Customer experience and the power of simplicity
Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, talks about user experience (UX) for the KISS alarm system - as she explains, customer experience is something the firm has fully embraced.
Robotae illuminates fabric for digital fashion show
How can you capture the visual texture of fabric for high-end, online retail? This was the challenge that fashion retail start-up Change of Paradigm and University College London (UCL) gave robotics consultancy Robotae, as part of a 12 month Innovate UK-funded project.
IT Governance Publishing releases 'Fundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects'
IT Governance Publishing (ITGP), the world’s leading IT GRC publisher, is pleased to announce the publication of its latest title, Fundamentals of Assurance for Lean Projects: An overview for auditors and product teams by Christopher Wright.
IT Governance Publishing releases German edition of its bestseller 'Nine Steps to Success'
IT Governance Publishing (ITGP), the world’s leading IT GRC publisher, is pleased to announce the publication of a new German edition of its bestselling book: Neun Schritte zum Erfolg: Ein Überblick zur Implementierung der Norm ISO 27001:2013 by Alan Calder.
GTC announces the appointment of a new regional sales manager for the Midlands region
GTC, the leading independent multi-utility network provider, is expanding its sales management team with the appointment of Andy Thatcher as Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands region.
Basic strategies to improve your B2B marketing
B2B marketers are flooded with new ideas and techniques that claim to lead to great conversion rates. A good marketer must analyse and vet these techniques to make sure they are legit and will have the most bang for their buck.
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) is 'Best Medical Device Outsourcing Company - UK'
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) is a winner in Global Health & Pharma's 2017 Biotechnology Awards and this time for its Medical Device expertise. Of course, medical devices (and medical technology, as a whole) is a very hot topic in Europe at the moment!
Event reveals 'The Secrets of Scaling your Business'
Cambridge Cleantech, along with Huntingdonshire District Council, is organising a breakfast event for fast growing companies in the region. It takes place on Tuesday 28th March at The Club, Alconbury Enterprise Campus.
Consumer spending growth is set for a four-year low, with lower earners hit hardest, says EY
After enjoying ‘boom’ conditions last year, consumer spending growth is expected to fall to a four-year low in 2017, according to the EY ITEM Club’s special report on consumer spending.
Psychologist unveils his working-class Sherlock
“1895: London Society takes its problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.” That’s the intriguing concept of the debut novel Arrowood, written by Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Mick Finlay and published by HarperCollins/HQ this Thursday (23 March).
The price isn’t right - study explores special offers
Offers by retailers to ‘beat the price’ of rivals, while costly, are no more effective than ‘price-matching’ offers, says a new academic study.
Bidwells further boosts planning team with appointment of Paul Willmott OBE
Paul Willmott OBE, Senior Director in CBRE’s London Planning Team, is joining leading property consultancy Bidwells as Head of Planning in Cambridge.
Best building designs and considerate contractors honoured at awards ceremony
Cambridge’s best new construction projects, and the companies that have worked to minimise the impact of their building developments, were among those honoured at an awards ceremony last week.
The effect of Brexit on international payments and transfers - managing currency risk
Once Article 50 is triggered this month, official divorce proceedings will begin. Like any divorce, ending the relationship between Britain and the EU is guaranteed to be an emotional and drawn out negotiation. During this time, the one currency everyone will be trading in is uncertainty.
Guide to creating a successful startup
Tinnoco offers a three part guide to the most important things you need to help guarantee success for your start-up. They may not be the three things you think of!
KPMG launches ‘IT’s her future’ scheme to boost female tech talent
KPMG has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging more women to consider a career in tech. The scheme, named ‘IT’s her future’*, kicks off with the release of a new report, titled Meet the Millennials, outlining the five priorities for any firm looking to attract, engage and retain female talent in tech roles.
Imperial College London students crowned UK’s most talented in cyber security
Students from Imperial College London have been declared the most talented university pupils in the UK for their cyber skills after beating competition from 11 other top universities, which have been designated as Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, at the Inter-ACE competition.
Tame your computer - jump to it
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 reopen recently closed tabs (Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox)...
Apprenticeship awards honour outstanding employers and apprentices
The achievements of employers and apprentices across the region were celebrated at an awards night held in their honour by Cambridge Regional College.
Brexit boosts translation business
The UK's decision to leave the European Union is having an unexpected effect on business at leading interpreting and translating company One Stop Language Solutions.
Sookio introduces new social listening service
Social media has always been a core part of the Sookio offering, focusing on training, consultancy and managing social media updates. This year Sookio has added a complementary service for large enterprises: social media listening.
IDTechEx report explores the market for e-textiles
As competition heats up, can e-textiles take the next step towards the mass market? asks the latest IDTechEx report.
New shared planning service for Greater Cambridge moves a step closer
The establishment of a shared planning service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council – which would be one of the largest district council planning teams in the country – has moved a big step closer with the publication of a joint report.
Oarsome foursome seek corporate sponsors for charity Indian Ocean Row
Four amazing guys are rowing 3,600 nautical miles - unassisted - across the Indian Ocean to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Less than 50 people in the world have been successful and they're hoping to cross in record time.
Bango CEO Ray Anderson appointed to MEF Global Board
Ray Anderson, Bango CEO and co-founder, has been elected to the Global Board of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). MEF is the global trade body whose goal is to accelerate the growth of a sustainable and inclusive mobile ecosystem.