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Birketts advises on £27m sale of a majority stake in Commcise to Euronext
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised the owners of Commcise Software Limited, a prominent provider of software as a service (SaaS) to the financial services sector, on the sale of a majority stake for £27m to Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone. The deal sees Euronext acquire 78% of the share capital of Commcise.
Jamie and Fletcher take to the kitchen for EACH
Schoolboys from Balsham have given £79.11 to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) after baking an array of tasty treats for villagers.
New at CES: Antenova Diversity Kit using new Cat4 LTE standard
Antenova, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, is to show a development kit for a certified Cat4/LTE design at CES2019 this week (January 8-11, Las Vegas, Nevada).
Antenova’s latest SMD antenna ‘Raptor’ can pinpoint a location to within centimetres
Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has developed a new SMD positioning antenna that achieves an extraordinary level of accuracy in the GNSS bands – it can pinpoint a location to within centimetres.
Tonnes of waste cleared by local council
A local council has cleared nearly 80 tonnes of waste during a two-week purge on graffiti and littering.
Mystery of Yemen cholera epidemic solved
The most likely source of the cholera epidemic in Yemen has been discovered by scientists. Through the use of genomic sequencing, scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Institut Pasteur estimate the strain of cholera causing the current outbreak in Yemen – the worst cholera outbreak in recorded history – came from Eastern Africa and entered Yemen with the migration of people in and out…
How AI will help save our planet’s endangered species
On Tuesday 15th January 2019, the British International Education Association (BIEA) will host its first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) conference aimed at identifying technology solutions to protect vulnerable species and ecosystems.
Trinity Hall launches new Weddings Brochure for 2019
Trinity Hall launches a new Weddings Brochure for 2019, including beautiful new images of its stunning wedding venue, details of wedding packages and testimonials from happy couples.
Points of View: Market Update
2018 was a difficult year for investors, with both bonds and equities delivering negative returns – a rare event, says NW Brown.
Influential health innovator is made an OBE
Professor Tony Young, Director of Medical Innovation at Anglia Ruskin University, has been made an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to clinical leadership.
Humanise your tech: UX specialist talks killer design strategy
St John’s Innovation Centre is hosting the fifth in a series of Merlin ICT interactive workshops aimed at researchers, post-docs, early-stage founders and SMEs to accelerate the growth of their ventures on their way to successful commercialisation.
Conscious Communications crowned Community Business of the Year at National Business Awards
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, has been awarded Community Business of the Year at the SME National Business Awards, recognising its continued commitment to giving back to the community; a category that would typically be awarded to shops, farms, or any other business that has been created to benefit the local community through sustainable trading…
How you can use complementary colours for powerful marketing
Local Buzz Marketing discusses the things you should be considering when using complementary colours for marketing and branding.
#ad or #spon? A simple guide to the rules of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing has been one of the biggest trends in recent years and has completely transformed the way we see social media, particularly on platforms like Instagram. If it’s something you want to build into your marketing mix, there are certain rules you should follow to make sure you are keeping on the right side of the law.
MP hears about the City's severe weather plans for the homeless and rough sleepers
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has visited Jimmy’s Cambridge to hear from staff and the Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council, Councillor Richard Johnson, about the City’s coordinated plans to provide emergency shelter for the homeless and rough sleepers during times of severe weather.
Funding available from Innovate UK
The latest Innovate UK competitions offer funding for low carbon automotive projects, aerospace research and technology, and solutions that tackle the environmental crisis of plastic pollution.
Cambridge in the 2019 New Year Honours List
Members of collegiate Cambridge have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours List for outstanding contributions to society in Science, Education, Engineering and Art.
A legacy resolution
Are you struggling for a worthwhile New Year's resolution? The best ones don't need much thought. They just feel right. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
EACH welcomes increased funding for children’s hospices
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has today welcomed the announcement that NHS England is increasing the vital children’s hospice grant from £11 million to £25 million, better enabling lifeline hospices to offer care and support to children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
WOW air announces UK route update
Ultra-low-cost airline WOW air has announced that it will be moving its London Gatwick service across to London Stansted, effective 31 March 2019.
EU grant for child protection online amid fears for future funding
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has received welcome confirmation that its application to the EU Connecting Europe Facility fund has been successful.
Work to improve safety and journeys along A1307 to begin
Work on phase one of the Cambridge South East Transport Scheme to improve road safety and walking, cycling and public transport journeys along the A1307 will begin in January.
Gene variations linked to higher risk of diabetes and heart attacks
People who are less likely to put on excess fat around their hips due to their genes are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, according to a new study led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
MRC researcher stars in the BBC RI Christmas Lectures
MRC researcher Professor Bobby Gaspar, whose gene therapy trial into the rare ‘Bubble baby’ disease has been supported by the MRC since 2007, will be interviewed on stage by Professor Aoife McLysaght, the programme’s Genetics Society Special Guest Lecturer.
What you need to know if you are giving or getting a drone for Christmas
Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts over the forthcoming festive period, with thousands of people set to be opening their new aircraft on Christmas day. Following yesterday’s chaos at Gatwick airport, Ely Aviation’s senior drone pilot and academy instructor Ian Titchener lays bare what you can and cannot do with drones...