IT News from Cambridge Network Members

	NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE THIS WEEK! Cambridge Network's new website will be live within the next 24-48 hours. Members will be unable to log in or post material during this period of transition. more..	28/02/12
	Saliva testing experts Salimetrics unveil new research-friendly website Salimetrics has announced completion of a research-friendly redesign of its website. A prominent feature of the new website is an expanded section devoted to the saliva testing services offered by the Salimetrics laboratories both in the UK and USA. more..	28/02/12
	Antenova approved for Deutsche Telekom’s M2M Partner Program Antenova has been selected by Deutsche Telekom for its global M2M Partner Program. It joins a select group of authorized vendors in the M2M value chain for partnering with the M2M Competence Center at Deutsch Telekom. more..	28/02/12
	DuoFertility inventor to reveal baby making secrets to Cambridge engineers Inventor of the DuoFertility pregnancy aid and CEO of Cambridge Temperature Concepts, Dr Shamus Husheer, is to explain the engineering behind his plan to get a million women pregnant. more..	28/02/12
	Kids in America get school lunches served with a Timestrip® temperature guarantee Schools in California using the pioneering services of the catering company Choicelunch have even more confidence in the quality of the kids' meals, thanks to the introduction of Timestrip PlusTM temperature indicators in their cool boxes. more..	28/02/12
	Mantracourt introduces wireless potentiometer acquisition module to T24 telemetry range Mantracourt's wireless potentiometer acquisition module enables collection and processing of potentiometer based sensors. more..	28/02/12
	New product development essential for business growth, says IT Governance’s CEO IT Governance Ltd, a market-leading professional services provider based in Ely, is optimistic about the future - despite daunting economic forecasts for the UK and Europe. more..	28/02/12
	Two Cambridge companies shortlisted for national internship awards Cambridge-based professional services firm, Abdi and Jagex Games Studio have been shortlisted for National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards. more..	28/02/12
	Ideas by Eden brought in as global game-changer goes for growth Cambridge-based design and marketing expert Ideas by Eden has been selected by Featurespace to develop a new web presence that supports the hotly tipped tech company’s ambitious growth plans. more..	28/02/12
	Children lead the way in digital publishing for World Book Day On World Book Day (Thursday 1 March) local school children will let their imaginations run wild with ideas for their own interactive eBook at a publishing workshop run by Cambridge University Press and the Cambridge Central Library. more..	28/02/12
	ideaSpace supports Idea Transform programme with co-working and mentoring prize Idea Transform, the major new initiative to support meaningful entrepreneurs, today announced the high profile support of ideaSpace Enterprise Accelerator. The winning team from the first Idea Transform event (20-22 April 2012) will benefit from free membership of ideaSpace. more..	28/02/12
	Antenova chosen by Telegesis for ZigBee Smart Energy Modules Antenova announce their 2.4GHz ZigBee antennas have been selected by Telegesis for their latest range of ZigBee Smart Energy Modules and wins Smart Gas Meter project. more..	27/02/12
	RealVNC teams up with Sony Mobile Communications to bring remote access to Android smartphones Xperia™ smartphones feature RealVNC’s remote access technology to integrate mobile phone applications into car dashboard displays. more..	27/02/12
	Fewer than 1 in 10 consumers interested in buying a budget tablet PC The latest poll results from Cambridge-based consumer website Broadband Genie have revealed that just eight per cent of respondents intend to ‘definitely’ buy a budget tablet PC in 2012. more..	27/02/12
	Tame your computer - colour your world In her weekly 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 disable transparency of the window borders (Windows 7)... more..	27/02/12
	Nujira study reveals mobile network performance limited by handset transmitters Operator-focused survey highlights LTE uplink limitations as critical burden for network operators. more..	27/02/12
	Innova Systems shows off the HP 3D Printer at Cambridge Innovation Festival Cambridge-based SolidWorks reseller, Innova Systems shows off the HP 3D Printer at Cambridge Innovation Festival. more..	24/02/12
	Limited free places available for ‘The Reality of Augmented Reality’ event The Cambridge Wireless Software/Open Source SIG half-day event on 15th March will provide a vital opportunity to learn more about one of the most important emerging topics in the mobile device scene today; augmented reality. more..	24/02/12
	How Google can really help improve STEM teaching in the UK Peter Barron, Google's head of external relations, was in Cambridge this week outlining the search giant’s blueprint to improve science and technology education in the UK. more..	24/02/12
	Energy harvesting and wireless sensors integration: a systemic approach The toolkit of technologies that energy harvesting and wireless sensors are making available are enabling system integrators to come up with solutions in a variety of vertical markets. more..	24/02/12
	Cambridge Wireless wins funding for Technology Strategy Board 'Internet of Things' initiative Cambridge Wireless - the leading independent wireless business and technology community – has been awarded an initial £50k funding for a multi-company research project under the government-backed Technology Strategy Board’s Internet of Things (IoT) Convergence initiative. more..	23/02/12
	A new identity for NetworkModsHome Opta Design has designed the identity and website for NetworkModsHome, the Cambridge-based computing and technology support service. more..	23/02/12
	HMRC changes view to include smartphones in tax exemption HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) yesterday announced a change of view on the tax definition of a mobile phone. Previously, smartphones were excluded from the tax exemption as they were not primarily designed to make or receive voice calls, as this exemption requires. more..	22/02/12
	XJTAG and Pico Technology announce world’s first integrated JTAG boundary scan oscilloscope test solution XJTAG Expert, to be launched at Embedded World Nuremberg (28th February-1st March 2012), combines industry-leading expertise in one test package. more..	22/02/12
	Time constraints restrict social media engagement, says KISS Public Relations To help businesses manage their social media activity, KISS Public Relations has developed seven top tips for increasing success, ensuring maximum efficiency with the time restraints many face. more..	21/02/12
	'Create A Super Resilient Business' event Leapfrog Innovation will be presenting on the subject of scenarios and business planning at the "Create A Super Resilient Business" conference at the Netsupport Business Continuity Centre, Market Deeping on Friday 9th March 2012. more..	21/02/12
	Blue Chip Technology ramps up computer board production UK computer board manufacturer Blue Chip Technology has reported an impressive end of year performance with over £2million in new projects alone, during 2011 more..	21/02/12
	AVEVA expands in Korea New product training centre opened in response to increased customer demand more..	21/02/12
	Lauterbach to exhibit software debug technology at National Electronics Week Software debug tool provider, Lauterbach have announced that they will be exhibiting at National Electronics Week (NEW), due to take place at the Birmingham NEC, 18th - 19th April. more..	21/02/12
	Dan North and Dave Snowden to keynote Agile Cambridge Agile experts and well-known speakers Dan North and Dave Snowden announced as conference keybnotes for Agile Cambridge 2012. more..	21/02/12
	Intergence Ltd. welcomes the G-Cloud Leading IT optimisation consultancy Intergence, a business focused on people and performance in IT infrastructure, has been announced as one of the suppliers of the UK Government’s cloud computing procurement initiative, G-Cloud. more..	21/02/12
	The Briefing Room helps new £20 million cloud computing company off the ground When a successful telecommunications company began making plans for the creation of a new cloud computing company, they recognised that additional brand and marketing skills would be required to complement their internal teams. more..	21/02/12
	Smith deliver new identity and website for Microgenius Cambridge-based graphic design company Smith have delivered a new identity and website for Microgenius, the funding website for sustainable energy. more..	21/02/12
	Top industry award goes to CEO of VLSI Research Inc. SEMI honours G. Dan Hutcheson with Bob Graham Award for Marketing and Sales Excellence more..	20/02/12
	Open your eyes to Windows 7 Microsoft's latest operating software, Windows 7, offers a wealth of new and improved features. Find out how to make the best use of them at a half-day course in Cambridge next month. more..	20/02/12
	Mantracourt introduces wireless temperature acquisition module Leading electronic instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt has announced the release of its new wireless telemetry temperature acquisition module, which enables the remote collection and processing of temperature measurements. more..	17/02/12
	Key account manager at Focus Focus on Training has expanded its account management team to further develop its high level of service. more..	16/02/12
	Healthcare Messaging uses signagelive to help hospitals and patients UK company, The Healthcare Messaging Group, is providing NHS Hospitals with a digital signage solution that works to benefit both the hospital and the patients. more..	16/02/12
	Attend Bench to Boardroom free and win an Ipad with Remtec On March 6th 2012 Remtec are attending the One Nucleus Bench to Boardroom conference at Newmarket Racecourse. This event will attract over 500 visitors and 60+ exhibitors from the healthcare marketplace. more..	15/02/12
	Nujira releases handset RF power amplifier characterisation system Nujira Ltd has launched a new handset RF power amplifier (PA) characterisation system, the NCT-T9102, targeted at OEMs, chipset suppliers and PA vendors wishing to measure the performance of Envelope Tracking RF PAs for low power applications. more..	15/02/12
	Apollo author touches down in Cambridge Mark Dalgarno, organiser of Code Generation 2012, is pleased to announce that David Woods, space enthusiast and author of popular space book, “How Apollo Flew to the Moon” is giving an evening talk on the Apollo Landings on Thursday 29th March at Churchill College, Cambridge from 19.00 - 20.30. more..	14/02/12
	DLR Group to roll out Shaderlight across 19 offices in North America ArtVPS has received its biggest single Shaderlight order to date by an architect design practice thanks to DLR Group, which provides architecture, engineering, planning and interior design services to clients throughout the United States and China. more..	14/02/12
	Exhibition visitors get free XJTAG trial XJTAG will exhibit at two exhibitions this month: IPC APEX, in San Diego, and Embedded World, in Nuremberg, Germany (both 28th February-1st March). Visitors to the XJTAG stand will be offered a free trial of the latest XJTAG development system. more..	14/02/12
	Website downtime Due to essential maintenance work, the Cambridge Network website will be temporarily unavailable after 18:00 today (Tuesday 14th Feb 2012). During this time the website will be unavailable; however downtime is not expected to exceed five minutes. more..	14/02/12
	Tame your computer - fun with folders In her weekly 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 set all the folders on your computer to match the current folder's view settings (Windows 7)... more..	13/02/12
	Amino results show good performance Amino Technologies plc, the Cambridge-based leader in digital entertainment solutions for in-home multimedia distribution, announces audited results for the year ended 30 November 2011 which demonstrate strong year-on-year growth in revenue, operating profitability, adjusted margins and cash generation. more..	13/02/12
	Adiabatic Logic delivers on second development contract with Xaar Adiabatic Logic Limited has successfully completed a second key mixed signal ASIC development contract with the world's leading independent inkjet technology company, Xaar to enhance the performance of its printheads. more..	13/02/12
	Spreading the word about the ebook revolution A panel of experts, including Booker Prize shortlisted author Jill Paton-Walsh, will be debating the latest hot topics in digital publishing – including the seemingly unstoppable rise of the ebook – at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge on Tuesday, 21 February. more..	13/02/12
	AVEVA opens new office in Genoa, Italy AVEVA announced today it has opened a new office in Genoa, Italy to support the growing Italian market. The office will offer sales and support for all AVEVA’s products and solutions, as well as hosting training courses and customer events. more..	10/02/12
	Nujira launches first commercial Envelope Tracking chip for smartphones Nujira Ltd, the world leader in Envelope Tracking technology, has launched the first IC in its Coolteq.L product family of Envelope Tracking (ET) power supply modulators for mobile handsets. more..	10/02/12
	Cobalt advises on sale of Tomorrow Communications Tomorrow Communications Ltd has been sold to CACI Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc. CACI International Inc. is a publicly listed company on the NYSE with an annual revenue in excess of US $3.6bn and approx 14,000 people worldwide. more..	10/02/12
	Pistoia Alliance selects Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing to bolster pharmaceutical R&D practices New York - Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing announced that they have jointly won a competitive bid by the Pistoia Alliance to support the development of a proof-of-concept (PoC) system to meet the future needs of pharmaceutical R&D IT. more..	09/02/12
	Topo mapping for Canada added to ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app Hot on the heels of its USA launch, ViewRanger has added national topographic mapping for Canada to its ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app and My.ViewRanger.com online community for outdoor enthusiasts. more..	08/02/12
	CRFS appoints VP Engineering CRFS, the fast growing Cambridge developer of RF spectrum management and surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Williamson as VP Engineering. CRFS is doubling revenues year on year and is building its team to support its strong growth. more..	08/02/12
	Blue Chip announces new Intel Atom board Blue Chip expands industrial computer range with new Intel® Atom™ D525 based COM Express Module from Aaeon. more..	08/02/12
	Copytrax launches small format waterproof inkjet printer Copytrax has announced the launch of a new industrial desktop printer that enables the digital screen-printing of a wide range of materials including metal, glass and plastics. more..	08/02/12
	Commercialisation of graphene-based technologies driven by players from USA and Asia, says new CambridgeIP report Multinationals are seeking to capitalise on graphene as patent filings surge in this emerging new technology field. more..	07/02/12
	Business community gets behind Cambridge Awards Week The calendar for Cambridge Awards Week (19 – 23 March) is fast filling up, with companies and organisations running events to promote Cambridge business during the week in which the major business awards are being held. more..	07/02/12
	UK innovation report is published Leapfrog Innovation has published a free UK Industrial Innovation paper which summarises recent findings on innovation practice and management. more..	07/02/12
	Linguamatics, Brandwatch and University of Sussex announce project to enhance language processing of big data Linguamatics, Brandwatch and the University of Sussex are pleased to announce a joint project funded by the UK’s Technology Strategy Board to address challenges faced by automated language processing software in harnessing diverse data sources. more..	07/02/12
	Tame your computer - easy web ways 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 keep web pages within easy reach (Internet Explorer 7 and beyond)... more..	06/02/12
	My Business FD continues to expand with new experienced Finance Directors Two new faces have joined the team of finance directors at Cambridge and London based My Business FD, which offers professional financial director services to growing businesses throughout London, the South East and East Anglia on a part time, affordable basis. more..	06/02/12
	The surprising presence of audio in business Voice over..it's only commercials, isn't it? At networking events I attend, it's not until I list the ever-growing types of audio used in business today, that people realise that voice over is playing an ever-increasing part in our working lives, says Lindsay Abbott. more..	06/02/12
	Anglia Business Solutions announces new Group Chief Executive Officer Anglia Business Solutions has named Robert Frost as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.Robert has been on the Board of Directors at Anglia for 12 years and formerly held the positions of Finance Director and Commercial Director. more..	06/02/12
	Make 2012 the year to be more innovative With economic growth expected to be low or flat for the next year or so, now is the time to examine your strategic business model. Business Model canvas is an exciting new approach to business modelling. Captum's next MasterClass allows you to experience the process of designing creative business models for innovation. more..	03/02/12
	signagelive integrates with Intel® AIM suite Remote Media Limited has unveiled integration between signagelive and Intel® AIM Suite, an anonymous viewer analytics technology providing a powerful data collection and audience measurement tool. more..	03/02/12
	TAG creates web-based animation for ZigZag Doors of Peterborough The challenge was a simple one. How do we show visitors to a website exactly what we mean by concertina doors? How can we possibly demonstrate the opening and closing mechanism, without shooting hundreds of still images? more..	03/02/12
	Polatis investors bring $2.7m in new funding for company growth Polatis, Inc. the performance leader in all-optical switch technology, announced it has secured $2.7M (USD) in additional funding from the company’s existing investors. Polatis is a privately held company backed by well known technology-focused venture capital and private equity investment firms in the USA and Europe. more..	03/02/12
	Facebook, Twitter and email harder to resist than cigarettes and alcohol Trying to resist that late-night tweet or checking your work email again? The bad news is that desires for work and entertainment often win out in the daily struggle for self-control, according to a new study that measures various desires and their regulation in daily life. more..	03/02/12
	Microsoft Research, ARM and Pure sponsor TEDxGranta 2012: Alive & Kicking World-leading computer lab, Microsoft Research, pioneering microprocessor developers ARM and recruitment specialists Pure are giving their backing to TEDxGranta 2012: Alive & Kicking, which takes place at The Junction, Cambridge, on Friday 9th March 2012. more..	03/02/12
	Intellectual Property – Protecting your ideas and your business For innovation and knowledge-based business intellectual property is often the most important asset. Understanding how best to protect such an asset, and the key steps that are required is therefore critical to the success of the business more..	02/02/12
	Will your business cope with network traffic load during the Olympics? Intergence offers five tips for protecting mission-critical applications. more..	02/02/12
	No-fees offer for employers to mark National Apprenticeship Week Cambridge Regional College is waiving the fees on many of its apprenticeship programmes next week to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. more..	02/02/12
	Cambridgeshire company set to expand into the US Toby Churchill Ltd to open US branch to support sales of Lightwriter products in the USA. more..	01/02/12
	ARM Holdings Plc reports strong results ARM Holdings plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2011. more..	01/02/12
	How to sell event tickets online It’s a sell out! Eventility® has just launched its new ticketing feature. Eventility has now integrated with PayPal so you can use it to organise, promote and sell tickets to your events in a snap. more..	31/01/12
	ViewRanger app adds 10,000 guided outdoor trails in Germany, Switzerland and Austria ViewRanger, the outdoors gps app and social content network for outdoor enthusiasts worldwide, has published a further 10,000 expert-authored, downloadable, guided hiking and biking trails in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and South Tyrol. more..	31/01/12
	'Reshaping of the Mobile Industry’ under the spotlight at Future of Wireless International Conference 2012 Cambridge Wireless announces line up of keynote speakers from Qualcomm, Everything Everywhere, Google, BBC, ARM, Broadcom, RIM, Vodafone and more for its Future of Wireless International Conference 2012. more..	31/01/12
	'Health check essential before jumping into a cloud migration strategy' The IT industry is being transformed by cloud computing. But the key challenge, according to Peter Job, CEO at Intergence, an independent IT infrastructure technology company, is how to optimise and fine tune an organisation’s infrastructure to best take advantage of the new technology. more..	31/01/12
	New email functionality launched for Clinked Clinked, the online collaboration and project management platform from Rabbitsoft, has launched a functionality whereby users can add documents quickly and easily via email. more..	31/01/12
	Barack Obama in a live Google+ hangout from the White House Today (Monday January 30th) at 22.30 GMT Barack Obama will host a live Google+ Hangout from the White House. The President will chat face to face with followers from across the globe, and anyone can tune in to watch the live interview via Google+. more..	30/01/12
	Blue Chip Technology chooses Matrox technology for video wall solution Computer manufacturer Blue Chip Technology leverages Matrox Mura controller boards to develop integrated video wall solutions. more..	30/01/12
	Deadline extended to 3 February for 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards 'Cambridge News' announces that the nomination deadline for its Business Excellence Awards has been extended to Friday (3 February 2012). With the standard higher than ever and with the introduction of the TWI Technology Engineering Award, the awards organising committee has decided to extend the nomination period by one week. more..	28/01/12
	New webcasting and event streaming guide published Internet streaming today is perceived as incredibly complicated and expensive. WaveFX thinks it bucks the trend as its solution is extremely cost effective and packed full of interactive features that are included absolutely free. more..	27/01/12
	Using real-time road traffic data to evaluate congestion A new project has shown that by using existing sources of information about traffic flow it is possible to create a minute-by-minute image of congestion in cities. more..	27/01/12
	Google+ is set to become a game changer , says PR Director Google+ is taking social media to the next level, explains Justine Smith, PR Director at KISS Public Relations. more..	26/01/12
	ArtVPS’ partnership with Visa Lighting illuminates Google SketchUp Real-world lighting has never been easier to render, with the launch today of Shaderlight V2.1, the leading rendering plug-in to Google SketchUp for architects and designers. more..	26/01/12
	Cooper Lomaz expands Cambridgeshire IT team 2011 was a fantastic year with East Anglian Specialist Recruitment firm, Cooper Lomaz. It was an outstanding year across all sectors within the organisation and the regional specific IT Team was no exception. more..	26/01/12
	TWI launches 'Award for Technology Engineering in International Markets' Nominations are now being sought for the TWI Award for Technology Engineering in International Markets. The winner will be announced during Cambridge Awards Week, at a presentation dinner at King's College, Cambridge on Thursday 22 March 2012. more..	26/01/12
	Experience Led Care delivers an innovative approach to person-centred care commissioning Cambridge based creative web agency TAG has worked with Experience Led Care (ELC) on all aspects of its brand identity, supporting training and sales materials, and now a new website. more..	26/01/12
	Deputy Prime Minister praises Cambridge Regional College apprenticeship programme Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg described Cambridge Regional College’s apprenticeship programme as a role model for the rest of the country during a visit to the college. more..	24/01/12
	Free lectures on sci-tech employability start this week 'Empowered Employability' is a free, nine-week lecture course, which covers good business practice with a focus on science entrepreneurship. The first talk, on 'Business basics', is this Thursday (26 January) at 5.30pm, and will be followed by a free drinks reception. more..	24/01/12
	David Hurley 24th January, 2012. Anglia Business Solutions sadly announces that David Hurley passed away at the weekend following a short illness, aged 64. more..	24/01/12
	How do you achieve the best impact using video within your digital marketing? If you don’t currently use video, then you won’t be getting traffic from the next most powerful search engine after Google. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright shares five top tips to make sure that you benefit from the power of moving media. more..	24/01/12
	ViewRanger Outdoor GPS app and social network launch for outdoor enthusiasts in USA Cambridge-based Augmentra has launched its ViewRanger Outdoors GPS USA app and My.ViewRanger.com social content network for US outdoor enthusiasts at this week’s OR Show, taking place in Salt Lake City, UT. more..	20/01/12
	Startup Masterclass and CfEL provide advice on how to build and maintain successful teams Time and time again, a recurring theme of early-stage companies regards the strength of the project and/or founder team. Building a good team is critical at the beginning, but it is just as vital once a business becomes an established SME. more..	20/01/12
	Signify keeps on growing Signify, the independent provider of fully hosted 2FA services, has kicked off 2012 by announcing a number of key new appointments. more..	20/01/12
	Free XJTAG boundary scan workshops – back by popular demand - XJTAG ‘Introduction to boundary scan’ workshops back for 2012 - First workshop scheduled for Wednesday 29th February more..	20/01/12
	IPPM helps Ofqual and Vodafone manage change IPPM Ltd, the programme and change management consultancy based from Newmarket, has now completed challenging assignments with the education regulator Ofqual and the UK division of global Telco Vodafone plc. more..	20/01/12
	Mantracourt launches blog for instrumentation engineers Mantracourt has announced the launch of a 'Blog' about specialist electronic measurement devices for sensors, to assist engineers working in the field of measurement and instrumentation. more..	20/01/12
	How do you know what you don’t know? According to Royce Murphy, CEO at Real Status, many businesses, including many blue-chip companies, are not making informed business decisions about their IT systems. more..	19/01/12
	How advanced behaviour modelling is helping to identify online fraud An enterprise with its research roots in Cambridge University's Department of Engineering has developed software that allows companies to track fraud. more..	19/01/12
	Sapien IT publish January 2012 hosted / cloud services price list Sapien IT have published their January 2012 hosted / cloud services price list. more..	18/01/12
	Cambridge Wireless member revolutionises health monitoring One of Cambridge Wireless’ longest standing Founder Members, Hidalgo, has launched its next generation range of mobile products that monitor human health. more..	18/01/12
	Environmental consultancy ESI chooses Deltek Vision A leading independent scientific and environmental consultancy selects business management system Deltek Vision to streamline its critical processes and gain a real-time view into business performance. more..	18/01/12
	UK's leading bed manufacturer launches new website - with Cambridge agency, TAG TAG has been commissioned to design and develop a new website for Staples Beds, made in Huntingdon. more..	17/01/12
	BrightSign and UK-based signagelive collaboration brings digital signage solutions to 35 countries BrightSign, LLC®, a trusted name in feature-rich digital sign and kiosk controllers that are affordable and easy to use, announced today that it has teamed with UK-based signagelive® to ensure full compatibility between their products. more..	17/01/12
	IT Salary Survey is published Specialist recruiters THE ONE GROUP have completed a 2012 IT salary survey for Cambridgeshire professionals. more..	17/01/12
	Deloitte analyses top trends for the telecoms industry for 2012 • The number of £65 “smartphones” in use will reach 500 million. • The number of apps available will surpass two million by year-end 2012, double the total as of December 2011. • The volume of data sent between devices via short-range wireless connections, bypassing the Web, will double in 2012. more..	17/01/12
	Deloitte analyses top trends for the technology industry for 2012 • Consumer tech will continue to see robust demand in 2012, with record numbers of devices sold globally. • Multiple ownership of tablets proliferates: five million tablets will be sold to people who already own one, generating up to £1.3 billion in revenue. more..	17/01/12
	Sapien IT offers fixed price websites Sapien IT is offering fixed price websites - £600 for a brand new modern-looking website. more..	17/01/12
	UK government grants will secure a step-change in the way science, literature and IP intelligence is developed The UK government’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has awarded grants to CambridgeIP to build on the company’s exceptional work in meeting the strategic information needs of R&D intensive organisations around the world. more..	17/01/12
	Mobas develops young digital talent Cambridge-based integrated agency Mobas recruits Junior Web Developer more..	17/01/12
	What is Social Media Optimisation? It’s quite clear what Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is all about, but what is SMO? FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright explains..... more..	17/01/12
	Tame your computer - save yourself time 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 enter the current date and/or time into a worksheet (Excel 2000-2010*)... more..	16/01/12
	2012 CES grows, excites and catalyses (BUSINESS WIRE)--Executives from business, government, entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics and every major industry converged on the 2012 International CES® to experience new ways of doing business at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. more..	16/01/12
	Participants sought for ICT learning study A Cambridge PhD student seeks people over the age of 65 to participate in a study looking at how to make the learning and use of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) easier. more..	13/01/12
	Optibrium and Cresset announce technology collaboration Optibrium, a provider of drug discovery software solutions, and software and services provider Cresset, announce an agreement to collaborate on the development of next-generation platforms, combining their unique approaches to help drug discovery projects quickly identify novel, potent compounds with a high chance of success. more..	13/01/12
	Focus expands into 2012 Focus on Training is expanding in both its established IT and Project Management sectors, and expanding into additional areas. A record 13,000 courses are available to book online using a new search engine. more..	12/01/12
	netXtra puts the National Garden Gift Vouchers website into pockets with new Mobile App Following the recent launch of the HTA's National Garden Gift Voucher website, Cambridge Network members netXtra, the company specialising in websites for membership and not-for-profit organisations were tasked with providing a new “mobile web application” (app) for the ‘Find your nearest Garden Centre’ directory featured on the site. more..	12/01/12
	CSR showcases VNC® Automotive technology at 2012 CES CSR demos the first wireless implementation of RealVNC's technology on the new SiRFprimaII™ its latest location aware multimedia platform. more..	12/01/12
	Optibrium expands StarDrop availability with Apple Mac compatibility CAMBRIDGE, UK, October 18, 2011 – Optibrium launches StarDrop 5.1, an upgraded version of its software platform that helps scientists to guide the design and selection of high quality, novel compounds in drug discovery. As a result of this upgrade, StarDrop’s unique capabilities to guide are now available on the Apple Mac. more..	12/01/12
	Become 1 in 100 by supporting the ‘Community Foundation 100’ 2012 has started off well for the new Community Foundation 100, with news that RealVNC are the latest corporate to sign up to the initiative since the launch in December 2011. more..	12/01/12
	Antenova taps global vehicle black box market with GPS RADIONOVA RF antenna modules Antenova announces their GPS RADIONOVA® RF Antenna Modules have been selected by leading Korean Vehicle Black Box manufactures iTronics, AMON and UB1 for the global markets. more..	11/01/12
	CSR innovations and platforms bring consumer electronics to life At the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, CSR plc highlights many of the company’s latest platforms and technology solutions with more than 50 public and private demonstrations of how CSR is enabling exciting new capabilities in products and technologies from the world’s most popular consumer electronics brands. more..	11/01/12
	XJTAG provides a ‘quantum leap’ in students’ understanding of boundary scan testing XJTAG’s boundary scan technology has contributed to a “quantum leap” in the learning experience of students at SUPSI, The University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, according to Paolo Ceppi from the Department of Innovative Technologies. more..	11/01/12
	Your business is burnt down. What do you do? How can you cope? Protect yourself, your business, and your staff from disruption by having a business continuity plan. Come to a Disaster Recovery Breakfast Meeting for FREE advice. more..	11/01/12
	Blue Chip’s tiny computer module targets intelligent devices Single board computer specialists, Blue Chip Technology have announced the release of their RM2, a powerful ARM Cortex A8 based, small-footprint computer module that is ideal for powering small and portable intelligent devices. more..	10/01/12
	CPL launches video production service CPL is this week launching a video production service, in a move that will further improve the digital magazines, websites, apps and e-newsletters it produces on behalf of its clients. more..	10/01/12
	Cambridgeshire-based company says information security staff training is more important than ever Following an anxious 2011 marked by numerous data breaches and economic uncertainties, the experts at IT Governance warn organisations that they need to take information security more seriously in 2012 to ensure sustainability. more..	09/01/12
	Amino demonstrates media gateway at CES 2012 (CES, Las Vegas, 9 January 2012) Amino Communications, the world leading IPTV/OTT solutions provider, will unveil the world’s first hybrid/OTT media gateway to be powered by Intel’s next generation 32nm Intel(R) Atom(TM) SoC for CE at CES 2012 in Las Vegas this week. more..	09/01/12
	Tame your computer - tabbed browsing 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 different ways to open a link in a new browser tab (Internet Explorer 7 and beyond). more..	09/01/12
	AVEVA releases AVEVA Surface Manager AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, has announced the release of AVEVA Surface Manager 12.1, another new product in its AVEVA Marine portfolio. more..	06/01/12
	Mobas appointed for Countryside Properties, Great Kneighton project in Cambridge As work gets underway on one of the region’s most anticipated property developments, Countryside Properties has assigned integrated agency Mobas to design the digital presence of its high-profile Great Kneighton website. more..	06/01/12
	GIS announces drive electronics for new Konica Minolta 1024i series printheads Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of software and electronics for industrial inkjet printheads, has announced the development of their head personality board for the new Konica Minolta 1024i series printheads. more..	06/01/12
	Raffi Vartian to head signagelive’s efforts in the Americas London and Chicago – signagelive, a global leader in cloud-powered digital signage solutions, today announced the appointment of Raffi Vartian to lead the development of North and South America. more..	05/01/12
	Accelrys acquires VelQuest Corporation for $35 million SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCL), a leading scientific enterprise research and development software and services company, announced that it has acquired privately-held VelQuest Corporation for $35 million in an all-cash transaction. more..	05/01/12
	Just in time for Christmas! Handy Elephant will show you who’s not replying to your emails... Handy Elephant just released their new email productivity tool into beta. The tool helps people who have many conversations at the same time to see who did not yet respond to their emails. With many relationships going stale around Christmas time, Handy Elephant has got you covered. more..	22/12/11
	Graduate salaries up by £2-3k, according to ecm Salary & Benefits Survey ecm, the Cambridge-based high-tech recruitment experts who specialise in placing exceptional candidates, have released their latest annual Salary & Benefits Survey. Among other trends, the survey found that salaries paid to attract the best graduates have increased by some £2000-3000. more..	22/12/11
	TTP LabTech presents protein crystallography community with news service TTP LabTech has today launched the 2011 issue of its LabCrystal magazine, designed specifically for scientists who perform protein crystallography. more..	22/12/11
	Concerns over how ‘UK plc’ will realise returns on investments into graphene research As the UK government invests into supporting graphene research, the patent activity of UK universities lags behind that of their global peers, according to research by CambridgeIP published in 'Nature Materials'. more..	20/12/11
	ViewRanger partners with Menasha Ridge and Wilderness Press for USA trail guides ViewRanger, the award-winning outdoor navigation app, is pleased to announce its partnership with Menasha Ridge and Wilderness Press, leading publishers of comprehensive outdoor hiking books and maps. more..	20/12/11
	Samsung tops 2011 Broadband Genie smartphone sales charts With just a week of the year to go, Samsung looks set to be 2011’s top UK smartphones manufacturer at leading Cambridge-based comparison website Broadband Genie. more..	20/12/11
	AVEVA releases AVEVA Space Management AVEVA, a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, has announced the release of a brand new product, AVEVA Space Management 12.1, which is part of the AVEVA Marine portfolio. more..	20/12/11
	Will the perpetual software licence model ever go away? That depends on who you ask… The perpetual software licence model won't seem to go away, as much as the press and various surveys seem to indicate. more..	20/12/11
	Tame your computer - countdown to Christmas 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 countdown to your special day: anniversary, birthday, wedding, retirement or ... Christmas! (Excel 2003-2010) more..	19/12/11
	SETAL strengthens strategic investment with AVEVA Enterprise AVEVA, a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, announced that SETAL (SOG - Óleo e Gás S/A) of Brazil, a leading Latin American EPC, has successfully implemented AVEVA NET following a rigorous assessment period against competitive solutions. more..	16/12/11
	A year in UK search: Google's top searches of 2011 Google has announced its annual Zeitgeist, offering a unique perspective on this year's major events and hottest trends based on internet searches conducted in the UK in 2011. The Royal Wedding eclipsed everything as 2011's fastest rising search query, while the nation's princess Kate Middleton featured in the top ten fastest rising people. more..	16/12/11
	Fully integrated supply chain solution helps Anson Packaging to compete Anglia Business Solutions has announced the successful completion of a project to deploy Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Anson Packaging Ltd, a leading packaging supplier to the food industry. more..	16/12/11
	'Stay Lean: Your Startup Toolkit' In the context of startups, everyone tends to think of “Lean” as being short on money and having to make do on free or cheap tools. That can well be true, but it’s really more about cutting out the waste of time and/or money, says Paul Walsh, CEO of Cognidox. more..	16/12/11
	Linguamatics and ChemAxon announce project to enhance text mining in chemistry Linguamatics and ChemAxon are pleased to announce that they are partnering in a new, path-breaking project funded by EUREKA’s Eurostars Programme. The project is code-named “ChiKEL”, which means Chemically Informed Knowledge Extraction from Literature. more..	15/12/11
	Featurespace tipped to be a 'global game-changer' in 2012 Featurespace has been named in Business Weekly's 'Tech 21' list of what it's referring to as a 'golden generation' of Cambridge technology companies who are 'tipped to be global game-changers in 2012'. more..	15/12/11
	Silver Falcon Mining reaps benefits of VNC remote access and control Silver Falcon Mining, a developer and explorer of mineral resources specializing in gold and silver, is saving time and money with RealVNC’s cross-platform VNC® solution for remote desktop access and control. more..	15/12/11
	CorpBanca and Cronto secure online banking transactions with CrontoSign CorpBanca, the 4th largest private bank in Chile, and Cronto, a UK-based banking security specialist, announced the launch of the Cronto Visual Transaction Signing Solution to secure online banking transactions against Trojan malware attacks. more..	15/12/11
	AVEVA and RIEGL sign Interoperability Agreement AVEVA and RIEGL have signed an agreement which will provide customers with a complete 3D capture and engineering design solution. more..	15/12/11
	signagelive shows solutions for every public digital display application at ISE2012 At ISE2012 (Amsterdam, 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2012) signagelive will be showing its full range of products and services with live demos and examples of real life applications. The multi-award winning cloud based digital signage software platform provides a simple and straightforward solution for public displays. more..	15/12/11
	Amino Technologies plc announces Board change Amino Technologies plc has announced that Andrew Burke, Chief Executive Officer of Amino, will be leaving the Company with immediate effect to pursue other opportunities and that Donald (Don) McGarva, who is currently Chief Operating Officer, will become CEO of the Company. more..	15/12/11
	Three Cambridge businesses share £40k prize Three fledgling Cambridge companies have successfully bid for £40,000 from Anglia Ruskin University to help make their business dreams a reality. more..	13/12/11
	Mobas designs vibrant site for Peters Elworthy & Moore A new website created for the Cambridge-based accountancy firm Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) offers clients a fresher, more user-friendly experience. more..	13/12/11
	Roadshow focuses on new environmental regulations Important and significant changes are planned for environmental regulations which will impact upon your responsibilities. Don’t miss the opportunity to attend a free seminar to find out about them and what they will mean to your business in 2012. more..	13/12/11
	Roundpoint redevelops MEDIAgility press release service for PR Newswire Roundpoint, the web and mobile solutions expert has redeveloped PR Newswire’s online press release service – MEDIAgility. The service now has a new look and feel, is more targeted and makes the process of sending press releases to journalists all over the world even quicker and easier than before. more..	13/12/11
	Hermann Hauser announced as Patron of new Cambridge Computer Museum Cambridge-based serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Dr Hermann Hauser has been named as the patron of the Centre for Computing History. more..	13/12/11
	Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) launches vibrant new website Cambridge-based accountancy firm Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) offers clients a fresher, more user-friendly experience. more..	13/12/11
	Sign up now for a trio of Cambridge Network events A special event for student jobseekers; a chance to hear from Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor; and an evening with Google's Head of External Relations - don't forget to sign up now for upcoming Cambridge Network events! more..	12/12/11
	CIR Cambridge Cleantech Conferences Series is announced for 2012 CIR is offering discounted membership of its long-running conference series from calendar year 2012 for sponsors and delegate members, under the new umbrella series name. This gives members access to premium conferences such as HEAT, SHIFT, Smart Grids, Cleanpower, HVM at a rate of at least four full days a year for less than the cost of one. more..	12/12/11
	Blue Chip module enables communications and tracking in embedded systems Hardware developer Blue Chip Technology have announced the general release of their 'CM1 Board', a small-footprint plug-in module that enables their acclaimed RE2 single board computer to provide communications and tracking services. more..	12/12/11
	ViewRanger and Bauer Consumer Media extend publishing agreement for hiking route guides ViewRanger, the popular outdoors gps navigation app with social network for outdoor enthusiasts, and Bauer Consumer Media have extended their agreement that sees 'Trail Magazine' walking and hiking trail guides published through the ViewRanger platform. more..	12/12/11
	AVEVA releases AVEVA Design Reuse AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, has announced the release of AVEVA Design Reuse 12.1, a brand new product within the AVEVA Marine portfolio. more..	12/12/11
	Tamper resistant code helps thwart software piracy With $59 billion dollars of software stolen globally in 2010 and the struggling economy, many software vendors take piracy (whether it is intentional or unintentional overuse) very seriously. more..	12/12/11
	Mantracourt launches telemetry repeater for instrumentation Mantracourt have announced the release of their Wireless Active Repeater, a module that allows wireless instrumentation transmission to span around obstacles such as buildings or walls as well as increasing range. more..	12/12/11
	Broadcom survey reveals consumer demand for seamless, pervasive connectivity More connected devices in the home and on the go, easier access to content and a desire for in-car connectivity set to take centre stage at the upcoming International Consumer Electronics Show to be held January 10-13 in Las Vegas. more..	12/12/11
	ViewRanger outdoors GPS app adds downloadable trail guides across Germany, Austria and Switzerland ViewRanger has added to its rapidly growing portfolio of smartphone downloadable trail guides, following the conclusion of agreements with outdoor trails publishers in Germany and Austria. more..	09/12/11
	AVEVA and FARO sign Interoperability Agreement AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, and FARO, a leader in high precision laser scanning and 3D Documentation Technology, announced today that they have signed an Interoperability Agreement. more..	09/12/11
	Drug traceability and serialization: new report Traceability initiatives in the EU, USA and elsewhere will require pack-level coding (serialization) for prescription pharmaceuticals. This new report explains these requirements, how they will affect your global supply chain, and what action you need to take. more..	09/12/11
	IP tax proposals fall short, favour multinationals The Government has published draft legislation for its Finance Bill 2012, which includes draft measures aimed at creating improved conditions for business investment and growth in the UK. The proposals include a new tax scheme intended to reduce corporation tax for profits arising from patents, dubbed the “Patent Box”. more..	09/12/11
	Red Gate Software announces 15 potential astronauts A trip into space is a step closer for 15 lucky finalists announced in Red Gate Software’s DBA in Space competition. more..	08/12/11
	How gaming technology brings insight to modern data centre operations Former 'Computer Weekly' and 'Financial Times' IT journalist, Dave Madden interviews Silicon Valley’s Rich Miller on Real Status’ Hyperglance... more..	07/12/11
	Please update your details ready for new website Cambridge Network members are asked to make sure their company details are correct, as final preparations are made for migration of data ahead of the launch of the Network's new-look website. more..	07/12/11
	£9bn of general merchandise retail sales will be influenced by the internet this Christmas, predicts Deloitte By value, over half of all general merchandise retail sales will be influenced by the internet this Christmas, according to business advisory firm Deloitte. more..	07/12/11
	Play your part in celebration of Cambridgeshire businesses Companies of all types and sizes are being invited to play their part in Cambridge Awards Week, a major initiative to raise the profile of Cambridgeshire businesses and promote the area as a great place to work and do business. more..	07/12/11
	British consumers reveal true impact of targeted marketing Featurespace CEO, David Excell, reveals the results of a survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of Featurespace illustrating that a majority of consumers agree that companies could increase loyalty by understanding the individual needs of each customer and communicating appropriately, but marketers are continuing to target ineffectively. more..	07/12/11
	R&D Tax credits – Draft Finance Bill 2012 changes announced John Moore of Kingly Brookes LLP brings us up to date on the latest changes to the way the R&D tax relief schemes will operate. more..	07/12/11
	The 'lean-back' concept takes the print vs digital publishing debate to a new level Clients increasingly ask their contract publishers this question: ‘Should we abandon print in favour of digital publishing?’ The concept of ‘lean-back 2.0’ may help inform our answers. more..	07/12/11
	Amino Technologies plc issues trading update Amino Technologies plc (stock code: AMO), the Cambridge-based leader in digital entertainment solutions for IPTV, OTT and in-home multimedia distribution, provides the following update on trading for the year ended 30 November 2011. more..	07/12/11
	Qdell & LHR Express Cars investment in Cordic technology wins recognition Qdell & LHR Express Cars have been awarded "Best Small Private Sector Fleet" and the "Smarter Driving Award" at the 2011 Energy Saving Trust's Fleet Hero Awards. more..	06/12/11
	Amino passes milestone of four million set-top boxes sold and shipped globally Amino Communications, the leading IPTV/OTT solution provider, has sold and shipped its four millionth set-top box (STB). more..	06/12/11
	Cambridgeshire CEO calls for Cyber Security regulation Alan Calder, a leading information security expert and CEO of Ely based company IT Governance Ltd, calls for a cyber security regulation as the key driver for organisations to take information security more seriously and to protect their data from increased cyber threats. more..	05/12/11
	Tame your computer - get Smart In her weekly 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 tweak your SmartArt graphics (Office 2007-2010)... more..	05/12/11

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