IT News from Cambridge Network Members

	AlertMe appoints Mary Turner as CEO AlertMe, the award-winning consumer home energy management service, has announced the appointment of Mary Turner as Chief Executive Officer. more..	12/03/10
	Local web company netXtra launches new ‘community’ sites for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts After the worldwide consultation with member girls and young women, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) commissioned local web company netXtra to redevelop and launch their new website - a dynamic website focused on connecting girls from across the world. more..	12/03/10
	Technology workshops prove a big success with hi-tech engineers Embedded Masterclass half-day technology workshop bookings are on track to be double that of last year. more..	12/03/10
	ViewRanger and Retrieva enhance dog tracking by mobile phone Today, on the first day of Crufts 2010, GPS dog-collar manufacturer Retrieva and mobile phone sat-nav specialists ViewRanger have unveiled new updates to their dog collar and software combination that allows you to track your dog on your mobile phone. more..	11/03/10
	Datanomic showcases UK’s de-facto risk & compliance screening solution at international conference Datanomic will be showcasing its dn:Director for Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) screening solution, regarded as the UK’s de-facto Risk & Compliance screening solution - systematically checking more than five billion client records every month. more..	11/03/10
	imsense on the awards trail imsense will be attending two awards ceremonies this month with imphoto for iPhone nominated at Le Mobile 2.0 and imsense being shortlisted for the Business Innovation award at the 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards. more..	11/03/10
	ObjectSecurity and Promia produce next-generation security technology for US military ObjectSecurity and Promia have been tasked a project milestone by the US Navy to design a vision blueprint for US Navy's SOA & Cloud information assurance, using their respective products ObjectSecurity OpenPMF and Promia Raven. more..	11/03/10
	Orgscale web-based HR application is launched Orgscale Limited, founded by veteran Cambridge entrepreneurs Adam Twiss and Bryan Amesbury, has launched a new set of web-based applications aimed at the small to medium sized enterprise. more..	10/03/10
	ObjectSecurity releases new OpenPMF application security automation product version 3.0 ObjectSecurity, the leader for application security policy automation today announced a new major release of their OpenPMF product. OpenPMF helps develop, operate and maintain secure applications. It makes application security proactive, manageable, intuitive, cheaper, and less risky. more..	10/03/10
	Zeus to support fundraising for Sport Relief Award-winning traffic management software from Zeus Technology will help the Sport Relief website process millions of pounds. more..	10/03/10
	Business angel investment is the critical success factor The East of England needs more business angels to support innovation in the region and secure our competitive edge. A series of business angel awareness events will take place in March and April 2010 (Cambridge on 29 April) to coincide with the launch of an angel co-investment loan fund. more..	10/03/10
	IT Special Interest Group looks at the challenges of mobile computing Access to email, diaries and customer details on our mobile phones is now the norm. But making business-critical information available from mobiles in a secure way is a real challenge for IT organisations. Come and find out how this challenge is being met at the next Cambridge Network IT special interest group meeting this Thursday (11 March). more..	09/03/10
	New Zealand Christchurch International Airport - Use CCM SaaS Service for Construction Project Management Process Systems Limited (MPS) of Cambridge today announced that their Contract Change Management (CCM) system, which supports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for the major annual pavement maintenance works project at Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) in New Zealand. more..	09/03/10
	Cambridge Wireless and UKTI offer free evnt Cambridge Wireless is delighted, in partnership with UKTI, to be able to present an unmissable one-day event: ‘What Should India Mean for Your UK Technology Business?’ on 18th March 2010. more..	09/03/10
	Focus on Training expands into Europe Peterborough based project management and IT training specialist, Focus on Training, has launched a new European venture. more..	09/03/10
	Have you been yelled? Where good intentions can go horribly wrong Have you stumbled across a domain name that includes your business name and location with a web page that has incorrect information about your business on it? If so, then you may have been 'yelled'. more..	09/03/10
	Cambridge companies are the greatest, so tell your customers, prospects and stakeholders Most companies wish they communicated more regularly and more effectively with customers, prospects and stakeholders. A new initiative aims to help Cambridge companies do just that. more..	09/03/10
	Brilliant business opportunity is available Brilliant business opportunity for companies looking to purchase a unique RFID/Asset control company...Person & Asset Management System (PAMS) - some say the Holy Grail of RFID! more..	08/03/10
	92 inch ViP Interactive Foil™ provides touch interactivity for Aker Brygge Visual Planet’s ViP Interactive Foil™ has been installed impressively in a container near a harbour in the centre of Oslo, Norway. more..	08/03/10
	China’s Year of the Tiger opens the door to new opportunities Being a “metal” year, 2010 is anticipated to bring particular success to industries such as banking, machinery and high-tech, as well as remaining an encouraging time for “earth” sectors such as mining, utilities and insurance. more..	05/03/10
	Obama campaign's New Media Director to speak at Cambridge The New Media Director of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign will discuss the lessons learned from the campaign at a distinguished lecture in Cambridge next week. more..	05/03/10
	Toyota uses the power of Twitter to repair brand damage Toyota has been coping with the depressing backlash from the huge safety recalls of its cars; and is even agonising in terms of sales. So how does Toyota go about trying to fix its image? Use Twitter, what else! more..	04/03/10
	Quality insights – CE marking misconceptions 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 some of the misunderstandings that people have about CE marking their products... more..	04/03/10
	Imagination Technologies adopts XJTAG to speed development of system-on-chip designs Imagination Technologies, the leading multimedia and communications chip technologies company, is using the XJTAG boundary scan development system to accelerate the development of its systems-on-chip designs for customers across the mobile phone, handheld, mobile computing and in-car electronics markets. more..	04/03/10
	Xentech Solutions to exhibit at the Best of British Consumer Electronics Show Xentech Solutions is proud to be exhibiting at The Best of British Consumer Electronics Show to be held at the Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8TZ next Tuesday (9th March 2010). more..	04/03/10
	'The Four Steps to the Epiphany' and key to startup sales success A Review of Steve Blank's 'The Four Steps to the Epiphany'. This is one of those books you wish you had come across a few years prior to discovering it. Packed with MBA case study material and best practices, it's a must-read for anyone launching a new venture, be it investor, entrepreneur, marketer or salesperson. more..	02/03/10
	Cambridge company brings you a creative peek at today through a new app for iPhone 'Haveapeek' is an app built to deliver the latest marketing news, design trends and 'how to' articles to your fingertips. more..	02/03/10
	Competitive Edge becomes the driving force for Datamax O'Neil printers Competitive Edge becomes the driving force to increase sales of Datamax O'Neil's products in the UK/ Eire and Benelux. more..	02/03/10
	Lauterbach to demonstrate multi-core debugging at Embedded Masterclass Debugging technology company Lauterbach will be running live demonstrations of debug and trace capability on both an eight core Mips system running in SMP mode and also trace and code analysis on a PIC32 processor at this year's UK Embedded Masterclass event. more..	02/03/10
	Tame your computer - word wizardry 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 find posh synonyms (Office 2003-2007*)... more..	01/03/10
	Datanomic appoints Director of North American Operations Compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced the appointment of Gregory Smith as Director of North American Operations. Gregory will spearhead the new US subsidiary, Datanomic Inc. (incorporated in Delaware, with recently-opened offices in New York City, New York. more..	26/02/10
	Wireless sensor networks - the next ten years Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) - self organising, self healing networks of small "nodes" - have huge potential across industrial, military and other many other sectors. While appreciable sales have now been established, major progress depends on standards and achieving 20 year life, writes Dr. Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx. more..	26/02/10
	Anglia Fireplaces launches new-look website Cambridgeshire-based Anglia Fireplaces has unveiled a stunning new look to its website. Easy-to-navigate, contemporary and featuring inspirational photography, the site offers visitors an enticing glimpse of the vast and luxurious range of fireplaces on display in Anglia’s Impington showroom. more..	25/02/10
	New Kyocera KJ4 electronics and software from GIS Global Inkjet Systems announces high performance electronics and software drivers for Kyocera KJ4 inkjet printheads more..	25/02/10
	How to avoid making a drama out of a disaster What would you do if a storm flooded your business or if a fire broke out and destroyed your IT servers? How would you recover your data and keep the business running after such an unforeseen disaster? more..	25/02/10
	Workshop lifts the lid off symmetrical multi-processing at the UK Embedded Masterclass A half-day workshop that introduces engineers to the process of migrating an application running in single-core mode to run in SMP (symmetric multi-processing) mode, taking advantage of the multiple cores to gain an increase in performance, features at the forthcoming Embedded Masterclass. more..	24/02/10
	Retail Digital Networks partners with Camvine to deliver digital media promotions in garden centres Retail Digital Networks (RDN), the world’s leading digital media network owner and operator in garden centres, has appointed Camvine as its content management and technology partner to support the development of its Gardening TV media network. more..	24/02/10
	Virgin Media boosts online customer experience with Zeus Zeus software helps entertainment and communications superbrand Virgin Media deliver an excellent online service. more..	24/02/10
	Nano ePrint to deliver printed electronic greeting cards for Tigerprint Nano ePrint Ltd, the pioneer in planar nano-electronics, has announced that it is developing all-printed electronic greeting cards in collaboration with Novalia Ltd, to a specification provided by Hallmark subsidiary Tigerprint Ltd. more..	23/02/10
	New version released of top selling iPhone app - Dictionary 3.0! Dictionary! is a concise dictionary and thesaurus perfect for iPhones. Unlike other dictionary apps, it is entirely installed on your phone. What makes it so popular are the built-in features which use advanced algorithms to try and determine what word you are looking up, even if you don't know the exact spelling. more..	23/02/10
	Data validation is critical to ‘Every Child Matters’ legislation Comprehensive data validation is critical to the fulfillment of ‘Every Child Matters’ legislation, and plays a vital role in a Local Authority’s ability to provide a unified single view of each child at every stage of development, according to compliance and data management specialist, Datanomic and government solutions specialist, CACI. more..	23/02/10
	Electronics for remote monitoring of assets How BP manages to remotely monitor the state of thousand-kilometre pipelines and the development of a wireless system for controlling, monitoring and metering large populations of outdoor street lights will be revealed at the next Electronics KTN event organised by Cambridge Network on the afternoon of Thursday 25th February at Robinson College. more..	22/02/10
	Making an iPhone eBook for kids - CamCreative talk next Thursday Ever wanted to publish on the iPhone but didn’t know how? Find out at the next CamCreative meeting next Thursday 25th February, from 7pm at the Arts Picturehouse. more..	22/02/10
	Tame your computer - switch off the sound! 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 turn off the startup and exit sound (Windows XP)... more..	22/02/10
	Ubisense real-time location system tracks buses in Luzern, Switzerland Ubisense announces the completion of the system installation at the Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (vbl) Bus Depot in Switzerland. The Ubisense RTLS has been installed in conjunction with the web based swissaxis AG BeDips® Depot Management system. more..	22/02/10
	Savvy HR brings HR expertise to Orgscale Cambridge serial entrepreneurs Adam Twiss and Bryan Amesbury have engaged HR consultancy, Savvy HR, to provide valuable HR expertise for their new venture, the web based HR information system, Orgscale Ltd. more..	19/02/10
	Local school gets mini computer museum As part of a closer collaboration with Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College in Haverhill, the Centre for Computing History has developed a new ‘mini museum’ at the school. more..	19/02/10
	£5.5M of grant funding ring-fenced for low carbon research and development Do you need funding for a research or development project? If so, grant funding could be your answer. more..	19/02/10
	Quality insights – An inspector calls 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 quality inspection. Is it past its sell-by date or does it still have a valid place in business? more..	18/02/10
	Big touch-foil technology just got bigger Visual Planet’s interactive foil that can turn any non-metallic material into a touch surface can now be manufactured up to 4 metres long. more..	18/02/10
	Hitex Design UK and Pebble Bay collaboration offers important resource for hardware software integration Strategic partnership offers service for software and hardware integration and embedded development. more..	18/02/10
	Linguamatics expands US-based team and opens new North American regional headquarters Linguamatics, a leader in enterprise text mining, today announced expansion of its US-based operations and opening of a new North American regional headquarters. more..	17/02/10
	EcoRoute to help schools cut carbon Cambridge Design Partnership provides added value to biometric monitoring project. more..	17/02/10
	New social network for software professionals A new online social network just for software professionals based in the East of England has been launched. more..	16/02/10
	ArtVPS signs deal with bluegfx Leading rendering solutions provider ArtVPS has appointed bluegfx as the first UK reseller of its flagship interactive rendering software, Shaderlight. more..	16/02/10
	Total ticketing booked at BeWILDerwood Multi-channel total ticketing solution, Time Pursuit has just been fully implemented at the award winning kids' treehouse adventure company, BeWILDerwood. more..	16/02/10
	Financial services organisations must update their data validation techniques to ensure accurate reporting Financial services organisations must update the way they validate underlying core data to mitigate risks hidden in the multiple data silos across their systems, according to compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic. more..	16/02/10
	Get better at selling technology 'A Guide to Selling and Marketing Technology' is the title of a half-day workshop to be held at this year's hi-tech developers conference, The Embedded Masterclass 2010, to be held 6th May and 11th May in Cambridge and Reading respectively. more..	16/02/10
	Amino will provide IPTV for Costa Rica Amino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, has won the Costa Rican licitation (bid process) to provide set-top boxes (STBs) to support a major IPTV rollout by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE - Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad). more..	16/02/10
	Antenova expands antenna design and test services Antenova expands antenna design and test services and offers Pre-Compliance Over-The-Air (OTA) Antenna Performance Testing service. more..	16/02/10
	Ware Anthony Rust wins three-way creative Biomedical Research pitch Integrated creative agency, Ware Anthony Rust (WAR) has won a three-way pitch to develop online branding and website designs for one of the UK’s first ever Biomedical Research Centres (BRC). more..	15/02/10
	Optibrium unveils StarDrop 4.3 StarDrop version 4.3 is the first major update of StarDrop from Optibrium. This intuitive software for drug discovery offers advantages over traditional predictive modelling platforms as it specifically helps users to identify chemistries with a high chance of success and focus expensive in-house resources. more..	15/02/10
	‘What should India mean for your UK technology business?’ With a healthy expanding economy combined with a massive demand for electronics, telecoms and software expertise, Indian businesses are out now searching for new and innovative ways to satisfy this demand. All of which means that this could be the time to tap into a market that has both short and long term possibilities for your organisation. more..	15/02/10
	Airbus selects Ubisense as a strategic real-time location partner and awards first major contract Toulouse,France and Cambridge, UK, 15 February 2010... Airbus selects Ubisense to extend the world’s largest radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled manufacturing initiative, with the addition of the Ubisense precise real-time location (RTLS) system at multiple Airbus facilities. more..	15/02/10
	New specialist agency can help your business attract the best creative and digital talent Brand Digital and Creative is the Eastern region’s only specialist digital and creative recruitment agency. A sister company to award-winning Brand Recruitment, the new enterprise is the product of Brand’s success and the evolution of the job market. more..	15/02/10
	Tame your computer - shortcut to Spanish 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 insert Spanish characters using keyboard shortcuts... more..	15/02/10
	Cyberoam releases the IView logging and reporting appliance and software Breathe Technology are happy to announce availability of the long awaited Iview logging and reporting solution from award winning security vendor Cyberoam. more..	12/02/10
	BCS partners with Focus on Training BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and Peterborough based Focus on Training have launched a new service which simplifies finding and booking accredited IT training courses online. Training and exams for industry leading qualifications such as ITIL, ISEB Software Testing, and ISEB Business Analysis are just a few clicks away. more..	11/02/10
	Cambridge Mechatronics battles through the recession to announce its first annual profit on record revenues Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd (CML), a leading developer of Intellectual Property and components for precision electronic actuators used in high volume consumer products, announced that (subject to Audit) it achieved record revenues and its first-ever profit during the financial year ended December 31st, 2009. more..	11/02/10
	SonicWall releases rack kits for the smaller firewall range - Feb 2010 Previously, all SonicWall TZ series and NSA 240 have been desktop firewall appliances... more..	11/02/10
	Datanomic launches dn:Director for B2C marketing Compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced the availability of its dn:Director for B2CMarketing solution. more..	11/02/10
	Social media has its place but don't forget basic communications, warns KISS Public Relations When it comes to social media and the use of blogging and tweeting as a way of communicating with customers, stakeholders and prospective clients, big corporates have driven interaction to a new level. more..	11/02/10
	Out with the Ox, and in with the Tiger! This weekend, Chinese people all around the world will be offering a fond farewell to the Year of the Ox and a rapturous welcome to the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally a time for breaking with the past, Chinese New Year in 2010 marks the return of the “Golden” Tiger to replace last year's “Earth” Ox. more..	11/02/10
	Surrey County Council launches Cloud Amber’s Voyager travel website Surrey County Council has launched a new website to help people get around the county more easily. The site, powered by Cloud Amber’s Voyager product, provides real-time information in one place that will help commuters, visitors and residents decide how and when to plan their journeys. more..	10/02/10
	Introductory Web Video for Cambridge Network Members (£295) Last chance for Cambridge Network Members to take our special offer! We are offering a talking heads video for just £295-00. We will even travel to your premises and bring along our portable studio kit. Kick start your marketing campaign with a web video. more..	10/02/10
	Give us honest average speeds, not unrealistic 'up to' limits, says Broadband Genie The Cambridge-based consumer focused broadband comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk is calling on mobile broadband providers to drop their 'up to' advertising techniques in favour of more realistic average speed claims. more..	10/02/10
	Datanomic opens US subsidiary Compliance and data management software specialist, Datanomic, today announced the opening of US subsidiary, Datanomic Inc., incorporated in Delaware, with offices in New York City, New York. more..	09/02/10
	Ladbrook and Westcotec collaborate on a new generation of electronic traffic signs North Walsham engineering company Ladbrook, and Dereham-based Westcotec have worked together to develop a new generation of electronic road signs that will help reduce accidents and save lives in built-up areas. more..	09/02/10
	Pebble Bay to demystify device driver development at Embedded Masterclass Entitled "An Introduction to Hardware Interfacing and Device Driver Development" a workshop at the Embedded Masterclass in May is intended to help engineers understand how software interfaces with typical embedded system hardware and to understand the purpose, structure and typical components of a device driver. more..	08/02/10
	CogniDox 8.2 enables design partner R&D collaboration CogniDox, the smart document management solution with integrated support for the product lifecycle, has completed another agile iteration and released version 8.2 of CogniDox to full production. The key addition in v8.2 is improved support for collaboration on design documents with trusted R&D partners. more..	08/02/10
	Tame your computer - shortcuts to help you go global! 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 insert international characters using keyboard shortcuts... more..	08/02/10
	Hands off or hands on training? It’s up to you, says Roem If you use a desktop software package like Microsoft Office, chances are you are not using all of its features. Spending days on specialist training courses just isn’t an option for most people in business. So how do you get to grips with it all and improve your own efficiency? more..	08/02/10
	Benchmarking study aims to understand marketing strategies of UK technology companies Qi3 has launched a benchmarking study to understand how companies see the role of marketing in this difficult economic climate. more..	05/02/10
	Major funding on offer for innovations to help people with long term conditions NHS East of England is offering a total of £1.6 million to help support the adoption of innovations that will improve the lives of people in the region with long-term health conditions. more..	05/02/10
	Quality insights – why does production suddenly stop dead? 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 ‘random events’, like buses, all seem to come along at once... more..	04/02/10
	netXtra help increase new memberships and website visitors for leading UK sports and social organisation Spice UK, a leading adventure, sports and social membership organisation, recently approached Long Melford based website company netXtra to redevelop and launch a series of brand websites, resulting in a spectacular increase in site visitors and the recruitment of 3,000 new members in less than six months. more..	04/02/10
	Facebook faceoff When it comes to writing internet use policies covering the use of networking sites, companies have a choice to make: to ban or not to ban? more..	04/02/10
	Introductory web video is offered to Cambridge Network members Wild Lion Media is aware of the general perception of video being high cost! So it is offering an Introductory Web Video Package for just £295. more..	03/02/10
	An event without PowerPoint Some presenters are excited with the challenge of using just a whiteboard, flip chart and hand-outs. Others are paralysed with fear. more..	03/02/10
	Neaves & Neat awarded place on Buying Solutions framework agreement Following a rigorous evaluation and selection process, Neaves & Neat Employment Services Ltd is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a place on the Buying Solutions framework agreement to provide non-medical and non-clinical temporary and fixed term staff to the NHS and public sector. more..	03/02/10
	Visual Planet’s flexible ViP Interactive Foil™ technology used to showcase multi-touch capability Long-term customer of Visual Planet’s flexible touch foil technology, DISPLAX have chosen to use the ViP Interactive Foil™ to demonstrate their prototype multi-touch controller on their booth at ISE 2010 in Amsterdam. more..	02/02/10
	Digital Communications KTN and Cambridge Wireless present: 'A testing challenge' This event will offer delegates the opportunity not only to discuss the crucial topics surrounding testing, but also the added privilege of an exclusive tour around the cutting edge facilities at the world-leading National Physical Laboratory, a tour not normally available to the public. more..	01/02/10
	Improve your business profitability with IT: FREE workshop The East of England Development Agency would like to invite you to attend a FREE half-day workshop aimed at helping you improve your business profitability through IT, by growing your customer relationships and winning new business. more..	01/02/10
	Online training helps reduce small business failures A new online training programme, Anglia Business Class, has been designed for anyone who is thinking about starting a business in 2010, guiding them through the important stages involved, from planning and starting the business, to running and growing it. more..	01/02/10
	Tame your computer - fatten up your cursor 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 make your cursor more visible (Windows XP) ... more..	01/02/10
	IMARC announces Strem Chemicals website wins Gold W3 Award in the US The W3 Awards is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts to honour creative excellence on the web and recognise the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning websites, web video and online marketing programes. Strem Chemicals' website has won a Gold W3 Award. more..	31/01/10
	Cambridge Broadband partner with Gateway Communications to create world’s largest point to multipoint microwave network Cambridge Broadband Networks today announced a contract with Gateway Communications Nigeria to create the world’s largest point to multipoint microwave access network. It will cover every major African city. more..	29/01/10
	Traditional telephone lags behind the digital world in latest Business Link survey With over three quarters of respondents to a recent Business Link survey recognising the importance of managing their business’s reputation online, combined with economic concerns limiting the potential of more traditional paid-for marketing methods, Cambs' businesses can’t afford to be shy of the online world. more..	29/01/10
	signagelive launches new $10 per month ‘virtual player’ signagelive are excited to launch the ‘signagelive virtual player’ enabling full support for the latest low cost SMIL open standards digital signage hardware developed by IAdea. more..	29/01/10
	Deloitte comments on the launch of Apple’s iPad and the anticipated growth of net tablets in 2010 Following this week's launch of the AppleiPad, Deloitte comments on the anticipated growth of net tablets in 2010. These ‘Goldilocks’ of devices — not too big, not too small — are expected to have a breakout year in 2010. more..	28/01/10
	Granta Park welcomes its first IT company Softwerx Ltd, a leading provider of IT Services and Support, is to become the first IT Company to move to Granta Park. more..	28/01/10
	Peter Batty rejoins Ubisense as VP of Geospatial Technology Ubisense, the global leader in precise Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), is pleased to announce that Peter Batty is rejoining the organization as VP of Geospatial Technology. more..	28/01/10
	Workshop - time triggered software for mainstream systems This year's Embedded Masterclass event for hi-tech engineers will feature a half-day workshop that will explain the many advantages of using time-triggered software in mainstream embedded systems. more..	27/01/10
	Zeus is named one of “100 Coolest Cloud Computing Products” Zeus Traffic Manager has been named as one of the “100 Coolest Cloud Computing Products” by Everything Channel’s CRN. more..	26/01/10
	New website for grandparents is launched A new online resource which provides grandparents with information, advice and support on every challenge they may face when grandparenting, launched yesterday (Monday 25 January). more..	26/01/10
	Cambridge Wireless - 'The Future of Wireless' international conference Building on the sell-out success of last year’s inaugural international conference event, Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce that registration has now opened for the 2010 Future of Wireless International Conference. more..	26/01/10
	Tough new penalties for organisations who don’t protect client data Businesses and charities alike are being urged to review their IT systems and policies to ensure they don’t fall foul of fines of up to £500,000 designed to protect personal data and deter security breaches. more..	26/01/10
	Technical workshops are key to Embedded Masterclass 2010 strategy The organisers of this year's Embedded Masterclass are counting on their schedule of half-day workshops to lure engineers away from their desks to visit the event. more..	26/01/10
	Join us at CamCreative meetup - next Thursday 28th January CamCreative embraces a diverse group of interests which includes design, media, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia, performing arts and general culture bringing together a mix of large and small firms. more..	25/01/10
	Is your team struggling to achieve its goals? RiverRhee Consulting's Elisabeth Goodman, and new Associate John Riddell have been developing a new integrated framework that will help teams achieve their goals. It blends key components of project, change and knowledge management with process improvement techniques in a simple step-by-step approach that teams can learn in a 1-day workshop. more..	25/01/10
	Tame your computer - meeting magic 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 quickly book appointments or meetings longer than half an hour (Outlook 2000-2007*)... more..	25/01/10
	GE, Philips, SNCF to present at world's largest energy harvesting event Energy harvesters convert heat, light, motion or chemical reactions into electricity that can be increasingly used to power more electronic devices. more..	25/01/10
	Quality insights – the Quality Management Maturity Grid 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 Philip Crosby’s Quality Management Maturity Grid can show you the way towards quality improvement... more..	21/01/10
	Ubisense Transit Yard Management system chosen as top 20 Tech Innovation The Ubisense Transit Yard Management system, used by Metro Transit in its garages in metropolitan Minneapolis-St Paul, USA, has been chosen as one of the top 20 Tech innovations by 'Mass Transit' magazine. The system was nominated for the accolade by Metro Transit. more..	21/01/10
	Zeus strengthens management team with senior hires Zeus Technology, the only pure software-based application traffic management company, is pleased to announce the appointments of Kosten Metreweli as Chief Marketing Officer, and Pal Kondel as VP Global Sales. more..	21/01/10
	Increase capacity and cut energy consumption, says Dataracks Dataracks' new recycling service and free blanking panels eases the pain of server upgrade. more..	21/01/10
	Plextek spins out Telensa street lighting venture Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy today announced a new spin out venture - Telensa Ltd. - focused on the commercialisation of a new cost effective wireless system for actively controlling, monitoring and metering large populations of outdoor street lights, so they can be managed with maximum energy and operational efficiency. more..	20/01/10
	netXtra Xpress solution ensures Scottish Council on Archives website is live within a fortnight! Following the recent and highly successful launch of the new netXtra Xpress content managed system, Long Melford based netXtra are pleased to announce the new product's first client site launch; a new dynamic website for the Scottish Council on Archives. more..	20/01/10
	O2 Broadband the top choice for Broadbandgenie.co.uk visitors in 2009 The latest data from Cambridge-based leading broadband help and comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk shows 2009 was a strong year for O2 in online broadband sales, with BT, Virgin Media and PlusNet also making big impressions. more..	20/01/10
	New photo gift ideas for Valentine's Day 2010 Bishop Valentine of Terni is a martyred Saint of ancient Rome. According to legend, Valentine gave newly wedded couples flowers from his own garden. A modern Valentine present for a friend or partner requires a personal touch that purchased flowers can hardly provide. more..	19/01/10
	New style Microsoft Office seminars success story continues Following the success of its new range of Microsoft Office seminars, Thornton Vare Seminars is expanding its number of locations. more..	19/01/10
	2idesign launch new Cambridge University Vet School website 2idesign has launched a new website for the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine. more..	19/01/10
	Your chance to learn about 'touch' technologies Have you ever wondered how haptic technologies - where devices interface with the user through touch - actually work? Find out at the next meeting of the Electronics KTN this afternoon (Tuesday 19th January) at Robinson College, Cambridge, with speakers from Cambridge University's Engineering Design Centre, NXT and Visual Planet. more..	19/01/10
	Datanomic hires new staff to meet market demands and support further expansion for 2010 Datanomic today announced a new Director of Alliances, four key Senior Sales appointments to its UK office, as well as the appointment of two additional Pre-Sales executives. more..	19/01/10
	XJTAG unveils XTR series 2nd generation boundary scan system XJTAG, a leading global supplier of IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan development systems, announced its second generation boundary scan solution, the XJTAG XTR series. more..	18/01/10
	Tame your computer - shortcut to quick fill 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 quickly fill data down or to the right (Excel 2000-2007*)... more..	18/01/10
	UK Embedded Masterclass gets better industry support than ever before The organisers of the UK Embedded Masterclass have announced that more vendors than ever before have given their backing and support to this year's event. The Embedded Masterclass is a one-day event for hi-tech developers. more..	18/01/10
	Patent court cost reforms patently right Will lawyers be injured by costs reforms? Lord Justice Jackson has just released his comprehensive Review of Civil Litigation Costs. more..	18/01/10
	'Micro Men' film to be re-run on BBC2 The BBC4 film “Micro Men” about the rivalry between Acorn and Sinclair in Cambridge in the Eighties is due to be re-run later this month (January) on BBC2. It’s well worth a watch and features many Cambridge scenes! more..	18/01/10
	Construction regeneration project uses Contract Change Management (CCM) Contract Change Management(CCM) system, which supports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for a major construction infrastructure project, managed by VSD Avenue. Turner & Townsend and Jacobs are the main consultant partners for client East Midlands Development Agency. more..	15/01/10
	PEM IT Services becomes Microsoft Certified Partner PEM IT Services is pleased to announce it has become a Microsoft Certified Partner, demonstrating its technical expertise and experience in Microsoft Server solutions. more..	14/01/10
	Digital screen printing accelerates low volume and prototype production while reducing costs A recent development in industrial production technology has been the ability to print onto plastic and metal surfaces using digital flat bed printers such as the Copytrax PrintMaster that uses advanced inkjet technology and solvent based inks. more..	14/01/10
	Lose the weight with ViewRanger this new year! Good news for everyone who is taking a ‘snow day’ to walk off the Christmas indulgence. The ViewRanger ‘off road sat nav’ software offers fast map refresh and can be installed on a slim smartphone, removing the need for a weighty dedicated device. more..	14/01/10
	Prism Corporate Broking facilitate the sale of local security specialists Successful network and end point security specialists Metadigm Limited, based just outside Cambridge, has been sold to a management buy in team for an undisclosed sum. The sale was facilitated by local company Prism Corporate Broking. more..	13/01/10
	New website scrappage scheme launched by netXtra to help local organisations fund 2010 website strategies New funding initiative by netXtra gives local organisations up to £1,000 off new website projects. more..	12/01/10
	Datanomic finishes 2009 on high with record growth Datanomic reports year-on-year triple digit growth for fourth consecutive year, a 40% increase in customer implementations, and further global expansion planned for 2010. more..	12/01/10
	QUE has been unveiled! Plastic Logic last week unveiled QUE™ (pronounced "Q"), the world's first proReader, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and announced that it would begin shipping in April. more..	11/01/10
	Cash flow falling with the snow? Many businesses' good intentions to make a vigorous start to the new year have been blown off course by the arctic conditions that enveloped the country in the first week of 2010. more..	11/01/10
	Tame your computer - New year, new decade, new look 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 change your screensaver (Windows XP)... more..	11/01/10
	More than 70,000 users of imphoto for iPhone over Christmas More than 70,000 imphoto for iPhone downloads over the three-day Christmas break made it a perfect end to an award-winning year for imsense. more..	08/01/10
	Crash, bang, wallop – accounts running, now we’re Social Media Marketing! Well not quite – setting up your Social Media accounts is the easy part, when everyone is enthusiastic and ‘gung ho’ about making it happen. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright says: "It’s what you do with them next that makes the difference"... more..	08/01/10
	Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme launches new website A Cambridge programme that aims to shape the future of engagement between Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions has launched its new website. more..	08/01/10
	Quality insights – What is ‘Lean’ all about? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. Business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell has been listening to the Kings of Lean... more..	07/01/10
	Girton Labs Ltd has developed a novel hand tracking system Girton Labs Ltd of Girton, Cambridge, has developed a novel hand tracking system which has applications such as replacing touch sensors with a non contact system. more..	06/01/10
	New year brings new orders for Cloud Amber Cloud Amber is pleased to announce that the New Year has brought in two fresh new orders for the business. more..	06/01/10
	ECM produces 2010 Salary & Benefits Survey for high-tech clients ECM, the Cambridge-based high-tech recruitment experts who specialise in placing the very top candidates, have released their second annual Salary & Benefits Survey. more..	06/01/10
	Care Management Group to speak at the Learning Technologies Conference David Spruzen, Commercial Director at Care Management Group, will be speaking about how CMG, working closely with Information Transfer, has transformed itself through learning. more..	05/01/10
	signagelive wins AV Futures Editors Award for ‘best digital signage solution’ signagelive has won the Editors Award for ‘best digital signage solution’ in the 'AV News – AV Futures' Awards 2010. more..	05/01/10
	Tame your computer - conquer the beast 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 find elusive messages (Outlook 2007*) ... more..	04/01/10
	iPlayer and dongles nailed the noughties, but what’s next for broadband? Cambridge-based broadband comparison website, Broadbandgenie.co.uk spoke to key decision makers at ISPs including Virgin Media and TalkTalk, as well as leading industry analysts, about an amazing 10 years on the internet... more..	29/12/09
	Isle develop site for Paolo Nutini Ely-based Isle Interactive are thrilled to have launched a brand new website for Platinum-selling singer Paolo Nutini. more..	28/12/09
	All change! Isle updates brand Ely-based Isle Interactive have been trading for over five years and our old logo has been with us from the start, so as we continue to grow we felt it was time for an update. more..	24/12/09
	North Wales News – powered by Isle Ely-based Isle Interactive recently launched 10 sites for leading newspaper publisher North Wales News (NWN), including their flagship daily publication 'The Leader'. more..	24/12/09
	Cambridge embedded systems masterclass scheduled for May 2010 The organisers of the UK Embedded Masterclass have announced that the next event is now scheduled for May 6th and 11th 2010, to take place in Cambridge and Reading. more..	23/12/09
	TalkTalk senior director Sylvain Thevenot talks openly with Broadband Genie Chris Marling, the Editor of the Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk, recently sat down with TalkTalk's senior director of products and strategy, Sylvain Thevenot, for an in-depth interview on a number of controversial and topical subjects. more..	23/12/09
	New books explain that governance is key to IT outsourcing With many businesses struggling to achieve the supposed benefits of IT outsourcing, two new books from IT Governance are showing how governance principles are the vital ingredients for success. more..	22/12/09
	IT Governance brings an early Christmas present IT Governance (ITG), the one-stop shop for compliance expertise, is delivering an early Christmas present to IT professionals seeking top-level training. more..	22/12/09
	Cognidox chosen as Microsoft BizSpark startup company of the day Cambridge company is interviewed and highlighted as startup company of the day. more..	21/12/09
	ACIS introduce acisInform and Solar IBIS to Kent County Council Kent County Council has awarded ACIS a multiyear contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of ACIS real time information displays. more..	18/12/09
	PEM become the first Sage accredited accountant partner in Cambridge Leading accountancy and business advisory firm Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) is delighted to become the first Sage Accredited Accountant Partner in Cambridge. This accreditation recognises the firm’s continued support of the Sage accounting product range, in particular Sage 50 Accounts. more..	18/12/09
	QUE™ proReader by Plastic Logic will feature professinal content Plastic Logic has announced further agreements with strategic content partners - including leading technology publishers - for QUE™ (pronounced "Q"), the world’s first proReader. more..	16/12/09
	Datanomic appoints Dr Matthew Gaved to Board of Directors Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced the appointment of Dr Matthew Gaved to its Board of Directors. more..	16/12/09
	Antenova develops nine-band SMD antenna for global LTE mobile device applications Antenova announce the addition of its patent pending nine-band SMD antenna, targeting global Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile device applications. more..	15/12/09
	I'm dreaming of an imphoto Christmas imsense is asking Cambridge Network members to tweet some great Cambridge Christmas pictures using its imphoto for iPhone application. The best entry will win £25 of iTunes vouchers and be featured in the imphotonow gallery. more..	15/12/09
	GrIDsure receives Goverment accreditation for its security product GrIDsure, the Huntingdon-based technology company, today announced that it has achieved the Government certification to supply into the public sector. more..	15/12/09
	Regional Minister Barbara Follett visits Ubisense Regional Minister Barbara Follett took time out of her busy schedule last week to visit Cambridge-based Ubisense. During the visit the Minister met with a number of the senior management team and learnt about Ubisense solutions, the growth of the organisation, how it has survived and thrived in this difficult economic climate and future plans. more..	15/12/09
	Antenova appoints Dr Devis Iellici as director of research and development Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced the appointment of Dr. Devis Iellici as Director of Research and Development. Dr. Iellici will have responsibility for the research and development (R&D) activities of Antenova’s antennas and RF solutions as well as the management of the engineering teams. more..	14/12/09
	Competitive Edge joins forces with Danish RFID company Competitive Edge(action through RFID Ltd) has been choosen by the leading Danish RFID Converting company PRINTER LABEL A/S based near Copenhagen to advise and distribute their full range of RFID Products within the UK. more..	14/12/09
	Cost-effective training for a new economic climate Peterborough based Focus on Training has announced its schedule of professional training courses for 2010. The emphasis is on business critical skill sets which will enable organisations to survive today’s challenging economic climate – and includes the first accredited course in Green IT. more..	14/12/09
	Bango makes excellent progress Results for the six months ended 30 September 2009 show that Bango plc (AIM:BGO), the mobile web payments and analytics company, continues to make good progress - with revenues for the first half up 83% to £12.32m, and losses after tax reduced to £0.13m. more..	11/12/09
	B2b cards are now available from Media Creative A new business to business e card service has been launched by Media Creative. more..	10/12/09
	Quality insights – Zero Defects 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 the pros and cons of the ‘Zero Defects’ approach to quality improvement... more..	10/12/09
	Deal sealed with National Business award winners Go Ape high wire forest adventure signs long term licence agreement for Open Frontiers’ online booking software, Time Pursuit, to support the company’s global expansion plans. more..	10/12/09
	Fun for all the family at first Marshall’s Holiday Lecture Explosions, lasers and a dash of superconductor levitation are just a taste of what to expect at the first in an exciting new series of holiday lectures for all of the family presented by the University of Cambridge. more..	10/12/09
	HolyTornado! creates the online campaign strategy for the Green Party The Cambridge based, digital innovations consultancy HolyTornado! has aligned itself with the Cambridge Green Party to help its candidate, Tony Juniper to become the first Green MP in 2010. more..	08/12/09
	'Green IT and its impact on electronics' How green is your IT? If you're involved in IT services or infrastructure, come and join the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network as it takes a look at 'Green IT' and its impact on electronics. This fascinating free networking event takes place at Robinson College, Cambridge, on the afternoon of Wednesday December 16th. more..	08/12/09
	Three in a row award win for NEC contract change management (CCM) service Industry wide recognition by readership of 'Construction Computing' magazine confirms CCM’s position as the leading collaborative solution for NEC Contract administration. The 'Construction Computing' Awards 2009 saw the MPS Contract Change Management(CCM) system win one of the top prizes again in the Project Planning software category. more..	07/12/09
	Copytrax have much to shout about at Broadcast Video show Copytrax have announced that they will be exhibiting a range of new CD and DVD and Blu Ray duplication, printing and publishing technologies at Broadcast Video Expo, 16-18th February at Earls Court London. more..	07/12/09
	Tame your computer - a quick selection trick 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 shares her favourite selection trick (PowerPoint 2000-2007*)... more..	07/12/09
	ArtVPS launches Shaderlight 1.0 The first full version of Shaderlight from ArtVPS signals a fundamental change in the way 3D artists generate and edit high quality images. more..	07/12/09
	3D design software company hits the mark Innova Systems is celebrating an outstanding result in a review of the technical support that it provides for its UK customers. more..	07/12/09
	ARKeX appoints new Chairman ARKeX, a provider of geophysical imaging services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Steve Curl to succeed Gary Jones as Non-Executive Chairman of ARKeX Ltd from the beginning of December 2009. more..	04/12/09
	Signify extends service to secure access to SaaS applications such as Salesforce and Google Apps With the growing demand for web-based SaaS applications, UK-based Signify has extended its two-factor authentication (2FA) hosted services to provide secure access to cloud-based applications such as Salesforce.com and Google Apps. more..	04/12/09
	Datanomic ranked in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009 Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced that it reached number 375 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. more..	04/12/09
	En garde - DUEL base station IP to improve LTE uplink experience Cambridge Consultants has launched DUEL (Dual-domain Uplink Equaliser for LTE), a breakthrough technology that significantly improves LTE uplink performance when compared to MMSE, the “text-book” receiver design. DUEL, designed as an algorithmic and DSP extension to LTE base station receiver designs, requires no changes to handsets. more..	04/12/09
	Fast delivery by netXtra key to launch of new Society of Biology website Following the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, local website development specialist, netXtra, has recently launched an attractive new website – societyofbiology.org - for the newly consolidated Society of Biology. more..	04/12/09
	imphoto Pro for iPhone is available now imsense is pleased to announce that its imphoto Pro application is now on sale in the iPhone app store for just £3.49. Perfect your photos and share them! more..	03/12/09
	OMG backs Cambridge Code Generation conference OMG, the international, not-for-profit computer industry consortium, have given their support to June's Code Generation 2009 conference. more..	02/12/09
	Cordic takes taxi data despatch system solution to the next level Cordic Ltd, the leading provider of software and system solutions for the taxi, private hire and courier industries has announced the release of the 2010 version of its cPAQ Taxi Booking and Despatch System. more..	02/12/09
	Location based services are being driven by application developers The Location Based Services (LBS) market is now being driven by application developers rather than the technologies. This was one of the conclusions from the Cambridge Wireless event, ‘How do we make location a desirable experience?’ that was hosted and sponsored by design consultancy Plextek Ltd. more..	02/12/09
	The online photo printer FotoInsight expands to Scandinavia A leading Anglo-German photo service is arriving in Denmark and Sweden. Ensuring a timely delivery of photo gifts for Christmas, Fotoinsight expands its reach across Europe. more..	01/12/09
	Google reveals hottest trends of 2009 Google today revealed the UK's most searched terms of 2009, along with a look back at the hottest topics of the "noughties", as seen through Google searches across the country. The 2009 lists show that Britons were particularly interested in celebrities, bargains, and swine flu this year. more..	01/12/09
	David Howarth MP joins Lord Smith, Professor Brian Collins, Nicky Gavron, Nigel Brown for Cambridge energy efficiency event The Rt Hon David Howarth, MP for Cambridge, joins the line-up of senior thinkers and practitioners for the SHIFT and HEAT conferences and dinner in Cambridge this week (3-4 December) on low carbon (electric) vehicles and energy efficient buildings and how to integrate them. more..	01/12/09
	Thought leadership event - ‘Technology: miracle cure or firewater? Understanding the needs of UK healthcare’ A full-day event on December 10th looks to unite the healthcare and technology worlds and examines the real benefits that come from fitting the right product solutions to real life issues. Limited FREE places are now available for non Cambridge Wireless members working in the healthcare sector. more..	01/12/09
	Get a grip … with Suma Squeezable interface technology for games, internet and other computing applications offers a uniquely intuitive, high resolution 3D control experience for an additional US$1 more..	01/12/09
	New social media research reveals the online habits of patients Recent reports from HolyTornado! partner company, Attentio, reveal interesting insights about how people are using the Internet and social media to learn about drugs and diseases. Discover how 143 million patients are now using the Internet and social media to help them with their medical problems. Read on to learn more.... more..	01/12/09
	Couldn't make it to the meeting? Catch up online! If you missed the chance to attend last week's high profile Cambridge Network Open Meeting - a cross-party debate on Science Policy in the UK - you can now catch up, with videos of all three speakers, plus a lively Q&A session, now available online thanks to Stream Projects. more..	30/11/09
	Julie Jones wins Enterprising Challenge Award at the Enterprising Women Awards 2009 Sponsoring the award for 'Enterprising Challenge' at this year's coveted Enterprising Women Awards 2009 held at the Menzies Cambridge Hotel & Golf Club, TCHC, a company that specialises in business and workforce development solutions, was delighted to present the award to Julie Jones, founder of Changes Forever and MNC Developments. more..	30/11/09
	Tame your computer - find a needle in a haystack 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 focuses on refining searches (Outlook 2007*) ... more..	30/11/09
	How to decrease website load time to increase your SEO rankings for 2010 Earlier this month at PubCon in Las Vegas, Google's search quality aficianado, Matt Cutts, was interviewed and confirmed that along with their Caffeine rollout, site load speed will have an effect on how a site is ranked, rewarding the faster sites over those that are less fast or just downright slow. more..	27/11/09
	Ubisense wins Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA sector award Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has been confirmed as the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Semiconductor, Component and Electronics sector winner 2009. more..	27/11/09
	Silicon Valley comes to Cambridge – top business tips Mike Levy spent a day getting connected with the bosses of Twitter, LinkedIn and others... more..	27/11/09
	Whippersnappers mix among Traffic Giants Cloud Amber was set up at the beginning of November 2006 and its Directors now celebrate their third birthday in business together. The vision, then and now, is for Cloud Amber to be a dynamic, vibrant company developing innovative and creative products tailored to the requirements of both Traffic Managers and the travelling public. more..	27/11/09
	Quality insights – 5 Whys analysis 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 keeps asking “why?” until he gets to the root of the problem... more..	26/11/09
	Mobile broadband still crawling at below 1Mb, despite 'up to' 7.2Mb claims The latest mobile broadband speed test data from Broadband Genie shows two thirds of users have been saddled with speeds below 1Mb this year – less than 15% of the 'up to' speeds claimed by, for example, Vodafone (7.2Mb). more..	26/11/09
	CogniDox 8.1 provides Microsoft Word 2007 Add-in CogniDox, the smart document management solution with integrated support for the product lifecycle, has completed another agile iteration and released version 8.1 of CogniDox to full production. The headline feature is a new Add-in for Microsoft Office Word 2007. more..	25/11/09
	EACS wins ‘corporate reseller of the year’ at CRN Awards 2009 EACS, the award winning IT solutions and managed services provider, added another award to its list of achievements last week when it was announced winner in the Corporate Reseller of the Year category at the CRN Channel Awards 2009. more..	25/11/09
	SolidWorks helps Westfield Sportscars combine modern technology with vintage style Specialist car company Westfield Sportscars has chosen SolidWorks 3D CAD software to help them integrate 21st century automotive technology into their 50-year-old body design, while meeting European Union safety regulations and their own quality standards. more..	25/11/09
	CamCreative - Free social media and monitoring talk The next CamCreative meeting this Thursday (November 26th) features a free talk on 'Social media and monitoring – what does it mean to you and your business?' more..	24/11/09
	Learn how to improve customer experience and increase your sales Cambridge Network's next Sales special interest group on Tuesday 8 December features Billy Boyle, Director of OwlstoneNanotech, who has implemented an improved web sales support system for his company, and Paul Kenny from Ocean Learning, who will talk about customer profiling. more..	24/11/09
	Why your company would benefit from video marketing New firm Wild Lion Media are offering high quality video services for affordable prices. There has never been a better time to use video as part of your marketing mix. So, what are the benefits? more..	23/11/09
	Tame your computer - throw some shapes 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 insert pictures or shapes in the middle of your slide (PowerPoint 2003-2007*)... more..	23/11/09
	Liquavista’s revolutionary displays set to transform eReader market Liquavista has launched its first technology platform LiquavistaBright, aimed at the booming eReader space. Offering vastly improved usability, content compatibility and cost compared with the first generation of ereaders, LiquavistaBright offers a high performance monochrome reflective display with video capability. more..	23/11/09
	2idesign unveil new website for speech technology company Cambridge based graphic design agency 2idesign has unveiled the new website for dynamic speech company Phonetic Arts. more..	22/11/09
	China at 60: Happy Birthday! The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 60th birthday in style last month, and as Beijing once again played host to a nationwide party, it is interesting to reflect just how much has been achieved since 1st October 1949. The pace of change across China has been simply staggering. more..	20/11/09
	Plastic Logic presents its first product - QUE™ eReader An innovative eReader that’s easy on the eyes, the new QUE™ from Plastic Logic is built using unique plastic electronics technology. The result is a stunning form factor that is sleek, lightweight and incredibly easy-to-read. Its gesture-based interface is elegant and easy-to-use. more..	20/11/09
	Lack of ongoing client screening leaves financial services organisations exposed to sanctions breach Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today outlined how financial services organisations are exposing themselves to financial penalties if they fail to recognise the importance of ongoing and systematic client screening. more..	20/11/09
	Optibrium launches online community for drug optimisation Optibrium launches its online community, optibrium.com/community, providing a rich environment for users of its StarDrop drug discovery software to interact and gain even more value. The Optibrium community also provides a forum for the wider drug discovery community to discuss drug optimisation and share ideas aimed at improving productivity. more..	20/11/09
	Techworld recognises the importance of Zeus software Zeus Traffic Manager is crowned Infrastructure Product of the Year. more..	20/11/09
	Ladbrook's new metal spinning technology delivers outstanding success East Anglia engineering company Ladbrook are celebrating the success of their investment in new metal spinning technology, a Leifeld PNC 106 with combined PNC/CNC. This highly automated metal spinning machine is now key to the production of products such as 'paint kettles', small paint pots that are used by professional decorators around the world. more..	20/11/09
	ImageXpert and TTP provide an ink development tool for the FUJIFILM Dimatix™ Q-Class printhead The JetXpert Plus (incorporating the TTP Meteor™ Drop Tuner) now supports Q-Class printheads including greyscale capability. more..	20/11/09
	Nano ePrint secures Grant for Research and Development Nano ePrint Ltd, the pioneer in planar nano-electronics, announced that it has secured a Grant for Research & Development from the UK’s Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA). The grant will provide £234k of funding towards a £390k project to demonstrate Nano ePrint’s unique printed programmable logic architecture. more..	19/11/09
	Reducing ‘false positives’ in client data screening can reduce costs by up to 70% Firms must fine tune data matching rules to customise their data and risk profiles,, according to compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic. more..	19/11/09
	imsense receives International Imaging Industry Association Award imsense, the Cambridge computer vision company which develops eye-fidelityTM Dynamic Range Correction technology to deliver the perfect picture, has received industry recogni-tion for its technology by earning a Vision 2020 Imaging Innovation Award from the Interna-tional Imaging Industry Association (I3A). more..	19/11/09
	Wild Lion to pounce on Cambridge Wild Lion Media Ltd launches in Cambridge, specialising in high quality corporate video at an affordable price. more..	19/11/09
	Information Transfer wins national industry award for the third year for best e-learning project Information Transfer and Care Management Group have won the 2009 E-Learning Award for the “Best e-learning project securing widespread adoption”. The win means that Information Transfer has now won this award category in three of the four years since it was introduced. more..	19/11/09
	Volunteer help needed Do you have database and IT knowledge and skills? If so, the conservation charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future needs your help! more..	18/11/09
	Zeus software now available on Amazon EC2 Zeus launches pay-as-you-go traffic management on Amazon Web Services. more..	18/11/09
	Samian Solutions continue to expand in Asia Following the opening of their new facilities in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, Samian have now secured substantial investment for further expansion in China. more..	17/11/09
	Interactive team workout will improve effectiveness Elisabeth Goodman, principal consultant at RiverRhee Consulting, has teamed up with Pelican Coaching & Development to offer a new workshop for team leaders or department heads that want their team(s) to perform at their best for more of the time, whatever the team’s stage of development. more..	17/11/09
	'Only connect' says brand strategy author on new one-day course for London entrepreneurs Simon Middleton, known as 'The Brand Strategy Guru', and author of 'Build A Brand In 30 Days' has announced a one-day intensive course, based on his new book, for London-based brand owners and entrepreneurs. The first course takes place on Monday January 25, 2010. more..	17/11/09
	PEM IT Services duo achieves Microsoft Certified Professional status PEM IT Services, a division of Peters Elworthy & Moore, announces the achievements of Mark Austin and Rebecca Ewan, who have both achieved the much coveted Microsoft Certified Professional status. more..	17/11/09
	Ubisense wins 'Best British Inside' iAward Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has won the 'Best British Inside' category at the iawards. Launched by the British Government, the iawards recognised some of the most innovative British businesses. more..	17/11/09
	imsense launches imphoto for PC - reveal the detail in your pictures automatically imsense, the Cambridge company which develops eye-fidelityTM Dynamic Range Correction technology to deliver the perfect picture, has today announced the general availability of its imphoto for pc software. Cambridge Network members can receive a 10% discount on the pro version of the software by entering Cambridge Network at the checkout. more..	17/11/09
	Tame your computer - keyboard capers 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 select text using your keyboard (Word 2000-2007*)... more..	16/11/09
	Signify’s Crilly secures second place in Easytrack Production BMW Cup Liam Crilly, CTO of Cambridge-based Signify, has finished in an impressive second place in this year’s Easytrack Production BMW Cup. more..	16/11/09
	Intelligent InSites receives award for best technology development Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of real-time enterprise visibility and automation solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that it has been recognized by the IDTechEx analyst group for the Best Technology Development for Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). more..	16/11/09
	MPS sponsor Annual Builder & Engineer awards in Manchester MPS sponsored the Building for Health and Consulting Engineer of the Year Awards at the annual Builder & Engineer awards dinner at the Palace Hotel in Manchester. more..	13/11/09
	Ubisense shortlisted for the iawards 'Best British Inside' category Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems, announces that it has joined the iawards shortlist. Launched by the British Government, the iawards are in their inaugural year and aim to recognise some of the most innovative British businesses. more..	13/11/09
	Trade Skills Academy given the thumbs up by local MP Skills for Jobs teams up with Trade Skills Academy to find sustainable employment for Essex job seekers. more..	13/11/09
	Signify shortlisted for 2009 CRN Channel Award Signify is proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Specialist Vendor of the Year category in the CRN Channel Awards 2009. more..	13/11/09
	Prism achieves another high profile sale Experts in buying and selling businesses, Prism Corporate Broking, based near Cambridge, has announced their latest high profile business sale - selling one of the UK’s leading online battery retailers to one of the largest trade distributors of branded batteries. more..	13/11/09
	Acquisition creates largest online network of university technologies Wellspring Worldwide, LLC and the Flintbox Innovation Network announced that Wellspring will acquire Flintbox, the leading online global intellectual property exchange. Flintbox is being acquired from UBC Research Enterprise (UBCRE), a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of the University of British Columbia, Canada. more..	13/11/09
	signagelive powers amazing new Christie MicroTiles display technology signagelive technology from Remote Media in Cambridge was selected to power the new Christie MicroTiles display technology at the launch event at Touch Nightclub, New York. more..	13/11/09
	Quality insights – how does ‘8D’ problem-solving work? 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 asks: how many ‘Ds’ do you need? more..	12/11/09
	RSA certifies Signify as MssP Partner UK-based Signify has announced an extension of its RSA SecurWorld channel partnership with RSA®, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC) to provide a proven and cost-effective managed security service based upon the RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication system. more..	12/11/09
	Computer connectivity innovator Adder Technology continues legacy Adder Technology, a pioneer in computer switching and extension technology and one of the companies that helped Cambridge earn its reputation as a high-tech centre of excellence, is celebrating 25 years of business success. more..	12/11/09
	Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Growth Fund - a guide to eligibility The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Growth Fund is a limited funding opportunity designed to provide one-off financial support for businesses and social enterprises looking to safeguard or create new jobs as part of their business growth plans. more..	12/11/09
	New 3D design software takes flight at Duxford Engineers from across the UK made a recent visit to the Duxford Air Museum to learn about the latest version of SolidWorks, the 3D engineering design software that is used by over one million designers and engineers around the world. more..	10/11/09
	Is social media marketing a waste of time or a powerful ally? Unlike traditional sales and marketing, web 2.0 or social media isn’t a simple cause and effect process. It can’t simply be defined as PR, sales, marketing or customer service as it can be a combination of each. So just where should SMEs start with this exciting new medium? FCG Consultancy’s Jonathan Wainwright takes a look. more..	10/11/09
	Acro expands capacity with 11 axis sliding head machine Turned parts experts invest in new machine to bolster capacity and delivery performance. more..	09/11/09
	Why conventional knowledge management, process improvement and project management won’t work with ‘clever’ teams. Or will they? This article was inspired by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones' book 'Clever', and Professor Jones' recent Business Lecture for Cambridge Network. Although the book focuses on how to lead clever people, there are passing references to various business disciplines, which this article develops further. more..	09/11/09
	Cambridge electrical engineers receive IET awards Congratulations go to Professor William Milne, Mr Sabesan Sithamparanathan and Mr Ruilin Pei, all members of staff in Cambridge University's Electrical Engineering Division, who have received Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awards. more..	09/11/09
	88% of consumers in Cambridgeshire prefer to use a business if it employs apprentices With 190 different types of Apprenticeships, covering 80 industry sectors, can your company afford not to? more..	06/11/09
	The X Factor – Information Transfer’s talent for explaining the complex recognized through new client wins United Biscuits and Magnox South may not have a lot in common, but both have an ongoing need to ensure that employees understand their technical processes. more..	06/11/09
	Ubisense and Atlas Copco Industrial Technique enter development partnership Cambridge, UK / Stockholm, Sweden Nov 6th 2009... Ubisense, the world Leader in precise Real-time Location Systems, and Atlas Copco Industrial Technique, the world-leading provider of industrial productivity solutions, are collaborating in the research and development of real-time locations systems for industrial tooling. more..	06/11/09
	Local whizz kid starts new craze with voice activated footie game Speech Soccer Speech Soccer is the first voice only activated online football game and the fans are going wild for it at speechsoccer.com. It's the brainchild of automatic speech recognition specialist and football fan Nick Wilkinson PhD of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire whose love of the game inspired him to create Speech Soccer. more..	06/11/09
	Unique RFID tracking system now available The New Genus RFID Tracking System is now available, which tracks up to 9,000 items/garments an hour. more..	06/11/09
	BlueGnome ranked the fastest growing biotechnology company in Cambridgeshire BlueGnome’s continued growth has been recognised by The Deloitte Technology Fast 50, one of the UK’s foremost technology award programmes. BlueGnome was ranked the fastest growing biotechnology company in Cambridgeshire and 20th in the UK across all sectors. more..	05/11/09
	Tell us how you are using your science/maths degree Careers expert CRAC has been commissioned by the Government (DBIS) to study the career choices of STEM graduates (science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects). CRAC wants to interview STEM graduates who graduated between one and five years ago, across a variety of occupations and sectors, about their actual career choices. more..	05/11/09
	Last Call for Cambridge Wireless - Short Range Wireless SIG - 12th November 2009 Proprietary or open wireless? How to choose the wireless communications for your connected product. This event will offer the delegate a chance to receive bespoke answers relevant to their particular applications from representatives from the radio supply community. more..	05/11/09
	Should a Christmas present be practical, useful or personal? The search for the perfect gift idea continues When well being and friendship become more important than material goods, then the way presents are selected changes, too. Ann Green has put together a list of Christmas gifts available online. The gift ideas range from the decorative, the practical to family friendly games. They can all be personalised with your own images. more..	04/11/09
	Datanomic Management leads buyout of 3i’s stake in Datanomic Datanomic Management and other previous investors, supported by investor DN Capital, have acquired 3i’s shares and loans in Datanomic Ltd, the UK’s leading compliance screening and data management software solutions provider. more..	04/11/09
	SME IT security risks highlighted Recent press reports have highlighted security vulnerabilities with Wi-fi hot-spots but these are likely to be the tip of the iceberg when considering security failings within a large number of small and medium size enterprises. more..	04/11/09
	Eximia launch MeerKat at ID World and complete installation of Ubisense system for AIitalia Eximia, the Italian RFID solution specialists, will launch and will be demonstrating its MeerKat solution based on the world-leading Ubisense RTLS at the international exhibition and conference ID World in Milan this week (3-5 November). more..	03/11/09
	Copytrax launch networked CD and DVD publishing system Copytrax have announced the launch of their Copytrax NS2100 CD, DVD and Blu Ray network publishing system. more..	02/11/09
	Cordic taxis despatched on time with new BT system BT Business today announced it has teamed up with Cordic Ltd to deliver a reliable and feature rich booking and despatch system for taxi firms, cPAQ. more..	02/11/09
	Carat Computer Systems offers to protect, support and optimise your network in real time - with an additional support carrot!! You don't need us to tell you how important your server and network are to your business. more..	02/11/09
	Tame your computer - home and away! 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 open your favourite web pages in one go (Internet Explorer 7)... more..	02/11/09
	New photo books shine at Christmas - with environmental friendliness Photo book pages with high gloss coating last longer more..	02/11/09
	English as others speak it wins Melbourn ERBI export award Speaking ‘International English’ and a culture of quality are part of the winning formula that has made Melbourn Scientific attractive to international pharma and medtech clients and has gained it the 2009 ERBI Export Achievement Award sponsored by East of England International. more..	02/11/09
	Quality insights – how do sampling plans and AQLs work? 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 use sampling plans and Acceptable Quality Limits to manage quality... more..	29/10/09
	Ubisense announces global re-seller partnership with Out Board Out Board have been appointed principal global re-seller for the entertainment and presentation technology sectors by Ubisense, the Cambridge UK based leaders in precision real-time location systems (RTLS). more..	29/10/09
	Code Generation 2010 launches call for speakers Next year's Code Generation conference has launched a public call for speakers. more..	29/10/09
	Leadbay features in 'The Sunday Times' Tech Track 100 Beanstalk Management, the corporate advisory house, is pleased to announce that their client Leadbay, achieved 20th place in 'The Sunday Times' Microsoft Tech Track 100 league published in September. more..	28/10/09
	Is the mobile broadband laptop deal bubble about to burst? In the latest user poll conducted by Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadband Genie, more than 60% of those taking part said they felt so-called 'free' laptop deals don't offer enough value for money. Just 15% who answered thought they were good value. more..	28/10/09
	PPR wins Suffolk Recruitment Award PPR (Platinum Professional Resourcing) won the award for Best Company Recruitment Website at the Archant Suffolk Recruitment Awards. more..	28/10/09
	Business IT gets social The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has taken its groundbreaking IT campaign, takeITon, to innovative new heights with the launch of a free interactive social media website designed to embrace the social media phenomenon. more..	28/10/09
	Sign up now for Corporate Gateway Open Meeting There are still a few places left for Cambridge Network's Open Meeting this Wednesday (October 28th), when delegates for the Cambridge Corporate Gateway will join Network members at Robinson College from 6pm to hear three short talks from leading academics on topics ranging from linguistics to fluid mechanics. more..	27/10/09
	signagelive® and Westbase Technology launch signagelive® freedom signagelive® with 3 UK and Sierra Wireless distributor Westbase Technology today announced the launch of the UK’s first complete 3G digital signage package, signagelive® freedom. The partnership will enable signagelive® users and new customers to deliver their digital media content over the largest 3G network in the UK. more..	27/10/09
	Liquavista receives strategic investment from Applied Materials Liquavista B.V., a developer of breakthrough display manufacturing technology, announced that it has received a strategic investment by Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT). The investment will enable Liquavista to further the commercialization of its unique display technology for future electronic products. more..	27/10/09
	Traditional media leads the way in the East of England New research launched by Golley Slater reveals that, despite the well documented position of the internet as the preferred means to communicate, shop and receive news, many in this region actually prefer more traditional methods. more..	27/10/09
	SolidWorks 3D design software enables squeezable Marmite SolidWorks is used for the development of squeezable bottles for the iconic brands of Marmite and Colman's Mustard. more..	27/10/09
	If the tribunal wanted your data could you find it? Fluid says new IBM ‘digital vault’ provides benefits for SMEs. more..	27/10/09
	Amino showcases new range of products, partners and next generation solutions at TelcoTV 2009 Amino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, will showcase a broad range of products, partnerships and powerful next generation solutions at TelcoTV 2009 (Orlando, Florida, 10-12 November). more..	27/10/09
	Ubisense demonstrates applications in materials handling and safety in Sydney, Australia Ubisense will present and demonstrate its industrial applications on stand H50 at the Sydney Safety and Material Handling Show this week (October 27-29). Staff will be present to introduce visitors to the world's leading precise real-time location system, already in use in over 400 organisations worldwide. more..	27/10/09
	Vodafone and Datanomic win coveted Data Strategy Award 2009 Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced that Vodafone Group has won 'Data Strategy' magazine’s 2009 award for ‘Best Use of Data in Technology, Communications and Web-Based Services’ for its global deployment of Datanomic’s dn:Director for SPS Compliance Screening solution. more..	27/10/09
	Antenova launches internal FM antenna module for mobile device applications Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced the launch of its new space saving internal FM Antenna Module for mobile device applications. The innovative flexible printed circuit (FPC) antenna module design enables effective wireless FM radio reception in mobile handsets without the need for an external headset antenna. more..	26/10/09
	RiverRhee Consulting publishes details of its workshops and consultancy for enhancing team effectiveness RiverRhee Consulting makes use of a range of business and information management capabilities to enhance team effectiveness for greater productivity and improved team morale. It has recently added details to its Cambridge Network profile of the workshops and consultancy available. more..	26/10/09
	Tame your computer - it's a date! 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 quickly view specific dates in your calendar (Outlook 2000-2007*)... more..	26/10/09
	Global Inkjet Systems announces high performance electronics for Fujifilm Dimatix Q class heads Cambridge-based Global Inkjet Systems Ltd announces a major new addition to its existing range of supported industrial inkjet printheads: new electronic hardware and software drivers specifically designed for the Fujifilm-Dimatix Q-Class Sapphire and Polaris heads and also capable of driving Nova, Galaxy and S-Class printheads. more..	23/10/09
	£600,000 software investment freshens up the Branston production system Branston Ltd has announced a £600,000 investment in new software across its three UK sites, which will provide even greater working efficiencies. The company, which is the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, is to introduce LINKFresh® 2 at its sites in Lincolnshire, Somerset and Scotland. more..	23/10/09
	Produce World video case study released Anglia Business Solutions today announced that it has released a video case study based on its deployment of the award winning Microsoft Dynamics NAV based LINKFresh® business management suite at Produce World. more..	23/10/09
	Lack of consistent sanctions/risk customer screening standards exposes firms to heightened compliance risk Fragmented legacy systems are not capable of upholding consistent corporate policies and procedures, according to FSA Report. more..	21/10/09
	Zeus Traffic Manager 6.0 boosts web performance in the Cloud Latest release from Zeus will enable organizations to deliver exceptional online services across any IT environment. more..	20/10/09
	Lack of management solutions stand in way of Cloud Computing, say top UK CIOs Survey reveals 55% of large organizations will use Cloud but just 14% have a solution in place to manage it; Zeus Cloud Traffic Manager will address CIO concerns. more..	20/10/09
	Wayubi multi-touch gesture technology released to market PALO ALTO, CA -- Shumbi has announced today availability of its Wayubi multi-touch gesture recognition engine for licensing to third party hardware OEMs and touch screen manufacturers. more..	20/10/09
	Ubisense and Donn Technology provide development, distribution and support of Ubisense systems in China Singapore, October 20 2009... Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems and Donn Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd, the leader in research and application development for positioning Systems, today announce that they have entered into a Value Added Reseller Agreement to serve customers in China. more..	20/10/09
	Copytrax introduce new CD and DVD duplication technology to Scandinavia CD and DVD digital media technology company Copytrax have announced that they have appointed Swedish company Engstroms as a distributor for the Scandinavian region. more..	20/10/09
	42 Technology brings two more engineering experts on board Product design and development consultancy 42 Technology (42T) is boosting its in-house electronics and industrial design resource with the appointment of two new, highly-experienced staff members: Dr Andy Gelsthorpe joins as electronics engineer and Ryan Chessar as product designer. more..	19/10/09
	Corporate Gateway keeps Cambridge on the high-tech map Representatives from some of the world's best companies are coming to Cambridge later this month, giving Cambridge Network members an opportunity to demonstrate that the Cambridge cluster is alive and kicking, despite the economic downturn. more..	19/10/09
	Tame your computer - hide the arrow Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she describes how to hide the arrow pointer during a slide show (PowerPoint 2000-2007*)... more..	19/10/09
	Linguamatics announces I2E 3.1: powering knowledge discovery from text to insight Linguamatics, a leader in enterprise text mining for the life science and other markets, today announced the availability of I2E 3.1 for unlocking value from the wealth of unstructured text resources available to pharmaceutical companies. more..	16/10/09
	Quality insights – when you launch a new product, what haven’t you thought about? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, quality, manufacturing and business consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the things that you need to do before putting new products on the market, some of which may not be obvious... more..	15/10/09
	Sheila Middleton joins Energi’s marketing team Energi have announced the recruitment of Sheila Middleton to their technical PR team. Sheila will be responsible for the quality and the distribution of technical PR and technical articles and for the development of relationships with industry editors and publishers. more..	15/10/09
	Simple but effective may be the answer to data protection Managers who fail to protect their clients’ data not only risk losing customers and damaging their reputation, they may also be breaking the law, says David Jaggard, co-founder of Fluid. more..	15/10/09
	Mission to the GATE and the Galileo Control Centre Watch out for the mission to the GATE and the Galileo Control Centre in Bavaria. The Galileo Test and Development Environment is the only open-air test and development site for ground-based Galileo applications in the world. Test and certify your devices and applications early enough to become first-mover in the emerging Galileo market more..	15/10/09
	Kpi-Insight Consulting urges companies to improve business performance management by eliminating spreadsheets Software solutions provider kpi-insight consulting discusses the risks of spreadsheets. more..	14/10/09
	Agile web development company helps Healthlogistics deliver online catalogue to the UK NHS Tier 2 Consulting announced today that the next phase of the development of Healthlogistics’ HL-hybris catalogue and contract management system is about to begin. This will deliver outstanding search, contract generation and dashboard functionality for NHS acute Trusts and suppliers. more..	14/10/09
	Prism plan seminar to help maximise the value of businesses Cambridge based Prism Corporate Broking, specialists in buying and selling businesses, are holding a free half-day seminar for ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) professionals to help them enhance the value of their businesses. more..	14/10/09
	ACIS system benefits public transport users in the Highlands The Highland Council has awarded a contract to deliver a substantial expansion to its existing real time information system. The expanded system - provided by ACIS - will span bus routes across Inverness and the Moray Firth area. more..	14/10/09
	Prime TV puts channel branding first with installation of Pixel Power BrandMaster Driving brand graphics at transmission point enables efficient differentiation of unique channels... more..	14/10/09
	La Playa celebrates 10 year success with new financial management division Award-winning Cambridge-based insurance broker La Playa has launched a new financial management division, offering personalised financial planning for Private Clients alongside a range of employee benefit and business protection services for corporate clients. more..	13/10/09
	Ubisense adds WiFi deployment option to real-time location system and is shortlisted in IET Innovation Awards 2009 Ubisense, shortlisted for the Institute of Engineering and Technology 2009 Innovation Awards for development of its precise real-time location system (RTLS), announces a new wireless deployment option for its systems, allowing customers to reduce installation costs while still achieving class-leading 3D RTLS accuracy. more..	13/10/09
	Two new courses for library and information professionals Elisabeth Goodman, Principal Consultant at RiverRhee Consulting, has teamed up with TFPL to provide two new courses designed to increase the effectiveness of library and information professionals' services and so increase their productivity and improve staff morale. more..	13/10/09
	The Briefing Room submits SEO Audit to FTSE 100 Company – and helps get Alimentum on page 1 The Briefing Room continues to develop its search engine optimisation (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) skills with two commissions from clients looking for a better return on website investments. more..	13/10/09
	HR must pay closer attention to accuracy of personnel records to achieve ‘Single View of Employee’, says Datanomic HR departments must pay closer attention to the accuracy of personnel data records within their people-based management systems if they are to achieve a reliable ‘Single View of Employee’, according to Compliance and Data Management specialists, Datanomic. more..	13/10/09
	Companies go green internally with support of kpi-insight consulting By choosing an integrated business solution, companies are reducing the amount of paper used in offices. more..	13/10/09
	Students run international conference on the latest topics in Carbon Nanoscience Students from the Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science Departments at Cambridge University have teamed up and are organising an international, one-day symposium about Carbon Nanoscience. more..	13/10/09
	Cambridge launches YouTube channel The University of Cambridge is now accessible through YouTube EDU, a centralized location where people can quickly and easily view higher education institutions’ videos on YouTube. more..	13/10/09
	New 3D modelling technology takes flight at Duxford Leading UK modelling and engineering design software company, Innova Systems, has announced an open day for engineers, designers and architects to launch SolidWorks 2010 at the prestigious Imperial War Museum at Duxford near Cambridge on Friday 30th October 2009. more..	12/10/09
	Safety courses are recognised by the Ergonomics Society RSP Safety Services Ltd have long been recognised for delivering excellent quality, practical training. Now two courses - Manual Handling Risk Assessor and Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessor - have been recognised by The Ergonomics Society. more..	12/10/09
	Tame your computer - forget the filofax Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she suggests you ditch the filofax and show the calendar by default (Outlook 2003-2007*)... more..	12/10/09
	Enval Ltd is the latest firm to benefit from Sopris accountancy services Chris Chapman at Sopris is delighted to confirm a new association with Enval to provide a range of bookkeeping, accounting and financial advice support services. more..	09/10/09
	Min Max Cities Group website is launched The Min Max Cities Group conference website is now up and running. more..	09/10/09
	netXtra to redesign and develop new Association of Independent Music website Local website design company, netXtra, are to extend their relations with the Association of Independent Music (AIM), having also recently won the contract to design, develop and host the organisation's main membership website. more..	09/10/09
	ObjectSecurity awarded TeleTrusT Innovation Award at ISSE 2009 (Palo Alto, CA, USA and Cambridge, UK, 08 October 2009) – ObjectSecurity, the application security policy automation company, announced today that it has been awarded third place winner for the TeleTrusT Innovation Award at ISSE 2009. more..	09/10/09
	You're intelligent - so stop being a PowerPoint dummy “PowerPoint promotes a cognitive style that disrupts and trivialises evidence” - Edward Tuft. Don't rely on PowerPoint bullets to dumb down your presentation. Start a revolution and make your presentations intelligent again. more..	09/10/09
	Ubisense launches Yard Manager to track vehicles on site Ubisense has launched Transit Yard Manager with the world's leading precise real-time location system at the American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida this week (Oct 5-8, 2009). more..	09/10/09
	Make the most of the Cambridge Network website Make the most of the Network’s facilities by following this series of handy hints ... more..	08/10/09
	FotoInsight starts the calendar season 2010 with 1/3 off on photo calendars Ever more and better images rest on ever smaller storage media. FotoInsight uses increased image resolution for innovative photo products and offers during October 2009 only 1/3 discount on photo calendars orders. more..	07/10/09
	Summary of Nuage small business IT support and services Below is a summary of Nuage small business IT support and services in case you haven't got time to go through our website and datasheets. more..	06/10/09
	Shaderlight version 0.3 goes live Version 0.3 of ArtVPS's ground-breaking interactive rendering plug-in for 3ds Max includes significant performance and material improvements. more..	06/10/09
	Zeus announces Zeus traffic management software template for Oracle® VM Customers benefit from faster time to market and lower cost. more..	06/10/09
	Inca launches Print Run Controller software module to streamline scheduling and production The convenience of automating the scheduling and collation of versioned jobs is now seamless on Inca Digital wide format printers with the launch of the Inca Print Run Controller (PRC) software module. more..	06/10/09
	ObjectSecurity receives Global Security Challenge 'Most Promising Security Startup 2009' regional finalist award ObjectSecurity today announced that it has been awarded “America West Regional Finalist 2009” in the “Most Promising Security Start-up Category” for their OpenPMF™ product by the Global Security Challenge. more..	06/10/09
	Business Link West Midlands deploys dn:Director for better data management BLWM Uses dn:Director to improve contact database of 1,000,000+ records and streamline customer service and central government reporting processes. more..	06/10/09
	ACIS win real time information system for Greater Wellington Greater Wellington Regional Council has today awarded to ACIS the contract to deliver a cutting-edge, multi-modal real time information system for Wellington. more..	06/10/09
	Brush up on the basics with Business Link Business Briefings from Business Link in the East of England (and partner organisations) could be right up your Cambridgeshire street - and best of all, they won’t break your recession-hit bank. more..	06/10/09
	Cordic’s mobile data despatch system selected by South Yorkshire Police Cordic announced that its market leading mobile data despatch system with GPS has been successfully deployed by South Yorkshire Police Driver Services. more..	05/10/09
	Tame your computer - shifty sheets 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 advises readers to take a shortcut (Excel 2003-2007*) ... more..	05/10/09
	Industry leaders debate mobile health at TechnologyWorld09 Cambridge Wireless Healthcare Special Interest Group will tackle some hard questions facing healthcare systems around the world during its ‘Mobile Health’ seminars at TechnologyWorld09 (23 to 24 November). more..	05/10/09
	Ososim starts work on a new generation Ososim have celebrated their first anniversary in business despite the tough economic global market place. more..	05/10/09
	Social Marketing course launches UEA’s Professional Development initiative The University of East Anglia has launched a Centre for Professional Development, with the first course in Social Marketing taking place on 17th November. more..	02/10/09
	University broadband: Broadband Genie gives students five ways to save With the country in recession, tuition fee hikes and the thought of leaving university in debt a reality, leading Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadband Genie has some tips that could save students hundreds of pounds per year in broadband bills. more..	02/10/09
	Tim Lister tackles 'Adrenaline Junkies and Template Zombies' Internationally-renowned software guru Tim Lister is coming to Cambridge and will share his experiences at Software East. more..	02/10/09
	Quality insights – how does Statistical Process Control work? 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 ‘SPC’ and how it is applied to manufacturing and other processes... more..	01/10/09
	British Equine Veterinary Association turn to netXtra to launch superior dynamic website Local web development specialists netXtra are pleased to announce the recent launch of a new dynamic website for BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association), the Cambridgeshire based professional body representing over 2000 veterinary surgeons specialising in horse care. more..	30/09/09
	CELLMetric launches RF channel fading options for Modus 6 LTE Composer CELLMetric announces the launch of its new Long Term Evolution (LTE) RF channel fading option for Modus 6 LTE Composer at Telecom 2009 Geneva. more..	30/09/09
	New guide highlights ways to introduce open innovation What have the British-based multinational Unilever, oil firm BP, pharmaceutical giant GSK, and electronics manufacturer Philips got in common? The answer is they have all embraced Open Innovation (OI) as way of developing new products or accessing new technologies. more..	29/09/09
	Zeus Technology named a ‘visionary’ by leading analyst firm Zeus Technology announces it has been positioned in the ‘Visionaries’ quadrant of the 2009 Application Delivery Controller (ADC) Gartner Magic Quadrant. more..	29/09/09
	Free monthly Friday afternoon clinics: improving productivity and team morale For three months, from October to December, RiverRhee Consulting is offering a unique free one-hour consultation, one Friday afternoon per month, for team leaders and team members who would like to explore different ways of enhancing their team effectiveness for improved productivity and team morale. more..	29/09/09
	Samsung Technology Day promises insight into mobile future Fascinating insight into the mobile consumer electronic equipment market is promised at the forthcoming Samsung Technology Day on Thursday October 15th. Cambridge Network members are invited to this free afternoon session to meet industry leaders in mobile applications and to learn about upcoming technology challenges and solutions. more..	29/09/09
	Samsung opens the door to PC-level performance on mobile devices with 1GHz low-power application processors Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, has introduced two new 1GHz ARM® CORTEX™-A8 based application processors, the S5PC110 and S5PV210, for advanced mobile devices. more..	29/09/09
	Shumbi announces collaboration with Carrot Search Carrot Search develop .NET clustering engine for integration into Shumbi products more..	28/09/09
	Innovators make a splash at ‘Diving with Dolphins’ event The ‘dolphins’ certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves at the ‘Diving with Dolphins’ technology event last week, when exciting innovations were showcased to an appreciative audience including investors, advisors, business leaders and the media. more..	28/09/09
	Tame your computer - a creative Outlook 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 her top 10 keyboard shortcuts to create new items (Outlook 2003-2007*)... more..	28/09/09
	KISS Communications launch sleek new web site for Vincent and Gorbing KISS Communications has completed and launched a sleek new web site for Vincent and Gorbing, chartered architects and town planners. more..	25/09/09
	Shumbi launches new Discovery software OEM version also available; to be bundled with Wacom tablets combining pen and multi-touch more..	24/09/09
	Lecture on climate change warns it’s too late for ‘prevention’ Anglia Ruskin University has staged a lecture by a world-class businessman who, as a teenager, declared an ambition to change the world. more..	24/09/09
	Liquavista receives €2.5 million innovation loan from the Dutch Government Liquavista has received a €2.5 million innovation loan (“Innovatiekrediet”) from SenterNovem, the innovation agency of the Dutch Government, to accelerate the development of its highly innovative electrowetting based display technology for the eReader market. more..	24/09/09
	CID in total control Cambridge Industrial Design have been working with a Californian company on an exciting new remote control. more..	23/09/09
	Brand Recruitment offers Digital Marketing training courses Digital Marketing is becoming an increasingly important part of many marketing jobs, and these courses can provide an introductory overview of digital or help you develop specific skillsets. more..	23/09/09
	Tele2 selects Amino’s MPEG-4 STBS for NetherlandS IPTV rollout Tele2 Netherlands, one of the leading communication companies in the Netherlands, has selected Amino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, as the supplier of MPEG-4 set-top boxes (STBs) for the provision of IPTV services. more..	22/09/09
	StarDrop auto-modeller wins environmental toxicity prediction challenge Optibrium successfully demonstrated that its technology for automatically building predictive models of molecule properties can match ‘hands-on’ modelling approaches by generating the equal-best model in a competition organised by ICANN’09 , ENNS and CADASTER. more..	22/09/09
	Samsung drives ‘smart and green’ vision at Sixth Annual Mobile Solutions Forum Taipei, Taiwan, September 22, 2009 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today held the sixth annual Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum at the Westin Taipei Hotel, where it highlighted major mobile device trends and shared insight into future mobile technologies. more..	22/09/09
	Zeus named one of Britain's fastest growing tech companies by 'Sunday Times' Tech Track Zeus Technology, the only pure software-based application traffic management company, today announces that it has been ranked by 'The Sunday Times' Microsoft Tech Track 100 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Britain. more..	22/09/09
	Ubisense ranked 8th in 'The Sunday Times' Microsoft Tech Track 100 Ubisense, the world leader in precise Real-Time Location Systems, announces today it was 8th in 'The Sunday Times' Microsoft Tech Track 100 2009, a ranking of the fastest growing private technology companies in the UK. more..	22/09/09
	Antenova introduces antenna modules for small portable GPS device applications Antenova announces the addition of new GPS RADIONOVA® RF Antenna Modules based on the MStar MSB2122 low power single chip GPS receiver IC. more..	21/09/09
	Remtec launches new healthcare industry news update Remtec Search and Selection are pleased to announce a new healthcare industry news update, Remtec Industry News, which will be published on their website. more..	21/09/09
	Innova leads the way in SolidWorks design simulation technology 3D design technology supply company, Innova Systems, are pleased to announce that Applications Engineer, Alan Coles has gained his Certified Simulation Premium and Certified Flow Simulation exams. more..	21/09/09
	Government offers funding to small companies for technology-inspired innovation The Government has launched an initiative to stimulate innovation in small companies. Their Technology Strategy board will fund 75% of the cost of technology feasibility studies of a total value up to £33,000. Time is short and immediate action is required... more..	21/09/09
	RiverRhee Consulting offers 1:1 tutorials on how to use LinkedIn to develop your business LinkedIn is being used by more than 45 million people, across more than 170 industries as an invaluable tool to connect with others, find new clients, employees and employers, and develop individuals and businesses. Sign up for a unique 1:1 tutorial to help you make the most of your LinkedIn profile. more..	18/09/09
	Copytrax to exhibit new DaVinci CD printer at UK videography event Digital media duplication experts, Copytrax, will be exhibiting their new DaVinci CD, DVD and Blu Ray printer at this year’s Institute of Videography Show at the Ricoh stadium on the 14th and 15th October. more..	18/09/09
	Information booklet on grant funding for businesses in the Eastern region The technology group at Staffords Cambridge LLP Chartered Accountants has produced a report summarising the main grants which may be available to businesses in the Eastern region. more..	18/09/09
	MiniTV to reach 120 million people International DMB Advancement Group (IDAG) has added another six broadcasters to the IDAG initiative, bringing the count up to 13 members from 11 countries in Europe and Asia and significantly increasing MiniTV coverage. more..	18/09/09
	MemoryBits hires Ware Anthony Rust in £1million PR onslaught Jersey-based online retailer MemoryBits International has made its first foray into PR in spectacular style by hiring Ware Anthony Rust as one of four leading agencies. more..	18/09/09
	Munich Re Reduces Treaty Creation Time with Tier 2 ARENA Munich Re’s UK Life Branch (UKLB) uses Tier 2’s ARENA Document Control Solution to control and automate their Treaty Contract production process. The company believes the efficiencies achieved through this document automation project will help them lower costs and offer even better customer service. more..	18/09/09
	Launch of national tracking company website Media Creative is pleased to announce the launch of the Skillweb web site. more..	17/09/09
	Quality insights – Six Sigma in a nutshell 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 introduces the Six Sigma way of improving quality... more..	17/09/09
	Samian can now deliver language solutions We know that you can sell and promote your business in the English language - but how do you reach your potential customers who do NOT use English as their first language? more..	17/09/09
	Bailey Fisher's Rainmakers: in conversation with Laurence Garrett In the latest in Bailey Fisher's series of interviews with technology business leaders and entrepreneurs, we speak with Laurence Garrett, Partner and Co-Founder of new private equity house Ethean Capital, and previously partner of 3i, about success, his motivations and what the future holds. more..	17/09/09
	Antenova’s antennas and M10214 GPS RADIONOVA® selected by Quantum Antenova announced its antennas and M10214 GPS RADIONOVA® RF Antenna Modules have been selected by Quantum for its iconic handheld multimedia devices with always-on, anywhere and anytime connectivity. more..	16/09/09
	Optibrium and Molecular Networks collaborate to share complementary technology platforms Optibrium Ltd. and Molecular Networks GmbH today announce plans to further intensify their collaboration and share complementary technology platforms. more..	16/09/09
	EACS shortlisted for Corporate Reseller of the Year award EACS is proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Corporate Reseller of the Year category in the CRN Channel Awards 2009. more..	15/09/09
	Amino’s pioneering IPTV HD contract Amino Communications, the world leading independent IPTV specialist, has won a significant order from Pioneer Telephone Cooperative for high definition (HD) set-top boxes (STBs). more..	15/09/09
	Wireless sensor networks and energy harvesting standards The potentially huge market for wireless sensor networks (WSN) that could involve billions of sensors needed on trees for forest fires, utility assets, buildings, pollution monitors and much more is being enabled by energy harvesters, new energy storage solutions and new ultra low power electronics, writes Raghu Das, CEO, IDTechEx. more..	14/09/09
	Tame your computer - spot the difference 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 spot duplicates in your Excel worksheet (Excel 2007*)... more..	14/09/09
	O2 scoops top prize in 'PC Advisor' broadband survey The 2009 'PC Advisor' Broadband Survey results have been announced, with O2 taking the ‘Best Buy’ award despite strong challenges from ‘Recommended’ internet service providers BE Broadband, PlusNet and Zen Internet. more..	11/09/09
	Barclays selects Datanomic as the supplier of the next generation customer screening platform Datanomic’s dn:Director Sanctions & PEP Screening software is to replace Barclays different screening solutions across multiple geographies. more..	11/09/09
	'Recession is over, let's get back to business' “The recession is over, let’s get back to business,” says Peter Hornby of St John’s Innovation Centre, coordinator of the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference – ‘Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters’ – on 23rd September, when founders of successful technology companies discuss their strategies for penetrating international markets. more..	11/09/09
	ANT showcases managed service for delivery of multimediaTV content at IBC ANT, a leading provider of embedded software solutions and services to the digital media industry, will today showcase its new Managed Service concept at IBC. The move follows the recent announcement of ANT Galio HbbTV Platform, the go-to-market solution providing full support for HbbTV services. more..	11/09/09
	Raising the roof at The Moller Centre Cambridge’s Møller Centre has completed the refurbishment of its Study Centre – giving delegates a lighter, more spacious environment and even more options in terms of technical support. more..	10/09/09
	First baby born using BlueGnome’s 24sure single cell screening technology Working in collaboration with the world leading IVF centre, CARE Fertility (Nottingham UK), BlueGnome 24sure microarray technology has been used for the first time to successfully screen polar bodies for all 24 chromosomes and select a euploid (normal chromosome content) egg that resulted in a successful pregnancy. more..	10/09/09
	kpi-insight consulting supports annual Focus On Africa ball kpi-insight consulting, a leading UK Deltek partner, is pleased to be able to support the volunteer-run Focus on Africa charity for the sixth consecutive year by supporting their annual black tie ball. more..	10/09/09
	CELLMetric launches Radius 4.1 DVB-T/H micro base station at IBC in Amsterdam CELLMetric launches new IP feed Digital Video Broadcast micro base station for the DVB-T and DVB-H standards at IBC this week in Amsterdam. more..	10/09/09
	ACIS wins Transport for London Countdown sign contract ACIS has won a 12 year contract to design and deliver a new Countdown display system across Greater London. The contract will see ACIS designing, delivering, and maintaining signs for Transport for London’s new generation on-street Countdown signs. more..	10/09/09
	Information Transfer and Priory Group shortlisted in the E-learning Awards 2009 Information Transfer and Priory Group have been shortlisted for the E-learning industry award for outstanding achievement. The joint entry tells the story of Foundations for Growth (FFG), a blended corporate learning programme with e-learning at its heart. more..	10/09/09
	Amino and beeTV team up for a revolutionary personalised TV experience Amino Communications, the world’s leading independent IPTV specialists, has partnered with beeTV, the pioneer and inventor of the PCC™ (Personal Content Channel™), to develop and deliver a recommendation-based personalised TV experience, via Amino’s award-winning range of set-top boxes (STBs). more..	10/09/09

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