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Bailey Fisher Executive Search expands its Finance Practice with the appointment of Danielle Grant as Director
Bailey Fisher Executive Search is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Grant, who joins the Cambridge and London based firm as a Director in the Finance Practice. Danielle brings 7 years' specialist experience in senior finance appointments, and will be working closely with Andrew Moore to grow this area of the business, assisting growth-focused companies locally and across the UK with CFO, FD and other key finance appointments.
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Owned, earned or paid? Content marketing in plain words
What is content marketing? Tell stories that engage your audience, or risk losing them forever.
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Digging deep into the RF spectrum: New CRFS toolkit for forensic spectrum analysis
CRFS, an RF technology company, has today launched a new software tool called RFeye DeepView. DeepView is unique in two key ways. Firstly, it allows the user to analyze the RF spectrum in precise detail, to discover signals of interest that might be intermittent or hidden in the noise. It also enables the user to analyze vast data sets with unprecedented ease and speed; datasets that would normally take days to review can now be analyzed in minutes.
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Allia partners with Cofinitive for Serious Impact
Allia has chosen Cambridge communications consultancy, Cofinitive, to deliver the social media workshops as part of their Serious Impact programme.
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New opportunities for AgriTech in UK Life Sciences
The global life sciences industry is forecasted to grow to more than $2trillion by 2023. The UK government has set out their industrial strategy for the sector, highlighting the need for collaboration and convergence, in order to ensure that the UK continues to be integral globally.
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Semi-final semantics: we need to belong – especially now!
Why will half the nation watch the football on Saturday? It’s about a need to belong, a need to feel part of a community.
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Chronos receives RIN's 2018 Duke of Edinburgh's Navigation Award
Chronos Technology has been recognised by the Royal Institute of Navigation with the RIN’s 2018 Duke of Edinburgh’s Navigation Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement in “Recognition of technical excellence and authority in satellite navigation and timing vulnerabilities and mitigations”.
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The Invested Investor are releasing their first book!
Written by serial entrepreneur, seasoned angel investor, Cambridge Angel chair and EBAN President Peter Cowley, this book describes the key ingredients for becoming an Invested Investor and what it takes to work with an Invested Investor, whilst guiding you through the business journey. Co-founded and run by Peter’s son Alan, a resident of The Bradfield Centre, they are using war stories to educate the start-up ecosystem
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How we get our news is changing – or is it?
‘Snacking’ news is huge, and LADBible claim to be a serious ‘social publisher’ reaching 1B people. But some things don’t change.
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AquaML - Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to analyze water usage
Using the latest Artificial Intelligence technology, breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants is bringing unprecedented insight into residential and industrial water usage.
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Technology in the classroom: 9 out of 10 teachers say it improves the quality of education
75% of teachers are happy with the range of edtech available to them in the market. However, only 59 per cent are happy with the current level of innovation in their own school. KISS CEO discusses technology in the classroom.
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CW Community Ventured Beyond the Hype at CW International Conference 2018
On 4 July over 400 delegates from the international technology community descended to the inspirationally beautiful Wellcome Genome Campus for a day of diverse networking, insightful track sessions and inspirational keynotes.
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Not to be missed! Chamber Summer Garden Party to be held at Polo Club
The Chambers’ annual garden party will this year be held at Cambridge County Polo Club.
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New app to demystify the neutrino
Breakthrough innovation specialists, Cambridge Consultants, and leaders in theoretical particle physics, Durham University, have partnered to create an innovative iOS app that harnesses augmented reality to educate users on what neutrinos are, to visualise where they are produced and to emphasise why they’re so significant to modern science. The partnership aims to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for students in secondary education and beyond.
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Cambridge B2B Exhibition open for exhibitor bookings
Exhibitor bookings are now being taken for the Cambridge B2B Exhibition, providing the city’s businesses with a unique opportunity to network and raise their profile on a grand scale.
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Onespacemedia helps boost digital communication for pioneering biotech specialist
Cambridge web design and development specialist, Onespacemedia, has launched a new website for early-stage biotechnology company, Exonate.
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Can Satellite Technology Connect The Unconnected in the Next Decade?
This blog is contributed by Lewis Davies of TTP, the dinner sponsor at the CW International Conference 2018
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Crisis communications: how the Philadelphia 76ers survived #ColangeloGate
Chase, one of our account execs, discusses crisis comms and how the 76ers survived #ColangeloGate
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Could machines take over public relations?
What does the future hold for PR?
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CW Unplugged - Tech for Water
CW Unplugged events bring together innovative start-ups, impact investors, designers and engineers who won’t be scared to ask the tough questions and who discuss solutions. Our most recent Unplugged event on Tech for Water was no exception!
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Peter Cowley : First the WBAF World Best Angel in the World 2017, now the new European Business Angel Network’s President!
The European Business Angel Network (EBAN), which is the pan-European community for the early stage investors covering over 150 member organizations in more than 50 countries announced its new President today. Peter Cowley, serial entrepreneur, invested investor and UK Angel of the Year 2014-15, has been appointed by the association to take the lead of the organisation for the next two years.
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Cannes Lions: have the Lions lost their roar?
Find out what was different about this year's Cannes Lions awards:
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Advertisers add to World Cup feel good vibes
The World Cup buzz is contagious, and advertisers have begun to jump on the feel-good bandwagon.
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Beyond the Hype: Business Risk in Cryptocurrency
La Playa, a CWIC supporter, look beyond the media hype in blockchain's most prominent use case, cryptocurrency, and explore the insurance risks.
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World Cup 2018: too negative for brands or top sponsorship opportunity?
Is the special relationship between football and big brands over, or are we just seeing new players on the field?
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Cambridge debates gender equality and priorities in education
We attended the Wo+Men's Leadership on Saturday to discuss gender diversity and evolving workplace dynamics. We left feeling truly inspired! Here's what we learnt:
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Speaking another language: how to communicate with web developers
KISS’s Senior Web Developer Baz explains how something as simple as a misplaced comma can cause major implications further down the line.
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Matchmaking in Saskatoon
Global Business Accelerator Agri-tech Programme with visit to Canada
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CW seeks innovative start-ups connecting the digital world
Today CW (Cambridge Wireless) announces the launch of its annual Discovering Start-Ups competition. Now in its 9th year, this event connects promising technology entrepreneurs to the investor community in an event that nurtures the next generation of technology business talent and identifies solutions that will define the connected world of the future.
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Pitchfest gains an experienced ally
St John’s Innovation Centre is delighted to announce its partnership with The Invested Investor for the 2018 Pitchfest series.
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Job hunting? Your search could be over
Cambridge Network’s next Recruitment Evening on Wednesday July 4th (6pm-9pm) promises jobseekers the opportunity to meet with leading local employers – and to seek advice on your job search from careers experts.
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Learn to communicate with confidence
Whatever job you're doing, communication skills are vitally important. Take advantage of a new opportunity to fine-tune your abilities at a one-day workshop this summer, organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
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#OnetoWatch initiative showcases innovation
After months of research, Cofinitive’s #OnetoWatch initiative launched last month and has got off to a flying start. As an entrepreneurial company itself, Cofinitive is compiling THE list of Ones to Watch.
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CW’s new Special Interest Group is open for business
CW (Cambridge Wireless) today announces the launch of a new Special Interest Group (SIG) that will deliver business growth by providing a forum for discussion topics such as:
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London’s Tech Week kicks off seven days of technological events in the capital
Today marks the start of London Tech Week. Take a look at what will be grabbing the headlines over the next 7 days.
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The Industrial Strategy: The Automotive Sector Deal
Why is the Automotive Industry a key area of focus for the UK government?
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Onespacemedia launches brand identity and website for government-led programme, UK5G
Onespacemedia are proud to have launched a new brand identity and website for UK5G - a government-led programme designed to provide a large scale boost to the development and communication of the UK’s 5G ecosystem.
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Networking comes of age as Cambridge Network turns 21
The Cambridge Network celebrates its 21st birthday this year, proving its success as one of the world’s most effective and best-established business networking organisations.
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Are Investors and Entrepreneurs species ahead of their time?
The Invested Investor, a social enterprise aiming to increase the success rate of early-stage start-ups, recently interviewed two key figures in the investment world. Rajat Malhotra, Managing Partner of Wren Capital and former UKBAA Angel of the Year, and Modwenna Rees-Mogg, the dynamic CEO/Founder of Angel News.
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Speak Up!
The Institute for Fiscal Studies report further highlights the gender pay gap between men and women. KISS MD shares her view!
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Onespacemedia supports Anglia Ruskin University degree show with Digital Media Award
Onespacemedia has lent support to the Anglia Ruskin University end-of-year degree show, judging and presenting the Digital Media Award for the third consecutive year.
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CRL's specialist, hardware Accelerator open for applications! Start-ups, join us to #MakeHistory
The Central Research Laboratory (CRL) is once again open for applications to its specialist, hardware Accelerator. Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the 6 month, London based programme supports the next generation of product-focused entrepreneurs, helping them to develop crucial areas of their business to help ‘accelerate’ growth and production.
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Entries now open for the 2018 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards
The awards recognise and rank the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK. Last year’s winner Deliveroo achieved a record average four-year revenue growth rate of 107,117%.The average four year growth rate recorded for the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 companies was 3,756% in the year 2016/17. Last year’s Fast 50 companies generated combined revenues of almost £1bn 2016/2017 and employed more than 9,000 people.
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How working with micro-influencers can yield impressive results
Micro-influencers can often make the best brand advocates. We explore what makes a micro-influencer, and how to yield the best results
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Fighting fit thanks to technology
The time when those seeking to improve personal fitness levels only had options such as jogging on the street or taking up a sport is long gone. Today technology and innovation offer a highly accessible gateway to a new kind of personalised data and knowledge-led fitness experience.
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Learn how to be more effective in business
Two courses coming up later this month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration are designed to help you become more effective in business. The first will teach you how to take meeting minutes with confidence, while the other introduces coaching - putting it into context, explaining its place in an organisation and the role it plays in helping people to learn, grow and stay motivated under stress.
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Connected Devices: what is the future of blockchain?
The CW (Cambridge Wireless) Connected Devices SIG teamed up with the Cambridge IoT Meetup along with Toby Simpson, the Co-Founder and CTO of Fetch AI, Amy Cameron of STL Partners and Dr Antony Rix, CEO of Granta Innovation, to mull over the question “Is blockchain a waste of resources, or is it the future of networking?”
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Demand grows for in-house courses as businesses choose to upskill staff
With recruitment becoming more challenging for local businesses, many companies are choosing to upskill their staff. And there has been a surge in requests for in-house courses from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration, reports the team.
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KISS goes from strength to strength with two new appointments
KISS welcomes two digital and strategic experts to the team!
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Increasing Physical Activity Most Important for Heart Disease Patients
The study revealed that people who are physically active live longer than those who are not. Sustained and consistent physical activity over time was associated with substantially lower mortality risk from coronary heart disease.
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Regius Chair Awarded to Founder of the 5G Innovation Centre
Professor Rahim Tafazolli has been honored for work done as Professor of Mobile and Satellite Communications at the University of Surrey, Director of Surrey’s Institute for Communication Systems and the Founder and Director of the 5G Innovation Centre.
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Momentum grows as AgriTech Cluster converges in Cambridge
Cambridge needs to act now to ensure that the interest in AgriTech and exciting developments move forward in a way that benefits our region. SmithsonHill’s ARC facility is the response to that vision to be the home of this new cluster locally and globally.
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We take a peek at Mary Meeker’s hotly anticipated 2018 Internet Trends Report
Our Account Director takes a look at what will be trending this year.
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Presentation Skills courses help build your confidence
If standing up to speak in front of an audience is your worst nightmare, consider learning how to overcome your fears at an upcoming course run by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration. And if you already present regularly, an advanced course will help you hone and enhance your skills.
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Onespacemedia launches brand and website for the Bennett Institute for Public Policy
Web design and development agency Onespacemedia has launched a new website and brand for the Bennett Institute for Public Policy, a newly established research centre which forms part of the University of Cambridge, to help build awareness of the institute’s work.
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Parallel Wireless is nominated for three Small Cell Forum Awards & WINS TWO 2018
Parallel Wireless are thrilled to announce that we have won two Small Cell Forum awards! We would like to thank the judges for recognizing our innovation, our partners for believing in our vision, and our team whose work made this all possible!
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KISS culture: the importance of positive morale
Our Account Executive Hannah takes a look at how KISS keeps their employees happy.
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Win a free CWIC 2018 ticket in our Twitter Competition
At CWIC 2018, 30 expert speakers will debate where the genuine opportunities for business growth lie across seven technology areas: blockchain, 5G, AI, industrial IoT, mobility, mixed reality and satellites. Re-tweet the post below to enter the competition for a free place at CWIC 2018!
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Introducing Amphenol Procom
We are pleased to announce that from May 15th, 2018 Amphenol Private Networks and their strong portfolio of brands (Procom, Jaybeam and Skymasts ) have been streamlined into one single brand and company, Amphenol Procom.
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Cambridge ‘Networked for learning’ as Learning at Work Week draws to a close
Cambridge Network, together with the National Campaign for Learning’s 'Learning at Work Week' partners, Jagex and Taylor Vinters, celebrated the end of the week with a fun ‘Bingling’ event. It brought to a close a series of events and courses to celebrate learning around this year’s theme of ‘Networked for learning’ between 14-18 May 2018.
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Special lunch will showcase business success
The Chambers’ annual Leaders Lunch returns to Downing College, Cambridge next week welcoming the Executive Director of Mansion House and Central Criminal Court as guest speaker.
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RealVNC launches new service desk initiative
VNC Connect integration to be demonstrated at SITS London on 5th-6th June
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Things Connected - Open Call for Watford
Watford Borough Council is seeking cutting-edge startups and scaleups to help develop LPWAN-enabled solutions to solve challenges facing local authorities in the UK. Challenge winners will receive up to £20k investment to run a live trial.
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What can we expect from Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends Report
Our PR associate takes a look at what internet trends we should expect from Mary Meeker.
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Paul Beastall appointed to UK5G Advisory Board
Cambridge Consultants' Paul Beastall has been appointed to the Advisory Board of UK5G. A UK government funded group that brings together organisations across the ecosystem in order to drive the progress of 5G.
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The Tech Nation Report 2018
UK tech continues to expand at faster rate than wider economy according to Tech Nation Report 2018
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5 ways to build faster and better connectivity
Dominic Birch, Solutions Director at Capita, explores the value of network connectivity in the public sector.
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GDPR: How cyber liability insurance can protect your business
Phil Thorpe, Director a S-Tech Insurance Services, explores how cyber liability insurance can help to protect your business against data breach - and how to find the right cover
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Action needed to sustain growth in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We invite interested parties to comment on the interim report. Any responses, views and supplementary evidence should be submitted to the Commission at evidence@cpier.org.uk by 1700hrs on Friday 8th June. The key questions the commission poses can be found at www.cpier.org.uk/contribute/
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Why Jobs in the Cambridge Technology Sector are Booming
Why Jobs in the Cambridge Technology Sector are Booming In the past, London has traditionally been the place to be for the best jobs and salaries in the technology sector. However, a new era is upon us. Jobs in Technology in Cambridge are growing rapidly, and business in the region is booming.
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