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How Conversational AI Can Empower Healthcare Providers
The stress and strain healthcare professionals are under, even pre-dating the pandemic, is well understood. Pressures of waiting lists, recruitment and retention difficulties and budget constraints all contribute to the…
Nearly a third of senior finance leaders in Scotland use GenAI every day, per survey
Nearly a third of senior financial services sector leaders in Scotland use generative AI at least once a day at work, according to a new survey. Consulting giant KPMG revealed…
Innovators to convene for ‘power of ideas’ summit in Glasgow next week
Innovators from academia, industry and government will convene next week for a summit in Glasgow which will explore the ‘power of ideas’ to solve societal challenges. Organised by the university…
Swiftqueue and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
In 2020, following the outbreak of Covid-19, Swiftqueue was adopted across Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey, Royal Berkshire, and Frimley & Wexham hospitals to address patient bookings for walk-in…
Why introducing AI on the NHS frontline in Scotland is the ‘brave’ thing to do
Over the course of my career, I have been proud to be part of national programmes in Scotland dedicated to bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to the NHS frontline. These…
Why introducing AI on the NHS frontline in Scotland is the ‘brave’ thing to do
Over the course of my career, I have been proud to be part of national programmes in Scotland dedicated to bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to the NHS frontline. These…
Software as a Medical Device: key considerations for SaMD success
Digital transformation by Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) in medicine and healthcare is not just a potential, it is a reality that is rapidly shaping the future of healthcare….
Instead of using data to report our failures, we should be using it to plan our successes
Waiting lists across Scotland continue to remain a challenge, particularly for cancer patients where speed is of the essence. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) have taken major steps to…
Building trust to improve outcomes
Yakara provides interactive customer-centred, trusted communication; designed with accessibility and usability. Using text and voice messaging, we can remind patients of appointments in a timely fashion helping them to confirm,…
GovTech
Scottish Government’s flagship tech programme helps founders raise £52 million in first year
Startup founders who joined the Scottish Government’s flagship tech development programme have raised £52 million in its first year of operation, according to new figures. Members of the nationwide Techscaler…
Scottish biotech firms to benefit from national investment into ‘fermenter’
Scottish biotech firms are set to benefit thanks to a national £847,000 investment into a ‘fermenter’ – to help transfer lab science to industry-ready processes. The 300-litre capacity equipment will…
Scottish Government’s flagship tech programme helps founders raise £52 million in first year
Startup founders who joined the Scottish Government’s flagship tech development programme have raised £52 million in its first year of operation, according to new figures. Members of the nationwide Techscaler…
Scottish biotech firms to benefit from national investment into ‘fermenter’
Scottish biotech firms are set to benefit thanks to a national £847,000 investment into a ‘fermenter’ – to help transfer lab science to industry-ready processes. The 300-litre capacity equipment will…
LocalGov
Collaboration key to digital transformation
Graham Lironi eavesdrops on a roundtable discussion in the boardroom of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to hear how data and digital transformation can help public services respond…
Edinburgh unveils new ‘smart city’ operations centre
A new ‘smart city’ operations centre has been unveiled in Edinburgh – harnessing the latest technology to keep traffic and people moving. The state-of-the-art facility will use real-time data to…
Collaboration key to digital transformation
Graham Lironi eavesdrops on a roundtable discussion in the boardroom of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to hear how data and digital transformation can help public services respond…
Edinburgh unveils new ‘smart city’ operations centre
A new ‘smart city’ operations centre has been unveiled in Edinburgh – harnessing the latest technology to keep traffic and people moving. The state-of-the-art facility will use real-time data to…
Health & care
How Conversational AI Can Empower Healthcare Providers
The stress and strain healthcare professionals are under, even pre-dating the pandemic, is well understood. Pressures of waiting lists, recruitment and retention difficulties and budget constraints all contribute to the…
Swiftqueue and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
In 2020, following the outbreak of Covid-19, Swiftqueue was adopted across Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey, Royal Berkshire, and Frimley & Wexham hospitals to address patient bookings for walk-in…
How Conversational AI Can Empower Healthcare Providers
The stress and strain healthcare professionals are under, even pre-dating the pandemic, is well understood. Pressures of waiting lists, recruitment and retention difficulties and budget constraints all contribute to the…
Swiftqueue and Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
In 2020, following the outbreak of Covid-19, Swiftqueue was adopted across Ashford and St Peter’s, Royal Surrey, Royal Berkshire, and Frimley & Wexham hospitals to address patient bookings for walk-in…
Cyber
Cyber incident response helpline calls in Scotland ‘more than double’ in space of year
Calls to a specialist cybersecurity and fraud incident response helpline have ‘more than doubled’ in the space of a year, according to new figures. Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland…
Ransomware gang threatens to release 3 terabytes of NHS Dumfries and Galloway data following ‘focused cyberattack’
A ransomware gang is threatening to release three terabytes (3TB) of NHS Dumfries and Galloway data following a recent ‘focused cyberattack’. The INC ransomware group posted a ‘proof pack’ on…
Cyber incident response helpline calls in Scotland ‘more than double’ in space of year
Calls to a specialist cybersecurity and fraud incident response helpline have ‘more than doubled’ in the space of a year, according to new figures. Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland…
Ransomware gang threatens to release 3 terabytes of NHS Dumfries and Galloway data following ‘focused cyberattack’
A ransomware gang is threatening to release three terabytes (3TB) of NHS Dumfries and Galloway data following a recent ‘focused cyberattack’. The INC ransomware group posted a ‘proof pack’ on…
Education & Skills
Tech trade body says fall in computing science teachers in Scotland ‘extremely concerning’
A technology industry trade body has said the fall in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland is “extremely concerning”. ScotlandIS has advocated more focus on teaching careers for technology undergraduates…
‘I believe it is entirely fixable, but we need to act now; we can’t wait any longer’, says computing science education campaigner Toni Scullion
It is disheartening to see that there has been a drop of 10 computing science teachers in the recent teacher census, which is now the lowest number of computing science…
Tech trade body says fall in computing science teachers in Scotland ‘extremely concerning’
A technology industry trade body has said the fall in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland is “extremely concerning”. ScotlandIS has advocated more focus on teaching careers for technology undergraduates…
‘I believe it is entirely fixable, but we need to act now; we can’t wait any longer’, says computing science education campaigner Toni Scullion
It is disheartening to see that there has been a drop of 10 computing science teachers in the recent teacher census, which is now the lowest number of computing science…
IoT
Glasgow IoT firm awarded European Space Agency contract to tackle ‘water stress’
A Glasgow internet of things (IoT) firm has been awarded a European Space Agency contract to tackle global ‘water stress’. Krucial will develop a cutting-edge, scalable water resilience monitoring solution…
St Andrews-based investors back wearable tech for people with Tourettes Syndrome
A St Andrews investment house has backed a wearable tech device manufacturer for people with Tourettes Syndrome. Eos Advisory has led a £2.5 million seed funding stage for Nottingham-based Neupulse,…
Glasgow IoT firm awarded European Space Agency contract to tackle ‘water stress’
A Glasgow internet of things (IoT) firm has been awarded a European Space Agency contract to tackle global ‘water stress’. Krucial will develop a cutting-edge, scalable water resilience monitoring solution…
St Andrews-based investors back wearable tech for people with Tourettes Syndrome
A St Andrews investment house has backed a wearable tech device manufacturer for people with Tourettes Syndrome. Eos Advisory has led a £2.5 million seed funding stage for Nottingham-based Neupulse,…
Justice & Policing
New biometrics report estimates police hold over 3 million images as commissioner warns of ‘proportionality risks’ of data retention
A new biometrics report has revealed police in Scotland hold an estimated 3 million images amidst a warning over the ‘proportionality’ of retaining such a vast database. Scottish Biometrics Commissioner…
CSI cops to benefit from new DNA evidence technique pioneered in Aberdeen
Police crime scene investigators could benefit from a pioneering new DNA evidence technique developed in collaboration by researchers in Aberdeen. Scientists at the James Hutton Institute have helped devise ‘single cell…
Abolishing surveillance camera safeguards will leave UK without oversight at crucial time, claims report author
A government report co-authored by an academic at Stirling University has identified a “worrying vacuum” in surveillance camera plans for the UK. Professor William Webster contributed to an independent study…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
UK innovators encouraged to apply for £600,000 funding pot to trial 5G in Tayside
UK innovators are being encouraged to apply for a share of a £600,000 funding pot to trial 5G services across Tayside. The initiative, delivered through the joint UK and Scottish…
Fibre connectivity boost to ‘future proof’ digital education for Dundee schools
A new high-speed fibre network will ‘future proof’ digital education in 42 schools across Dundee, it was announced today. Forty kilometres of fibre will be laid to ‘radically transform’ the…
Islanders on cloud nine after helicopter boost to 4G mobile phone coverage
Islanders are on cloud nine after helicopters were deployed to deliver a boost to mobile phone coverage. Residents of Skye secured better and faster mobile connections after choppers helped install…
Data & AI
Why introducing AI on the NHS frontline in Scotland is the ‘brave’ thing to do
Over the course of my career, I have been proud to be part of national programmes in Scotland dedicated to bringing cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to the NHS frontline. These…
UK ‘clinical first’ as AI deployed in head injury and brain scans trial in Glasgow
Artificial intelligence is being used in a trial in Glasgow to help clinicians analyse head injury and brain scans and reduce waiting times in A&E. The AI tool, developed by…
Public sector use of AI in Scotland must be ‘registered’, says Minister
Public sector use of artificial intelligence technology in Scotland must be ‘registered’, according to a government minister. Scotland will become the first part of the UK to mandate that any…
UK Space Agency boosts presence in Scotland with new office
The UK Space Agency is boosting its presence in Scotland with a new office in Edinburgh – as it bids to support a rapidly-expanding sector. Staff will be based at…
Business & Economy
Nearly a third of senior finance leaders in Scotland use GenAI every day, per survey
Nearly a third of senior financial services sector leaders in Scotland use generative AI at least once a day at work, according to a new survey. Consulting giant KPMG revealed…
Innovators to convene for ‘power of ideas’ summit in Glasgow next week
Innovators from academia, industry and government will convene next week for a summit in Glasgow which will explore the ‘power of ideas’ to solve societal challenges. Organised by the university…
Nearly a third of senior finance leaders in Scotland use GenAI every day, per survey
Nearly a third of senior financial services sector leaders in Scotland use generative AI at least once a day at work, according to a new survey. Consulting giant KPMG revealed…
Innovators to convene for ‘power of ideas’ summit in Glasgow next week
Innovators from academia, industry and government will convene next week for a summit in Glasgow which will explore the ‘power of ideas’ to solve societal challenges. Organised by the university…
Fintech
Fintech trade mission forms part of annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York
A fintech trade mission has formed part of the annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York – boosting global opportunities for Scottish fintechs. Cluster management organisation FinTech Scotland has joined…
FinTech Scotland’s partnership with national tech startup support programme will ‘galvanise’ sector
A new partnership between FinTech Scotland and the national tech startup support programme – Techscaler – is aiming to ‘galvanise’ the sector. More than 200 fintech companies across the country…
Fintech trade mission forms part of annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York
A fintech trade mission has formed part of the annual Tartan Week celebrations in New York – boosting global opportunities for Scottish fintechs. Cluster management organisation FinTech Scotland has joined…
FinTech Scotland’s partnership with national tech startup support programme will ‘galvanise’ sector
A new partnership between FinTech Scotland and the national tech startup support programme – Techscaler – is aiming to ‘galvanise’ the sector. More than 200 fintech companies across the country…
