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Cambridge to become a super-connected city
Cambridge has won a share of £50 million Government funding to become a super-connected city as part of countywide plans for better broadband across Cambridgeshire.
Autumn Statement - 'Government has heeded advice'
Though promising no jam tomorrow, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement does show the Government has been listening when it comes to infrastructure.
New book on dementia: download a sample chapter
Cambridge coach, Chris Carling, has published a moving, highly topical memoir about dementia. But Then Something Happened: A Story of Everyday Dementia is the story of her family who were hit by a double dose: Mum has Alzheimer's, Dad vascular dementia. The focus is on the family's emotional journey from muddling along at home to residential care.
Suttons celebrates 50 years of outstanding performance
With annual sales approaching £5 million, Suttons Performance Packaging continues to outperform the sector and maintains its reputation as one the most innovative, service-driven specialist packaging companies in the UK.
Sagentia announces breakthrough in LED driver efficiency
Sagentia, a global innovation, technology and product development company, has developed an innovative new approach to driving LED devices, which it believes will enable higher energy efficient lighting systems to be developed in the near future.
Trade minister visits Cambridge, urging firms to export Stateside
Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Stephen Green, will be the keynote speaker at the Doing business in the USA event organised by UKTI East, at the Kaetsu Centre, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, next week (Tuesday 11 December 2012).
CRC launches Higher Level Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
Cambridge Regional College is pleased to announce a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. This is a new qualification being introduced from September 2012 as part of the Government's drive to put Apprenticeships at the forefront of practical vocational qualifications; as a result they are heavily subsidised and no loans are required.
CRC launches CIPD Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management
Cambridge Regional College is launching a new CIPD Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management, aimed at professionals in the industry who want to improve their qualifications. The apprenticeship is a Level 5 qualification, equivalent to the second year of a degree, and is ideal for current HR staff looking to increase their skills.
DEM Solutions releases EDEM BulkSim® software and solutions for global mining industries
DEM Solutions announces the availability of EDEM BulkSim® suite of design engineering solutions developed specifically to overcome the bulk materials handling challenges of the global Mining industry.
Exari chooses Tier 2 Consulting to deliver patient records system
Tier 2 Consulting, Hertfordshire’s leading web application consultancy, has been appointed by Exari as its certified system integration partner to create and develop a world leading patient records system for Dutch Healthcare specialist Esdege-Heron Daal.
Cambridge Airport is home to new flight simulator
Marshall of Cambridge is delighted to welcome Virtual Aviation, a new tenant, to Cambridge Airport, located in new purpose-built premises on the Newmarket Road. Virtual Aviation is operating its new multi-million pound Boeing 737 Next Generation Flight Simulator, being used to train airline pilots, and this is the first professional flight simulator to be based in the region.
A leap forward for red blood cell formation
New research is revealing how red blood cells are made and how the body regulates the amount of haemoglobin that is packaged in red blood cells at any time. Genomic analysis techniques have doubled the number of genetic regions that are likely to be involved in red blood cell formation and subsequent study using fruit flies has given insights into what these regions do.
£600m investment in science will drive growth - Huppert
A £600 million investment in scientific research announced by the Chancellor today (Wednesday) “will help drive economic growth and innovation”, said MP Julian Huppert
Huppert welcomes superfast broadband for Cambridge
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that Cambridge has won a share of £50 million Government funding to deliver superfast broadband to homes and businesses.
Top procurement law specialist appointed to pivotal role
Leading law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed Ruth Smith as National Head of Procurement Law.
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Lookout Call and Redbrook Communications sign reseller agreement
Lookout Call has signed a reseller agreement with Redbrook Communications to sell its mobile-based lone worker safety system.
Pinterest, the retailers' Christmas saviour
Rewind a year to December 2011 and Pinterest users stood at a mere 4 million. 2012 has seen the site's popularity explode beyond all expectation to hit around 25 million, making it a major player within the social media arena. Laura Brown, Social Media Manager at KISS Public Relations, explains how the platform is changing the social outlook this Christmas.
On appreciation: a thank you goes a long way
It's the time of year to offer gifts. The best possible gift, in my view, is to demonstrate your appreciation, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Voyage Manager integrates with SPOT
Voyage Manager Ltd has extended its range of tracking devices to include SPOT personal trackers. SPOT personal trackers are affordable GPS based tracking devices designed for use in inhospitable places. SPOT communicates using the Globalstar low earth orbit satellite constellation, ensuring near global coverage.
Cambridge Christmas Carol Concert in aid of homeless
Enjoy the unique and historical venue of the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chamber, listen to the wonderful voices of the Chesterton Choral Society and join in with a traditional Christmas Carol Service on Wednesday 12th December from 7pm to 9pm. Refreshments of mince pies and mulled wine will be available.
Christmas is coming with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps
Throw away the old fashioned chocolate calendars and treat yourself to a brand new treat every day in December with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps, the new free mobile app from MagicSolver.
Christmas is coming… get all sparkly now
Christmas IS coming. The twinkly lights are on, the Christmas tree is potted and it's all magically red and green. Creative Solutions are in heaven.
Tame your computer - filter your fancies
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to filter your fancy Reports without basing them on Queries (Access 2007-2010).
Italian special forces warm to UK knitwear
Cambridge Network member, the British knitwear company Armadillo Merino, has signed a groundbreaking deal with the Italian Navy.