Abcam appoints Suzanne Smith as Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces that it has appointed Suzanne Smith in the new role of Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, based at Abcam’s headquarters in Cambridge, UK, effective from 6 July 2015. Accordingly, Jeff Iliffe will resign from the role of Company Secretary with effect from the same date.
Anderson Yates expands BI & Analytics practice to SMBs by partnering with Panintelligence
Anderson Yates, niche consultancy providing Business Intelligence, Project & Change Management and Implementation Services for Netsuite CRM, PSA, SRP, ERP and E-Commerce solutions today announces that it has signed a consulting partner agreement with Panintelligence, provider of real-time web-based reporting and dashboard tools for SMBs.
Vulcan XH558 flies over IWM Duxford as part of its V-Force Tour
Yesterday (Sunday) visitors flocked to IWM Duxford near Cambridge to see Vulcan XH558 fly over the historic airfield as part of its V-Force Tour of the UK.
What is A/B Testing?
The digital spectrum is evolving continuously; are you keeping up? Digital Clicks explains some of the fundamentals for successful Conversion Rate Optimisation, specifically A/B Testing.
Celebrate and support Cambridge 'Indies' in July
Cambridge residents and visitors are being encouraged to celebrate and support the city’s diverse range of independent shops, bars and restaurants during Independents’ Week 2015, which will run from this Saturday (4th) to Sunday 12th July.
52N wins candidate hearts and minds for the British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation is pioneering a hard-hitting and emotive recruitment video campaign through Cambridge-based 52N Resourcing Solutions.
Court of Appeal clarifies law on pre-death gifts
A recent case has provided new guidance on the doctrine of donatio mortis causa. Lucinda Brown of Hewitsons explains.
Biomed Realty and Illumina announce new build-to-suit Cambridge laboratory building
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. has announced that Illumina, Inc., a world leader in genomics focused on improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome, has signed a 20-year lease for a 155,000 square foot new and innovative scientific research building at Granta Park, Cambridge.
I always feel like somebody’s watching me...
What power can individuals have over their data when their every move online is being tracked? Researchers at the Cambridge Computer Laboratory are building new systems that shift the power back to individual users, and could make personal data faster to access and at much lower cost.
Digital Clicks race night a winner
Digital marketing agency raises over £1,000 at their annual charity race night in aid of Addenbrooke's.
‘Why grow profits by 50% when you can double them with disruptive talent?’ asks OE Cam
The financial potential of harnessing ‘disruptive talent’ within a business was revealed at a breakfast seminar at London’s Shard this week.
ASL launches new responsive website
Emerald Frog Marketing is proud to have worked on a new website launch project for clients Automated Systems Group Ltd (ASL). ASL is one of the UK’s leading independent document resellers, supplying and managing print, copy and scan solutions from world leading manufacturers.On the new ASL website, visitors can stay informed with the latest news from ASL and the print industry. The site is fully…
Amazon introduces the Alexa Fund: $100m in investments to fuel voice technology innovation
Amazon has announced the Alexa Fund, up to $100 million in investments to support developers, manufacturers, and start-ups of all sizes who are passionate about creating new experiences designed around the human voice.
Regulating climate change
Making emissions reduction legally binding will only work if the technology to achieve it is in place, warns The Scientific Alliance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific acquires research chemicals leader Alfa Aesar
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, the world leader in serving science, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alfa Aesar, a leading global manufacturer of research chemicals and part of Johnson Matthey Plc, for £256 million in cash.
MP joins volunteers at Cambridge Rugby force weekend
Daniel Zeichner MP will join a scrum of volunteers tomorrow (Saturday) as Cambridge Rugby Club former players, senior, youth and mini members, all take part in the NatWest rugby force weekend.
Study suggests new treatment for impulsivity in some dementia patients
Restoring the low levels of the chemical serotonin may help improve brain function and reduce impulsivity in some dementia patients, according to Cambridge researchers. A study published in the July edition of the journal Brain suggests a potential new treatment for people affected by frontotemporal dementia.
Sieve Creative takes on a new team member
Cambridgeshire based brand and digital agency, Sieve Creative, has taken on a second apprentice to help support and grow the brand and design side of the business.
Researchers develop ‘pick & mix’ smart materials for robotics
Researchers have successfully combined multiple functions into a single smart life-like material for the first time. These ‘designer’ materials could be used in the robotics, automotive, aerospace and security industries.
Challenges and the changing landscape of user experience
In its latest Tenant Spotlight, St John’s Innovation Centre, the leading incubator in Europe, had the pleasure of interviewing tenant Leo Poll, President of Akendi UK Limited, exploring user experience (UX) and how the industry is evolving with the emerging ‘Internet of Things’.
cr360 launches new vision to transform sustainability analysis
Leading sustainability software company cr360 - formerly CRedit360 - today launched its new vision: ‘Responsibility beyond software’, accompanied by a vibrant new brand.
Sky is the limit for £185k partnership
A £185,000 partnership will see Anglia Ruskin University work with a Cambridgeshire firm to revolutionise the way their worldwide supply chain works and maximise customer service and efficiency.
We don’t need 5G, say delegates at the Future of Wireless International Conference
It’s official – we don’t need 5G, or at least anytime soon and as narrowly defined. That’s according to delegates at the CW Future of Wireless International Conference yesterday (Weds), who took part in the closing Cambridge Debate focused on the question, ‘Do we need 5G?’
William Hill selects Featurespace as analytics partner
Featurespace announces an analytics collaboration with William Hill, deploying a range of sophisticated machine learning analytics and technical expertise to interpret data and achieve greater insight.
Bango boosts carrier billing availability across the world
Bango, the mobile payment leader, has recently launched carrier billing routes for its app store partners in several additional markets, underlining the role of the Bango Payment Platform at the heart of the growing global app store economy.