ContactEngine raises £2m to fund international expansion
ContactEngine, tech leader in the automation of customer conversations, plans to further its UK success into the Americas and Europe. Amadeus Capital Partners and Beringea lead the fundraising round.
A tight squeeze for electrons – quantum effects observed in ‘one-dimensional’ wires
Researchers have observed quantum effects in electrons by squeezing them into one-dimensional ‘quantum wires’ and observing the interactions between them. The results could be used to aid in the development of quantum technologies, including quantum computing.
Cheffins boosts Commercial Property team with key strategic hire
Cheffins is strengthening its position within the commercial property sector across the Cambridgeshire region with the appointment of Betsy Wong as a Director of the property management team.
Local communications agency strengthens PR arm with two new appointments
A leading East of England marketing communications agency has made two key appointments as part of their strategy to develop their social media and PR offering.
Flexera launches InstallShield 2016 to transition apps
Flexera Software, the leading provider of next-generation software licensing, compliance, security and installation solutions for application producers and enterprises, announced the latest release of InstallShield®, the industry standard for development teams creating installers for Windows desktops, servers and cloud platforms.
The carbon capture and storage saga
Is Carbon Capture and Storage likely to make a realistic contribution to emissions reduction? The Scientific Alliance examines the issues.
Leading tech entrepreneurs line up for 10th Silicon Valley Comes to the UK
Some of America’s best-known tech entrepreneurs will visit the UK in November to take part in ‘Silicon Valley Comes to the UK’.
IDTechEx Research announces new report on supercapacitors
IDTechEx Research, a leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technology, announces the availability of a new report, Supercapacitor Technologies and Markets 2016-2026.
Management buyout completed at specialist engineering firm
George Lister Engineering, the long established Cambridge-based company, is pleased to announce that directors Mark Hallam and Mark Pauley have purchased the remaining shares from fellow shareholder and director, Martin Murray.
Ubisense and Outboard deliver vocal localisation solutions
Technology from Ubisense Group plc (AIM:UBI), a global leader in enterprise location intelligence, is now precisely tracking performers at Tokyo National Theatre and the Finnish National Opera (FNO), thanks to recent installations by long-standing partner Outboard.
Agenda Screening Services achieves Cyber Essentials certification for second consecutive year
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security expertise and CREST-accredited certification body, is delighted to congratulate Agenda Screening Services on achieving certification to the Cyber Essentials scheme for the second year running.
CCS to put M1 mobile data customers in pole position at Singapore Grand Prix
M1 Limited (M1) has selected CCS’ Metnet backhaul system to meet the high mobile data demand at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.
Point-of-care ultrasound helps enhance maternity services in Africa
A unique collaboration between the charity Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ) and the Zanzibar government has seen point-of-care ultrasound systems introduced into the country’s hospitals, helping to improve maternity services.
Cambridge & district pubs feature in the 2017 'Good Beer Guide'
The 44th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide, released today (Thursday), features 4,500 of the best real ale pubs from across the UK. Of the 26 entries from the Cambridge and district CAMRA branch’s area, there are 14 city pubs and 12 rural ones.
East of England ranks top three in UK innovation: R&D Tax Credit claims increase by 13%
The East of England is one of the leading regions in the country in promoting innovation in the UK economy, according to tax experts at KPMG. The announcement comes as HMRC publishes its latest statistics on claims for R&D incentives by businesses, which are designed to encourage investment in innovation through cash credits or by reducing a company’s tax bill.
IT Governance launches news series of Certified EU GDPR training courses in Manchester, UK
The leading expert in cyber security and data protection, IT Governance, is pleased to launch a new series of Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation and Practitioner training courses in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Thales cloud key management honoured at 2016 Golden Bridge Awards
Thales, leader in critical information systems, cyber security and data protection, is the Gold Winner of the Golden Bridge Award for Cloud Authentication Innovations for its bring your own key (BYOK) technology.
Gaia results revealed – first data release from the most detailed map ever made of the sky
The first results from the Gaia satellite, which is completing an unprecedented census of more than one billion stars in the Milky Way, have been released to astronomers and the public.
Last call for teams - Cambridge biz charity 5-a-side tournament in aid of Street Child United
Last call for teams! Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! "Suits in Boots" sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
Collaboration accelerates single cell genomics research
TTP Labtech Ltd, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, and the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego), have announced that their collaboration has resulted in a new workflow for single cell sequencing, which reduces the cost of sample preparation by 90%.
EU-US Privacy Shield – one month on
Not so long ago...in October 2015, the European Court of Justice held that the Safe Harbour framework (which had facilitated data transfers for the last 15 years) was contrary to EU privacy law. Consequently, Safe Harbour can no longer be relied upon to ensure the safe transfer of personal data from the EU to the US, warns Razia Begum of Taylor Vinters.
IT Governance launches partnership programme to extend offer of cyber security solutions
IT Governance, the global provider of cyber security management expertise, is pleased to announce the launch of its new partnership programme to expand distribution of information and cyber security solutions to organisations worldwide.
The real ticking time bomb in our schools
Tricia Kelleher, principal of the Stephen Perse Foundation, argues we should be focusing on teacher recruitment and retention, rather than grammar schools.
Points of View: Bankers Investment Trust
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Bankers, an £830m investment trust that aims to maximise capital growth and income in excess of inflation (RPI) by investing in a diversified portfolio of global equities.
Huge £114million research investment announced for Cambridge
Cambridge is set to get a huge £114m from the Government to make world-first medical breakthroughs, as part of a record package of research funding announced today by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.