Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities….
Why digital transformation needs service design capability
Across the public sector, we often hear about digital transformation. New systems are introduced, services become more digital and we’re encouraged to make better use of data. Organisations hope these…
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may…
Scottish Parliament committees to gather evidence on ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres
Two Scottish Parliament committees are to undertake fact-finding missions on the ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres following recent public concern. The ‘climate action committee’ is calling for data and evidence on…
From the Scottish Government’s AI Strategy to trusted public services
Across government, the question is no longer whether AI will affect public services, but how to harness its potential safely, responsibly and at scale. The Scottish Government’s AI Strategy 2026–2031…
Social Security Scotland extends benefits platform contract in £35.4m deal
Social Security Scotland has extended its contract with IT services company Mphasis in a deal worth around £35.4 million to manage and maintain the agency’s core benefits platform. The agreement,…
Turning AI ideas into scalable public services: lessons from three years of the AI Challenge
After three years and more than 80 applications to the Futurescot AI Challenge, where Storm ID is the technical delivery partner, we’ve learned a lot about what makes AI worth…
Edinburgh railway geospatial mapping tech firm aims to crack $78 billion US market
An Edinburgh-based tech firm that uses geospatial mapping to pinpoint railway defects is aiming to crack a $78 billion US track maintenance market. Machines With Vision uses an innovative camera…
Cyber resilience key to growth and skills, say CyberScotland Partnership’s newest members
The Data Lab and CBI Scotland have joined the CyberScotland Partnership, which brings together 25 organisations from across Scotland’s public, private and third sectors to raise cybersecurity awareness and strengthen…
GovTech
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
Why digital transformation needs service design capability
Across the public sector, we often hear about digital transformation. New systems are introduced, services become more digital and we’re encouraged to make better use of data. Organisations hope these...
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
Why digital transformation needs service design capability
Across the public sector, we often hear about digital transformation. New systems are introduced, services become more digital and we’re encouraged to make better use of data. Organisations hope these...
Health & care
Health board announces expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in bid to treat more patients at home
One of Scotland’s health boards has announced a major expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in a bid to treat more patients at home. NHS Forth Valley is rolling out more...
What Awaab’s Law means for Scottish social housing
Social housing represents 23% of Scotland’s total housing, a much higher proportion than in the rest of the UK. Given how many Scottish residents rely on social housing, it is...
Health board announces expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in bid to treat more patients at home
One of Scotland’s health boards has announced a major expansion of ‘virtual ward’ capabilities in a bid to treat more patients at home. NHS Forth Valley is rolling out more...
What Awaab’s Law means for Scottish social housing
Social housing represents 23% of Scotland’s total housing, a much higher proportion than in the rest of the UK. Given how many Scottish residents rely on social housing, it is...
Cyber
Cyber resilience key to growth and skills, say CyberScotland Partnership’s newest members
The Data Lab and CBI Scotland have joined the CyberScotland Partnership, which brings together 25 organisations from across Scotland’s public, private and third sectors to raise cybersecurity awareness and strengthen...
Former Arnold Clark boss: cyberattack had ‘significant and long-lasting impact’ on the firm
The former boss of Arnold Clark has said a cyberattack which hit the car retailer four years ago had a ‘significant and long-lasting impact’ on the business. Eddie Hawthorne was...
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Former Arnold Clark boss: cyberattack had ‘significant and long-lasting impact’ on the firm
The former boss of Arnold Clark has said a cyberattack which hit the car retailer four years ago had a ‘significant and long-lasting impact’ on the business. Eddie Hawthorne was...
Education & Skills
New digital and technology support programme to help entrepreneurs across Highlands and Islands
A new digital and technology support programme will help around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands. The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support startups...
Digital health and care schools programme nominated for prestigious business award
A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award....
New digital and technology support programme to help entrepreneurs across Highlands and Islands
A new digital and technology support programme will help around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations across the Highlands and Islands. The one-year Digital and Technology Entrepreneurship (DaTE) programme will support startups...
Digital health and care schools programme nominated for prestigious business award
A digital health and care schools programme – which works to foster entrepreneurial and technology skills in young people across Scotland – has been nominated for a prestigious business award....
IoT
Wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants among ‘deep tech’ ventures emerging from Glasgow accelerator
Fourteen promising startups including wearable diagnostic brain sensors and medtech implants have benefited from a 13-week venture-building programme in Glasgow. A raft of young companies developing ‘deep tech’ applications with the...
Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive
A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer...
Wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants among ‘deep tech’ ventures emerging from Glasgow accelerator
Fourteen promising startups including wearable diagnostic brain sensors and medtech implants have benefited from a 13-week venture-building programme in Glasgow. A raft of young companies developing ‘deep tech’ applications with the...
Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive
A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer...
Justice & Policing
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may...
Edinburgh digital forensics firm announces new counter‑terrorism capabilities
An Edinburgh digital forensics firm has announced new counter-terrorism capabilities to help global law enforcement agencies deal with rising threats online. Cyacomb has launched a suite of tools which help...
Beyond organisational boundaries: time to build a more connected digital justice system for Scotland
Digital transformation has helped justice organisations modernise services, improve processes and make better use of information. Yet a justice journey rarely begins and ends within one organisation. A case may...
Edinburgh digital forensics firm announces new counter‑terrorism capabilities
An Edinburgh digital forensics firm has announced new counter-terrorism capabilities to help global law enforcement agencies deal with rising threats online. Cyacomb has launched a suite of tools which help...
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Edinburgh railway geospatial mapping tech firm aims to crack $78 billion US market
An Edinburgh-based tech firm that uses geospatial mapping to pinpoint railway defects is aiming to crack a $78 billion US track maintenance market. Machines With Vision uses an innovative camera...
Smarter Infrastructure for Justice: Empowering Digital Transformation with LapSafe®
How can frontline justice services become more responsive, more efficient, and more secure, without overloading stretched teams or budgets? That’s the core challenge facing justice organisations in 2025, and exactly...
Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider installs 54 charging points at ferry terminal in Sweden
A Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider has installed 54 charging points at a ferry terminal in Sweden. FOR EV, an Edinburgh-based company, has worked in partnership with Stena Line to...
Data & AI
Scottish Parliament committees to gather evidence on ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres
Two Scottish Parliament committees are to undertake fact-finding missions on the ‘impacts’ of hyperscale datacentres following recent public concern. The ‘climate action committee’ is calling for data and evidence on...
From the Scottish Government’s AI Strategy to trusted public services
Across government, the question is no longer whether AI will affect public services, but how to harness its potential safely, responsibly and at scale. The Scottish Government’s AI Strategy 2026–2031...
Turning AI ideas into scalable public services: lessons from three years of the AI Challenge
After three years and more than 80 applications to the Futurescot AI Challenge, where Storm ID is the technical delivery partner, we’ve learned a lot about what makes AI worth...
Edinburgh railway geospatial mapping tech firm aims to crack $78 billion US market
An Edinburgh-based tech firm that uses geospatial mapping to pinpoint railway defects is aiming to crack a $78 billion US track maintenance market. Machines With Vision uses an innovative camera...
Business & Economy
Fintech
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
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