Tame your computer - eliminate email excess
In her regular 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 manage interruptions by setting up specific notifications only (Microsoft Outlook)...
Azuri and Unilever partner to bring pay-as-you-go solar home lighting to millions off-grid
Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems, and Unilever Kenya, the leading provider of consumer goods in Africa, today announce a partnership to bring solar home solutions to millions more off-grid homes across Kenya.
Stress and the daily commute
Is the employee who walks to work experiencing the same stresses as the one who deals with persistent train delays? Or the parent who leaves earlier to drop off their kids on the way, only to be faced with traffic jams and a double delay?
CMR Surgical wins 'Venture financing deal of the year' at Medtech Insight Awards
Europe’s largest medical device financing deal has been acknowledged by a panel of independent industry experts at prestigious ceremony in Philadelphia.
UK and US deepen ties in medical technology
Marking one year on from the UK signing a landmark Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement with the US, Science Minister Sam Gyimah has visited Boston, Houston and Washington DC to meet disruptive businesses, hear from innovators and announce a further research partnership in medical technology.
AB Sugar Head of Innovation Matthew White joins Frontier IP as Director of Commercialisation
Frontier IP Group, a specialist in commercialising university intellectual property, is delighted to announce that Matthew White, the Head of Innovation at AB Sugar, one of the world’s largest sugar producers and a wholly-owned subsidiary of AB Foods, has joined the Group as Director of Commercialisation, a non-board role.
Howard Group in the saddle for Bidwells’ annual Golden Triangle charity cycle challenge
More than 350 tired but elated cyclists rolled into Cambridge last Thursday afternoon to complete the now annual Bidwells Golden Triangle Bike Ride – a 100-mile charity cycle event from Oxford to Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
Award-winning wearable transforms the theme park experience
Breakthrough innovation specialist, Cambridge Consultants, has partnered with accesso Technology Group, to develop an award-winning smart wearable for theme park guests. The wrist-worn device, named accesso Prism, means visitors don’t need to carry cash or keys, or queue for attractions, while providing location information and updates on ride times.
Horizon Discovery Myeloid DNA Reference Standard supports genetic testing of leukemia
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announced the launch of its Myeloid DNA Reference Standard. It is the first-to-market large cell line-derived reference standard for myeloid blood cancers.
CyanConnode receives $2.9 million order for support contract for Indian smart metering
CyanConnode (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in narrowband radio frequency (RF) mesh networks, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2.9 million purchase order for a five-year support and maintenance contract for an Omnimesh smart metering deployment by a State-Owned Utility in India.
We recycle plastic: millions of items correctly recycled but call to do even more
Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire residents already recycle plastic that’s equivalent to 256 million bottles a year, but some trays, pots or tubs still go into the black bin.
Windsor welcomes international staff in World Alzheimer’s Month
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust's (CPFT's) Windsor Research Unit is leading ground-breaking studies into Alzheimer’s Disease, attracting talented health professionals worldwide, and helping patients and carers take part in research with care at the Trust.
UK leads the way in European ISO 27001 certification
The UK has seen a 34% growth rate in ISO 27001 certifications, according to data released in 2018 by ISO, a huge step forward for UK data protection according to IT Governance founder Alan Calder.
Third Light selected as a finalist of the 2018 Engage Awards
Third Light is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the Best Online Customer Experience category of the Engage Awards 2018 – the only customer and employee engagement industry awards in the UK.
Steve Griffiths appointed as new Chief Operating Officer of London Stansted Airport
Steve Griffiths, most recently Chief Operating Officer for the London Underground at Transport for London and previously Chief Operating Officer for Virgin Atlantic Airways, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of London Stansted Airport.
Prototype Projects introduces new CNC Manager, Ian Reinemann
In this spotlight Prototype Projects introduces Ian Reinemann, its new CNC Manager, who is proof that apprenticeships are worth their weight in gold.
Princess Royal visits Shaping the World Appeal
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, the royal patron for the Institution of Civil Engineers' (ICE) Shaping the World Appeal has visited ICE’s Westminster HQ to see the results of the campaign, which included the creation of a flagship public exhibition space.
Can you help turn the UK into a low-carbon success?
Applications for the next cycle of Shell Springboard, one of the UK’s leading funding programmes for low-carbon SMEs, open next Monday (1st October) at 9am.
Flexera InstallShield’s latest release supports Microsoft’s MSIX
Flexera, the company that’s reimagining how software is bought, sold, managed and secured, has announced the release of InstallShield 2018 R2, providing easy installation creation and conversion support for MSIX, the latest deployment type from Microsoft.
How to hit peak performance when it matters most
How do you get yourself in just the right state of mind and body for an important event? Former BBC News Correspondent, and now Cambridge based Communications Consultant, Simon Hall, shares a simple but powerful trick.
Meteor Inkjet announces support for High Laydown technology from Xaar
Meteor Inkjet, a leading independent supplier of electronics and software to drive industrial inkjet printheads, is pleased to announce support for Xaar’s High Laydown Technology for Xaar 2001+ and Xaar 1003 printheads.
Get involved in an urban design challenge for the next generation
Have you ever looked at a public space in Cambridge city centre and thought it was ugly, neglected or difficult to get around? Here’s your chance to voice your opinion and help the Greater Cambridge Partnership to improve and shape our city.
17 million people think they use their smartphones too much: will measurement be the answer?
Thirty-nine percent of smartphone users in the UK - the equivalent of 17 million people - believe they use their smartphone too much, according to the latest research from Deloitte. Generation Z smartphone users (16-24 years-old) are particularly concerned about their usage habits, with 61% (4.3m young people) believing they use their device too much.
Museum of Cambridge seeks new trustees
The Museum of Cambridge is looking for four new trustees with strong commercial and financial backgrounds to take the organisation from strength to strength. Would you like the opportunity to make a huge difference to a popular cultural institution with enormous potential?
MP goes car free for the day with Cambridge Electric Transport’s electric bike
Cambridge Electric Transport is delighted to announce that Daniel Zeichner, Cambridge City’s MP, will be riding one of its electric bikes throughout the day on Car Free and Zero Emissions Day today (Friday 21st September).