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Digital journey of world’s oldest public land register to be showcased at Digital Scotland next week
At Registers of Scotland (RoS), we’ve been recording information about Scotland’s land and property since 1617. We provide a vital public service that underpins the Scottish economy. Our registers support Scotland’s…
Digital learning available in every Scottish school prepares for global rollout with key hires
An innovative digital learning platform available in every Scottish school has added to its leadership team ahead of a global rollout. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer,…
How to help the med-tech fledglings fly
An industry roundtable event hosted in Edinburgh tested the boundaries of tech start-up thinking in the healthcare sector. Senior NHS leaders gathered with corporate leaders, founders and investors to grapple…
Former student union building to be transformed into £30m ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’
A former University of Strathclyde student union building is to be transformed into a £30 million ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’. The building on John Street will be named…
Secondary school pupils take part in Esports ‘development event’ in the Borders
Secondary schools from across Scottish Borders took part in the first Esports development event to take place in the region this week. The event in collaboration with Borders College, Scottish…
Secondary school pupils take part in Esports ‘development event’ in the Borders
Secondary schools from across Scottish Borders took part in the first Esports development event to take place in the region this week. The event in collaboration with Borders College, Scottish…
St Andrews investor leads funding round for climate tech startup addressing microplastics pollution
A St Andrews-based investor has led a £7.8m series A round into Naturbeads – a UK climate tech startup addressing microplastic pollution. Eos Advisory led the fundraiser for the University of…
Leidos announces partnership with University of Edinburgh to drive AI and data science innovation
Leidos has announced a partnership with the University of Edinburgh to drive AI and data science innovation. The US-headquartered science, engineering and technology company, will work with the university’s specialist…
LapSafe® leads the way in sustainability with ONARKEN® smart locker technology
In today’s world, driving sustainability through data is essential for organisations looking to reduce their environmental footprint while making impactful decisions. LapSafe®, the UK’s leading provider of intelligent storage and…
GovTech
Digital journey of world’s oldest public land register to be showcased at Digital Scotland next week
At Registers of Scotland (RoS), we’ve been recording information about Scotland’s land and property since 1617. We provide a vital public service that underpins the Scottish economy. Our registers support Scotland’s…
From Backlogs to Better Care: Red Star’s ADHD Platform
Scotland is facing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges, with ADHD emerging as a significant concern. As highlighted in the NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report, from 2020 to 2023,…
Digital journey of world’s oldest public land register to be showcased at Digital Scotland next week
At Registers of Scotland (RoS), we’ve been recording information about Scotland’s land and property since 1617. We provide a vital public service that underpins the Scottish economy. Our registers support Scotland’s…
From Backlogs to Better Care: Red Star’s ADHD Platform
Scotland is facing an unprecedented rise in mental health challenges, with ADHD emerging as a significant concern. As highlighted in the NAIT Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways report, from 2020 to 2023,…
LocalGov
Edinburgh City Council unveils digital on-street bus tracking system – with API open to developers
Edinburgh City Council has unveiled a digital on-street bus tracking system – with its API open to developers to create new apps and services. All of the city’s 322 new…
Glasgow city council’s new digital strategy has been revealed – and it’s not about the tech
Glasgow’s new digital strategy will be based on organisational change and ‘mission-driven outcomes’ rather than technology programmes. The city council has signalled a shift away from digital programmes as key…
Edinburgh City Council unveils digital on-street bus tracking system – with API open to developers
Edinburgh City Council has unveiled a digital on-street bus tracking system – with its API open to developers to create new apps and services. All of the city’s 322 new…
Glasgow city council’s new digital strategy has been revealed – and it’s not about the tech
Glasgow’s new digital strategy will be based on organisational change and ‘mission-driven outcomes’ rather than technology programmes. The city council has signalled a shift away from digital programmes as key…
Health & care
How to help the med-tech fledglings fly
An industry roundtable event hosted in Edinburgh tested the boundaries of tech start-up thinking in the healthcare sector. Senior NHS leaders gathered with corporate leaders, founders and investors to grapple…
Patient hails ‘incredible’ AI after her lung cancer is caught early
A patient whose lung cancer was caught early has praised the ‘incredible’ speed of her artificial intelligence (AI) diagnosis and treatment. Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray…
How to help the med-tech fledglings fly
An industry roundtable event hosted in Edinburgh tested the boundaries of tech start-up thinking in the healthcare sector. Senior NHS leaders gathered with corporate leaders, founders and investors to grapple…
Patient hails ‘incredible’ AI after her lung cancer is caught early
A patient whose lung cancer was caught early has praised the ‘incredible’ speed of her artificial intelligence (AI) diagnosis and treatment. Diane McCallum, 60, was referred for a chest X-ray…
Cyber
Cyber ‘MOT’ to help Scottish businesses boost online resilience
A new cybersecurity ‘MOT’ is being offered to Scottish firms to boost their online resilience. Launched by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, the new tool will help budget-conscious…
Council chief thanks staff a year on from cyberattack
The boss of one of Scotland’s most remote local authorities has praised staff a year from a cyberattack. Malcolm Burr, chief executive of Western Isles council, thanked employees for their…
Cyber ‘MOT’ to help Scottish businesses boost online resilience
A new cybersecurity ‘MOT’ is being offered to Scottish firms to boost their online resilience. Launched by the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland, the new tool will help budget-conscious…
Council chief thanks staff a year on from cyberattack
The boss of one of Scotland’s most remote local authorities has praised staff a year from a cyberattack. Malcolm Burr, chief executive of Western Isles council, thanked employees for their…
Education & Skills
Digital learning available in every Scottish school prepares for global rollout with key hires
An innovative digital learning platform available in every Scottish school has added to its leadership team ahead of a global rollout. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer,…
Secondary school pupils take part in Esports ‘development event’ in the Borders
Secondary schools from across Scottish Borders took part in the first Esports development event to take place in the region this week. The event in collaboration with Borders College, Scottish…
Digital learning available in every Scottish school prepares for global rollout with key hires
An innovative digital learning platform available in every Scottish school has added to its leadership team ahead of a global rollout. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer,…
Secondary school pupils take part in Esports ‘development event’ in the Borders
Secondary schools from across Scottish Borders took part in the first Esports development event to take place in the region this week. The event in collaboration with Borders College, Scottish…
IoT
New flexible sensor can help prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Edinburgh scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. The technology is based on polymer sensors and fits underneath bandages…
New investment fund launched to support IoT and robotics startups in Scotland
A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is launching a syndicate…
New flexible sensor can help prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Edinburgh scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. The technology is based on polymer sensors and fits underneath bandages…
New investment fund launched to support IoT and robotics startups in Scotland
A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is launching a syndicate…
Justice & Policing
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…
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
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…
Residents of South Uist get mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes gap on ‘total not spot’
Residents of the remote Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides are getting mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes the gap on the digitally excluded….
Drinking water pipes used to deliver broadband to remote Orkney community
Drinking water pipes have been used to deliver high speed broadband to a remote community in Orkney. Connectivity specialist CloudNet used the community-owned water authority’s existing infrastructure as a more…
Data & AI
Digital learning available in every Scottish school prepares for global rollout with key hires
An innovative digital learning platform available in every Scottish school has added to its leadership team ahead of a global rollout. Simon Riddlesden has joined ITZA as chief commercial officer,…
Leidos announces partnership with University of Edinburgh to drive AI and data science innovation
Leidos has announced a partnership with the University of Edinburgh to drive AI and data science innovation. The US-headquartered science, engineering and technology company, will work with the university’s specialist…
Aberdeen City Council’s digital learning revolution with AI-native networking
The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping public sector organisations, and artificial intelligence (AI) is leading this transformation. By using AI to automate network operations, processes are streamlined, efficiencies are…
The Future of Public Sector Information Management with Generative AI
The public sector has long been the guardian of an exceptionally large volume of data and information. In recent years, the amount of data organisations need to store, manage, and…
Business & Economy
Former student union building to be transformed into £30m ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’
A former University of Strathclyde student union building is to be transformed into a £30 million ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’. The building on John Street will be named…
St Andrews investor leads funding round for climate tech startup addressing microplastics pollution
A St Andrews-based investor has led a £7.8m series A round into Naturbeads – a UK climate tech startup addressing microplastic pollution. Eos Advisory led the fundraiser for the University of…
Former student union building to be transformed into £30m ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’
A former University of Strathclyde student union building is to be transformed into a £30 million ‘digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub’. The building on John Street will be named…
St Andrews investor leads funding round for climate tech startup addressing microplastics pollution
A St Andrews-based investor has led a £7.8m series A round into Naturbeads – a UK climate tech startup addressing microplastic pollution. Eos Advisory led the fundraiser for the University of…
Fintech
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Eight fintech companies get ‘further funding’ after winning innovation competition
Eight fintech companies are set to get ‘further funding’ to develop ethical finance products after winning an innovation challenge. The winners are to advance their tech solutions after responding to…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Eight fintech companies get ‘further funding’ after winning innovation competition
Eight fintech companies are set to get ‘further funding’ to develop ethical finance products after winning an innovation challenge. The winners are to advance their tech solutions after responding to…
