Plextek Group company RedCloud Technology announces investment in Iceni Mobile Pakistan
Lahore–Pakistan;Cambridge-UK... RedCloud Technology Ventures, part of the Plextek Group, Cambridge, has completed a significant undisclosed investment into an Enterprise cloud platform for the underbanked in Pakistan to be launched in January 2014. It is targeted to bring technology and financial services together for the first time.
Communication tip: challenge convention
In this tip, communication coach Jon Torrens tells you how using your own perspective is an excellent idea.
Huppert meets home-based entrepreneurs at the Business Lounge
MP Julian Huppert will meet some of the city’s home-based entrepreneurs on Monday (July 29) at the Cambridge Business Lounge.
Mills & Reeve tuned in with digital radio global leader
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has advised Sepura plc on its acquisition of Portalify Oy, a Helsinki based software solutions developer.
Centre for Computing History opens this weekend
The Centre for Computing History opens in Cambridge tomorrow (Saturday 27th July).
Cambridge University Library launches design competition
A landscape design competition to transform the space surrounding Cambridge University Library has been launched.
Brain disorders cost the UK, say neuroscientists
Experts believe that disorders of the brain pose the greatest economic challenge for UK health care.
Want to stick with your diet? Better have someone hide the chocolate
If you are trying to lose weight or save for the future, new research suggests avoiding temptation may increase your chances of success compared to relying on willpower alone. The study on self-control by researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Dusseldorf was published this week in the journal Neuron.
Free business workshops offered in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council, working with Exemplas, are offering a range of free–of–charge workshops in the local area.
City MP calls for continuing support for apprenticeships
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has called for employers to keep backing apprenticeships at a celebration event to mark the success of Cambridge Regional College’s ‘100 apprentices in 100 days’ project.
UK’s Landfill Directive targets at risk, warn local authority waste chiefs
Heads of local authority waste departments across the country are calling for the Government to conduct an urgent review of emerging waste trends which reveal a potential risk to the UK’s ability to meet its 2020 Landfill Directive targets.
AVEVA supports Villiers Park Educational Trust’s Inspiring Excellence Programme
AVEVA makes a significant donation to Villiers Park to help young people reach their full academic potential and develop a passion for learning.
What's in a name? asks Spirus
It’s no surprise that name choosing is high on the world’s agenda right now, but for Spirus, it’s nothing to do with the newest royal.
Bailey Fisher assists Syrinix with Chairman appointment
Bailey Fisher Executive Search is pleased to have worked with Syrinix, a leading pipeline monitoring technology specialist that recently secured £2.1m of investment to accelerate its growth nationally and internationally.
Bourn Hall celebrates 35 years of IVF as first 'test-tube' babies commemorate founders
The world’s first test tube baby, Louise Brown, celebrated 35 years of IVF by unveiling a plaque to commemorate the work of pioneers Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards at the fertility clinic they founded at Bourn Hall in Cambridge, UK. Their work gave childless couples the hope of a baby for the first time and has resulted in 5.5 million IVF babies worldwide.
Wild Lion turns 4! Discounted video available!
Wild Lion Media is offering up to 50% off all video, animation and design to all Cambridge Network members to celebrate its upcoming 4th birthday.
Kier Construction builds new HQ at Cambridge Research Park
Kier Construction’s latest building project is one it is undertaking on its own behalf: a new 35,000 sq.ft. regional headquarters at Cambridge Research Park, where the company has just bought two acres of land at £200,000 per acre.
Cost of Arctic methane release could be ‘size of global economy’ warn experts
Economic modelling shows that the possible methane emissions caused by shrinking sea ice from just one area of the Arctic could come with a global price tag of 60 trillion dollars - the size of the world economy in 2012.
Scientific Digital Imaging's ProReveal to be used to train professionals at Eastwood Park
Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI), the AIM quoted group focused on the application of digital imaging technology to the needs of the scientific community, is pleased to announce that the major international healthcare training centre, Eastwood Park, UK will be using ProReveal, a test to detect proteins on surgical instruments, to supplement the training of validation professionals on how to assess…
The power of paper electronics - Cambridge scientist talks on TED
A leading Cambridge scientist has showcased her ground-breaking work with printable electronics this week on the world-famous technology talk platform, TED2013.
New senior appointments at Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the dedicated charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is pleased to announce a number of trustee and senior management appointments. Those appointed bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to guide and support the organisation as it strives to raise much-needed funds for the hospitals.
Plextek Consulting brings virtual reality to the real world with Oculus Rift
Plextek Consulting is using the Oculus Rift, a cutting-edge virtual reality gaming headset, to design and develop a series of innovative immersive telepresence technology concepts, with the potential to transform virtual reality into real world applications.
Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire presents Queen's Award to Global Inkjet Systems
Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire has visited Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) to present the company with their Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2013 in the International Trade category.
RealVNC ships MirrorLink Certified tech for in-car connectivity on Texas Instruments chips
RealVNC, the global provider of VNC®, and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) have integrated remote access technology from RealVNC with the DRA64x and DRA65x automotive infotainment processors. The inclusion of VNC Automotive, a MirrorLink™ Certified product, delivers high quality in-vehicle entertainment and telematics capabilities to drivers and passengers alike.
Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue is looking for more corporate supporters - can you help?
Cambridgeshire Search & Rescue (CamSAR) is currently looking for new business supporters to join their corporate supporters members group.