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IT Governance advises UK businesses on how to leverage ISO 27001 to address cyber security
IT Governance, the fast-growing cyber security services provider, has announced that it will host a joint cyber security event with NQA UK, a UKAS-accredited certification body, on 30th January 2014 in Bedford.
Latest Microsoft Research Luminary: Lucas Joppa, Conservation Scientist
Over the past several years, Microsoft Research Cambridge has established its credentials as a serious player in the area of computational ecology, so it’s no great surprise that work from that lab caught the attention of Prince William during a recent trip to the London Zoo.
Xaar wins ‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’ award
Xaar, the world’s leading supplier of industrial inkjet printheads, has been awarded ‘2013 Manufacturing Site of the Year’ for its high-tech manufacturing facility in Huntingdon by the NMI (previously National Microelectronics Institute).
ARM acquires Geomerics
ARM has acquired Geomerics, the leader in lighting technology for the gaming and entertainment industries. The acquisition expands ARM's position at the forefront of the visual computing and graphics industries.
Practice makes perfect with app-based sports training system
Cambridge Consultants is demonstrating how technology can widen access to advanced sport coaching tools to aid the athletes of the future. Its new app-based sports training system widens access to expert technique coaching.
An arresting sight for Addenbrooke’s charity
Cambridge police were called into action on Friday when some well-known faces from the Cambridgeshire business community found themselves on the wrong side of the law – but all in the name of charity! Nearly £5,000 was raised for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals when eight brave souls volunteered to take part in a charity event, Jail and Bail, for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
Cloud computing for environmental science webinar airs tomorrow
Preserving biodiversity, understanding animals’ social interactions, and predicting droughts: these are all key research areas for ecologists and environmental scientists. And like so many areas of research these days, they are all data intensive and thus potential beneficiaries of cloud computing.
Update on Measles outbreak
Health officials from Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Health Authority revealed last week (9th Dec 2013), that there are 20 confirmed cases of measles and a further 31 suspected.
Employers are responsible for safety of business travellers
The Travel Clinic Ltd, Cambridge and Ipswich, offers advice for employers about business travel.
Moving up at Prospect Research
Cambridge business development consultancy, Prospect Research, is pleased to announce four internal promotions.
Sustainable energy
Currently, renewable energy is uneconomic and pushes up electricity prices. Can it truly be said to be sustainable? The Scientific Alliance considers the question.
Raspberry Pi still in the news
A further selection of links to some recent stories about the popular Raspberry Pi.
Quantum waves at the heart of organic solar cells
Researchers have been able to tune ‘coherence’ in organic nanostructures due to the surprise discovery of wavelike electrons in organic materials, revealing the key to generating “long-lived charges” in organic solar cells - material that could revolutionise solar energy.
Do not mess around with your flying instructor!
Commercial Pilot and Flying Instructor with the Cambridge Aero Club, Mike Skakles, recently became the British Army, Under 66 kilogram Judo Champion.
Resources abound for researchers wanting to use cloud computing
Cloud computing offers tremendous advantages in terms of scale and computer power — not to mention costs — to those grappling with today’s data-intensive research.
What is it really like to work in scientific research today?
A new programme offered by the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education will give participants a rare insight into the challenges involved in pushing back the frontiers of science. Given by five specialists in different fields, ‘Cambridge science: behind the scenes’ starts in January 2014.
Addenbrooke’s ‘Our Way Awards’ honours specialist nurse
An oncology nurse specialist was named the ‘You Made A Difference Annual Winner’ at Addenbrooke’s hospital this week.
La Dante in Cambridge seeks trustees from business community
La Dante in Cambridge needs you! This well established bilingual cultural association is looking to improve its connections with the business community and is seeking people from the Cambridge Network to join its trustees.
42 Technology appoints four new directors as new management team
42 Technology (42T) has today announced the appointment of four new directors who will be the consultancy’s new management team, driving its ambitious business development and expansion plans.
Businesses upbeat as Chamber upgrades short-term growth forecasts
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has upgraded its short-term GDP growth forecast for 2014 from 2.2 per cent to 2.7 per cent, which would take UK GDP above Q1 2008 (pre-recession peak) levels by the end of next year.
£6 million Government funding just the ticket for station plans
A £6 million grant from Government to deliver the first stages of the new Cambridge Science Park Station has been welcomed by Councillors.
Signature visit by Nick Clegg a good sign for City Deal
A billion pound deal for Greater Cambridge has taken a step closer as Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg signed his name to an agreement to help bring the scheme forward.
ZEISS ends successful fiscal year 2012/13
ZEISS has brought fiscal year 2012/13 to a successful conclusion (reporting date: 30 September 2013) with an all-time high in revenue.
How large is the alphabet of DNA?
New sequencing technology is transforming epigenetics research, and could greatly improve understanding of cancer, embryo formation, stem cells and brain function.
Unify simplifies unified communications investments with Enterprise Licensing
Value-driven software suites deliver predictable costs, increased flexibility and investment protection.