Chinese officials visit Cambridge for disaster brief
Anglia Ruskin University will be showcasing its expertise in major incident planning this week with a high-profile symposium in Cambridge for senior Chinese regional government officials.
University of Cambridge comes second at the Data Science Game 2016
A team from the University of Cambridge has come second in an international competition for prestigious institutes to demonstrate their skillsets in the field of data science.
Changes to City Council's leadership team announced
Councillor Anna Smith has been appointed the new Executive Councillor for Streets and Open Spaces at Cambridge City Council, and starts work today (Monday).
Line-up announced for Cambridge International Jazz Festival 2016
A number of outstanding performers are set to take to the stage at this year’s Cambridge International Jazz Festival. The Festival presents 12 days of live music, workshops, speakers and films from local, UK and international artists in over 20 venues in Cambridge from 16 - 27 November 2016.
Streets Accountants partners with Onespacemedia for digital overhaul
Onespacemedia has been appointed to work with Streets on an overhaul of the company’s sales and marketing website.
Axtrinet™ new 10Gbps and 40Gbps Ethernet Packet Generators at the Electronics Design Show
Xentech Solutions Ltd will be showcasing its new compact and affordable Axtrinet™ Ethernet Packet Generators at the Electronics Design Show from 19th to 20th October 2016. Come along to stand J5 to find out more about the latest 40Gbps and 10Gbps Ethernet Packet Generators.
Apple Day is back at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Break away from the Braeburn and discover the diversity of apples available at Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Apple Day on Sunday 23 October 2016 (10am-4pm).
Inheritance tax: the existing nil rate band and the main residence nil rate band
Death is not a subject we find easy to discuss, which could be the reason why Inheritance Tax planning is often not given the prominence it deserves. Let us also not forget that Inheritance Tax charges can arise during a person’s lifetime as well as at the time of death.
Compact chilled mirror hygrometer gives high accuracy for reliable control of sintering
Michell Instruments’ S8000RS chilled-mirror hygrometer offers an accuracy of ±0.1°C, with a wide measurement range of -90 to +20°C dew point, making it the ideal choice for moisture control in a range of metallurgical processes, including sintering.
Internet of Things: opportunity or threat?
Why it’s time for FMCG companies to step up to the challenge of the ‘Internet of Things’...
Your new career could start today...
Looking for a new job? Or maybe you're just curious to know what sort of vacancies are available locally? Your new career could start at Cambridge Network's Recruitment Event today (Friday).
International Taylor Vinters sweeps the board in regional Legal 500
Taylor Vinters, which earlier this month was tipped for a prestigious Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Award (2016), was commended by the Legal 500 for its strategic focus on “early-stage, high-growth technology companies”.
Bango brings cross-device carrier billing to millions more Windows 10 users
Bango, the mobile payments company, announces that it has expanded the availability of carrier billing for Microsoft Windows Store. For the first time, users in Finland, Norway and Hungary can make purchases from any Windows 10 device, including their Xbox One consoles, using their mobile phone account.
ContactEngine raises £2m to fund international expansion
ContactEngine, tech leader in the automation of customer conversations, plans to further its UK success into the Americas and Europe. Amadeus Capital Partners and Beringea lead the fundraising round.
A tight squeeze for electrons – quantum effects observed in ‘one-dimensional’ wires
Researchers have observed quantum effects in electrons by squeezing them into one-dimensional ‘quantum wires’ and observing the interactions between them. The results could be used to aid in the development of quantum technologies, including quantum computing.
Cheffins boosts Commercial Property team with key strategic hire
Cheffins is strengthening its position within the commercial property sector across the Cambridgeshire region with the appointment of Betsy Wong as a Director of the property management team.
Local communications agency strengthens PR arm with two new appointments
A leading East of England marketing communications agency has made two key appointments as part of their strategy to develop their social media and PR offering.
Flexera launches InstallShield 2016 to transition apps
Flexera Software, the leading provider of next-generation software licensing, compliance, security and installation solutions for application producers and enterprises, announced the latest release of InstallShield®, the industry standard for development teams creating installers for Windows desktops, servers and cloud platforms.
The carbon capture and storage saga
Is Carbon Capture and Storage likely to make a realistic contribution to emissions reduction? The Scientific Alliance examines the issues.
Leading tech entrepreneurs line up for 10th Silicon Valley Comes to the UK
Some of America’s best-known tech entrepreneurs will visit the UK in November to take part in ‘Silicon Valley Comes to the UK’.
IDTechEx Research announces new report on supercapacitors
IDTechEx Research, a leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technology, announces the availability of a new report, Supercapacitor Technologies and Markets 2016-2026.
Management buyout completed at specialist engineering firm
George Lister Engineering, the long established Cambridge-based company, is pleased to announce that directors Mark Hallam and Mark Pauley have purchased the remaining shares from fellow shareholder and director, Martin Murray.
Ubisense and Outboard deliver vocal localisation solutions
Technology from Ubisense Group plc (AIM:UBI), a global leader in enterprise location intelligence, is now precisely tracking performers at Tokyo National Theatre and the Finnish National Opera (FNO), thanks to recent installations by long-standing partner Outboard.
Agenda Screening Services achieves Cyber Essentials certification for second consecutive year
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security expertise and CREST-accredited certification body, is delighted to congratulate Agenda Screening Services on achieving certification to the Cyber Essentials scheme for the second year running.
CCS to put M1 mobile data customers in pole position at Singapore Grand Prix
M1 Limited (M1) has selected CCS’ Metnet backhaul system to meet the high mobile data demand at the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.