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Why deal velocity in Legal is the crucial metric you aren’t tracking
You’ve likely heard of the importance of sales velocity. However, there’s another metric that’s arguably even more crucial: deal velocity.Sales velocity—a measurement of how quickly a deal moves through your pipeline—has long been considered a crucial metric. But sales velocity alone doesn't tell the whole story. The time taken by the contract review process, also known as deal velocity,…
US2U Consulting podcast - outplacement and career transition
The latest episode of the US2U Consulting Podcast is available now.
Genetic variants identified that impact immune cells' functioning
Certain genetic variants that cause modified protein binding in immune cells, are also seen in those at high risk of some autoimmune diseases, new research has found.
Multiple sensory inputs: Sound plus movement patent delivers better user experiences
The combination of sound recognition and movement is the subject of a new patent, granted to Audio Analytic this week.
JPM becomes first Serbian firm to adopt Luminance’s AI-powered eDiscovery platform
The oldest commercial law firm in Serbia, JPM Janković Popović Mitić, has become the first law firm in the region to announce its use of Luminance’s revolutionary eDiscovery software to enhance the process of investigations and litigation at the firm.
Allia Future Business centre - Peterborough, the city of entrepreneurs?
Given the year we’ve just had, it’s understandable to reflect on how far-reaching the economic effects of Covid-19 and lockdown will be, particularly on business and employment.
Anglian Water targets leakage, resilience, water efficiency and community support with £630million investment for 2021
Anglian Water is embarking on a huge £630million investment programme for the financial year ahead. The largest investment ever planned for a single year will be spent across the entire East of England, which is the driest and one of the fastest-growing parts of the country.
Chipset shortages and the rise of the Smart TV
Businesses are increasingly concerned about the global shortage of high-powered computer chips.
KVM and Multi-Stream Transport (MST) in perfect harmony with Adder Technology
Following the launch of the ADDERLink™ XD600 series, Adder is excited to announce a new addition to its range of KVM extenders - introducing the ADDERLink XD612.
Darktrace becomes official AI cyber security partner of INDYCAR Team Arrow McLaren SP
Darktrace, a leading autonomous cyber security AI company, has announced that it is extending its partnership with McLaren Racing and embarking on a new sponsorship of the Arrow McLaren SP.
Cambridge Midsummer Fair in June is postponed
Cambridge City Council and the Eastern Region Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain have announced the postponement of the Midsummer Fair which was scheduled to take place on Midsummer Common from 23-28 June this year.
Reputational spirals
Public criticism during crises can prompt innovation in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, but many firms instead get caught in a downward spiral, says Nareuporn Piyasinchai, a PhD candidate in the Strategy & International Business subject group at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Auditor university education: does it matter?
Auditors are certified as having the proper qualifications, so does the educational background of such an auditor matter? A new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School finds that it does, as those with quantitative backgrounds produce better audits.
New SQL Monitor release lets organisations manage on-premises and cloud databases from a single global dashboard
To help organisations explore and manage the advantages the cloud provides, the latest release of Redgate’s popular database monitoring tool, SQL Monitor, now supports Amazon EC2 and RDS, and Azure SQL Database and Azure Managed Instances as well as on-premises SQL Server.
Alchemab raises £60 million in Series A financing to advance novel platform for identifying disease-modifying antibody therapeutics
Alchemab Therapeutics, a biotech company developing novel products for patients with hard-to-treat diseases by harnessing the power of naturally protective antibodies, today announces the completion of a £60 million ($82 million) Series A financing round.
Cambridge Museum of Technology seeks new trustees
Cambridge Museum of Technology is recruiting new trustees to serve on its board, to reflect the diversity of the community and bring the skills to support the ongoing development of the museum.
Price Bailey explains CT600L, the new supplementary form for R&D claims
In December 2020, HMRC quietly released a draft supplementary form (CT600L) to be completed by all companies claiming R&D tax relief from 1 April 2021. The form has now been finalised and published on HMRC’s website. Price Bailey takes a look at what the form is and what companies should do.
Financial Conditions Index points to continued improvement in UK economic outlook but caution is critical, warns RSM
Today the RSM Financial Conditions Index continued to improve, and with it a trajectory that steepened marginally, reflecting a wider more optimistic mood among policymakers and analysts as they revise up their Q1 GDP figures.
Arm and NVIDIA: Fuelling innovation for the next era of compute
To stay ahead of the relentless pace of technology, NVIDIA and the Arm ecosystem have been expanding where they collaborate to help their partners meet the ever-evolving demands of compute, particularly in the digital infrastructure.
Cambridge female entrepreneurs awarded
Four entrepreneurs connected to Cambridge Judge Business School have been awarded the Innovate UK Women in Innovation awards. This year 40 female entrepreneurs were selected for the awards and will receive a one-year tailored package of financial support and mentoring.
Researchers call for greater awareness of unintended consequences of CRISPR gene editing
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing can lead to unintended mutations at the targeted section of DNA in early human embryos, researchers have revealed. This highlights the need for further research into the effects of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, especially when used to edit human DNA in laboratory research.
Deadline looms for 2021 Ignite Founders' Challenge
Applications close next week (23 April) for Cambridge Judge Business School's 2021 Ignite Founders' Challenge - a programme which aims to back the next generation of early-stage entrepreneurs.
Asthma drug shortens recovery time in COVID-19 patients at home
Early treatment with an asthma drug budesonide shortens recovery time in COVID-19 patients aged over 50 who are treated at home or in other community settings.
Changes in visiting at Addenbrooke's and The Rosie
Given the falling rates of Covid-19 in our area and as the Government’s first stages of easing lockdown come into place, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has changed visiting arrangements at its hospitals.
Allia's blog: Returning to the office – one size doesn’t fit all
As we start to see lockdown restrictions gradually lifted in the UK, much debate is being had about the big return to the office.