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Hospital pressures eased by ‘transformational’ approach to healthcare in Lanarkshire
Nearly 5,000 patients have avoided going to hospital with the launch of a new service to better manage pressures on healthcare in Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire unveiled its ‘transformational’ approach to…
Scotland’s most senior civil servant quits post for HMRC role
Scotland’s most senior civil servant has quit his post to become permanent secretary and chief executive at HM Revenue and Customs. John-Paul (JP) Marks is departing as the permanent secretary…
University of Glasgow unveils ‘virtual Lord Kelvin museum’
A virtual museum dedicated to electricity pioneer Lord Kelvin has been unveiled by the University of Glasgow to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The online experience is the latest…
Ministers to end use of WhatsApp to conduct official government business
Ministers have announced they will end the use of non-corporate mobile messaging apps including WhatsApp to conduct official government business. From next spring, such apps will be removed from government…
Multicloud solution for the Scottish public sector
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organisations across Scotland are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to navigate the complexities of cloud computing. With the rise of multicloud environments, companies are looking…
Multicloud solution for the Scottish public sector
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, organisations across Scotland are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to navigate the complexities of cloud computing. With the rise of multicloud environments, companies are looking…
Can barriers be taken down in data debate?
Questions and concerns around the sharing and re-use of public data has been a “barrier” to improving public services, according to the Scottish Government’s chief data officer. Tom Wilkinson made…
Six pillars for smooth AI adoption
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche research field to a powerful force transforming industries globally. A recent study by Sopra Steria Next, predicts that…
South Lanarkshire primary school ‘blown away’ by laptops donation from local windfarm operator
A South Lanarkshire school has been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of a local windfarm operator which donated £6,500 towards a pupil laptop fund. Newfield Primary School has received a significant…
GovTech
Scotland’s most senior civil servant quits post for HMRC role
Scotland’s most senior civil servant has quit his post to become permanent secretary and chief executive at HM Revenue and Customs. John-Paul (JP) Marks is departing as the permanent secretary…
Ministers to end use of WhatsApp to conduct official government business
Ministers have announced they will end the use of non-corporate mobile messaging apps including WhatsApp to conduct official government business. From next spring, such apps will be removed from government…
Scotland’s most senior civil servant quits post for HMRC role
Scotland’s most senior civil servant has quit his post to become permanent secretary and chief executive at HM Revenue and Customs. John-Paul (JP) Marks is departing as the permanent secretary…
Ministers to end use of WhatsApp to conduct official government business
Ministers have announced they will end the use of non-corporate mobile messaging apps including WhatsApp to conduct official government business. From next spring, such apps will be removed from government…
LocalGov
Glasgow’s Digital Strategy puts citizens’ rights at its core
Two years ago, civic leaders in Glasgow set out a plan to solve some of the “grand challenges” facing the city. Spanning four overarching themes, and 230 commitments, the strategic…
Helping councils and partners across Scotland deliver high-quality digital public services
The Improvement Service, the go-to organisation for local government improvement in Scotland, has spent the last two decades developing a suite of resources to help councils and partners deliver high-quality…
Glasgow’s Digital Strategy puts citizens’ rights at its core
Two years ago, civic leaders in Glasgow set out a plan to solve some of the “grand challenges” facing the city. Spanning four overarching themes, and 230 commitments, the strategic…
Helping councils and partners across Scotland deliver high-quality digital public services
The Improvement Service, the go-to organisation for local government improvement in Scotland, has spent the last two decades developing a suite of resources to help councils and partners deliver high-quality…
Health & care
Hospital pressures eased by ‘transformational’ approach to healthcare in Lanarkshire
Nearly 5,000 patients have avoided going to hospital with the launch of a new service to better manage pressures on healthcare in Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire unveiled its ‘transformational’ approach to…
Scottish health board deploys AI on patients with chronic lung condition in bid to ease ‘winter pressures’
A Scottish health board has deployed AI on patients with a chronic lung condition in a bid to ease “winter pressures” on hospitals. NHS Lothian has used the technology to…
Hospital pressures eased by ‘transformational’ approach to healthcare in Lanarkshire
Nearly 5,000 patients have avoided going to hospital with the launch of a new service to better manage pressures on healthcare in Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire unveiled its ‘transformational’ approach to…
Scottish health board deploys AI on patients with chronic lung condition in bid to ease ‘winter pressures’
A Scottish health board has deployed AI on patients with a chronic lung condition in a bid to ease “winter pressures” on hospitals. NHS Lothian has used the technology to…
Cyber
Hear the inside story of the fight against cybercrime
The global “Five Eyes” security alliance will top the bill at Futurescot’s Cyber Security 2025 conference in February. Members of the Anglosphere intelligence alliance will share the latest on evolving cyber…
When every minute counts
Ever since the cyberattack on the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) four years ago, public sector leaders have been looking at ways and means to improve the digital security of critical…
Hear the inside story of the fight against cybercrime
The global “Five Eyes” security alliance will top the bill at Futurescot’s Cyber Security 2025 conference in February. Members of the Anglosphere intelligence alliance will share the latest on evolving cyber…
When every minute counts
Ever since the cyberattack on the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) four years ago, public sector leaders have been looking at ways and means to improve the digital security of critical…
Education & Skills
University of Glasgow unveils ‘virtual Lord Kelvin museum’
A virtual museum dedicated to electricity pioneer Lord Kelvin has been unveiled by the University of Glasgow to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The online experience is the latest…
South Lanarkshire primary school ‘blown away’ by laptops donation from local windfarm operator
A South Lanarkshire school has been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of a local windfarm operator which donated £6,500 towards a pupil laptop fund. Newfield Primary School has received a significant…
University of Glasgow unveils ‘virtual Lord Kelvin museum’
A virtual museum dedicated to electricity pioneer Lord Kelvin has been unveiled by the University of Glasgow to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The online experience is the latest…
South Lanarkshire primary school ‘blown away’ by laptops donation from local windfarm operator
A South Lanarkshire school has been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of a local windfarm operator which donated £6,500 towards a pupil laptop fund. Newfield Primary School has received a significant…
IoT
Business minister visits cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies in Glasgow
Scotland’s business minister has visited a cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies at the University of Glasgow. Richard Lochhead met with staff at the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre three…
Scotland’s ‘first deeptech accelerator’ launched by the University of Glasgow and smart things development hub
Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator has been launched by the University of Glasgow in partnership with a ‘smart things’ development hub based in the city. The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC)…
Business minister visits cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies in Glasgow
Scotland’s business minister has visited a cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies at the University of Glasgow. Richard Lochhead met with staff at the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre three…
Scotland’s ‘first deeptech accelerator’ launched by the University of Glasgow and smart things development hub
Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator has been launched by the University of Glasgow in partnership with a ‘smart things’ development hub based in the city. The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC)…
Justice & Policing
Are Scotland’s criminals ready for AI?
In recent months, Police Scotland has signalled its willingness to start exploring the use of controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology. Software powered by artificial intelligence (AI), coupled with cameras deployed…
Ministers criticised for ‘shamefully slow’ rollout of body-worn cameras
Ministers have been criticised for the ‘shamefully slow’ rollout of body-worn video cameras for frontline police officers in Scotland. Police officers now have fewer cameras than they did two years…
Chief Constable outlines role for tech – as she points to justice system choked by delays
Scotland’s chief constable has outlined a broader role for technology in policing as she pointed to a justice system choked by delays. Jo Farrell, who runs the national force, said…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Quantum computing boost for Scotland with new university funding round
Quantum computing and photonics in Scotland has been boosted with a new university funding programme for projects including devices for more accurate timing, ultra-secure encryption, and retinal monitoring. The Photonics…
Connections count as network grows
Alan Lees has been on his travels, meeting and listening to customers across Scotland. Having signed the contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) last year, it’s an increasingly…
Finally, Wifi on trains that works! Scottish connectivity firm in ‘first’ for train travel – bringing Starlink system to rail network
A Scottish telecommunications firm is bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to trains in a ‘first’ for onboard passenger Wifi and internet-enabled rail services. Clarus Networks, which operates from its headquarters in…
Data & AI
Can barriers be taken down in data debate?
Questions and concerns around the sharing and re-use of public data has been a “barrier” to improving public services, according to the Scottish Government’s chief data officer. Tom Wilkinson made…
Six pillars for smooth AI adoption
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche research field to a powerful force transforming industries globally. A recent study by Sopra Steria Next, predicts that…
Build it here: Scotland’s £321m opportunity in robotics manufacturing
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution. The Scottish Government’s recent £321 million commitment to enterprise agencies supporting emerging technologies, including AI and robotics, represents more than…
Quantum computing boost for Scotland with new university funding round
Quantum computing and photonics in Scotland has been boosted with a new university funding programme for projects including devices for more accurate timing, ultra-secure encryption, and retinal monitoring. The Photonics…
Business & Economy
Budget uplift will extend further support to women entrepreneurs in Scotland
Ministers will spend 50 per cent more on entrepreneurship, innovation and social enterprise in Scotland next year – including £4 million to expand the number of women business leaders. A…
National tech education programme expands entrepreneurial reach across Forth Valley with new partnership
A national tech education and mentoring programme is expanding its reach across the Forth Valley region to stimulate local business startup and entrepreneurial activity. Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s £42 million…
Budget uplift will extend further support to women entrepreneurs in Scotland
Ministers will spend 50 per cent more on entrepreneurship, innovation and social enterprise in Scotland next year – including £4 million to expand the number of women business leaders. A…
National tech education programme expands entrepreneurial reach across Forth Valley with new partnership
A national tech education and mentoring programme is expanding its reach across the Forth Valley region to stimulate local business startup and entrepreneurial activity. Techscaler, the Scottish Government’s £42 million…
Fintech
NatWest Group’s innovation team launches new Fintech Growth Programme
NatWest Group is set to launch its first Fintech Growth Programme, an exciting opportunity for fintech startups to use the resources, expertise and networks of an established high-street bank to…
Sopra Steria works with Glasgow-based Financial Regulation Innovation Lab to harness AI in fight against economic crime
Sopra Steria, the technology services giant, has worked with the Glasgow-based Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) in a bid to harness AI in the fight against economic crime. The consulting,…
NatWest Group’s innovation team launches new Fintech Growth Programme
NatWest Group is set to launch its first Fintech Growth Programme, an exciting opportunity for fintech startups to use the resources, expertise and networks of an established high-street bank to…
Sopra Steria works with Glasgow-based Financial Regulation Innovation Lab to harness AI in fight against economic crime
Sopra Steria, the technology services giant, has worked with the Glasgow-based Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) in a bid to harness AI in the fight against economic crime. The consulting,…
