Tender opens for Cambridge Folk Festival filming/web streaming
Cambridge City Council is inviting quotations from companies who could provide the necessary infrastructure and services to enable performances of main stage artists at the Cambridge Folk Festival 2013 (25th – 28th July) to be streamed live on the internet.
Bulgin’s Buccaneer® connectors now rated to IP69K
The popular Buccaneer range of advanced waterproof power and data connectors from Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has been independently rated to IP69K – DIN 40050-9, further extending the potential applications of this robust circular connector range.
Meningitis outbreak in West Africa, warns The Travel Clinic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that a meningitis outbreak has begun in West Africa.
'Dirty dozen' invasive species threaten UK
Parts of the UK are at greater risk of invasion by non-native aquatic species than previously thought, according to new research.
International business travel increases along with risks to executives
A 2011 survey of 4,700 international business travelers by International SOS found that 60 percent travel to high-risk destinations at least once a year, while 16 percent do so five times a year or more.
New report shows CBNL reach 50% share of growing point-to-multipoint backhaul market
The latest report from ExelixisNet shows Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL) has consolidated its leadership in the point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul equipment market – a market expected to surpass $500 million by 2017.
Safebox is forever
As suave and sophisticated as James Bond is, he has real difficulty holding down any sort of lasting relationship with… well pretty much anybody! Therefore, it would seem that 007 prefers a life of solitude to endorsing sustainable partnerships. It’s here that the uncanny similarities between Safebox and Britain’s knight in shining armour end.
Hardware/software interfacing explained at UK technical conference
Pebble Bay has announced that they will be presenting a half-day workshop explaining the art of writing software to interface with embedded hardware at the UK Device Developers Conference.
New Cambridge structural integrity educational establishment welcomes its first PhD student
The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) based at TWI near Cambridge, opened its doors for business today (1 May 2013) by welcoming its first PhD student.
Pirate utopias: a history of digital distribution
How the ‘Hacker ethic’ almost killed the music industry, then helped save it, but might spell the end of ownership as we know it.
CPM works on an ELT series for the Middle East
In March 2012 Cambridge Publishing Management (CPM) was offered a part in an exciting-sounding project for Pearson, helping them to produce a version of their New Cutting Edge ELT series for a Middle Eastern country.
Cash flow concerns: UK SMEs worried for the year ahead
Cash flow remains a significant challenge to large numbers of UK businesses, according to new research from Santander Corporate & Commercial, which reports that nearly half of UK businesses say they are either ‘very’ or ‘quite’ concerned about managing cash flow over the next 12 months. Almost half also say their business has recently suffered from a cash flow challenge, while one in four cite…
The Great CPM Bake-Off
Even before the nation was inspired by Mary Berry, the team at Cambridge Publishing Management (CPM) were excited about their cakes: birthday cakes, especially those provided by their very own chef (Paul’s wife), were always met with great enthusiasm.
Google Chrome forks WebKit in the blink of an eye
Any news story that manages to involve Google and Apple is going to grab the headlines and attention, but is there much to get worked up about with their latest Rendering Engine development?
How to avoid objections and find real solutions
Overcoming objections is just about the most important skill (apart from listening) that a sales person has to perfect. The easiest method of satisfying objections is to avoid them in the first place! Ian Titchener, Director of Telemarketing Matters, looks at why and how.
Eurotech extends proven DynaPCN passenger counting family
DynaPCN 10-20 with Ethernet uses more precise algorithms for counting passengers
Omidyar Network releases must-read report on entrepreneurship in Africa
Omidyar Network, the philantropic organisation of eBay founder Pierre Omidyar, have released what has to be the most in-depth study of African entrepreneurship to-date.
Cambridge call to arms on Internet of Things
Cambridge UK technology leaders are uniting with US influencers in a power play designed to ensure that the potential of the Internet of Things isn’t thrown away. ARM CEO, Warren East is joining key figures from Weightless SIG in the UK and US-based The Van Heyst Group, Inex Advisors and Institute for the Future in a concerted call to action at the Nerve disruptive technology conference this…
Call for entries for IOP Innovation Awards
Physics has been at the heart of innovations from the light bulb to the Large Hadron Collider. From oil exploration to aerospace and regenerative medicine to robotics, physics and physicists drive the success of the best and brightest companies. The Institute of Physics (IOP) Innovation Awards celebrate companies that make the most of physics.
Embedded Linux, embedded Windows and realtime OS's at UK Device Developers' Conference
Embedded software developers get the chance to meet industry experts and explore new technologies – May 2013.
City Symphony Orchestra concert supports Cambridge charity
Classical music lovers who are passionate about green spaces, environmental education and the future of Cambridge, are in for a treat on Saturday 18 May.
Conversations with Cornel West
Don’t miss the chance to hear the controversial commentator Cornel West in dialogue with other great minds on politics, philosophy and literature, touching in particular on issues of race and identity.
‘Mid-sized’ firms key to UK manufacturing
A reduction in the trade deficit by £20bn and an estimated 200,000 UK-based jobs could be created over the next ten years, as mid-sized manufacturing firms end the outsourcing of production to Asia in response to changing business dynamics, according to a report published this week.
Cambridge Index gains 8.2%
Global equities rebounded from last week’s losses, amid mounting speculation that global central banks would maintain their stance on stimulus measures. The Cambridge Index surged 8.2% or 1148.0 points to 15174.7, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted strong gains.
Smartboxx wins contract for medical equipment enclosure
Enclosure specialist Smartboxx has announced that it has been awarded a contract to manufacture several key components for the OrganOx metra®, an innovative medical device that enables the repair, preservation and objective viability assessment of livers prior to transplantation.