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Speechmatics achieves AI breakthrough, beating tech giants in tackling bias and inclusion to understand all voices
Speechmatics, the leading speech recognition technology scaleup, has today launched its ‘Autonomous Speech Recognition’ software. Using the latest techniques in deep learning and with the introduction of its breakthrough self-supervised models, Speechmatics outperforms Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft in the company’s latest step towards its mission to understand all voices.
Adder upgrades KVM powerhouse
Adder Technology, a global leader in connectivity solutions and high performance IP KVM, today announced the latest addition to the ADDERLink® INFINITY range. The new ADDERLink INFINITY 2102 (ALIF2102) brings a host of new features, including a smaller form factor transmitter and DisplayPort® connections, all combining to deliver a KVM powerhouse for the most demanding customer requirements.
Win an interior space review and future plan
Layrd Design is giving away a free review of your current interior space plus a detailed plan of how to improve it in the future.
See what you will miss if you don't register for Sensors in Medicine 2021
Sensors in Medicine 20218 - 12 November, 2:00 - 6:00+ pm, GMT, daily
Ceres Agri-Tech launches first three spin-outs
The first three spin-out companies have been launched from a government-backed knowledge exchange partnership designed to revolutionise the creation and uptake of early-stage agricultural technology (agri-tech) opportunities.
Applications open for new Climate Accelerator
Allia has partnered with leading European initiative EIT Climate-KIC, to work with climate focused start-ups in the UK. They are looking for innovative solutions to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon, climate-resilient world. Apply now to join the Climate Accelerator for six months of intensive workshops, coaching and support.
CIC participates in Pretzel Therapeutics’ financing round to develop first-in-class treatments for mitochondrial disease
Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the venture capital investor focused on deeptech and life science businesses in the Cambridge ecosystem, is pleased to announce its participation in the financing raised by Pretzel Therapeutics, to support development of novel therapeutics designed to address currently untreatable conditions.
Open data on the rise: the value of EMBL-EBI data resources
An independent study by management consultancy Charles Beagrie Ltd has found that the data resources managed by EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) offer exceptional value for money. The report estimated that the return on investment in research and development depending on EMBL-EBI managed data is worth £1.3 billion annually.
Graphene Hall sensors deliver high-accuracy operation in fields exceeding 30 Tesla and at cryogenic temperatures
Paragraf™ has leveraged its expertise in the manufacturing and implementation of graphene technology to make another major advance in Hall sensor performance. The company has announced the availability of a new sensor range capable of unmatched sensitivity and linearity when placed in low temperature environments and in strong magnetic fields.
The Internet of Stings: research will probe privacy and legal concerns of smart devices
What happens to all the sensitive personal information our smart devices collect from us? Where does the data picked up by our smart watches, speakers and TVs go, who has access to it and how is it used?
Lab-grown ‘mini brains’ hint at treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Cambridge researchers have developed ‘mini brains’ that allow them to study a fatal and untreatable neurological disorder causing paralysis and dementia – and for the first time have been able to grow these for almost a year.
‘Generation lockdown’ needs targeted help-to-work policies – global report
Nations the world over are guilty of “policy inertia” when it comes to supporting young people who lost work or will struggle to enter the labour market as a result of the pandemic, according to new University of Cambridge research.
Birketts assists specialist building contractor with employee ownership remodel
Birketts has assisted specialist building contractor Fullers (Builders) Limited (Fullers) in its transition to an employee-ownership model for an undisclosed sum.
Cambridge Index rises 0.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 238.2 points or 0.9% to close at 27170.7, as five of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Guardtech returns to NEC for Lab Innovations
Guardtech Cleanrooms is set to complete its busy recent event schedule with a return to the National Exhibition Centre for Lab Innovations next week (3-4 November).
Bat’s an amazing way to mark ARU graduation
Bat lover Katie Goldsbrough highlighted the plight of the UK’s bat species by wearing a specially designed dress during her Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduation ceremony.
Porotech creates world’s first native red InGaN microdisplay
A microdisplay breakthrough from University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech is set to accelerate the long-awaited commercialisation of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The micro-LED pioneer has created the world’s first microdisplay based on native red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) – with an active area of 0.55 inches diagonally and a resolution of 960×540.
Xampla to 'inspire innovators of tomorrow' at Science Museum this half term
The Science Museum has invited Xampla, creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, to be a key exhibitor in its “Future Explorers” activity this October half term.
Successful tech grant scheme boosts local businesses
An initiative from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their productivity using digital technology has so far successfully distributed over half a million pounds.
Celebration and corrosion
Simon Hall explores and explains one of the oldest - but most effective - tricks in the book to help you establish a powerfully positive reputation...
Allia's four lessons that innovation can learn from impact
The impact field is often regarded as difficult to quantify, qualify, and monetise. Yet as more social enterprises and other purpose-driven businesses continue to emerge and shine, the fact of impact’s real success is becoming impossible to ignore.
Just a month until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run
Anyone who raises £200 before Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run will be entered into a draw to win four tickets to Aladdin, the Cambridge Arts Theatre’s pantomime.
Got a solution that could take net zero efforts to the next level? Join the hackathon for the British Antarctic Survey
Join a hackathon to accelerate net zero innovation. Run by The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Zero, this two day virtual hackathon will bring together innovators from around the world to come up with solutions to help the British Antarctic Survey achieve net zero.
Velocix unveils new cloud-native video analytics platform
Market-leading video streaming and ad tech supplier Velocix has announced the launch of a cloud-native video analytics platform, called Velocix Analytics, which provides deeper insights into streaming efficiency, audience behaviour, and quality of experience.
How out-of-date connotations associated with apprenticeships impact the accountancy industry
Although the concept of apprenticeships has been around for centuries, the modern apprenticeship system that combines academic learning and practice was introduced in the 1960s. This system was put in place to prevent skills shortages in traditionally skilled occupations and was considered an alternative path to more ‘academic’ routes such as completing A-Levels and going to university.