Xaar and Metco join forces to deliver digital soluble salts solution to Lappato tile market
Xaar plc, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Italian ink manufacturer Metco Srl to deliver Xaar-approved Solvent Soluble Inks (SSI) for use in GS12C and GS40C variants of the Xaar 1003 printhead and the Xaar 2001 GS12C.
Work-life balance trumps pay in workplace new year’s resolutions
Office Genie has recently discovered the new year’s resolutions UK employees are planning to bring to the workplace in 2017. Surprisingly, pay and promotions took a backseat and more personal improvements came out top: people want a better work-life balance and they want to learn new skills.
CPFT expert’s top 10 tips to beat the January blues
A brisk walk in the fresh air, having fun with friends or taking up a new hobby are some of the many ways to lift your mood and beat the ‘January blues’.
City Council sets out 2017-18 budget proposals
Cambridge City Council’s budget for 2017-18 is set to focus on delivering ‘One Cambridge, Fair for All’, with initiatives that will deliver capital investment in major council sites and reduce council energy use, along with new projects to tackle poverty in the city.
Marks & Clerk tops PCT filings in Europe
Marks & Clerk, the intellectual property services provider, has once again come top in Managing Intellectual Property’s annual survey of major international patent (PCT) filers in the UK and Europe, putting it ahead of all other UK and European Patent and Trade Mark Attorney firms.
Air Liquide announces the acquisition of Serdex
Air Liquide announces that its subsidiary Seppic, designer and supplier of specialty ingredients for health and beauty, recently finalised the acquisition of the Serdex division of Bayer. This acquisition strengthens Seppic’s footprint in natural active ingredients for cosmetics.
Verizon and Qualcomm unveil next chapter of growth for the Internet of Things
Verizon and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, are accelerating innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) with the introduction of ThingSpace-ready modules from Quectel and Telit using Qualcomm Technologies’ MDM9206 Category M1 (Cat-M1) LTE modem.
Nominate your venture for Social Enterprise of the Year 2017
Allia is pleased to once again be sponsoring the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards for Social Enterprise of the Year in 2017.
Physical activity, even in small amounts, benefits both physical and psychological well-being
The largest-ever smartphone-based study examining the relationship between physical activity and happiness has found that even minimal levels of activity can have a positive effect on happiness.
Ashtons appoints specialist Asbestos Solicitor
Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment of Solicitor Phoebe Osborne, an Asbestos Disease Specialist.
Whole label approach to ingredient substitution offers greater value
Brands concerned about ‘clean labelling’ can achieve this more effectively if they analyse all the ingredients on the label at the same time to see how their function can be achieved in other ways. Dr Aidan Craigwood, consultant for breakthrough innovation consultancy Innovia Technology, comments that chemical, biological and physical processes can provide fresh solutions to old challenges around…
Smart medical packaging aims to help patients
Instruction leaflets are confusing at the best of times. But they could be a matter of life and death if you’ve just been diagnosed with a chronic disease and suddenly need to learn fast how to inject yourself with vital medication.
EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year programme open for entries
EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year programme, celebrating entrepreneurs who are leading emerging and developed businesses, is now open for entries. It celebrates the success of the UK’s best entrepreneurs, the contribution they’re making to our economy and the legacy they’re building.
Finding a trustworthy partner in 2017
2017 has arrived, which means that companies around the world are gearing up for digital transformation projects and improvement initiatives. Many of these companies will be looking for technical partners to guide them through the process, but finding a good consultant isn't always easy.
Cambridge speech recognition company closes growth funding round from leading tech investors
Speechmatics, the Cambridge-based speech technology company, has received investment from multiple leading investors to accelerate the commercial roll-out of its products.
Review of community centres launches council’s vision for building stronger communities
A report on Cambridge City Council’s community centres proposes improving the services and facilities available to residents in the parts of the city with the greatest need.
Richard Green is appointed as Chair of 8power Limited
8power is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Green as Chairman of the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
How to drive your organisation forward in the digital age
For too long IT teams have been burdened with a false but frustrating "IT says no" reputation. Employees are afraid to ask for solutions in case IT tells them they can't use them, and so shadow IT is on the rise, putting company data at risk and causing chaos for IS managers.
Education could help cure the UK’s productivity malaise but Brexit might worsen the condition
Ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos, KPMG has released the second edition of the Variables for Sustained Growth (VSG) Index which measures countries’ productivity potential to illustrate where governments should be focusing efforts and investment in order to improve economic growth prospects.
2016 in review: Road Transport law
Woodfines' Head of Road Transport Law, Tim Ridyard, reviews the legal changes and proposals made in 2016 for the transport sector...
How to develop a standout brand and why it's so important
Almost everything and everyone is a brand these days...either one that you've heard of and associate with, or one that you don't. The greatest challenge that any brand has is cutting through the noise.
DIT Focus on Africa masterclass on 2 Feb 2017 at St John's Innovation Centre
The Department for International Trade invites you to join an intensive and interactive one-day masterclass to introduce regional businesses, with the desire to sell more products and services overseas, to the essential pathways for exporting into a variety of African markets.
Mills & Reeve act on sale of Molecular Products Group to Arlington Capital Partners
Mills & Reeve has acted for the shareholders of Molecular Products Group (MPG), including Business Growth Fund plc (BGF), on the sale of MPG to Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington DC-based private equity firm.
'The Wilson Trio' family runs Cambridge Half Marathon for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Dr Charles Wilson, his wife Jane (a nurse) and son Joseph (also a Doctor) will run the next Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, as family team ‘The Wilson Trio’.
Partner required for brand new business incubator and accelerator in Cambridge
Stirling House Business Centre at Cambridge Innovation Park, Waterbeach, is already home to 40 varied technical and professional service businesses. The 45,000 sq-foot centre features a magnificent 3-storey glass roofed atrium with a relaxing tropical ambience.