Commercial tenants – moratorium on lease forfeiture caught between a rock and a hard place…
As COVID-19 sweeps the country and the Government forces closure of retail, hospitality and leisure premises, these businesses (and businesses in many other sectors) are now experiencing a significant drop in turnover. Alexandra Messham of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Cambridge Index gains 0.7%
The Cambridge Index advanced 133.9 points or 0.7% to close at 19934.9, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge Network members line up to present free webinars
Cambridge Network's ongoing series of free webinars, which continues this week (tomorrow -Weds 1 April), includes diverse topics ranging from risk management and personal finances to recruitment and immigration.
DCASE Challenge includes Audio Analytic's Polyphonic Sound Detection Score (PSDS) as one of the two evaluation metrics
The organisers of the 2020 DCASE Challenge have included Audio Analytic's Polyphonic Sound Detection Score (PSDS) as one of the two evaluation metrics for ‘Task 4: Sound event detection and separation in domestic environments’.
Combined Authority will support local firms through virus crisis, pledges Mayor
As thousands of workers across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough face an uncertain future, Mayor James Palmer pledges the Combined Authority will work flat out to support local businesses in their battle to stay afloat and to keep their employees in jobs.
Five top tips for marketers now
KISS's Managing Director, Sarah Reakes, offers her top tips for marketers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Downoverload: Brits broadband breakthroughs
Brits are more dependent on their internet and broadband provider than ever before. In the East of the country, 60% are increasing their internet use due to the restrictions of Covid-19, a new study reveals.
Anthias Consulting offers analytical training online
In response to the current global situation with Coronavirus and the limitations on travel, Anthias Consulting is pleased to provide continued support through its high-quality analytical training courses, now available online.
Computer Tutoring is now training Zoom for virtual meetings
With an increased demand for online communication and with more and more people working from home, Computer Tutoring is now happy to offer Live Online Zoom Training.
Audio Analytic at the tinyML Summit 2020: Engineering tinyML models in sound recognition
Earlier this year at the tinyML Summit in San Francisco, Dr Dominic Binks (VP Technology) from Audio Analytic took part in the poster session.
King's broadcasts daily choral services
King's College, Cambridge, is releasing a webcast recording of a choral service every day until July, in place of the choral services that would have taken place in the Chapel.
ARU delivers medical equipment to local NHS Trust
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has delivered potentially lifesaving equipment to a local NHS Trust as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
Velocix introduces mobile-optimised CDN software for 5G video streaming applications
Velocix has introduced new mobile-optimised content delivery network (CDN) software that alleviates the common pain points wireless operators face when scaling out 5G video applications.
City Council plans network of local support for residents in response to coronavirus outbreak
Cambridge City Council is working with voluntary organisations and mutual aid groups to establish support for people in the community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Owlstone Medical appoints Neil Tween as Chief Financial Officer
Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announces the appointment of Neil Tween as its new Chief Financial Officer.
TTP plc collaborates with SOLshare to develop next generation solar energy trading platform
Cambridge, UK and Dhaka, Bangladesh: TTP plc , a leading independent technology and product development company, has today announced it has entered into a partnership with ME SOLshare Ltd, a social enterprise that has created a new approach to distributing and trading affordable solar electricity across peer-to-peer micro-grids. By making improvements to the SOLbox trading platform, the…
‘Here for U’s’ - Cambridge United launches new scheme to help the city get through the coming months
Cambridge United Football Club has launched ‘Here For U’s’, a new scheme to provide practical, emotional and physical support to the local community at this difficult time.
COVID-19, electronic signatures and property deeds
For those property deals that have been agreed and are still progressing, there are logistical challenges for clients and lawyers. As remote working increases, enforced isolation means it is no longer straightforward to execute a deed. Statute requires leases (over three years), land transfers and some other property agreements to be made by ‘deed’ (as opposed to a mere contract). The problem is…
Cambridge Folk Festival cancelled
The 2020 Cambridge Folk Festival has been cancelled.
EACH appeals for urgent public support in response to the 'overwhelming' financial impact of COVID-19 outbreak
The charitable care provider is urgently calling on the public to donate online or get creative with their ‘at-home’ fundraising ideas.
Webinar (6 April 2020): COVID-19: the response from the financial regulators
The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is being closely monitored by all parties and no less the financial regulators.
Auto enrolment pensions and COVID-19
The current coronavirus crisis has inevitably placed a lot of financial pressures on employers and the topic of pension contributions has been mentioned.
Aspiring innovators podcast: episode on privacy and data
In episode 16, the CUTalks podcast talks to Pierre Far, the founder of Blockmetry, about data governance, how young start-ups can stay safe, increase their success and build their reputation in an increasingly digital world.
Choosing sustainability in medical device development
New blog from Team Consulting's Charlie Dean. Why sustainability is the hard but rewarding choice, in the medical device industry and in our own personal lives.
Sanity ropes
Five simple opportunities to help keep you sane through the isolated hours of the coronavirus crisis...