Cambridge & Counties Bank set to meet four year lending targets in just two
Cambridge & Counties Bank, which launched in June last year targeting established small to medium sized enterprises, today announces that the amount of lending it was originally looking to complete in nearly four years is now likely to be achieved in just over two years. To date Cambridge & Counties Bank has completed over 50 loans totalling £20 million and has also approved a further…
Altacor launches new-look website
Altacor has now launched its brand new website, which has been developed to meet the needs of both consumers and professionals working in eye care.
The inside track to safety
New technology from innovative product development firm Cambridge Consultants can accurately detect someone’s location indoors when GPS drops out. A number of sensors and a custom algorithm determine the location, with an accuracy of within approximately 1% of the distance travelled. Yet the technology uses low-power, low-cost sensors and the device concept is small enough to clip on a belt. It…
How birds of different feathers flock together
When different species of birds flock together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species, say researchers.
Record patent filings 'encouraging news' for Cambridge business
Statistics from the Annual Report of European Patent Office (EPO), released yesterday (Weds), reveal that patent filings at the EPO reached record levels in 2012. The figures also detail the countries which European patent applications originated from last year and the most active patent filing companies.
Horizon increases precision and utility of molecular assays for cancer genotype screening
Horizon Diagnostics (HDx), a division of Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development and prescription of personalized medicines, today announced it has launched its first Quantitative Multiplex DNA Reference Standard. This standard is the first of its kind and is intended for researchers assessing multiple biomarkers in a single assay, using platforms such…
First ever 'Train to Teach' roadshow takes Cambridge by storm
New data from the Teaching Agency shows that the teaching profession is a popular career in Cambridge. Last Saturday's recruitment drive was hosted by the Teaching Agency at the Cambridge Moller Centre and attracted 331 aspiring teachers. Delegates that were considering a career change were currently working in a variety of professions, including finance, mechanical engineering, and law; with 59…
iTrinegy releases INE Profiler provides ‘real-time’ network profiling
INE Profiler has been designed to answer the question ‘What are the characteristics of our own live network?’ and examines the actual traffic, both in terms of volume and type running over the network to determine the network’s characteristics.
Cambridge Science Centre takes part in Science Festival
Cambridge Science Centre's opening month has been tremendous and it is now ramping up to take part in the Cambridge Science Festival, with three events offering something for everyone.
Cafe opportunity at the Future Business Centre - request for expressions of interest
The Future Business Centre, due to open in October this year, is a different kind of enterprise hub; more than just a set of workspaces for rent, it will be a place where people will be encouraged to establish and grow their businesses while providing a social or environmental benefit. It now seeks expressions of interest from potential operators for its Cafe, which will be located in the heart…
CPM gives a publishing masterclass
Jackie Dobbyne, Managing Director of Cambridge Publishing Management, writes: I was flattered when Leah Tether, Senior Lecturer in Publishing at Anglia Ruskin University, invited me to talk to MA students about project management and packaging. I had enjoyed the class I had given in May the previous year so thought, why not? Nonetheless, I was a little daunted at the thought of filling a two…
Do your field sales executives do cold calling?
It’s often a bone of contention with field sales executives when they have to do their own cold calling to make their own sales appointments. Like everything in life, there are upsides and downsides in having your sales people make their own sales appointments, generate their own leads, respond to their own referrals, follow up leads from the website, etc.
Find your style - using telemarketing in your business
Telemarketing is an excellent way of using the telephone to reach an entirely new audience of customers, keep in touch with old ones and also start from scratch. Some people are frightened of telemarketing; typically it conjures up an image of poorly qualified, scripted, robot voiced callers interrupting your Sunday lunch or making you get out of the bath and run down the stairs. Business to…
Apprenticeship Careers Fair brings employers and job-hunters together
Businesses will be showcasing their apprenticeship vacancies at a special job fair this month to mark National Apprenticeship Week – giving job-hunters the chance to find their perfect career.
Making the Connection: Annual Supplier Day
The Purchasing Team of Surface Technology International held their annual Supplier Conference on Friday 22 February.
An unusual birthday wish: fire exit signage...
It's Jason Fitzpatrick's birthday today. But is he asking for what any normal 43-year-old might want? No, his heart's desire is... illuminated fire escape signs.
Telemarketing Matters director looking for new mentees
Telemarketing Matters MD and IOEE Qualified business mentor Ian Titchener is looking for new mentees. Ian is an experienced company director and currently runs two established companies and one brand new company.
Are we ready to meet ET?
Once only science fiction, astronomers are now finding hundreds of planetary systems beyond our own. Given recent discoveries through space exploration, it is entirely feasible that we may soon discover the existence of extra-terrestrial life forms on other planets.
Sagentia acquires Quadro Design Associates
Sagentia, a global innovation, technology and product development company, today announced it has acquired Quadro Design Associates. Quadro works with clients to improve the effectiveness of their product design, making sure they go to market with the confidence of achieving commercial success. The company will now operate as an independent but integrated division of the Sagentia Group.
Graham Hibberd joins TeraView as head of business development for analytical business
TeraView is pleased to announce the addition of Graham Hibberd to its team as Head of Analytical Business Development.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group acquires Oxford based FlairJet
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group announced on 4 March the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of FlairJet Ltd, the London Oxford Airport-based aircraft management and charter company.
Top tips from Cambridge University Press experts
Anyone interested in enrolling on an MA in Publishing can get a flavour of the industry during a special event at Anglia Ruskin University’s next Postgraduate Open Evening.
Water coolers, Yahoo and you!
CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer recently hit the headlines by requesting that all employees down tools at home and head back to the office. When the world is calling out for more flexibility in the work place, what is the reason behind her demand?
Primilis and CogniDox announce a new approach for a Graphical QMS
Primilis and Cognidox have announced the development and general availability of a new Graphical Quality Management System (G-QMS) to aid companies looking to achieve Quality certification and for a host of other Intranet applications. The collaboration has been documented as a case study available for free download from both the CogniDox and Primilis websites.
Endomagnetics appoints strategic distributor
Endomagnetics, the company developing a portfolio of products to improve the standard of breast cancer management, has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Sysmex Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of global healthcare company Sysmex Corporation.