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First Minister hails success of new Protect Scotland app following more than a half a million downloads

Protect Scotland app anonymously alerts users who come into close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19

September 10, 2020/

NEWS IN BRIEF

FutureScot’s round-up of what’s happening in Scotland’s digital and public technology sectors. Updated daily with news from FutureScot and other …

July 17, 2020/

Public overwhelmingly in favour of IoT use in schools, says survey

85% of Scottish citizens believe Internet of Things (IoT) technologies would enhance classroom learning

April 2, 2020/

Scottish Borders council announces blended learning contingency arrangements

Local authority reveals plans for home learning supported by Inspire Learning tech programme

September 22, 2020/

Digital media company pivots to online learning with schools after broadband boost

Turkey Red Media was able to deliver blended learning to schools with full fibre connection

September 22, 2020/

Digital and IT boost included as part of £4.25m funding package for domestic abuse services

Women and children at risk of violence will have increased access to remote support

September 21, 2020/

Council’s education professionals to join regional child poverty digital learning events

Argyll and Bute will take part in Northern Alliance 'Equity Week' virtual events

September 21, 2020/

Overwhelming support for healthcare video consulting platform, survey shows

87% of the public and 94% of clinicians support use of NHS Near Me "where appropriate"

September 18, 2020/

The “urgency” that broke down barriers to collaboration for the biggest technology distribution programme in Scotland’s history

How the voluntary sector came together to deliver digital equipment to some of society's most vulnerable

September 18, 2020/