Rolling the dice: the importance of luck in business
Luck often separates the good and the great in business, finds a new study urging a shift in management focus.
Host a training course and benefit your business
Could your organisation host one of Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration training courses? Using your facilities for one of its upcoming courses will benefit your business...
IWM Duxford's American Air Museum officially opened by HRH The Duke of Kent
Yesterday (Thursday), saw the official opening of IWM Duxford’s transformed American Air Museum by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, President of the Board of Trustees for Imperial War Museums since 1974.
Sepura triumphs in local business awards
Celebrations are in progress at Sepura this week, after the company’s achievements were recognised in two prestigious local business awards.
Cambridge Science Festival draws to a close this weekend
The annual two-week celebration of science draws to a close this weekend, following a packed programme of many sell-out events investigating the theme of big data and knowledge.
TriSys recruitment software available on non-Windows computers including Raspberry Pi
World’s most user-friendly recruitment software created by TriSys gives start up recruitment agencies access to enterprise-grade CRM features at an affordable price-point.
What do you think of the proposed devolution deal?
Neil Darwin, Chief Executive of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough (GCGP) Local Enterprise Partnership, is asking local businesses for their views about the proposed devolution deal for East Anglia, while Cambridge Network has organised a meeting on Thursday 31st March to engage more of the business community in the decisions.
cr360 wins TWI Award for Technology Export at Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards
Cambridge-based EHS and sustainability management software developer recognised for constant growth and global client base.
Pure awards Cambscuisine 'Employer of the Year' at Cambridge News Business Awards
Pure Resourcing Solutions is pleased to congratulate Cambscuisine, winners of the Pure-sponsored “Employer of the Year” category at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards held last night (Thurs) at King’s College, Cambridge.
Syrris showcases Asia Automated Reagent Injector
Syrris, a world leader in the field of flow chemistry, previewed its Asia Automated Reagent Injector at the SCI/RSC Continuous Flow Technology conference in Cambridge, UK, this week.
Shooting Image Ltd launches new business video website
After eight years producing business videos for Cambridge and UK-wide companies, it was finally time to re-design the Shooting Image Ltd website.
From Pulp to Fiction: our love affair with paper
It may seem strange to describe paper as technology, but its arrival in England in about 1300 was a pivotal moment in cultural history. That story is being pieced together for the first time in a new project that also promises to reveal much about why some innovations succeed where others fail.
It’s three cheers for talented photographers
Three talented photography students at Anglia Ruskin University are celebrating after achieving success in national competitions and exhibitions.
Thales completes acquisition of Vormetric
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) announces the closing of its acquisition of Vormetric, a leading provider of data protection solutions in physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures, after approval by the regulatory authorities. The transaction price is approximately 375 million euros.
European trade mark reform: all change from 23 March 2016
Next Wednesday (23 March 2016), the new EU Trade Mark Regulation will come into force as part of the EU trade mark reform package. Taylor Wessing explains.
MobasCore revealed as finalist in top industry awards
Creative marketing communications agency Mobas has been named as a finalist in the Recommended Agency Register (RAR) Awards.
UK businesses encouraged to take a closer look at ‘innovative’ France
For many UK businesses a period of slow growth combined with strict labour laws has led to a lack of appetite to invest in France, but the reality is far more positive now in the run up to the EU Referendum.
Come and meet ENGIE at Venturefest East on 24th May
ENGIE is a partner of Venturefest East, which will take place on May 24th 2016 at Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk.
Intrepid Pure team ready to take on ‘Only the Brave’ charity obstacle course race
Two teams from Pure Resourcing Solutions are set to get extremely wet and muddy this Sunday (20 March) as they tackle ‘Only the Brave’, an extreme obstacle course race in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Disruptive technologies: picking winners
Disruptive technologies arise from competitive innovation, argues The Scientific Alliance.
2000 Guineas to be won at Venturefest East 'Fast and Furious Pitch-off'
Prizes have been announced for the Fast and Furious Pitch-off competition at the forthcoming Venturefest East event at Newmarket.
What does Smart Cambridge look like?
A new Smart Cambridge guide explores how ‘smart city’ innovations can be used to transform the way people live, work and travel in the Greater Cambridge area and beyond.
No evidence that genetic tests change people’s behaviour
Genetic tests that provide an estimate of an individual’s risk of developing diseases such as lung cancer and heart disease do not appear to motivate a change in behaviour to reduce the risk, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge and just published in The BMJ.
Data integration is key to personalised medicine in the NHS
UK Life Sciences Minister George Freeman MP this week said that the UK National Health Service (NHS) needed to become much better at integrating health and disease data sets in order to realise the full potential of personalised medicine for patient benefit.
Budget 2016 – what should I do now?
It was announced in yesterday’s Budget that the rates of Capital Gains Tax will be cut from 6 April 2016. Clare Colacicchi of Hewitsons discusses the implications.