Riverbed's Microsoft Azure certified SteelApp for SaaS delivery control and WAN optimisation
Riverbed delivers new Microsoft Azure certified solution to improve application performance, reduce costs and increase productivity across the hybrid enterprise
RAC broadens engagement with Transversal to deliver consistent answers on the road
Motoring services provider the RAC has, for the first time, made its core knowledgebase available to field agents. Powered by Transversal, ‘Ask RAC’ gives the agents access to the same information and support as their colleagues in the contact center and, in doing so, enables consistent information to be delivered across multiple customer channels.
Nagoya University’s ITbM, Japan, licenses Cresset’s computational chemistry software
Cresset, innovative provider of computational chemistry software and services, is pleased to announce that Nagoya University’s Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), creator of cutting edge science, located in Nagoya, Japan, has licensed Cresset’s Forge, the powerful computational chemistry suite for understanding SAR and molecular design.
Immorality and invention: the 'great stem cell debate'
Human stem cell research holds promise for combating some of the most recalcitrant of diseases and for regenerating damaged bodies. It is also an ethical, legal and political minefield.
Brave new world – Are we ready for the next phase of growth in biobusiness?
"The bio sector needs new thinking and skills if we are to stay ahead," says Miranda Weston-Smith, biobusiness consultant and founder of BioBeat.
Vince Cable receives Johnson Matthey India’s 25 millionth autocatalyst
Vince Cable MP, UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, was presented with the 25 millionth autocatalyst produced by Johnson Matthey’s manufacturing facility in Manesar, India.
Con Edison deploys Landis+Gyr’s intelligent switches for EV charging stations
Landis+Gyr is working with Con Edison, the utility that serves New York City and Westchester County, NY, on a project to manage energy use at plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations.
International Workplace makes senior appointments
Learning and development specialist International Workplace – formerly known as Workplace Law – has announced a number of senior appointments ahead of its official brand launch tomorrow (30 October).
PepsiCo and Kellogg's join the innovation debate at REAP
Senior innovators from PepsiCo and Kellogg’s are joining technologists, landowners and growers at the REAP (Realising our Economic and Agricultural Potential) conference which addresses the big question “how can we improve alignment of R&D objectives at all stages of the supply chain from ‘lab to field to shelf’ in order to boost efficiency?”
New MFin scholarship for central bankers will boost expertise
The financial crisis has highlighted the need for financial know-how among regulators.
Cambridgeshire fundraiser made Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Dad of three, Simon Gibson, from Burwell, Cambridgeshire, has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK in recognition of his exceptional support of the Great Abington-based national charity.
LEP hosts two European Funding workshops
On November 26th at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse and December 4th at Kingsgate Conference Centre, Peterborough, the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP will host two European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) workshops to brief partners and raise awareness of ESIF Funding opportunities available to them and their businesses.
Unique business competition helps early stage biotech SMEs springboard their business
A new business competition has been launched, aimed at early stage SMEs focusing on a biobased technology or process.
Cambridge Index falls 2.4%
The Cambridge Index retreated 2.4% or 352.37 points to 14,541.6, as gains in Johnson Matthey and DS Smith were overshadowed by a fall in ARM Holdings.
Off-road vehicle manufacturer contracts Ubisense to drive productivity
Ubisense Group plc, a leader in real-time location intelligence systems, has been awarded a six-figure contract by one of the world’s biggest off-road vehicle manufacturers, to use Ubisense’s Smart Factory technology at one of their plants in the US.
AstraZeneca launches Healthy Heart Africa programme to address hypertension in Africa
AstraZeneca has today launched a programme aimed at tackling the burden of hypertension in Africa.
WISE announces inaugural Young Women’s Board
As part of the WISE campaign to promote women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and in collaboration with Intel Corporation, 10 young professionals have been selected to join the first WISE Young Women’s Board (WYWB) in an effort to bridge the gap between the classroom and the boardroom.
ARM system-wide approach delivers efficient, rich media solution
ARM today announced a suite of integrated media IP designed to efficiently deliver rich visual content. The ARM® Mali™ media IP suite is ideal for the highest volume segments for smartphones and tablets, which is currently a billion unit opportunity.
Local video company WaveFX expands
New office, new van and a box full of branded coffee cups mean the team at WaveFX are hoping 2014 will be their best year yet.
Speedy Breedy is SyndicateRoom's fastest raise, over £90,000 in 24 hours!
Bactest has turned to Cambridge based crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom to further bolster its war chest.
BioSilta establishes HQ in Cambridgeshire
BioSilta Ltd, a developer of advanced, reagent-based microbial growth systems, today announced that it has completed the set-up of operational and commercial headquarters in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK. In addition, the Company has strengthened its Board and senior management team.
Schlumberger introduces new well integrity service
Schlumberger's Invizion Evaluation service provides E&P operators an increased level of well integrity assurance by enhancing cement evaluation techniques.
Imaging the genome: cataloguing the fundamental processes of life
A new study at the University of Cambridge has allowed researchers to peer into unexplored regions of the genome and understand for the first time the role played by more than 250 genes key to cell growth and development.
New moisture analyzer for natural gas gives unrivalled accuracy in changing gas streams
Michell Instruments has announced the launch of its latest moisture analyzer for natural gas – the OptiPEAK TDL600. Using tuneable diode laser spectroscopy (TDLAS) technology, the analyzer offers a class-leading accuracy with a lower detection limit of less than 1ppmV.
Cheat death when presenting
Communication coach Jon Torrens explains how to avoid 'dying' during a presentation.