Cambridge Network Weekly Newsletter - 09/03/2010
A weekly digest of news, views and events from the region's premier business networking community.
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Cambridge Design Partnership is different. We are a world-class product development consultancy driven by technology but inspired by meeting end user needs to create commercial success.
Transform your sales management career with one of the most exciting, ambitious software companies.
Cambridge Design Partnership is different. We are a world-class product development consultancy driven by technology but inspired by meeting end user needs to create commercial success.
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). There are still some places left so come along and learn from Tom Blackie, VP Mobile at RealVNC (pictured) and Richard Jones, Director of Technology at Anglia Business Solutions, who will share their experience and the implications for IT professionals and software providers. Find out more or register here.
Top Stories
Abcam plc, the rapidly growing bioscience company which markets antibodies via its own online catalogue, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2009. They show a sales increase of 37.8 percent to £31.8m, with pre-tax profits up by 64 percent to £11.2m.
The Big Lottery Fund has announced a grant of £248,866 to support a joint research project to be conducted by Self Help Nottingham and the Universities of Anglia Ruskin and Nottingham, designed to improve the support available for self help groups in the UK.
Raising money is arguably the biggest problem most entrepreneurs face. Come and learn about finance for growing businesses from a panel of experienced technology investors at Cambridge Network's next big Open Meeting on Tuesday March 16th at Robinson College.
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is currently examining the demand for ultra low carbon transportation in the East of England, specifically with regards to a potential bid to the second round of the Department for Transport's 'Plugged in Places' fund.
Strategic investments
In his latest blog, Cambridge Network's CEO Matt Schofield describes his recent meeting with Vince Cable, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
In his latest blog, Cambridge Network's CEO Matt Schofield describes his recent meeting with Vince Cable, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Cambridge Sensotec Ltd
Cambridge Sensotec manufactures and distributes gas detectors and instrumentation around the world. It designs and manaufactures the popular Rapidox range of gas analysers at our factory in St Ives.
Decipher Digital
Decipher Digital is a full service online marketing agency. Totally focused on supplying measurable results and demonstrable ROI, we carry out work across B2B and B2C brands to deliver innovative solutions. We offer a leading mix of consultancy, creativity and development, culminating in fully managed, very successful online marketing.
Decipher Digital is a full service online marketing agency. Totally focused on supplying measurable results and demonstrable ROI, we carry out work across B2B and B2C brands to deliver innovative solutions. We offer a leading mix of consultancy, creativity and development, culminating in fully managed, very successful online marketing.
Eastern Region Public Health Observatory (ERPHO)
ERPHO is one of 12 UK and Ireland regional public health observatories. Our key role is to improve access to, and analysis of, routine population-based data, expertise and methods to facilitate improved decision-making in the East of England.
ERPHO is one of 12 UK and Ireland regional public health observatories. Our key role is to improve access to, and analysis of, routine population-based data, expertise and methods to facilitate improved decision-making in the East of England.
Inverto Digital Labs
INVERTO is a leader in broadcast reception and streaming products and a major player in the Low Noise Blocks (LNBs). Inverto-branded products are synonymous with cutting-edge broadcast reception technology. We stand for innovative, quality products that are conceived with intimate understanding of the services they are used for.
INVERTO is a leader in broadcast reception and streaming products and a major player in the Low Noise Blocks (LNBs). Inverto-branded products are synonymous with cutting-edge broadcast reception technology. We stand for innovative, quality products that are conceived with intimate understanding of the services they are used for.
RMS Training Limited
RMS provides Recruitment Training, Management Training and Sales Training solutions for today’s business professionals. RMS is committed to delivering high quality, challenging and performance-generating training solutions, aimed at enhancing the skills and learning of today’s business professionals working within Recruitment, Management and Sales related roles.
RMS provides Recruitment Training, Management Training and Sales Training solutions for today’s business professionals. RMS is committed to delivering high quality, challenging and performance-generating training solutions, aimed at enhancing the skills and learning of today’s business professionals working within Recruitment, Management and Sales related roles.
11/03 IT Special Interest Group - 'Mobile computing'
16/03 Open Meeting: 'Growth capital - vital oxygen for the innovation economy'
17/03 "Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Opportunities in China Healthcare and Life Science" event at Granta Park, Cambridge, UK
22/03 Café Networking at the Michaelhouse - 'Jobs'
23/03 FREE EVENT: Connecting with customers: what social media can do for your business
25/03 'Making the most of Cambridge Network membership' - lunchtime seminar
12/05 Sales Special Interest Group - 'Social Media and Sales'
16/03 Open Meeting: 'Growth capital - vital oxygen for the innovation economy'
17/03 "Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Opportunities in China Healthcare and Life Science" event at Granta Park, Cambridge, UK
22/03 Café Networking at the Michaelhouse - 'Jobs'
23/03 FREE EVENT: Connecting with customers: what social media can do for your business
25/03 'Making the most of Cambridge Network membership' - lunchtime seminar
12/05 Sales Special Interest Group - 'Social Media and Sales'
10/03 Problem Solving & Creative Thinking: 10th & 11th March 2010
16/03 Management Masterclass: Delegation and Empowerment
18/03 Introduction to NLP
18/03 Transition To Management
23/03 Working Effectively Across Cultures
24/03 Conflict Management: 24th March 2010
25/03 Minute Taking with Confidence
29/03 Software Managers Group - Making Scrum Work
30/03 Writing Skills for PR : 30th March 2010
16/03 Management Masterclass: Delegation and Empowerment
18/03 Introduction to NLP
18/03 Transition To Management
23/03 Working Effectively Across Cultures
24/03 Conflict Management: 24th March 2010
25/03 Minute Taking with Confidence
29/03 Software Managers Group - Making Scrum Work
30/03 Writing Skills for PR : 30th March 2010
11/03 Technology intelligence
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
14/03 Trinity College Science Society's Science Symposium
16/03 Technology and innovation management three day course
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
14/03 Trinity College Science Society's Science Symposium
16/03 Technology and innovation management three day course
09/03 IOSH Working Safely
09/03 Making it Happen! Practical steps for developing universal information and advice services
09/03 Making it happen! Practical steps for developing universal information and advice services
09/03 Kill or Cure: Cervical Cancer (film + discussion)
09/03 Win Public Sector Contracts
10/03 Corporate Health and Safety Briefing
10/03 Problem Solving & Creative Thinking: 10th & 11th March 2010
10/03 Fragile Web: What next for nature?
11/03 Technology intelligence
11/03 Assessing Citizenship in schools. Are we measuring the unmeasurable?
11/03 Understanding Finance for Business workshop - BTC Stevenage
11/03 IT Special Interest Group - 'Mobile computing'
11/03 Kill or Cure: Malaria Vaccine (film + discussion)
11/03 Analysys Mason Alumni Drinks
11/03 Assessing Citizenship in schools. Are we measuring the unmeasurable?
11/03 eKTN: Developments and Applications in Micro Systems (MEMS)
11/03 Patent and Know-How Licences and Collaborations: Cutting the Best Deal
12/03 Kill or Cure: Influenza (film + discussion)
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
12/03 FREE - CamJelly coworking group
13/03 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualification weekend delivered course
14/03 Trinity College Science Society's Science Symposium
15/03 Hands-off "Boost PowerPoint beyond bullet points" seminar
15/03 CHASE talk: Jenny Tillotson - Fashion & Science
16/03 Technology and innovation management three day course
16/03 Management Masterclass: Delegation and Empowerment
16/03 Make the Most of 2010! (nb. NEW VENUE)
16/03 Open Meeting: 'Growth capital - vital oxygen for the innovation economy'
16/03 Business Link Clinic - Funding for Life Sciences
16/03 India comes to Cambridge
17/03 Opendoors - Fitzwilliam College & The Møller Centre
17/03 CERLAP - Certificate in Employment Relations, Law and Practice
17/03 When is an exam not really an exam?
17/03 Biofuels East 2010 Conference
17/03 'Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Challenges and Opportunities In China Healthcare & Life Science Industry'
17/03 Biofuels East 2010 Conference
17/03 "Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Opportunities in China Healthcare and Life Science" event at Granta Park, Cambridge, UK
18/03 Introduction to NLP
18/03 Transition To Management
18/03 Joint Cambridge Wireless and UKTI Event, ‘What Should India Mean for Your UK Technology Business?’
18/03 Human Tissue Solutions for New Medicines and Companion Diagnostics
19/03 The Friday Network
22/03 Café Networking at the Michaelhouse - 'Jobs'
23/03 Understanding, valuing and exploiting intellectual property
23/03 FREE EVENT: Connecting with customers: what social media can do for your business
23/03 Working Effectively Across Cultures
23/03 FREE EVENT: HMRC tax & VAT briefing
09/03 Making it Happen! Practical steps for developing universal information and advice services
09/03 Making it happen! Practical steps for developing universal information and advice services
09/03 Kill or Cure: Cervical Cancer (film + discussion)
09/03 Win Public Sector Contracts
10/03 Corporate Health and Safety Briefing
10/03 Problem Solving & Creative Thinking: 10th & 11th March 2010
10/03 Fragile Web: What next for nature?
11/03 Technology intelligence
11/03 Assessing Citizenship in schools. Are we measuring the unmeasurable?
11/03 Understanding Finance for Business workshop - BTC Stevenage
11/03 IT Special Interest Group - 'Mobile computing'
11/03 Kill or Cure: Malaria Vaccine (film + discussion)
11/03 Analysys Mason Alumni Drinks
11/03 Assessing Citizenship in schools. Are we measuring the unmeasurable?
11/03 eKTN: Developments and Applications in Micro Systems (MEMS)
11/03 Patent and Know-How Licences and Collaborations: Cutting the Best Deal
12/03 Kill or Cure: Influenza (film + discussion)
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
12/03 Innovation in Emerging Markets
12/03 FREE - CamJelly coworking group
13/03 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualification weekend delivered course
14/03 Trinity College Science Society's Science Symposium
15/03 Hands-off "Boost PowerPoint beyond bullet points" seminar
15/03 CHASE talk: Jenny Tillotson - Fashion & Science
16/03 Technology and innovation management three day course
16/03 Management Masterclass: Delegation and Empowerment
16/03 Make the Most of 2010! (nb. NEW VENUE)
16/03 Open Meeting: 'Growth capital - vital oxygen for the innovation economy'
16/03 Business Link Clinic - Funding for Life Sciences
16/03 India comes to Cambridge
17/03 Opendoors - Fitzwilliam College & The Møller Centre
17/03 CERLAP - Certificate in Employment Relations, Law and Practice
17/03 When is an exam not really an exam?
17/03 Biofuels East 2010 Conference
17/03 'Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Challenges and Opportunities In China Healthcare & Life Science Industry'
17/03 Biofuels East 2010 Conference
17/03 "Riding China Success at WorldExpo: Opportunities in China Healthcare and Life Science" event at Granta Park, Cambridge, UK
18/03 Introduction to NLP
18/03 Transition To Management
18/03 Joint Cambridge Wireless and UKTI Event, ‘What Should India Mean for Your UK Technology Business?’
18/03 Human Tissue Solutions for New Medicines and Companion Diagnostics
19/03 The Friday Network
22/03 Café Networking at the Michaelhouse - 'Jobs'
23/03 Understanding, valuing and exploiting intellectual property
23/03 FREE EVENT: Connecting with customers: what social media can do for your business
23/03 Working Effectively Across Cultures
23/03 FREE EVENT: HMRC tax & VAT briefing
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