Why you should automate your contract negotiation process
Contract negotiation is arguably the most important part of signing a deal—yet it’s overly slow, error-prone, and expensive. That’s where automation comes in.
Genetic variants identified that impact immune cells' functioning
Certain genetic variants that cause modified protein binding in immune cells, are also seen in those at high risk of some autoimmune diseases, new research has found.
Reputational spirals
Public criticism during crises can prompt innovation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, but many firms instead get caught in a downward spiral, says Nareuporn Piyasinchai, a PhD candidate in the Strategy & International Business subject group at Cambridge Judge Business School.
How to keep your cool
The ability to keep your cool is a critical quality in life, and here are five thoughts about how to do it, whatever the provocation, writes Simon Hall.
Senior Associate Sacha Wooldridge joins Birketts’ immigration team
Birketts’ Immigration Team has been bolstered by the appointment of Senior Associate Sacha Wooldridge.
Winners of 'Cambridge Independent' Science and Technology Awards revealed
The winners of the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards have been revealed. Almost all of them - and the awards' sponsors - are members of Cambridge Network.
Marshall Centre launches new, improved website
Marshall Centre is pleased to announce the launch of its new website including an innovative virtual reality experience. Come explore, discover and grow!
Beyond automated contract markup: From redlining to signing deals
Lawyers need contract review tools that augment their valuable skill set and help them move deals to signature by intelligently identifying real issues.
US2U Consulting podcast - outplacement and career transition
The latest episode of the US2U Consulting Podcast is available now.
Multiple sensory inputs: Sound plus movement patent delivers better user experiences
The combination of sound recognition and movement is the subject of a new patent, granted to Audio Analytic this week.
JPM becomes first Serbian firm to adopt Luminance’s AI-powered eDiscovery platform
The oldest commercial law firm in Serbia, JPM Janković Popović Mitić, has become the first law firm in the region to announce its use of Luminance’s revolutionary eDiscovery software to enhance the process of investigations and litigation at the firm.
Allia Future Business centre - Peterborough, the city of entrepreneurs?
Given the year we’ve just had, it’s understandable to reflect on how far-reaching the economic effects of Covid-19 and lockdown will be, particularly on business and employment.
Anglian Water targets leakage, resilience, water efficiency and community support with £630million investment for 2021
Anglian Water is embarking on a huge £630million investment programme for the financial year ahead. The largest investment ever planned for a single year will be spent across the entire East of England, which is the driest and one of the fastest-growing parts of the country.
Chipset shortages and the rise of the Smart TV
Businesses are increasingly concerned about the global shortage of high-powered computer chips.
Darktrace becomes official AI cyber security partner of INDYCAR Team Arrow McLaren SP
Darktrace, a leading autonomous cyber security AI company, has announced that it is extending its partnership with McLaren Racing and embarking on a new sponsorship of the Arrow McLaren SP.
Cambridge Midsummer Fair in June is postponed
Cambridge City Council and the Eastern Region Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain have announced the postponement of the Midsummer Fair which was scheduled to take place on Midsummer Common from 23-28 June this year.
Auditor university education: does it matter?
Auditors are certified as having the proper qualifications, so does the educational background of such an auditor matter? A new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School finds that it does, as those with quantitative backgrounds produce better audits.
New SQL Monitor release lets organisations manage on-premises and cloud databases from a single global dashboard
To help organisations explore and manage the advantages the cloud provides, the latest release of Redgate’s popular database monitoring tool, SQL Monitor, now supports Amazon EC2 and RDS, and Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instances as well as on-premises SQL Server.
Cambridge Museum of Technology seeks new trustees
Cambridge Museum of Technology is recruiting new trustees to serve on its board, to reflect the diversity of the community and bring the skills to support the ongoing development of the museum.
Father and son set inspiring challenge to raise funds for Blue Smile
Across Cambridgeshire many young children are experiencing challenges to their mental health and the coronavirus pandemic has made the situation worse. With opportunities to see friends, family, and to play freely outside removed, routines disrupted and important milestones lost, children are showing an increase in mental health problems. One local boy and his dad are taking huge steps to…
Howes Percival crowned ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ in Dealmakers Awards
Howes Percival is celebrating being named Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Insider Media’s Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2020. Howes Percival was also shortlisted for two deals in the ‘Deal of the Year (above £10m)’ category and for another two deals in the ‘Deal of the Year (below £10m)’ category.
Why deal velocity in Legal is the crucial metric you aren’t tracking
You’ve likely heard of the importance of sales velocity. However, there’s another metric that’s arguably even more crucial: deal velocity.Sales velocity—a measurement of how quickly a deal moves through your pipeline—has long been considered a crucial metric. But sales velocity alone doesn't tell the whole story. The time taken by the contract review process, also known as deal velocity,…
KVM and Multi-Stream Transport (MST) in perfect harmony with Adder Technology
Following the launch of the ADDERLink™ XD600 series, Adder is excited to announce a new addition to its range of KVM extenders - introducing the ADDERLink XD612.
Alchemab raises £60 million in Series A financing to advance novel platform for identifying disease-modifying antibody therapeutics
Alchemab Therapeutics, a biotech company developing novel products for patients with hard-to-treat diseases by harnessing the power of naturally protective antibodies, today announces the completion of a £60 million ($82 million) Series A financing round.