KISS Communications appoints Josef de Pfeiffer
Following the opening of two new offices in London and Cambridge and a succession of new account wins, leading integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications has appointed Josef de Pfeiffer to the position of Account Executive.
Developers are invited to face the coding challenge at UK conference
Engineers and computer scientists are invited to pitch their coding skills against a static analysis tool in a competition to be held at The UK Device Developers' Conference. The "Developers' Challenge" will offer developers the opportunity to pitch their programming skills against PRQA’s static analysis tool.
Mantracourt launches new design strain gauge to USB converter
Electronic instrumentation specialist, Mantracourt Electronics Ltd, has announced the launch of its new redesigned strain gauge to USB converter (DSCUSB). The new design offers a more compact solution, with a smaller and more stylish enclosure
DEM Solutions receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 Global Engineering Simulation for Mining Award
Frost & Sullivan awards DEM Solutions with 2013 Global Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award in Engineering Simulation for Mining in recognition for being a game-changer with software solutions that allow manufacturers to innovate, design and drive next generation manufacturing best practices.
BP turns away from wind as traditional sources and energy efficiency reposition outlook
Dominic Emery, Chief Development Officer at BP plc will keynote at the 5th Smart Grids & Cleanpower Conference on 5 June at Murray Edwards College, describing BP's new strategy in 2013, and its changes in direction back towards traditional sources as energy efficiencies and other trends have taken effect. His talk explaining this strategy is called "BP Energy Outlook 2030".
Eurotech named RTX Partner for integrated cloud solution
Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, and RTX, a provider of Internet Protocol (IP) based low-power wireless communication solutions, announce a partnership to help customers connect devices and send data to the cloud.
Sagentia leads discussion at Cambridge Cleantech TSB strategy event
Sagentia, a global technology and product development company, will present on successes and failures in cleantech innovation at the Cambridge Cleantech event ‘Influencing the TSB’s Strategy for Innovation in the UK Cleantech Sector'.
Intellectual Property Breakfast Briefing - helping to hatch your ideas
Many businesses fail to make the most out of their intellectual property. Don’t let yours be one of them! Get to grips with the essentials of intellectual property in a relaxed atmosphere at a free breakfast briefing and networking event on Wednesday 1 May 2013 (8 - 10am ), hosted by patent and trade mark attorneys Mathys & Squire LLP.
Cambridge Consultants helps validate $20m inhalation investment
The expertise of leading technology design, development and consulting firm Cambridge Consultants has helped Catalent make the final decision on a $20 million investment in inhalation drug development and supply facilities.
New study shows how Salmonella colonises the gut
Researchers plan to use data collected to develop vaccines to control Salmonella in animals and humans.
Cambridge Design Partnership reviews Patent Box now it's launched
This month, the UK Government launched their new ‘technology friendly’ initiative to encourage innovation. As Cambridge Design Partnership has previously reported, Patent Box provides generous tax relief for products and services that embody a patent – and so presents an opportunity for innovators to increase profitability.
MCS exhibits at the Suffolk Business Exhibition
MCS, the creative marketing agency in Bury St Edmunds, is to exhibit at the Suffolk Business Exhibition 2013 on Wednesday 1st May 2013 at Trinity Park, Ipswich. The event is free to attend.
Cambridge Network appoints a new Chair
Cambridge Network is delighted to announce that Bill Parsons, currently EVP of Human Resources for ARM Holdings plc, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Network’s Board, following the five-year term of Neil Davidson, co-founder of Red Gate.
Dragons breathe life into entrepreneurship
Popular TV shows depicting entrepreneurial activity such as Dragons’ Den and The Apprentice should be accompanied by a health warning, according to the authors of a new report published in the International Small Business Journal.
2idesign brand the Cambridge Wireless Annual Review
2idesign wanted to produce a strong brand for the Cambridge Wireless Annual Review that would work on the web as well as in conferences.
Cambridge Index falls 2.1%
The Cambridge Index fell 2.1% or 297.1 points to 14,026.7, following weakness in the top five index heavyweights.
Windows XP - what to do next?
Sapien IT highlights the need for companies to start thinking about what to do with their Windows XP computers.
Babraham scientists discover how a minute molecule mediates immunological memory
Babraham scientists, collaborating with research groups in the USA, have discovered how a minute molecule called MicroRNA-155 mediates the immune response of certain types of white blood cells (CD8+ T cells) and also helps to establish immunological memory against pathogens like the influenza virus.
2idesign client Poole FSI website sees visits increase
2idesign client Poole FSI sees its website visits leap from 22,000 per year to over 200,000!
Argon Design in Part Two of the TV round table discussion on M2M and Weightless
Part two in the video series where Weightless champions, Argon Design, speak at a round table discussion with other Weightless champions (ARM, NEUL) answering difficult questions posed by Peter Judge, UK Editor of Tech Week Europe.
WaveFX launches three new TV adverts
Bring your business to life with video, says WaveFX.
Register to come aboard the Innovation Tour
Brought to Cambridge by Oracle, Intel and DSI, the Innovation Tour truck is stopping off for one day only – at Cambridge Science Park on Wednesday 1 May 2013 - packed full of exciting new technologies, demonstrations, videos, games, exhibitions and more.
Horizon Discovery announces >$75M oncology drug discovery collaboration with AstraZeneca
Horizon Discovery and AstraZeneca have entered into an exclusive collaboration and licence agreement to explore Horizon’s first-in-class kinase target programme, HD-001, as a means of developing novel therapies for multiple cancer types.
Cambridgeshire companies get into Action for Addenbrooke's
Three Cambridge-based companies have pledged their support to a new fundraising initiative being launched today by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) in aid of Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals.
RealVNC wins third Queen’s Award in three years
International Trade win for RealVNC follows previous Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in both Innovation and International Trade.