture with Dwell Independent private equity house, Key Capital Partners (KCP), which has an office in Cambridge, has provided expansion financing to contemporary furniture and home accessories retailer, Dwell, with a £5 million equity investment for a minority stake in the company. more..	31/08/10
	Experience the true potential of OTT at IBC with Amino Amino Communications, the world leading developer of pure IPTV and hybrid/OTT devices and solutions, will invite visitors to IBC 2010 (stand 5.B40) to experience the true potential of “Over the Top” (OTT) entertainment. more..	31/08/10
	First genetic link to common migraine exposed A world-wide collaboration of researchers has identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. The researchers, who looked at the genetic data of more than 50,000 people, have produced new insights into the triggers for migraines. more..	31/08/10
	Tame your computer - cheer yourself up 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 describes how to brighten up your Google homepage background... more..	31/08/10
	University and College libraries open to the public Sixteen university libraries – home to everything from first draft Jane Austen works to the letters of acid bath murderer John George Haigh – will open to the public on September 10 and 11. more..	31/08/10
	Entitlement and usage management headaches Part II: Too many product models and configurations Previously we discussed how, to some, "SKU reduction" means simplifying a complex product portfolio. This time we will discuss how others view "SKU reduction" as a means to efficiently producing a complex product portfolio. more..	30/08/10
	Judges announced for Cambridge Wireless: Discovering Start-Ups 2010 Discovering Start-Ups 2010 announces prestigious judging panel for East of England awards. more..	27/08/10
	Cambridge CMOS Sensors makes first sales University of Cambridge spin-out Cambridge CMOS Sensors has made the first sales of its innovative gas-sensing microsystems to two leading international sensor companies. more..	27/08/10
	Breathe™ easy: Cambridge Consultants technology adds intelligence and automation to aspiration procedures Cambridge Consultants has developed the first ever digital device for collapsed lung aspiration, enhancing the value of operation for doctors and hospitals and reducing the invasiveness of the procedure. more..	27/08/10
	Commonwealth Games call-up for Cambridge squash Blue Fitzwilliam College postgraduate student Harry Leitch has been named as one of the six players to represent Team Scotland at squash at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in October. more..	27/08/10
	Keeping HR Simple joins the business collaboration revolution! Keeping HR Simple are delighted to announce that they have been asked to head up the brand new HR Consortium as part of the region’s fastest-growing network, Opportunities for Regional Business (O4RB). more..	26/08/10
	Online learning lecturer is selected for remote working award Remote working employees and their companies, across the UK, have been short listed in a national awards ceremony and they now stand a chance of winning the Microsoft Remote Worker Award as well as being recognised and applauded for their remote working strategies. more..	26/08/10
	St John’s Innovation Centre goes Flip Floppy for Charity St John’s Innovation Centre is pleased to announce a total of £246 was raised in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity last Friday (20th August 2010). more..	26/08/10
	Be Glad For the Song Has No End - volunteers needed for festival of artists’ music Wysing Arts Centre is looking for a team of volunteers to help out at its first ever Music Festival, which takes place on Saturday 11 September, 12pm – midnight. more..	26/08/10
	Are your staff your weakest security link? You’ve put up firewalls and installed the latest patches and security software, so your computer systems are safer than ever before. But could it all be jeopardised by your employees? more..	26/08/10
	Liver cells created from patients’ skin cells Research paves the way for new liver disease research and possibly cell-based therapy. more..	26/08/10
	Multiple sclerosis researchers receive £100,000 grant from Freemasons Cambridge researchers have received a major grant from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity totalling £100,000. more..	26/08/10
	OpenCloud signs up to Turnstone's Edinburgh House, Cambridge Innovative telecommunication services provider, OpenCloud Limited, has signed up to Turnstone Estates' Edinburgh House in Cambridge. more..	25/08/10
	Entitlement and usage management headaches - Part I: Too many product models and configurations The term "SKU reduction" is thrown around a lot these days, but it means different things to different stakeholders. To some, "SKU reduction" means simplifying a complex product portfolio. To others, "SKU reduction" means efficiently producing a complex portfolio. more..	25/08/10
	New 'Naked Scientists' series investigates our oceans The University of Cambridge’s “Naked Scientists” are launching a new series of podcasts this week entitled “Naked Oceans”. more..	25/08/10
	Prospect Research goes potty with staff initiative Staff at Prospect Research learned a new skill last week as they were put through their pottery paces by their colleague, Fiona Haygreen. more..	25/08/10
	Qi3 Accelerator supports Rushlight Awards for environmental sustainability Qi3 is pleased to be supporting the Rushlight Awards 2010, which recognise cleantech innovation. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2010 and the Gala Awards Dinner will follow on 27 January 2011. more..	25/08/10
	'The Future Starts Here' On Tuesday 5th October 2010, 300 global business leaders, policy makers, academics and media will converge for 'The Future Starts Here: The Cambridge Phenomenon 50th Anniversary Conference' at The Wellcome Trust Centre, Hinxton, Cambridge. more..	24/08/10
	Ubisense "cruises" to automotive success Ubisense, the world Leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) supports a weekend of spectacular motoring events, including the Ramshackle Rally, Valencia and the Woodward Dream Cruise, Detroit. more..	24/08/10
	St John's Innovation Centre kickstarts recruitment goals St John’s Innovation Centre is inspiring and supporting business growth - leading the field in innovation and supporting businesses in growing the team. more..	24/08/10
	How to create winning business ideas – the final chapter If you have been following this series, by now you will have added a new dimension to make Brainstorming more productive. But, having gathered the necessary information and mentally digested it, what do you do next? FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright explains. more..	24/08/10
	netXtra in-tune to design, develop and host new BASCA website BASCA - The British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors - the creators and driving force behind the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, has recently chosen local web development company netXtra to design, develop and host their new website. more..	24/08/10
	Cambridge Wireless spearheads feasibility study Cambridge Wireless announced today it is spearheading a study into the feasibility of a collaborative wireless infrastructure programme for the Cambridge area. more..	24/08/10
	Contemporary prints work for Granta Park's new look building Cambridge corporate art specialist Works in Print has supplied a collection of contemporary art for the newly refurbished McClintock Building at Granta Park. more..	24/08/10
	Mills & Reeve advises on new FE joint venture Leading law firm Mills & Reeve has recently finished advising Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (OCVC) on a “first-of-a-kind” joint venture with the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) to become the provider of further education (FE) services to Reading College. more..	24/08/10
	Cambridge Index rises 1.3% Most global equity markets recorded losses, as poor economic data from the US and Japan eroded investors’ confidence towards the global economic recovery. However, the Cambridge Index rose 1.3% or 95.7 points to 7,207.1, as three of the top five index heavyweights recorded gains. more..	24/08/10
	Horizon and Sanger Institute collaborate to advance the frontiers of translational genomics Two Cambridge-based organisations, the Wellcome Trust’s Sanger Institute and Horizon Discovery, will collaborate to translate the abundance of new information on human genetic variation into more effective treatments for cancer. more..	24/08/10
	UK's leading agile software coach to speak in Cambridge Rachel Davies, author of 'Agile Coaching', is to keynote the Agile Cambridge 2010 conference. more..	23/08/10