Azuri joins project inspiring students in Nigeria to study STEM subjects
Azuri Technologies, a leading pay-as-you-go solar home solutions provider to off-grid homes, is delighted to be invited to take part in a project aimed at helping students from less affluent communities in Nigeria discover the power of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in solving real-world problems.
PBD Biotech closes seed funding round
Bovine TB is one of a group of diseases caused by mycobacteria that has devastated the agricultural industry worldwide. Now UK agri-tech start-up PBD Biotech, developers of the first rapid test for live mycobacteria, has secured £400,000 in its first major strategic investment round to fund international trials and launch a suite of products.
Darktrace AI defends millions of NHS patients’ data in the UK
Darktrace, the world’s leading AI company for cyber defence, has announced that the UK’s National Health Service is increasing its adoption of Darktrace’s AI technology to safeguard systems and patient information, including prescription and blood type data.
Huge boost for education sector as IT Governance acquires GDPR compliance tool
As part of its longer-term investment in supporting the UK education sector with its GDPR compliance obligations, IT Governance Ltd (the largest operational subsidiary of AIM-listed GRC International Group plc) has acquired gdpr.co.uk from Cambridge company Wonde Ltd.
Double first for dB Broadcast
dB Broadcast, the UK’s leading Systems Integrator, has recruited two new engineers, both with first class degrees in Media Technology. Alexander Quince and William Mooney, both graduates of the University of Salford, will join the 20-strong team under Graham Pearl, Engineering Director, working on a wide variety of client projects.
Back cool idea to help patients sleep!
To some, the prolonged soaring temperatures of late are a welcome change from the usual damp British summer weather. However, for others - particularly those in hospital - it can be uncomfortable.
Improve your editing skills through Cambridge TV School
Join a one day masterclass on Wednesday 22 August to improve on your editing skills, and give your finished project a polished look.
The ‘brain’ that’s helping reduce carbon emissions
From their base halfway across the globe in Singapore, Cambridge researchers are working with colleagues from around the world to reduce carbon emissions in industry.
Welsh minister, Rebecca Evans looks to TWI for Single Market insight
Rebecca Evans, the Welsh Minister for Housing and Regeneration, visited TWI Technology Centre Wales in Port Talbot to gain an insight into the importance of access to the EU Single Market to business. The visit, which took place last week, was scheduled ahead of Rebecca meeting a group of UK Ministers to discuss Brexit.
Smart irrigation becoming more attractive option for spuds
A sustained dry period, changes in water licences and shortage of labour are making smart irrigation systems more attractive to potato farmers, according to Andrew Howseman of Howseman Agriculture. Agri-Tech East is looking at smart irrigation in its next Pollinator event on 13th September 2018.
Five Birketts lawyers inducted to The Legal 500 Hall of Fame
Five Partners at Birketts, representing the firm’s Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property, Construction, and Commercial Litigation offerings, have been inducted to The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
WaveFX needs your help - voting now open
The Streaming Awards are the only industry awards voted for by real people, which is why WaveFX is really chuffed to be nominated in four categories.
Arm acquires Treasure Data to set the stage for IoT transformation
Arm acquires enterprise data management leader, Treasure Data, enabling device-to-data IoT platform.
Cambridge Fibre to deliver Gigabit TrueFibre® in Cambridge and Ely
Dynamic technology start-up, Cambridge Fibre, is installing a completely new full-fibre network in Cambridge and Ely that will deliver broadband services to local businesses and homes up to 40 times faster and more reliable than the “high-speed” services of existing providers.
ZEISS to present initial release of APEER
Experience the cloud-based platform [for applications in science and industry] at M&M in Baltimore, booth 624.
An exciting advancement in the world of graphene
Graphene monolayers, grown on liquid metal matrix, demonstrate exceptional mechanical properties. These large-area polycrystalline graphene sheets are manufactured with a metallurgical method based on graphene liquid phase growth.
Still time to nominate businesses for the 'Cambridge News' top 130 celebration
As part of the Cambridge News' 130th anniversary this year, it wants to celebrate the region's top 130 businesses.
42 Technology helps Linde Gases develop ‘best in class’ EVOS VIPR valve
42 Technology has helped Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, to design and develop a new easy-to-use industrial gas cylinder valve with integrated pressure regulator.
New publication showcases R&D investment
A new publication which details the allocation of the government’s increasing investment in research and innovation, highlighting the government’s ambition for public and private sector investment in R&D to reach 2.4% of GDP by 2027, has been announced by Science Minister Sam Gyimah.
Project aims to unearth details of early Irish diet
The European Research Council has awarded funding of €1.5million for a major new study examining the diet and food culture of 16th and 17th century Ireland.
Price Bailey Tax consultants celebrate record high number of exam successes
Price Bailey is delighted to announce that among the recent exam successes of its Tax team in the Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA) papers, Charlotte Page has won her second medal in her Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) qualification, adding the Personal Tax prize to her VAT prize and the distinction she obtained in the Business Tax paper.
An introduction to energy efficiency for SMEs
The Carbon Trust, in association with The Green Business Fund, is running a morning workshop in Cambridge next month to help SMEs learn how to make their businesses more energy efficient.
Charities: Disqualification of trustees and senior managers – new rules now apply
An individual has for some time been liable to be automatically disqualified from acting as a charity trustee if certain reasons apply to them, such as an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception. Chris Knight of Hewitsons explains.
Department for Transport awards Plextek funding for smart vehicle tagging solution
Design and innovation consultancy, Plextek has been awarded funding by the Department for Transport (DfT) for development of a novel vehicle tagging solution for intelligent and autonomous vehicle systems.
WordPress vulnerability
You trust many websites to look after your personal data, but read about data losses every week. Brute force attacks on WordPress websites, for example, are increasing rapidly. So if you have a WordPress site, you need to read this.