Strategy
Meet Vicky, Senior VP of Engineering
Meet Vicky Larmour, a new addition to the Plextek team. Vicky recently joined Plextek as Senior Vice President of Engineering, bringing over 30 years of experience in tech consultancy and leadership. With a strong background in wireless systems and a passion for team engagement, she’s f...
How to Build a CONSISTENT High-Performing Team
Some days your team’s on fire.Other days… you’re putting them out.If you’ve ever wondered:❓ “Why aren’t they consistent?”❓ “Why do I have to chase the same things every week?”❓ “Why does it fall apart when I’m not in the room?”This free webinar is for you.🧠 Based on 40 years of real lea...
Fiducia Implements Doc2 Template Library to Boost Efficiency and Compliance Across AR Network
Fiducia Commercial Network has partnered with Doc2, the UK’s leading provider of automated document creation and eSigning, to launch a centralised template library across its Appointed Representative (AR) network. ...
Meta unveils new AI audio research lab in Cambridge
With the investment of 16 million dollars (£12m), the Cambridge audio facility represents Meta’s long-term commitment to innovation in the UK, and to advancing how sound can enhance AI experiences and the future of computing by making them more natural, immersive and inclusive. ...
Secondmind expands into US automotive market with Detroit-based strategic hire to accelerate growth
Secondmind today announces the appointment of Nick Appleyard as Country Manager, USA, and Vice President of Sales & Business Development for North America and Europe. This appointment also marks the establishment of Secondmind’s first United States operational presence in Detroit, M...
STEM webcast series with Kari Bryon
In an exciting collaboration, UK-based webcast production company WaveFX is working with EXPLR to create an inspiring STEM webcast series aimed at equipping young people with the tools, mentorship, and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s high-demand careers. ...
Safety training goes viral on TikTok
A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned. The health and safe...
Business sentiment remains under strain amid persistent cost pressures and global uncertainty, Q2 survey reveals
Business sentiment across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Stamford continues to face considerable challenges, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2025, conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce. ...
A Chinese perspective on England’s “Fit for the Future” NHS plan
In July 2025, England launched its ambitious “Fit for the Future” strategy—a 10-year vision to transform the National Health Service (NHS). By shifting care closer to communities, accelerating digital transformation, and prioritising prevention, the plan addresses the urgent challenges ...
Fit Matters More Than Flash
With over 2,000 CRM systems on the market, decision paralysis is real. CRM Insights shares two essential strategies (prioritising system fit and selecting the right implementation partner) to maximise CRM ROI and drive user adoption. ...