Maple T.A. successfully refreshes maths skills at the Technical University of Vienna
A web-based system from Maplesoft is providing the Vienna University of Technology with a powerful online testing and assessment system, designed especially for courses involving mathematics.
Mills & Reeve advises on multi-million dollar sale
Mills & Reeve has advised shareholders of Brandbank Limited on its acquisition by A. C Nielsen Company Limited.
Report proposes new ‘sexual violence courts’
Policy makers and legal professionals must work together to introduce specialist ‘sexual violence courts’ in order to improve how the legal system in England and Wales responds to rape cases, according to the authors of a new report released this week.
CCS unveils new logo
CCS is proud to unveil a new logo, which has been designed to convey the unique attributes of its pioneering small cell backhaul system.
Tax planning - do the basics first!
Headlines in the Guardian and on some of the financial papers state that a number of Premiership footballers, both current and recently retired, are facing bankruptcy and personal ruin as HMRC seek to recover tax due on investments made in the UK film industry.
The new wireless tech space race?
The forthcoming CW Technology & Engineering Conference explores the battle for spectrum and connectivity.
Starbucks and the power of positioning as a modern business tool
Positioning is the art and the science of fitting your product, service or organisation to a particular segment of the broader market. It’s about giving your customers a meaningful choice, making their choice the obvious choice and in doing so, creating clear water between you and your competition, barring entry to your segment and ultimately reaping business advantages.
Executive pay arrangements still leave plenty of room for improvement
Last week executive pay think tank the High Pay Centre hosted an event in which the views of a diverse range of speakers were presented to an audience of London University business students. In a new blog, remuneration expert Andrew Menhennet reflects on the key themes to emerge from this debate, and asks what next for executive pay.
SMEs 'should turn up the pressure on late payers'
A leading credit control and corporate debt recovery company has called on businesses to exercise their right to charge for interest and compensation on late payments.
Expert advice on business growth to be shared at Cambridge event
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is excited to announce that Ed Goodman, start-up mentor, author and co-founder of the Cambridge Business Lounge, will be sharing his expertise with companies at the next Cambridge Business Breakfast at Downing College on Friday (13 February 2015).
Why Northern HSC Trust chose ForeScout CounterACT for agentless NAC
Implementing 802.1x authentication controls across thousands of owned network devices in a large organisation is both complex and time-consuming. Deploying authentication to devices you don’t own, manage or (sometimes) know about introduces a new set of issues.
Carat launches new website
Carat Computer Systems, the specialist IT supplier based in Cambridgeshire, recently released its updated website to the public. After completing a careful development phase, the website aims to raise the online presence of Carat Computer Systems and provide a superior user-friendly interface.
Join a new initiative to encourage company charity and reward staff with free meals & deals
What is a 'Prize Swap'? In one quick process, good causes can get easy-to-use prizes and special offers from lots of local business for free to help them raise funds or support membership. Businesses get invaluable marketing partners and more customers. That's it.
1Spatial appoints two spatial data consultants
Enhances local FME solution team with international experience and new talent
ARM buys leading IoT security company Offspark as it expands its mbed platform
ARM has signaled the importance of security in IoT with the acquisition of Offspark, the IoT's leading security software company. Offspark, a Dutch company, specializes in IoT communications security and its PolarSSL technology is already deployed in a wide variety of devices including sensor modules, communication modules and smartphones.
Agri-Tech East has launched the GROW business plan
Norwich Research Park is supporting the GROW business-plan competition by offering Six months’ free office / lab space at Norwich Research Park.
Association of American Publishers recognizes Cambridge University Press at 2015 PROSE Awards
The Association of American Publishers (AAP) Professional & Scholarly Publishing (PSP) Division has recognized Cambridge University Press with nineteen American Publishers Awards for Professional & Scholarly Excellence (PROSE Awards).
David Cameron visits a Breathing Building
On 29 January 2015 Breathing Buildings was delighted to show the Prime Minister the new library at Exeter Science Park which is being ventilated with Breathing Buildings NVHR units.
Two million more homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband in the UK
The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses, figures published today (Monday 9 February) reveal. Of these, more than 288,729 properties in the East of England are now enjoying access to faster speeds.
Taylor Vinters advises Atlas Genetics in £12.7 million funding deal
Taylor Vinters has acted for Atlas Genetics, a long standing client, on a Series C funding deal which has secured an investment of £12.7m for the company.
UK and China collaborate on sustainable materials for infrastructure
World-wide collaboration on the development of sustainable construction materials is set to be led by engineers and scientists in Britain and China.
Aseptika (Activ8rlives) recognised for global innovation with Digital Healthcare Award
Aseptika (Activ8rlives) has scooped another major accolade after being selected for the Inaugural Digital Health Global 100 Award List.
Class-leading accuracy offers peace of mind in custody transfer of natural gas
The new OptiPEAK TDL600 moisture analyzer from Michell Instruments has a class-leading measurement accuracy of ±1% of reading. For transmission companies, this high accuracy ensures that the international standards of gas quality for transport and use are met.
Opportunity for start-ups to collaborate with Bosch
Cambridge start-ups are invited to apply for the Bosch Venture Forum, which takes place on 15 and 16 June 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Polysolar shortlisted in supplier competition for Canary Wharf Group
Canary Wharf Group in conjunction with tech accelerator Level 39 has shortlisted Polysolar as its finalists for the Cognicity Challenge. Aside from a £50,000 prize, the competition offers Polysolar the opportunity to trial its technology across the Canary Wharf estate.