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Bango hits one billion milestone
Bango is proud to announce that its mobile payment platform is now accessible to more than one billion mobile subscribers.
Enjoy winter activities in Austria with ViewRanger app
ViewRanger, the outdoor GPS app, has expanded its range of Alpine mapping to include Austria following an agreement with renowned map company Kompass Karten.
Cambridge Design Partnership works with MOD on life-saving battlefield technology
Cambridge Design Partnership today announced that it has been granted an award to work with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to design a product that monitors vital signs of wounded soldiers during retrieval from the battlefield.
42 Technology goes for growth with new MD
Product design and development consultancy 42 Technology (42T) is reorganising its senior management team and gearing up for growth with the appointment of Dave Wilson as managing director (MD). Howard Biddle who previously held the role becomes chairman, allowing him to focus on strategic business opportunities.
ToneJet CEO Ray Southam at 10th HVM 2012 Summit - "Can print, can scale!"
On 14 November, Tonejet's CEO, Ray Southam, will take the HVM 2012 delegates from invention to the world's first industrial full colour, photographic can printer. The talk will look at both the philosophy behind that development and the actual processes used by Tonejet and how value has been generated for the customer, Tonejet’s shareholders and the economy.
Straight talking classics
If the recent Nobel Prize announcements left you thirsty for knowledge, Canto Classics presents accessible writing on a wide range of topics and disciplines.
Cambridge University Press author wins Economics Nobel Prize
Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley are honoured for their work on matching – from individuals to organisations, and in everything from marriage to organ donations.
Cambridge Regional College seeks new governors from the business sector
Cambridge Regional College is looking to the business community to help fill three vacancies on its governing board.
Downsizing - not just the preserve of 'empty nesters'
For many, it's the time of the year when the children have moved off to university, the home feels empty and just that bit too big and thoughts turn to downsizing. But there are plenty of other reasons why moving to a smaller property makes good sense. Not only is there less cleaning and smaller annual household bills, but any profit from the sale can be used as a welcome cash bonus to improve…
Setting the right objectives
Setting targets for renewable energy offers perverse incentives and may be counter-productive in reducing emissions.
New fluorescence technology to pinpoint oil leaks at sea
Cambridge Consultants uses fertility monitor technology in innovative oil leak early warning system.
Scientists build a clearer picture of the spread of bovine tuberculosis
Each year thousands of cattle are slaughtered to control the spread of bovine tuberculosis. New research reveals that testing misses many animals harbouring the disease and shows that large herds are particularly vulnerable to rapid transmission.
Privacy by design
New research aims to ensure that we can exploit the full benefits of the digital world and still protect our online privacy.
Essex civil engineers join forces with South East LEP to boost infrastructure
Essex members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) are joining forces with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) so their expertise can help boost infrastructure improvements in the county.
Anglia Ruskin shortlisted for arts award
Anglia Ruskin University’s world-leading MA in Children’s Book Illustration has been shortlisted in the Excellence and Innovation in the Arts category at the 2012 Times Higher Education Awards.
US2U developing for the future
Stuart Taylor joins US2U Consulting as Marketing Coordinator to boost the team by taking on some of the responsibilities within the office.
Antenova introduces new surface mount GPS RADIONOVA® RF antenna modules for embedded GPS
Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, adds two new surface mount GPS RF Antenna Modules to its market leading RADIONOVA® range of GPS radio antenna modules for embedded GPS and M2M applications.
Merger brings shot of Adrenaline to creativity in the East
Two established local creative agencies, Adrenaline Creative and Carter Roe, have merged under the Adrenaline Creative banner.
You're not alone: The ever-present voice-over in your life!
Whenever you go about your daily life, remember, a voice-over may be lurking there with you! During a 24 hour period I began monitoring how many times I encountered voice-over being used, writes Lindsay Abbott. The results may surprise you...
MP welcomes fall in jobless figures
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed the news that the number of people out of work has fallen despite the tough economic climate. In Cambridge the number of people claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance in September was 1,619 – 70 lower than in the same period last year.
Bango wins Best Technology Award
Bango’s exceptional year has been recognised with an award from London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Voyage Manager announces VM Light
Voyage Manager Ltd, a technology company that specializes in travel security and tracking solutions, has recently announced the release of VM Light, a user friendly itinerary tracking service.
A century on: Captain Scott’s ‘lost photos’ displayed for first time
The ‘lost photos’ of Captain Scott have gone on display for the first time. The University of Cambridge’s Polar Museum concludes this year’s Scott centenary programme with a special exhibition exploring Captain Scott’s personal legacy through his family, his professional inspiration to the Royal Navy, and his important role in developing and enhancing Antarctic science, exploration and art.
Leading genome sequencing institute joins Horizon’s Centers of Excellence programme
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, announced it has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) for gene editing with Washington University in St Louis and the BRIGHT Institute. One of the leading genome sequencing facilities in the world, Washington University and the BRIGHT Institute will work with Horizon to translate the…
Professor Packham takes Research brief
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Professor Gary Packham as Deputy Dean (Research and Development) of the Lord Ashcroft International Business School.