Darktrace named 'Best IT Company of the Year'
Darktrace, the leader in Enterprise Immune System technology, has announced that it has been named ‘Best IT Company of the Year’ at the 12th Annual 2017 IT World Awards® held in San Francisco.
Owlstone Medical CEO Billy Boyle wins Royal Academy of Engineering’s Silver Medal
Billy Boyle, Founder and CEO of Owlstone Medical, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, is to be awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s prestigious Silver Medal. The award recognizes engineer Billy’s work in spearheading the development of the company’s Breath Biopsy platform and driving a vision to save 100,000 lives and $1.5 billion in healthcare costs.
Milner Therapeutics Institute: a drug discovery ecosystem
Tony Kouzarides is passionate about ecosystems: well-balanced communities that flourish on mutual and dynamic interactions. But the ecosystems that excite him are not made up of plants, animals and environments. They’re made up of experts.
Cresset releases Flare: powerful structure-based design application
Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, announces the release of Flare, an intuitive desktop application that provides outstanding new methods for understanding protein-ligand systems.
Abcam plc extends licence and supply agreement with Horizon Discovery
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the world leader in the application of gene editing technologies, today announces that Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of research antibodies, has extended a pre-existing licence and supply agreement between the two companies by exercising an exclusivity provision for the period from July 2017 through June 2018.
Addenbrooke’s charity supports innovation for prostate cancer patients
CamProbe, an innovation project for prostate cancer patients supported through Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s (ACT’s) Innovation for Patient Benefit funding stream, has recently secured £800,000 further funding from the National Institute for Health Research.
Hamillroad's digitally modulated screening for flexo knocks the spots off the competition
Hamillroad Software’s Bellissima screening technology helps customers secure five Gold and four Silver awards at the 2017 European Flexographic Industry Association Awards.
How to find the right venue for corporate events
Pippa Allbright of Tate offers a guide to finding the right venue for corporate events...
New global event management company launched in Cambridge
Founder and Chairman of the Cambridge Roar and leading Cambridge businessman brings a new global events company to town. TR Global Events Ltd is an international event management and production company launched in Cambridge today (29 June) by an experienced team of operators in the field.
Paper on risk and railroads wins prestigious prize
A paper on how US railroads can manage the risks of declining coal haulage wins the annual Cambridge-McKinsey Risk Prize announced at Cambridge Judge Business School.
AIM Altitude reveals its accomplishments on the new EL AL Dreamliner
AIM Altitude is able to announce today that it is the manufacturer of the clean, calming and sophisticated new front-row monuments for EL AL’s Dreamliner 787-9 fleet.
Axtrinet™ announces APG Ethernet Packet Generator software release V2.0 now available
Axtrinet™ APG Ethernet Packet Generators are the most cost effective way of providing full wire rate 10Gbps and 40Gbps Ethernet test capability in R&D and manufacturing test environments.
Lighthouse advises Iris Software on its acquisition of Results Squared
Lighthouse Advisory Partners advised leading UK business-critical software provider, IRIS Software Group, on its acquisition of Results Squared.
Insignis Cash Solutions appoints new Head of Sales
Insignis Cash Solutions welcomes Nick Lacey as Head of Sales to further develop its growing portfolio of regional and national accounts.
Business planning in uncertain times: forget technology
Futurists only help businesses in one real way, but it’s important: they make us think about big shifts we need to consider.
Cambridge museums recognised with substantial Arts Council England funding
Cambridge’s reputation as a centre of excellence for museums and culture in the UK has received a vital boost. Arts Council England (ACE) has awarded University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) more than £4.8m and National Portfolio Organisation status from 2018-2022.
Environment Secretary explores future of farming at Royal Norfolk Show
The Internet of cows, capturing big data to help farmers benchmark performance, creating antibiotics from fruit waste - there was a wealth of agri-tech to show Environment Secretary Michael Gove when he visited the Innovation Hub at the Royal Norfolk Show this week.
Jackson & Co goes digital with US2U Consulting
US2U Consulting teams up with Jackson & Co to produce an innovative Lettings video.
Third Light’s business growth and expanding team prompt exciting office move
Cambridge Research Park, just north of the city, provides office, laboratory, hi-tech and industrial accommodation. The quality of the park and its ability to support enterprise provides an unrivalled environment for business in Cambridge, and is the chosen destination for Third Light's eagerly anticipated move.
Watermill Accounting hosts free workshop for entrepreneurs on 26th July 2017
Small businesses and startups are invited to a free workshop hosted by Watermill Accounting from 10am - 12 noon on Wednesday 26th July 2017 at the Future Business Centre, Cambridge. The workshop - Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs - will bring companies up to speed with the latest accounting information to help improve their business revenue.
Argon Design joins Alliance for Open Media
Argon Design joins the Alliance for Open Media to contribute to and promote the AV1 video codec standard.
Media companies must prioritise quality as half of UK consumers troubled by fake news - KPMG
Media companies should consider prioritising quality, trust and self-regulation as consumers raise concerns over fake news, according to the annual KPMG Media Tracker report.
Four tips for small businesses, freelancers and consultants to standout and grow their brand
"Pretty much every ambitious business I’ve worked with over the last year has needed support with developing how strongly they standout against competitors," says Dan Ince, founder of BrandWorks. Read his four must-do tips for small business owners, freelancers and solopreneurs.
Residents set to benefit from new sporting facilities at Cambridge venues
New sports facilities available for community use are set to be developed, if two proposed grants contributing to the total cost of the projects are approved by Cambridge City Council.
Drugs: how to pick a winner in clinical trials
When a drug fails late on in clinical trials it’s a major setback for launching new medicines. It can cost millions, even billions, of research and development funds. Now, an ‘adaptive’ approach to clinical trials and a genetic tool for predicting success are increasing the odds of picking a winner.