What inspires you?
As one of the main sponsors, KISS had the opportunity to be a part of the judging panel of the Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Young People of the Year (YOPEY) awards 2017.
Half a million students’ critical data defended by Darktrace AI
Darktrace, the world leader in AI technology for cyber defence, has today announced that Education Service Center 11 (ESC 11) has deployed the Enterprise Immune System for AI cyber defence against sophisticated threats.
Cambridge ‘has fastest growing economy in the UK’
Cambridge had the fastest-growing city economy in the UK across the third quarter of 2017, according to a new report which also revealed that both of the country's most famous university cities are expected to thrive in the next 12 months.
New QuickQuant feature in GeneSys software saves time
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its GeneSys software has been upgraded to include QuickQuant, a new feature for rapid band quantification analysis on blots or gels.
Government announces champion for UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new champion for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford corridor - an area of the country that has the potential to become the UK’s 'Silicon Valley'.
Festivals and Facebook spark a food revolution
A strong social media identity and local food festivals are becoming increasingly vital to small businesses who are being priced out of town centres, according to research by Anglia Ruskin University.
New brain mapping technique highlights relationship between connectivity and IQ
A new and relatively simple technique for mapping the wiring of the brain has shown a correlation between how well connected an individual’s brain regions are and their intelligence, say researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Magna brings new mobility technology to CES 2018
Magna, a technology company and one of the world's largest suppliers to the automotive industry, will showcase key products in electrification, autonomy and mobility during CES 2018 (Las Vegas, January 9-12).
Points of View: 2017
"Despite heightened political risk, 2017 turned out to be a good year for equity markets," says Jason Butler of NW Brown.
Community comes together to help Arthur Rank Hospice top previous tree donations
2016 saw the introduction of the Christmas Tree recycling scheme which raised more than £3000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice. Two years on, the scheme is flourishing and has surpassed expectations as this year an even greater number of trees than those collected in 2017 have already been registered.
Tame your computer - drag and drop with Excel
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 describes how to move or copy cells using drag and drop (Microsoft Excel).
Thanks for helping YOUR hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals has issued a public thank you to staff and residents for their “magnificent support” following its pre-Christmas flu outbreak.
Researchers chart the ‘secret’ movement of quantum particles
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have taken a peek into the secretive domain of quantum mechanics.
Six online security resolutions for 2018
Cybersecurity threats will keep getting worse in 2018, experts say. Individual Internet users, as well as businesses, will experience a rising number of breaches, including ransomware attacks, phishing emails or WiFi hacks.
Featurespace's CCO, Matt Mills, invited to speak at inaugural AI Congress
AI Congress (30-31 January 2018) will bring together hundreds of leading enterprises from across the globe to look at how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is changing how we do business. The event will provide real life examples and hands-on advice from business leaders of the industry's largest companies, discussing how they are benefiting from the advances of AI.
Cost effective, integrated high power, narrow linewidth laser for sensing applications
Tailored around the need for Fiber Sensing and LIDAR applications, AMS Technologies has created a development platform for OEM customers to evaluate an amplified narrow linewidth laser. The proof of concept is targeted at customers with the need for high power and low noise while remaining cost effective
Adder to unveil new product at ISE 2018
Adder Technology, the high performance, IP-based KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) specialist, will be unveiling its latest innovation at next year’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event in Amsterdam. The Adder stand will host a wide range of the company’s existing solutions as well as a new, yet-to-be-announced product.
AWL expands its portfolio in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the shareholders of the AWL Group on its purchase of ICS Robotics and Automation Ltd, a robotic welding and automation specialist based in the UK. ICS will continue to operate under its own name and with its current management team as an independent entity within the AWL Group. The deal value was not disclosed.
Salus Wellness welcomes Christina Perritt
Christina Perritt has joined Salus wellness as a Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner working with adults. She specialises in: Anxiety, Depression, Confidence, PTSD, Weight-loss, Relationship breakdowns, Sex Therapy, Phobia.
Brexit makes graduates rethink their career plans
A survey of 648 graduates at UK universities conducted by KPMG reveals that almost two thirds (62%) feel less confident about their career prospects because of Brexit.
Brexit and acquired rights: a fishy case
Much has been said of the prospect of a shower of litigation raining down on the English civil justice system as the UK departs the EU arena, stage right. But, will this be how events unfold? Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Re-engineering the healthcare system
A new roadmap has been unveiled for engineering and physical science researchers to optimise opportunities for using digital health in remote monitoring and self-management of disease.
How you can help your hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reports an increase in the number of patients presenting with flu like systems and is confirming this as an outbreak at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
eg technology to develop in-house talent in collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University
eg technology (EGT) is working with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) to offer a four-year software degree apprenticeship based jointly in their Cambridge offices and at ARU.
Scholarships launched for Judge Business School's MSt in Social Innovation Programme
The Impact Investing World Forum (IIWF), leading community for the global impact investing professionals based in London, today announced 'Impact Investing World Forum Scholarships' for The 'Master of Studies (MSt) in Social Innovation' programme at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.