ARM connects a new world of intelligent devices to the cloud
ARM today launched the ARM® mbed™ IoT Starter Kit - Ethernet Edition to channel data from Internet-connected devices directly into IBM's Bluemix cloud platform. The combination of a secure sensor environment by ARM with cloud-based analytics, mobile and application resources from IBM will allow fast prototyping of new smart products and unique value-added services.
European alternative finance market could top €7 billion in 2015
The European alternative finance market - which includes crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and invoice trading - reached €3 billion last year and could top €7 billion in 2015, says a new report.
Cambridge Index climbs 3.6%
The Cambridge Index jumped 3.6% or 637.7 points to 18,243.7, as all of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Cambridge Business Week kicks off with hustings from Cambridge Parliamentary candidates
A special event to launch the annual Cambridge Business Awards Week will feature five of the Cambridge Parliamentary candidates, talking about how they would help business in the region should they be elected.
New cloud-based OMIM text mining service for enhanced genotype-phenotype analysis
Advanced NLP text analytics over gene-disease database brings powerful search benefits for target identification, NGS annotation, clinical genetics and diagnostics.
Cambridge entrepreneur one in a thousand for the MNDA
Cambridge entrepreneur Justin Hayward is one of only 15 British cross-country skiers to take part among the 16,000 racers in the famous Vasaloppet in Sweden on Sunday March 8, 2015. He is raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Mobile Generations - how technology is shaping the workplace
Response to the recent “Mobile Generations” event hosted by COEL Office Furniture and Orangebox has been very positive. The event looked at the way in which mobile technology is affecting the workplace, and how forward thinking manufacturers are providing office furniture solutions to deal with the challenges this presents.
Future Materials Group opens new Cambridge facilities and announces European expansion plans
Future Materials Group (FMG), the strategic growth advisers to the advanced composite materials and high value manufacturing sectors, will be announcing the opening of its new UK facilities in Cambridge and plans for expansion in Europe at JEC Europe 2015.
£180,000 facelift for 'unique' medical service for local homeless people
A GP’s surgery in Newmarket Road, Cambridge, which provides a ‘unique service’ to the city’s homeless and street population, has had a £180,000 refit, paid for by Cambridge City Council which owns the building.
Self-control is key to starting a business
Individuals with a high level of self-control are more likely to get their business idea off the ground, according to a new study published by the Journal of Business Venturing.
Get involved in National Apprenticeship Week
For National Apprenticeship Week, the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has launched ‘Back 2 the Floor’ – a campaign to emphasise the importance of apprenticeships to local growth and encourage more businesses in the local area to offer them.
Illumina launches the NeoPrep Library Prep System
Illumina's innovative load-and-go system brings high-quality, reproducible library prep to any lab.
CUB sponsors the British Championships at Wisbech and District Kart Racing Club
CUB UK in March continues to sponsor a local charitable organisation. The Wisbech and District Kart Racing Club is all about grass kart racing and providing an exciting activity that families and young people can get involved in.
Inca Digital launches Inca Onset R40LT flatbed printer
Future-proof investment: the new Inca Onset R40LT allows firms to invest with future flexibility built-in.
Onespacemedia launches AIM-ready website for pioneering investment business
Mercia Technologies PLC, a Midlands based leader in the funding and commercialisation of technology businesses in the UK, commissioned Onespacemedia to plan, design and build a responsive, CMS-powered website in time for the companies AIM IPO.
AutoTrip secures funding in record time
A venture co-founded by a Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship alumnus has secured funding in less than a week of launching on Crowdcube.
Earlham Hall shortlisted for RICS East of England Awards 2015
R H Partnership’s (rhp's) sympathetic renovation of Earlham Hall, Norfolk, has been shortlisted for a RICS East of England Award in the Building Conservation category.
GeoSpock appoints Jonathan Milner to board, is TechStars graduate & launches Series A funding
UK geosearch and big data tech firm appoints internet life science pioneer to its board of directors, and initiates funding round targeting at least £2.5 million, off the back of demonstration to over 200 investors in London.
Three utilities select cloud-based meter data management from Landis+Gyr
SaaS option combines full MDMS functionality, hosting and IT support
Innovative system helps Burbank Water and Power keep electricity flowing
An innovative analysis — perhaps the only one of its kind in the country — has allowed Burbank Water and Power to identify potential weak spots in its power grid and to fix them before they become a problem.
Cambridgeshire business park awarded for fundraising efforts
A Cambridge based business park who raised more than enough money to fund a day’s care at a local children’s hospice were today (Monday 23 February) presented with an award for their outstanding fundraising efforts.
How to protect your business from the end of Microsoft Windows Server 2003
This July, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003.
Mills & Reeve advises Sphere Fluidics on £1.8 million fundraising
Mills & Reeve has advised Cambridge-based life sciences company Sphere Fluidics Limited on its recent £1.8 million investment round.
Transport expert calls for new Stansted rail line
A leading transport expert has highlighted the significant benefits better rail links could bring for the millions of passengers travelling to and from Stansted Airport during a speech at the airport.
US2U Consulting shares PM with the PM!
US2U Consulting's Rachel Blackburn met Prime Minister David Cameron during his recent visit to the East of England.