Cambridge companies challenged to stop whispering and start singing
“Why whisper when you can sing?” That’s the challenge business communications specialist Kaye Coleman-Rooney will set Cambridge companies at Cambridge Network’s Breakfast Briefing later this month.
Thought-leadership success for energy management company, IMServ with KISS PR
Cutting through industry complexity and unearthing the interesting stories has been a critical part of the thought-leadership, profile-raising PR campaign developed by KISS PR for energy management client, IMServ, part of Invensys.
Ginn & Tonic for Woodfines
Woodfines Solicitors are pleased to announce that the firm has merged with Ginn & Co, a long established private client practice in Cambridge.
Birketts appoints two new Business Development Managers
Leading east of England law firm Birketts LLP is pleased to announce that Hannah Buxton and Tomasina Overall have joined the firm's growing Business Development and Marketing team.
Cambridge film screening to put spotlight on dementia
Dementia will be put under the spotlight in Cambridge this month with a free film screening aimed at raising awareness about the condition and research to tackle it.
Five ways politicians really can be the 'party of the small business'
The main political parties are vying for the support of the small business, with Ed Miliband last week declaring that Labour were now “the party of the small business”. But there are a number of things any party wanting to achieve that status needs to do, says David Brassington of CMC, who works with small business owners to achieve their objectives.
VirtualStudio.TV issues Video Newsletter September
This month VirtualStudio.TV visited Siemens in Lincoln, and also took its Mobile Studio to Siemens UK Headquarters in Frimley. Simon and Sean took a trip to the IBC in Amsterdam to find out all the latest industry news.
A pie and a pint for your data
The definition of the word ‘suitable’ can differ significantly from one person to another. Take a ‘suitable environment’ for example; this can range from a sty to something Kevin McCloud would go weak over!
Integra ICT named a finalist at Comms National Awards 2013
Integra ICT, an accredited telecoms and IT reseller from Bedfordshire, has been named a finalist at the 2013 Comms National Awards in the “SME contact centre solution reseller” category.
Another AIM listing for the KISS Creative Group
Cambridge and London based creative communications agency, KISS has successfully completed a strategic, digital and marketing project to help prepare IXICO Limited for its proposed reverse takeover of Phytopharm Plc and admission to the Alternative Investment Market ("AIM") of the London Stock Exchange.
Eurotech agrees sale of Parvus Corporation to Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Amaro (Italy) Eurotech, a leading provider of embedded products and technology and of high energy efficient supercomputers, today announces it has signed an agreement with Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc.
GHX is Global Healthcare Supply Chain Management Solutions Company of the Year
Based on its success in helping the global healthcare industry save billions of dollars by maximising automation, efficiency and accuracy of business processes, GHX was awarded the 2013 Global Healthcare Supply Chain Management Solutions Company of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan.
Griff Rhys Jones lends support to local Green Belt campaign
Griff Rhys Jones, President of Civic Voice – and an active campaigner on civic and planning matters – has signed the Save the Cambridge Green Belt petition and sent a letter of support to the campaign group, as a direct result of liaison with local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF).
Time to shift the infrastructure agenda into 'delivery mode', say leading engineers
Government must shift the infrastructure agenda from rhetoric into “delivery mode” if it is to retain confidence in the effectiveness of the National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) and succeed in delivering the infrastructure the UK needs, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Flood and Water Management Conference at Duxford
Professionals from local authorities, consultants and contractors will meet next week (10th October) at a Flood and Water Management Conference at Duxford.
Learn about communication as Network launches new workshops
A new workshop format for some of Cambridge Network's popular Breakfast Networking events is being launched this month, when member Kaye Coleman-Rooney, founder of consultancy Doing Words, presents a one-hour seminar on business communications.
Researchers uncover 48 new genetic variants associated with multiple sclerosis
Scientists of the International Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Consortium (IMSGC) have identified an additional 48 genetic variants influencing the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
IT Governance helps OmPrompt attain ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications
IT Governance, the global leader in information security and ISO 27001-compliance expertise, has announced that OmPrompt has successfully achieved certification to both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 with the help of IT Governance’s consultants.
Council launches budget consultation with local businesses
Cambridgeshire County Council is asking businesses for their views on where it should be investing and saving money, through an online survey as well as face-to-face surveys/interviews.
Cambridge Index rises 0.2%
The Cambridge Index rose 0.2% or 26.9 points, to end at 16,700.0, as gains in index heavyweights ARM Holdings, DS Smith and Greene King more than offset losses in Johnson Matthey and AVEVA Group.
Somersault gets in the ring with Sport England
Somersault Video Productions was recently commissioned by Sport England to produce a short film documenting the story of a boxing club that has been re-generated with the help of a £50,000 grant.
Creactive Design recognised in national design awards
Creactive Design has been recognised in the prestigious Plastics Industry Awards for the best consumer product of the year category, for the Magrini ‘Breeze’ high chair.
Anthill™ launches the latest version of its app
With a new user experience designed by Redback, the Anthilll™ app has a whole host of new features. From creating the initial wireframes through to delivery of the user experience, Redback worked closely with developers to bring the latest version of the app to life.
Unique portable humidity calibrator from Michell provides 12 hours of use
Michell Instruments has upgraded its portable humidity calibrator - the S503- with an optional, external battery pack. Michell introduced the modification in response to requests from customers who found that many of the locations on their sites where calibrations were made did not have easy access to mains electricity.
Addressing the STEM skills gap: the need for collaboration between education and industry
Join the discussion on the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education in Cambridge on 16th October.