Flexera Software's InstallAnywhere 2014 simplifies multi-platform installation
Flexera's new release simplifies deployment of multi-tier applications and adds support for the latest versions of Windows, Apple, Linux and virtual applications.
Trustonic and Fingerprint Cards collaborate to bring secure biometrics to connected devices
Trustonic TEE technology to secure FIDO Ready biometric authentication in smart devices.
Join the Cambridgeshire Cycle Challenge 2014
The 2014 Cambridgeshire Cycle Challenge takes place from 15th September - 12th October. The Challenge is a fun and free web based competition to see which individuals and businesses can cycle the most often.
Cambridge Index rises 3.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 3.3% or 498.05 points to 15,730.7, as all of the top ten index heavy-weights recorded weekly gains.
Positive top-line results from Phase III antibiotic programme
AstraZeneca today announced positive top-line results from RECLAIM-1 and RECLAIM-2, the pivotal Phase III studies investigating the potential of the antibiotic ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI) as a treatment for hospitalised adult patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Misunderstood worm-like fossil finds its place in the Tree of Life
One of the most bizarre-looking fossils ever found - a worm-like creature with legs, spikes and a head difficult to distinguish from its tail – has found its place in the evolutionary Tree of Life, definitively linking it with a group of modern animals for the first time.
ZEISS FIB-SEM and correlative workflows showcased at IMC 2014
ZEISS demonstrates its FIB-SEM Crossbeam and showcases the new correlative workflow environment at IMC 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic, September 07- 12.
Secured your university place? Now learn about hormones and salivary bioscience
Secured your university place? Will your studies involve hormones, behaviour or biomarkers? If so, learn from the Salimetrics Library or ask directly. Here's a free learning opportunity...
Tame your computer - size matters!
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to change your text font size the easy way (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint 2007-1013)...
Mobas nominated for two prestigious awards
Leading integrated agency Mobas has been nominated as a finalist at the CIPR PRide Awards for PR and the B2B Awards for a client's eye-catching advertising campaign.
Onespacemedia expands development team
Onespacemedia is delighted to welcome developer Dan Gamble to the Onespacemedia team.
Do you have to shout to be heard?
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's Big Tuesday Debate last week - centring on the question 'Do you have to shout to be heard?' - featured three people connected to the Cambridge Network.
CCS shortlisted for Top Innovations 2014 award
CCS is shortlisted as a finalist for Cambridge News' Top Innovations 2014 awards. These honour the latest inventions that have gone public over the past year.
One week left to enter - calling all UK technology start-ups
Cambridge Wireless and SETsquared are calling on innovative tech start-ups and digital entrepreneurs from across the UK to enter the prestigious Discovering Start-Ups 2014 Competition.
New study supports economic case for investment in East West Rail ‘Central Section’ rail link
The East West Rail Consortium has published a report that shows that extending the East West Rail line from Oxford to Cambridge has real potential. It shows that the delivery of attractive new rail services between key locations could deliver substantial economic benefits and support significant growth in the East West Rail corridor.
B2B marketing strategies to suit any budget
Spirus writes: SMEs with up to 10 employees form the majority of our client base. If you are an SME and wonder how to promote your business, here are some of our suggestions for the best online tactics that won’t blow your whole budget.
Milestone for ‘This is Civil Engineering’
A campaign to show how communities benefit from local civil engineering projects has reached a major milestone with 100 projects from across the UK signed up.
Roadworks removed in the region for August bank holiday weekend
The Highways Agency will be helping holidaymakers have happy holidays by keeping traffic moving over the August bank holiday weekend, ensuring that 98 per cent of England’s motorways and other major roads are free of roadworks.
The beetle’s white album
The physical properties of the ultra-white scales on certain species of beetle could be used to make whiter paper, plastics and paints, while using far less material than is used in current manufacturing methods.
A foundation for change: eLife reports on progress in 2013
eLife celebrates its first full year in publishing with the release of its 2013 Annual Report. The report emphasises eLife's achievements from last year and points towards how the unique initiative will continue to expand on successes in technology innovation and challenge the status quo.
‘This workshop really opened my eyes to the opportunities in plant sciences!’
A-level students from across the UK were challenged to understand new scientific concepts and techniques, assess raw data from real experiments and formulate hypotheses during a visit to the Sainsbury Laboratory at Cambridge University (SLCU).
SMEs must tap into benefits of older workers
Nine out of ten small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) understand the value older workers bring to their business, with the majority (61%), recruiting a mixture of ages, according to a survey of by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with the Scottish Centre for Healthy Working Lives.
Computing at School: rethinking how computing is taught
Microsoft Research Vice President Tony Hey recently addressed teachers at the Computing at School conference in the UK, where state-funded primary and secondary schools will soon teach computing fundamentals as a science.
Marketing: Marwell’s wildlife mission
With a £17 million investment at hand, Marwell Wildlife aims to improve footfall at its 140-acre zoo while staying true to the charity's commitment to biodiversity. A Saatchi Masius Masterclass - part of Santander's Breakthrough programme - was a valuable chance to look again at its marketing plan.
LEP welcomes new Board Members
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed three new members to its Board.