Landis+Gyr’s Dynamic Voltage Management solution chosen by Oregon Utility
Central Lincoln People’s Utility District recently selected Landis+Gyr’s Dynamic Voltage Management solution to improve energy efficiency across the distribution system.
Women at Cambridge: 'The Meaning of Success' book launch
A major book launch this week will highlight the lives and work of women at the University of Cambridge.
Strings that surprise: how a theory scaled up
In August 1984 two physicists arrived at a formula that transformed our understanding of string theory, an achievement now recognised by a major award. Professor Michael Green of Cambridge University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics explains how string theory has taken unexpected directions.
eCommerce boom generates 300% growth for James and James
James and James Fulfilment are on target for £5 million in revenue by December 2014.
Inder's Kitchen offers 'at home' cookery lessons
Inder's Kitchen now offers cookery lessons at home. For that special dinner party or perhaps as a gift for an avid home cook, a home cookery class will teach you and your guests to cook a fantastic traditional Indian meal, and of course, leave you with a delicious dinner to enjoy together.
Industrial Excellence Award comes to the UK
UK companies are invited to showcase excellence in manufacturing via the first UK Industrial Excellence Award competition, backed by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Domino sets the bar high at interpack 2014
Interpack 2014 will see Domino, the global product and traceability specialist, present the latest addition to its laser portfolio, as well as new entries in its V-Series thermal transfer overprinter (TTO) and A-Series continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) ranges, all of which include i-Tech intelligent Technology smart features.
How to avoid pointless meetings
All of us over the years have probably attended plenty of meetings that have not turned into business, or worse still, meetings where business has been promised but never happened. These top tips could help you avoid just that.
Cambridge event will unlock innovation potential
Executives are to be given the key to unlock innovation potential within their organisations at the upcoming ‘Selecting the “Right” Innovative Ideas’ event organised by Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, part of the University of Cambridge.
Unify focuses on the SMB segment with enhanced OpenScape Business portfolio
X1 Appliance introduced to address below-30 user segment, myPortal To Go improves mobility.
Unify and Hospedia partner to deliver the UK first UC-enabled patient workflow in healthcare
Agreement will improve patient engagement and staff collaboration to support and enable cost efficiencies.
New apprentices give £1.2m boost to business in Cambridge
New apprentices gave businesses in Cambridge a £1.2 million boost over the past year, with each company being on average around £2,000 better off.
Cambridge Science Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
The Cambridge Science Festival, which starts on Monday (10th March), celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The Festival - which runs until 23 March - offers a huge range of talks and hands-on activities. And thanks to the generosity of the University, Festival sponsors and partners, most of the events are free.
Tan to take a walk on the wild side
Fashion journalist, performance artist, cultural anthropologist and entrepreneur Aynouk Tan will be delivering a free public lecture at Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge campus tomorrow (Wednesday, 6-7pm).
New consultancy aims to help Cambridge businesses and charities excel
A new Cambridge brand consultancy, lewis andersen, is open for business.
Courses aim to help you manage your teams effectively
Cambridge Network members will benefit from two courses later this month which aim to help managers overcome some of the common issues they face. The courses - run by the Network's Learning Collaboration - offer practical guidance for those who need to handle conflict in the workplace, or who are leading virtual teams.
Sir Clive Sinclair surprises visitors at Cambridge Centre for Computing History
Visitors at the Centre for Computing History’s special Sinclair Celebration Weekend Event were surprised and delighted on Saturday morning when the man himself made an impromptu appearance at the museum.
'Today has encouraged me to be a scientist!'
The Sainsbury Laboratory at the University of Cambridge (SLCU) aims to inspire the next generation of plant scientists.
WaveFX film crew: Prince Charles one week, Ken Dodd the next
Video production is definitely an interesting industry involving a lot of travel, interesting people and hours of editing in hotel rooms, trains and even planes.
PsychologyOnline to speak at RSM Medical Innovations Summit
How do you provide therapy for people too depressed or anxious to leave their own homes? Psychotherapist Sarah Bateup, clinical lead for PsychologyOnline, will be describing how secure instant messaging can make cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) more accessible at the next Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Medical Innovations Summit on 5 April 2014.
Barrie Calver promoted to Senior Web Developer
Creative marketing agency KISS has promoted Barrie Calver to the position of Senior Web Developer.
Is it good for people to fail occasionally?
In this highly competitive world we often prize success and hate it when things go wrong, but is there actually a value in failing? BBC news spoke to ideaSpace Director Stewart McTavish recently on the topic.
Tame your computer - undo it!
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 undo several actions at a time (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access 2007-2010)...
Taylor Vinters reveals latest updates at cutting edge employment law conference
The effects of social media and technology on employment were two key themes at leading next generation law firm Taylor Vinters’ Employment Law Update, held in Cambridge last week.
Focus Micro Systems chooses Integra ICT to develop virtual data centre solution
Integra’s SaaS (software as a service) business solution provides end-users anywhere access to customer databases and on-demand ICT facilities.