Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends 29 July
Back in September last year software training expert Karen Roem sounded a note of caution as Microsoft Windows 10 was being offered to Windows users free of charge.
Gravitational vortex provides new way to study matter close to a black hole
An international team of astronomers has proved the existence of a ‘gravitational vortex’ around a black hole, solving a mystery that has eluded astronomers for more than 30 years. The discovery will allow astronomers to map the behaviour of matter very close to black holes. It could also open the door to future investigation of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
Bidwells rebrands to highlight unique growth opportunities for clients
Leading property consultancy Bidwells has rebranded to help showcase its unique ability to offer clients knowledge of, and access to, some of the most interesting real estate markets with the highest growth potential in the UK.
Twice as many women as men enter teacher training, UCAS reports
More than twice as many women (19,025) as men (8,775) were placed on postgraduate teacher training courses through UCAS last year, the admissions service reports. The figures mean that for every man who entered the profession two women did so.
Redgate Software launches ingenious migration tool for Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Redgate Software, the Cambridge UK company known for its portfolio of SQL Server development tools, has moved into the cloud with the preview release of a new tool for migrating databases to Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
MAG delivers fifth year of strong growth - Stansted among Europe's fastest growing airports
MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, has reported its audited full-year results, for the period 1st April 2015 – 31st March 2016.
AMIHO announces new bridging function between LoRa and Wireless Meter-Bus
AMIHO has developed an innovative demonstration bridging application for its LoRa and Wireless Meter-Bus modules, allowing messages to be received in Wireless Meter-Bus and transmitted in LoRa from one module.
Federal Circuit clarifies the “commercial offer for sale” prong of the on-sale bar
On July 11, 2016, the Federal Circuit did not invalidate two of The Medicines Company's US patents on grounds that they were not the subject of a commercial offer for sale.
Increased client demand leads to record turnover and above average growth for Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve has announced its 2015/16 results with record turnover of £87.2 million, an increase of more than £5.5 million from last year.
Support to help entrepreneurs grasp the opportunities post-Brexit
Social and environmental impact ventures based in the eastern region were today urged to view the EU referendum results as an opportunity and not just a challenge. The message came as a new free-to-access programme of skills, advice and support was launched by Allia, an organisation that creates social impact through enterprise.
East of England to bid for £150K food and tourism boost
A network of new foodie tourist trails celebrating culinary triumphs, from celery to sausages, could soon be up and running across the East of England as Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today calls on the region’s world leading food community to apply for their share of a dedicated £150,000 fund.
CTBO Limited opens new office and training facility in Whittlesford, Cambridge
CTBO Limited, an audio visual installation service and training provider, has opened a new office and training facility in Whittlesford, Cambridge.
Points of View: Property fund suspensions
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on property fund suspension and NW Brown's preferred strategy when investing in property.
Partnership brings smart home sound recognition to audio manufacturers
Sound recognition software company Audio Analytic has announced a new strategic partnership with audio software and hardware development consultancy StreamUnlimited. Under the terms of the agreement, Audio Analytic’s ai3 sound recognition software will be integrated with StreamUnlimited’s StreamSDK.
A quarter of business services jobs at risk of automation in the next 20 years - Deloitte
More than a quarter of jobs in the business services sector are at high risk of automation in the next 20 years, according to a report by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. This is largely a result of the falling cost of technology combined with the rising cost of labour.
Where did it all go wrong? Scientists identify ‘cell of origin’ in skin cancers
Scientists have identified for the first time the ‘cell of origin’ – in other words, the first cell from which the cancer grows – in basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, and followed the chain of events that lead to the growth of these invasive tumours.
Facebook does not own your life. You do.
Social media is not changing the world, the world is changing social media, writes Dr Kamal Munir, Reader in Strategy & Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Better together - salivary testosterone and cortisol
Renewed interest by the research community has focused on the salivary testosterone/cortisol (T/C) ratio and its supporting biological mechanisms. Here Salimetrics explores the scientific literature and provides a summary of its findings.
Bowden joins Cambridge Vending
In a year that sees Cambridge vending celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the company has announced ‘an important addition to the team' by the appointment of Fiona Bowden as Operations Manager.
BASF Crop Protection chooses Cresset software for small molecule discovery and design
BASF Crop Protection has invested in a global licence from Cresset, giving their agrochemical researchers in Germany and India access to computational chemistry tools.
International campaign for pharmaceutical giant
2idesign completes international campaign for pharmaceutical giant.
Kerio Connect 9.1 enhances communication for small and mid-sized businesses
Latest release of award-winning messaging and collaboration solution introduces real-time presence status, integrated chat and more.
Dataracks launches new fire safety solutions at DT Manchester
Dataracks – the pioneer of cold aisle containment – is showcasing the latest fire detection and suppression solutions at DataCentre Transformation Manchester this week (12 July).
NHS Innovation Accelerator is open for applications
The NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) is delivered collaboratively by NHS England, UCLPartners and Eastern Academic Health Science Network (EAHSN). After a successful first year, NIA 2016 is currently open for applications, closing on 1 August.
Cambridge Consultants develops a diagnostics breakthrough to tackle TB
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is working with medical device start-up WaveGuide Corporation on a world first to tackle the global problem of tuberculosis (TB), as well as other diseases. The two companies are developing a unique portable nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scanner.