Voyage Manager integrates with SPOT
Voyage Manager Ltd has extended its range of tracking devices to include SPOT personal trackers. SPOT personal trackers are affordable GPS based tracking devices designed for use in inhospitable places. SPOT communicates using the Globalstar low earth orbit satellite constellation, ensuring near global coverage.
Cambridge Christmas Carol Concert in aid of homeless
Enjoy the unique and historical venue of the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chamber, listen to the wonderful voices of the Chesterton Choral Society and join in with a traditional Christmas Carol Service on Wednesday 12th December from 7pm to 9pm. Refreshments of mince pies and mulled wine will be available.
Christmas is coming with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps
Throw away the old fashioned chocolate calendars and treat yourself to a brand new treat every day in December with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps, the new free mobile app from MagicSolver.
Tame your computer - filter your fancies
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 filter your fancy Reports without basing them on Queries (Access 2007-2010).
The dance of quantum tornadoes
A quantum fluid trapped on top of a semiconductor chip can be used to measure movements to astonishing precision.
The centre will not hold: what happens when empires collide and collapse
Scholars from more than ten institutions will gather in Cambridge this week to share research that shines a light on what happens when empires come to an end.
Strong growth for Marshall in Movember!
Over 100 Marshall employees from across the Group of Companies, including Canada and the Netherlands, took part in this year’s Movember event, raising over £10,000 for this important charity, which supports men’s health and prostate cancer.
TTP Group celebrates 25th anniversary and treats employees to a weekend away in London
Melbourn based technology company TTP Group celebrated 25 years of innovation and product development with a party weekend in London for staff and their partners.
Meet the Brusheads– new toothbrush to revolutionise children’s brushing habits
PA Consulting Group has created a new concept for toothbrushes, designed to encourage children to develop positive brushing habits while making teeth-brushing a fun part of the day. According to the NHS, tooth decay is one of the most widespread health problems in the UK and around a third of children starting school and around a third of children aged 12 have visible tooth decay.
Celebrating the publication of 'The Cambridge Phenomenon'
In just 50 years, business in Cambridge has changed out of all recognition. Now a recognised hub or ‘cradle of innovation’, it houses a total of 11 billion dollar companies (since 1995) and has encouraged the creation of 50,000 new jobs in a single generation.
Januarys selects Method to deliver annual PR schedule and engagement intelligence
Commercial property consultants Januarys has chosen Cottenham-based integrated communications agency Method Creative to handle its PR and advertising activity as part of a proactive engagement campaign.
Cambridge Design Partnership raises nearly £3K for charity Movember
Cambridge Design Partnership has raised nearly £3k for Movember UK, helping to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer. A team of 16 engineers at Cambridge Design Partnership gave up their razors for the month of November to cultivate some elaborate moustaches but, most importantly, raise money for a good cause.
Quiz fans from Cambridge companies raise £2,000
More than 140 people from businesses across Cambridge came together last night in the effort to be named Cambridge’s brainiest firm at Pure Resourcing Solutions’ annual charity quiz night.
Christmas is coming… get all sparkly now
Christmas IS coming. The twinkly lights are on, the Christmas tree is potted and it's all magically red and green. Creative Solutions are in heaven.
Italian special forces warm to UK knitwear
Cambridge Network member, the British knitwear company Armadillo Merino, has signed a groundbreaking deal with the Italian Navy.
Mobas expands Account Management team
Leading integrated agency Mobas has strengthened its account management team with the appointment of Lizzie Hope.
Promoting Cambridge to stay competitive: Network latest from the CEO
It is easy to assume that Cambridge’s star qualities sell themselves on the world stage, but other regions and countries appear to be making a much greater effort, and their persistence and professionalism makes Cambridge look less enthusiastic when responding to visitors. "We can’t afford to lose the competition in the long term, so we cannot be complacent," says Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network…
Think you know what added value is?
Giving value and adding value are words that many salespeople and sales executives have a difficult time in understanding, let alone giving to the customer. Most people think that value is all about something the company adds or gives away as a freebee, some small additional service, something tacked onto the product. Wrong!
Move to change the law on unpaid internships backed by Huppert
A move to change the law to ban employers from advertising long-term unpaid internships is being backed by Cambridge MP Julian Huppert.
Your chance to meet the stars
Experience a free night of stargazing in Cambridge to coincide with the BBC’s “Stargazing Live” when it returns to our screens in January.
Amino on target for growth
Amino Technologies plc, the Cambridge-based leader in digital entertainment solutions for IPTV, OTT and in-home multimedia distribution, provides the following update on trading for the year ended 30 November 2012. The Company expects to deliver a profit for the year in line with market expectations as a result of the Board's ongoing focus on operational performance and continued success in…
Marshall Aerospace launches JETability
Cambridge, UK-headquartered Marshall Aerospace has launched JETability, a business aviation solution that combines the resources of one of the largest and longest-established aerospace companies in Europe into a customer-focused, ‘one call, one team’ centre-of-excellence for the business aviation sector.
Many business leaders drive with eyes closed - Part Two
If you read the first part of this series, "Many Leaders Drive With Eyes Closed - Part One," where Nkem Mpamah, CEO and Founder of Cognition Global Concepts clarified the difference between the business terms - mission, vision and values, this part will build on the first to teach you how to maximize your vision in order to grow your business.
‘Advanced Persistent Threats’ are top infosecurity challenge for businesses in 2013
Countering Advanced Persistent Threats, or APTs, tops the list of information security priorities for businesses in 2013, according to IT Governance, the global leader in IT governance, risk management and compliance expertise.
Cambridge Index rises 2.9%
Global equities rose during the week, after Eurozone Finance Ministers reached a consensus on providing the latest tranche of financial aid to Greece. The Cambridge Index rose 2.9% or 362.1 points to 12,907.4, outperforming the broader indices as seven of the top ten index heavyweights recorded gains.