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Two million more homes and businesses can now get superfast broadband in the UK
The Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband has now reached more than two million homes and businesses, figures published today (Monday 9 February) reveal. Of these, more than 288,729 properties in the East of England are now enjoying access to faster speeds.
Bailey Fisher assists Veeemotion with CTO appointment
Bailey Fisher Executive Search has worked with Veeemotion on the search for a CTO, resulting in the successful appointment of Ave Wrigley.
UK conference explores the latest software debugging technologies
This year's UK embedded systems conference will feature presentations and workshops from leading software debugging and software certification experts.
Re-Pharm uses Cresset’s Forge to identify novel activity for an existing drug
Re-Pharm Ltd has used Cresset's Forge to identify novel anti-inflammatory activity for an existing drug, which is widely prescribed for other non-inflammatory conditions.
Taylor Vinters advises Atlas Genetics in £12.7 million funding deal
Taylor Vinters has acted for Atlas Genetics, a long standing client, on a Series C funding deal which has secured an investment of £12.7m for the company.
Bring your own devices to work: An employment practice to be encouraged or restricted?
Last week, Apple posted the biggest quarterly profit ever made by a public company; a clear sign that the proliferation in use of mobile technology is not showing any sign of abating. With more employees owning sophisticated tablets and smartphones than ever before, businesses that perhaps once thought the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) phenomena may go away, are facing continued requests from…
UK and China collaborate on sustainable materials for infrastructure
World-wide collaboration on the development of sustainable construction materials is set to be led by engineers and scientists in Britain and China.
Beware the Corporate Psychopath!
Are you working for a Corporate Psychopath? Would you know if you were? Cambridge Network’s business lecture this Thursday (February 12th) features Prof Clive Boddy, author of Corporate Psychopaths; Organisational Destroyers who will help members to understand the far-reaching effects of corporate psychopathy.
Computer model of blood development could speed up search for new leukaemia drugs
The first comprehensive computer model to simulate the development of blood cells could help in the development of new treatments for leukaemia and lymphoma, say researchers at the University of Cambridge and Microsoft Research.
Eurotech announces release of Everyware Cloud™(EC) 3.5, its M2M/IoT Integration Platform
Eurotech, a leading innovator in M2M technologies, announced the official release of Everyware Cloud™ 3.5, its M2M/IoT Integration Platform. New features greatly enrich the device management capabilities.
Capital structure used to gauge firms’ foundations
Patterns in the financing activities of firms could be used as a litmus-test to determine company value, according to a new report.
Maple T.A. successfully refreshes maths skills at the Technical University of Vienna
A web-based system from Maplesoft is providing the Vienna University of Technology with a powerful online testing and assessment system, designed especially for courses involving mathematics.
Mills & Reeve advises on multi-million dollar sale
Mills & Reeve has advised shareholders of Brandbank Limited on its acquisition by A. C Nielsen Company Limited.
Report proposes new ‘sexual violence courts’
Policy makers and legal professionals must work together to introduce specialist ‘sexual violence courts’ in order to improve how the legal system in England and Wales responds to rape cases, according to the authors of a new report released this week.
CCS unveils new logo
CCS is proud to unveil a new logo, which has been designed to convey the unique attributes of its pioneering small cell backhaul system.
Tax planning - do the basics first!
Headlines in the Guardian and on some of the financial papers state that a number of Premiership footballers, both current and recently retired, are facing bankruptcy and personal ruin as HMRC seek to recover tax due on investments made in the UK film industry.
The new wireless tech space race?
The forthcoming CW Technology & Engineering Conference explores the battle for spectrum and connectivity.
Starbucks and the power of positioning as a modern business tool
Positioning is the art and the science of fitting your product, service or organisation to a particular segment of the broader market. It’s about giving your customers a meaningful choice, making their choice the obvious choice and in doing so, creating clear water between you and your competition, barring entry to your segment and ultimately reaping business advantages.
Executive pay arrangements still leave plenty of room for improvement
Last week executive pay think tank the High Pay Centre hosted an event in which the views of a diverse range of speakers were presented to an audience of London University business students. In a new blog, remuneration expert Andrew Menhennet reflects on the key themes to emerge from this debate, and asks what next for executive pay.
SMEs 'should turn up the pressure on late payers'
A leading credit control and corporate debt recovery company has called on businesses to exercise their right to charge for interest and compensation on late payments.
Expert advice on business growth to be shared at Cambridge event
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is excited to announce that Ed Goodman, start-up mentor, author and co-founder of the Cambridge Business Lounge, will be sharing his expertise with companies at the next Cambridge Business Breakfast at Downing College on Friday (13 February 2015).
Aseptika (Activ8rlives) recognised for global innovation with Digital Healthcare Award
Aseptika (Activ8rlives) has scooped another major accolade after being selected for the Inaugural Digital Health Global 100 Award List.
Savings, in a low interest environment
With interest rates still showing little likelihood of rising for retail savers, like most of us using the high street, what do we do to make the best of what is available? Leaving money in an old bank account is not a good plan as banks, almost without exception, do little to encourage you to get more interest on your money.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals selects Quotient Clinical’s real-time adaptive manufacturing to suppo
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® Company, and Sunesis Pharmaceuticals have announced the initiation of a clinical mass balance/ADME trial for vosaroxin – a candidate therapeutic for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
Class-leading accuracy offers peace of mind in custody transfer of natural gas
The new OptiPEAK TDL600 moisture analyzer from Michell Instruments has a class-leading measurement accuracy of ±1% of reading. For transmission companies, this high accuracy ensures that the international standards of gas quality for transport and use are met.