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EY hires new partner to support Cambridge Tax growth
EY has appointed Stuart Wilkinson as a partner in Cambridge to help lead the Business Tax Advisory (BTA) practice, as the professional services firm continues to expand its practice in the region.
Abcam acquires Firefly BioWorks to expand capabilities in multiplex analysis
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, today announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Firefly BioWorks Inc on a cash-free/debt-free basis for £18.5m ($28.0m).
Cambridge Network gives students chance to explain their research to industry
Bright minds from Cambridge University were tasked with summing up their research in two minutes for an audience of potential investors at an event this week.
PragmatIC secures major investment from CIC and ARM
PragmatIC Printing Ltd, a world leader in flexible electronics, has just completed a £5.4 million funding round led by Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC) with support from ARM Holdings and existing shareholders to scale-up its operations. This strategic funding supports production of flexible integrated circuits for the ‘Internet of Things’.
Cambridge Index advances 4.0%
The Cambridge Index climbed 4% or 681.3 points to 17,594.9, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Destination exploration: Twilight at the Museums 2015
Museums and collections across Cambridge are opening their doors after dark on Wednesday February 18 (4.30pm-8.30pm) for an evening of nocturnal fun and adventure. Thirteen venues are taking part with free drop-in and bookable events.
Dr Geraldine Rodgers, former head of Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds, dies
Dr Geraldine Rodgers, an early, driving force of University investment support for spin-out companies, has died from lung cancer. She was 66.
Rapidox gas analysers designed for a variety of applications
Cambridge Sensotec has manufactured the Rapidox range of gas analysers for over 15 years. During this time, the instruments have been used in a wide range of industries for an array of applications.
Shared, collaborative workspaces and the challenges of mobile, hand-held technologies
Mobile technology is revolutionising the way we do business, but what is the impact on our working environment and employees, and how do we manage these changes?
Revival is planned for the historic Officers’ Mess at IWM Duxford
South Cambs District Council has recently granted planning permission for change of use at The Officers’ Mess at IWM Duxford, from D1 to B1 (office). Mantle will be converting the impressive Grade II listed building into a high quality business centre, offering office space to small and medium companies.
North West Cambridge local centre proposals approved
Proposals for the new market square and surrounding local centre facilities within the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local authorities.
ANSYS unveils release 16.0
From simulating the interactions between software and hardware that fuel the Internet of Things to better understanding the full spectrum of advanced structural materials, the newly released ANSYS® (NASDAQ: ANSS) 16.0 offers advanced functionality enabling engineers to rapidly innovate new products.
Riverbed SteelCentral helps ABB ensure peak performance of business critical applications
Riverbed provides visibility into a murky hybrid enterprise IT environment to slash troubleshooting time per week from 16 hours to one hour.
‘Indirect’ learning is crucial to growth
Concern about a “brain drain” of executives from developing countries who work in mature markets is misplaced because such “indirect” learning abroad is critical to their companies’ growth in developed markets, finds research co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Onespacemedia launches AIM-ready website for pioneering investment business
Mercia Technologies PLC, a Midlands based leader in the funding and commercialisation of technology businesses in the UK, commissioned Onespacemedia to plan, design and build a responsive, CMS-powered website in time for the companies AIM IPO.
Marshall announces its first Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Birmingham Airport
Marshall Aviation Services, the business aviation-focused arm of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, announced today it is widening its expertise into the FBO arena. It has secured the executive aviation handling facility (FBO) at Birmingham Airport and will formally open for business under the Marshall Aviation Services name within the next few months.
Cambridge Dictionaries and Playlingo launch addictive English learning game
Cambridge Dictionaries and Playlingo have launched a free online game - ’Lingopolis’ - that turns learning English words into fast and addictive fun.
Study shows health impact of financial crisis in Greece
New research by an Anglia Ruskin economist, which surveyed over 21,000 citizens in Greece, shows the severe impact the financial crisis has had on people’s health and mental well-being.
Marshall LaunchPad Scholarship opening event a huge success
The Marshall LaunchPad Scholarship Team would like to thank everybody who attended the programme's launch event last week.
IDS sponsors the UK Device Developers' Conference 2015
Leading display technology company Intelligent Display Solutions (IDS) has announced that it has agreed to be a lead sponsor of this year's UK Device Developers' Conference, an event for engineers and computer scientists working in the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Cambridge Online has a new offering for entrepreneurs
When it's time to scale up or when the big exit sign nears, "cloud-powered" small enterprises have everything in place to keep running the business in the new context. Or...maybe not?
Aerozone sets sights on inspiring the next generation
Stansted Airport’s new Aerozone can be a catalyst to inspire a generation and encourage children to consider a career at the airport when they leave full time education.
Deciding the duration of a facilities management contract
Contract duration is a central part of the sourcing decision process and it’s important to get this right, says Faithful+Gould.
ARM and Microsoft back IoT power play for agri-tech
The Cambridge-born Weightless standard – designed to accelerate the networking of sensors for IoT – is set to trigger increased productivity in agriculture through novel and widescale networking of smart sensing technology, reports Business Weekly.
Citrix appoints Robson Grieve as Senior Vice President of Marketing
Innovative business and marketing leader brings more than 20 years of experience and domain depth to the Citrix leadership team