Siemens selects Teltronic solution for Monterrey Metro
Siemens has selected Teltronic, part of the Sepura Group, to provide a new TETRA system for Metrorrey, the urban transport network of the city of Monterrey, Mexico. The network consists of 40 kilometres of metro lines, as well as Transmetro, the rapid transit bus system (BRT) with a fleet of around 200 buses.
Executive MBA programme rises in its second year in 'Financial Times' rankings
Cambridge Judge Business School’s Executive MBA (EMBA) degree programme for senior working professionals was today (19 October) ranked 24th in the Financial Times (FT) ranking of global MBA programmes, up from 36th last year.
1Spatial wins IRLOGI award with Ordnance Survey Ireland
1Spatial, the global spatial software firm which manages the world’s largest spatial data, has won the IRLOGI Space and Place award for Most Innovative use of Technical Infrastructure in a GI Solution.
Development Needs Analysis benefits SMEs
More and more Cambridge SMEs are improving their staff and their business prospects by taking up the development needs analysis (DNA) service offered by Cambridge Network’s Learning Collaboration.
Cambridge focuses on healthcare with diverse events this autumn
Cambridge puts the spotlight on healthcare over the next few weeks, with a series of events in the city exploring the future of the NHS; translating genomics into biobusiness; and the potential for new ideas and technology to transform the way we monitor health and treat disease.
The 8th Cambridge Festival of Ideas launches
Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2015 launches today with over 250 events exploring arts, society and culture.
New heart valve could reduce need for life-long medication
Today the British Heart Foundation (BHF) announces funding of over £750,000 to University of Cambridge researchers looking to develop a new type of man-made heart valve which could be used to treat people whose heart valves are permanently damaged.
Tame your computer - data additions
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 add additional data to an existing chart (Microsoft Excel*)...
Contractor announced for £6.3million road improvements in Cambridgeshire
A contract worth £6.3million will see improvements take place in Cambridgeshire, providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers.
British fingerprint drug screening innovator expands into Cambridge
Intelligent Fingerprinting, the British company developing the world’s first portable fingerprint-based drug screening device, is expanding its operations by setting up a new global headquarters at Evolution Business Park in Cambridge.
Mills & Reeve recognised in 'Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers Awards 2015
National law firm Mills & Reeve has once again featured in the annual Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards.
Minister experiences an ‘eye-opening’ tour
Anglia Ruskin University welcomed Jo Johnson MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, to its Cambridge campus last week.
‘Never miss the chance to make a worthwhile comment’
Pure Resourcing Solutions hosted its inaugural Women in Leadership Alumni event last week, bringing together recent graduates and current alumni to network and hear from three inspiring leaders from key industries.
SBRI Healthcare funds companies to develop game-changing technologies
SBRI Healthcare, an NHS England funded initiative to develop innovative products that address unmet health needs, today announced the 11 companies that have successfully reached the next phase (Phase 2) of the clinically-led competition.
IDTechEx research finds RFID market exceeds $10bn milestone in 2015
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10.1bn in 2015, with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets, writes Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx.
Cambridge researchers quantify biomechanical noise in cancer cells
In an article recently published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Cambridge researchers reported on a new method to measure biomechanical noise in cells under normal growth conditions and when subjected to increasing levels of environmental stress. The new method may provide the basis for a tool to study complex disease mechanisms like cancer.
University of Cambridge to launch major fundraising campaign
The University of Cambridge will launch a £2 billion fundraising campaign this weekend as it announces that it has already raised more than £500 million towards that total.
Cambridge innovation out in force as IET names award finalists
The 2015 IET Innovation Awards shortlist has been announced! With a reputation as one of the most rigorously peer-reviewed awards in the industry, innovators from 28 countries submitted their new work this year, and the top five in each of the 15 categories have been selected for the final.
Legal firm gets a hole in one for Addenbrooke's
Thomson Webb and Corfield, leading local legal law firm with offices in Cambridge and Histon, successfully raised £2,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) at a charity golf day that took place at Bourn Golf and Leisure Club last month.
Antenova appoints Regional Sales Manager to join expanding USA operation
Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, announces the appointment of Robert Dumont. Robert joins the company as Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for territories in North America and Canada.
Drivr raises £ 2.2 m to help progressive taxi operators take on Uber in the UK
Drivr, the leading provider of technology for taxi and private hire companies today announced it has closed £2.2 million in additional funding. The funding round was led by new investor The Danish Growth Fund, with participation from existing investors. The new funding brings the total amount to £6.6m and will be used to further accelerate Drivr’s growth.
Eikonix enters the stem cell research market
Eikonix, the Cambridge based imaging and life science company, are pleased to announce that they have been appointed exclusive distributor for the Stemmera range of stem cell research products.
Spirus has marketing eyes firmly fixed on the Rugby World Cup
Tania Verdonk of Spirus says:I was lucky enough to go to the South Africa vs USA rugby game last week. It is true that when a Spirus team member leaves the office, they don’t necessarily leave their keen marketing eyes at work.
ChemiSens Calorimeter helps profile polymerization reactions
A ChemiSens Calorimeter is helping researchers at Germany’s Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces to quantitatively evaluate polymerization reaction profiles and accurately determine end points.
CUH nurse scoops study grant to develop app to help intensive care patients communicate
A Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) research nurse has won a prestigious study grant to improve the care of patients on intensive care units by developing the use of an app to help them communicate.