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Brightsolid acquires Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi
Cloud services company Brightsolid has announced its full acquisition of Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi to expand its services and client base. Established over 25 years as part of DC Thomson, Brightsolid is a…
Entrepreneurs bring creative approach to teaching in new education programme for Scottish schools
Entrepreneurs have been bringing a creative approach to Scottish classrooms – offering kids a new way of learning for future job roles. Charity Gen+ has tested its Industry Innovator programme…
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
A new digital self-service system at a Lanarkshire hospital has been unveiled in a bid to enhance patient experience and reduce unnecessary delays. The ‘e-triage’ system at University Hospital Monklands…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
Aberdeen tech firm that uses AI to detect allergens for food vendors achieves prized industry certification standard
An Aberdeen tech firm which uses AI to detect allergens in ingredients destined for food vendors including restaurants and supermarkets has achieved a prized industry certification standard. LiberEat, which works…
Aberdeen tech firm that uses AI to detect allergens for food vendors achieves prized industry certification standard
An Aberdeen tech firm which uses AI to detect allergens in ingredients destined for food vendors including restaurants and supermarkets has achieved a prized industry certification standard. LiberEat, which works…
New blood test paired with smartphone app could speed up detection of disease in remote communities
A new blood test paired with a smartphone app could speed up the detection of disease in remote communities – thanks to scientific research developed in Dundee. Researchers at Abertay…
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which launches on May 8
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge begins next month – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual iteration of the…
Businesswoman and equalities campaigner appointed as Scottish Government’s new chief entrepreneur
A businesswoman, investor and equalities campaigner has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s new chief entrepreneur. Ana Stewart, who has advised the SNP-led government on making it easier for women…
GovTech
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
Health & care
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
A new digital self-service system at a Lanarkshire hospital has been unveiled in a bid to enhance patient experience and reduce unnecessary delays. The ‘e-triage’ system at University Hospital Monklands…
New blood test paired with smartphone app could speed up detection of disease in remote communities
A new blood test paired with a smartphone app could speed up the detection of disease in remote communities – thanks to scientific research developed in Dundee. Researchers at Abertay…
First glimpse of NHS Lanarkshire’s new eTriage system at Monklands
A new digital self-service system at a Lanarkshire hospital has been unveiled in a bid to enhance patient experience and reduce unnecessary delays. The ‘e-triage’ system at University Hospital Monklands…
New blood test paired with smartphone app could speed up detection of disease in remote communities
A new blood test paired with a smartphone app could speed up the detection of disease in remote communities – thanks to scientific research developed in Dundee. Researchers at Abertay…
Cyber
Managed service providers and data centres to fall under new cybersecurity regulatory regime
Managed service providers and data centres are set to fall under a new cybersecurity regulatory regime proposed by the UK Government. Ministers are seeking new oversight and enforcement powers to…
Cybersecurity leaders feted at annual awards ceremony in Edinburgh
Scotland’s cybersecurity leaders were honoured last night at the annual Scottish Cyber Awards ceremony and dinner in Edinburgh. Individuals and organisations were celebrated for their achievements in protecting people, businesses…
Managed service providers and data centres to fall under new cybersecurity regulatory regime
Managed service providers and data centres are set to fall under a new cybersecurity regulatory regime proposed by the UK Government. Ministers are seeking new oversight and enforcement powers to…
Cybersecurity leaders feted at annual awards ceremony in Edinburgh
Scotland’s cybersecurity leaders were honoured last night at the annual Scottish Cyber Awards ceremony and dinner in Edinburgh. Individuals and organisations were celebrated for their achievements in protecting people, businesses…
Education & Skills
Entrepreneurs bring creative approach to teaching in new education programme for Scottish schools
Entrepreneurs have been bringing a creative approach to Scottish classrooms – offering kids a new way of learning for future job roles. Charity Gen+ has tested its Industry Innovator programme…
We need ‘strategic interventions’ to arrest decline, says computing science teaching campaigner Toni Scullion
It is alarming to witness yet another significant drop of 28 computing science teachers this year, leaving us at a record low of just 550. This decline is particularly stark…
Entrepreneurs bring creative approach to teaching in new education programme for Scottish schools
Entrepreneurs have been bringing a creative approach to Scottish classrooms – offering kids a new way of learning for future job roles. Charity Gen+ has tested its Industry Innovator programme…
We need ‘strategic interventions’ to arrest decline, says computing science teaching campaigner Toni Scullion
It is alarming to witness yet another significant drop of 28 computing science teachers this year, leaving us at a record low of just 550. This decline is particularly stark…
IoT
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Justice & Policing
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
‘Discussion paper’ launched on live facial recognition technology in Scotland
A ‘discussion paper’ outlining a range of considerations for the potential use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Police Authority. The…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
‘Discussion paper’ launched on live facial recognition technology in Scotland
A ‘discussion paper’ outlining a range of considerations for the potential use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Police Authority. The…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Achieve ‘smart’ asset management with these three steps
Managing public infrastructure assets is one of the most complex yet crucial responsibilities that local government decision-makers have to make. Roads, drainage systems, street lighting, public buildings and numerous other…
New building at heart of Glasgow University campus redevelopment to represent ‘future of interdisciplinary science’
A new £300 million building at the heart of Glasgow University’s campus redevelopment will represent the ‘future of interdisciplinary science’, according to its designers. The flagship Keystone Building, which will…
Scientists investigating use of charcoal-like substance as ‘carbon-eating’ building material
Scientists in Edinburgh are investigating the use of a charcoal-like substance as a ‘carbon-eating’ building material. Biochar is produced by heating organic biomass from food, paper, agricultural and forestry waste…
Data & AI
Brightsolid acquires Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi
Cloud services company Brightsolid has announced its full acquisition of Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi to expand its services and client base. Established over 25 years as part of DC Thomson, Brightsolid is a…
Aberdeen tech firm that uses AI to detect allergens for food vendors achieves prized industry certification standard
An Aberdeen tech firm which uses AI to detect allergens in ingredients destined for food vendors including restaurants and supermarkets has achieved a prized industry certification standard. LiberEat, which works…
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which launches on May 8
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge begins next month – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual iteration of the…
AI agents can help Scottish public services avoid a return to ‘painful’ cuts and austerity
As the UK Government tightens its belt – with a 15% reduction in operating costs stretching across departments – departments must scrutinise every workflow for efficiency gains via generative AI….
Business & Economy
Fintech
Financial regulation innovation lab in Glasgow to take share of UK-wide £30m funding extension
The financial regulation innovation lab (FRIL) in Glasgow – set up last year to support the city’s growth aspirations in fintech – is to take a share of a £30…
Scottish fintech selected by global credit reporting agency as ‘strategic AI partner’
A Scottish fintech company has been selected by global credit reference and reporting agency Equifax as its ‘strategic AI partner’. Aveni.AI’s ‘detect’ solution will be used by the US-headquartered firm’s…
Financial regulation innovation lab in Glasgow to take share of UK-wide £30m funding extension
The financial regulation innovation lab (FRIL) in Glasgow – set up last year to support the city’s growth aspirations in fintech – is to take a share of a £30…
Scottish fintech selected by global credit reporting agency as ‘strategic AI partner’
A Scottish fintech company has been selected by global credit reference and reporting agency Equifax as its ‘strategic AI partner’. Aveni.AI’s ‘detect’ solution will be used by the US-headquartered firm’s…
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Health secretary praises crack team of clinicians set up to ease hospital pressures in Lanarkshire
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