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Cambridge alumni’s tech firm start-up Improbable raises $500m
Improbable, founded by Cambridge alumni Herman Narula (Girton 2007) and Rob Whitehead (Robinson 2009), just became the UK's latest $1billion tech start-up.
Flexera issues new warning about future ransomware attacks
As the fallout from the #WannaCry ransomware attack continues to reverberate around the world, a new report by software vulnerability and patch management expert, Flexera, has an ominous warning for companies and individuals: the threat is growing – and people are getting lazier about protecting themselves.
CyanConnode goes from strength to strength
CyanConnode, the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, announces its audited results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2016. John Cronin, Executive Chairman, commented: “We are delighted to have achieved significant financial and operational milestones during the period. We won our largest contract to date and completed the successful acquisition and integration of Connode."
Cambridge Index adds 0.4%
The Cambridge Index rose 0.4% or 85.7 points to finish at 23,555.3, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Uttlesford District Council purchases 50% share in Chesterford Research Park
Uttlesford District Council is pleased to announce a new partnership with Aviva Investors following the purchase of a 50 per cent share in Chesterford Research Park.
NHS agency successfully fought back WannaCry ransomware with Darktrace
Darktrace, the leader in Enterprise Immune System technology, has announced today that a number of its customers, including an NHS agency, successfully detected and contained a WannaCry ransomware attack on their networks on Friday with Darktrace’s break-through AI technology for cyber defense, which spotted the threat within minutes.
Scientists publish first comprehensive map of proteins within cells
The first analysis of how proteins are arranged in a cell has been published in Science, revealing that a large portion of human proteins can be found in more than one location in a given cell.
May Bank Holiday Duxford Air Festival: flying displays and family fun
The might of the French Air Force, an elite parachute display team, head-spinning aerobatics and glorious historic aircraft will offer spectacle and excitement for all the family at the May Bank Holiday Duxford Air Festival (Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May).
Scotland exemplar site, Tornagrain, goes live on GTC’s fibre network
The first homes to be built in Tornagrain, the Highlands newest town near Inverness, have now gone live on GTC’s ultrafast Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network. As on all GTC sites, every new house will be fibre-ready as homeowners move in.
NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre celebrates clinical trials day
Staff from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) will be encouraging more people to get involved in clinical research this Thursday (18 May), as part of International Clinical Trials Day.
The City stretches lead even further as nation’s strongest economy since banking crisis
The City of London has stretched its lead as the strongest economy in the UK over the past decade, confounding critics who expected the City to shrink after the banking crisis, research shows.
Improbable raises $502m series B funding round led by SoftBank
Improbable, a British technology company with its roots in Cambridge, announced that it has raised $502m in a round of Series B funding led by SoftBank. The investment will enable further development of Improbable’s virtual world and massive-scale simulation technology.
Applications sought for music project funding
Are you involved in creative music making that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Are you looking for extra funding to start new projects or extend your work?
Join Design Portfolio on 27 June for a free Corporate Communications Workshop
Design Portfolio would like to formally invite you to a complimentary afternoon workshop on best practice corporate communications for smaller listed and AIM-quoted companies
Software integration enables creation of customisable marketing materials in Third Light
Third Light's digital media library now integrates with BrandStencil, which enables the online creation of customisable marketing materials in minutes. The seamless integration has created an effortless workflow in one interface.
EY recommends six immediate steps for organisations to protect against ransomware attacks
In light of recent cyber attacks focused on global organisations through ransomware, EY is urging organisations worldwide to take immediate action and engage effective response measures to mitigate the effect of these attacks and help protect themselves against future attacks.
Birketts' Barrister shortlisted for Bar Council Employed Bar Awards
Birketts is delighted to announce that Matthew Gowen is a finalist in the 'Employed advocate of the year' category for the inaugural Bar Council Employed Bar Awards.
The ROAR of the racecourse
The Cambridge ROAR Festival is delighted to announce that it has teamed up with Newmarket Racecourses and Discover Newmarket to host a glitzy racing evening, the Final Furlong dinner, on Wednesday 28 June at Quy Mill Hotel and Spa, home of the Cambridge Roar.
Parliamentary General Election on 8 June – register to vote by 22 May
On Thursday 8 June, elections will take place in Cambridge for Members of Parliament for the Cambridge constituency (in 13 city wards) and the South Cambridgeshire constituency (in Queen Edith’s ward).
Skills, investment, innovation and productivity are at the heart of ICE’S Election Manifesto
A manifesto, including five key areas for all political parties to consider following the 2017 general election, has been published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Cambridge academics share latest research at Pint of Science festival
Academics from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering will discuss their research findings in pubs across the city this week as part of the popular Pint of Science festival.
Spring Mix'n'Match IT training discounts on offer
Do you have employees that need some IT training? Whether it's Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign or learning how to edit your company's website...Computer Tutoring has the right course. Book more than one training day to receive multiple booking discounts.
Easily create a pivot table - training video
You've heard about Pivot Tables from your friends and work colleagues. However you're not too sure as to what they are and how to use them. This online IT training video will show you how to create a pivot table.
Free AdobePhotoshop cheat sheet download
Check out the brand new Adobe Photoshop Cheat Sheet from Computer Tutoring. As you start using these shortcuts you'll find it a breeze to navigate around AdobePhotoshop.
Free Microsoft Excel cheat sheet download
Download this handy Cheat Sheet full of invaluable Excel Shortcuts!