Workshop explores developing safe and secure embedded systems
SafeTTy Systems, experts in safety-critical embedded systems, will be presenting a half-day technical workshop at this year's UK Device Developers' Conference, exploring the use of TT architectures for developing safe and secure software for intelligent systems and devices.
Start-ups are disrupting the UK tech sector
The UK is fast becoming the entrepreneurial hub of Europe - and Cambridge is one of the cities flying the flag.
DWP call for evidence on pension debts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Charity Finance Group (CFG) have reviewed issues around pension shortfalls and the employer debt regime. Christopher Nuttall from Hewitsons explains.
Citrix powers 'always-on' branch workspaces
The new Citrix CloudBridge Virtual WAN enables unprecedented network control and performance to scale WAN bandwidth at up to 80% lower cost.
Analysys Mason compares obligations of French & UK TV channels in independent production
Analysys Mason was invited to present to the French Syndicat des Producteurs Et Créateurs d'émissions de Télévision (SPECT) at its third conference on non-scripted programmes, held on 16 April 2015.
Thoma Bravo completes acquisition of Riverbed Technology
Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, and Teachers’ Private Capital, the private investor department of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, have completed their acquisition of Riverbed Technology, Inc., the leader in application performance infrastructure. The acquisition is valued at approximately $3.5 billion, with Riverbed stockholders receiving $21.00 per share in cash. With the…
Making 'Big Data' small and meaningful for agri-businesses
Agriculture is one of the most data-rich industries and being able to act effectively on timely information can make a significant impact on productivity. The aim of Agri-Tech East’s ‘Big Data’ Special Interest Group is to help the industry improve the management and interpretation of agri-data for commercial benefit and its launch event is on April 29th at the headquarters of Plextek.
Why juggling family and career pays off
Successfully juggling family life and a career tends to be more rewarding for women than men, according to a new academic study – although that’s mainly because men take a more passive role in the home.
Bus driver instantly dismissed for failing a random drugs test wins £85,000 compensation
Alan Bailes had been employed by First Bristol Limited as a bus driver for 22 years. As with many other employers in the Transport sector, First Bristol carries out random drug and alcohol testing of its employees.
Over 120 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors attend Huntingdonshire Business Exhibition
Hundreds of businesses from across Cambridgeshire were brought together to build connections at the Huntingdonshire Business Exhibition yesterday.
GTC and Sky partner to service new homes in Reading
A partnership between GTC and Sky, collectively offering a unique package of superfast fibre broadband (GTC) and premium TV services (Sky), is due to service homes at a popular new Bellway Homes development in Reading, it was announced today.
ARM expects vehicle compute performance to increase 100x in next decade
ARM offers functional safety package for ARM® Cortex®-A processors as it broadens its support for automotive.
Babraham Institute gains Silver Athena SWAN Award
The Babraham Institute has received a Silver Athena SWAN award following a successful first application submitted in November last year.
Top safety award for Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge Regional College has been awarded an Order of Distinction in the RoSPA Health and Safety Awards – one of just three colleges in the country to receive the top honour.
IDS lifts the lid off developing touch and input sensing technology
Display technology specialist, Intelligent Display Solutions (IDS) will be exhibiting and presenting at this years' UK Device Developers' Conference, explaining how to implement touch and other input sensing technology.
AstraZeneca collaborates with Celgene Corporation to develop PD-L1 inhibitor programme
AstraZeneca enters strategic immuno-oncology collaboration with Celgene Corporation to develop PD-L1 inhibitor programme for patients with serious blood cancers.
AstraZeneca & Innate Pharma announce global co-development & commercialisation collaboration
AstraZeneca and Innate Pharma announce global co-development and commercialisation collaboration for IPH2201 in immuno-oncology.
Link between proteins points to possibilities for future Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers have identified how proteins that play a key role in Alzheimer’s disease are linked in a pathway that controls its progression, and that drugs targeting this pathway may be a potential new way of treating the disease.
Invest now in fuel cell vehicles?
There is divided opinion on the future of traction fuel cells in electric vehicles, though few argue any more that they will power the majority of electric vehicles. Nonetheless some manufacturers are very enthusiastic and now could be the beginning of the end of the trough of disillusionment, indeed the time to invest, as analysed in the IDTechEx report Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2015-2030:…
PPD honored for patient-centric communications on clinical research
Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) announced it has won recognition for a patient-centered communications campaign demonstrating the company’s commitment to helping biopharmaceutical clients deliver life-changing medical treatments.
Cambridge University Press cheque-in over £38,000 to local children's charity Blue Smile
Global publishing house, Cambridge University Press, is to give Cambridge-based charity, Blue Smile, a charity cheque of over £38,000 at the end of April.
Ashton KCJ expands its agriculture team
Ashton KCJ is pleased to welcome a new solicitor and trainee legal secretary to its agriculture team.
Wills are not just for the old!
Many people are unaware that in the event of a premature death and the absence of a valid will, the laws of Intestacy apply to the distribution of any assets of the deceased. As the law distributes assets with no knowledge or interest in the circumstances that apply, it is highly likely that the potential beneficiaries will be disadvantaged by the asset distribution imposed.
Gallium Nitride promises a bright future
rhp is currently working on a project for the University of Cambridge Centre for Gallium Nitride, so it is interesting to consider how this material could help shape our future.
Rolls-Royce, Dyson and PriestmanGoode speak at 'Leading Business by Design' Summit 2015
Manufacturing and design experts from Rolls-Royce, Dyson and PriestmanGoode have been confirmed to speak at this summer’s Leading Business by Design Summit.