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New £28m care facility for residents with complex needs will use cutting-edge assistive technology
A new £28m care facility for residents with complex needs in Perth will use cutting-edge assistive smart technology so they can ‘influence their environment’. The facility in the city will…
UK minister predicts Scotland could be first to launch satellites from European soil
A UK Government minister has predicted that Scotland could be the first country to launch satellites into orbit from European soil. Science minister George Freeman hailed the country as a…
Female founders ‘pathways’ mission to launch members’ charter and advisory board
A female founders ‘pathways’ mission designed to get more women to launch businesses is to launch a members’ charter and advisory board. Pathways Forward, the initiative launched by Ana Stewart,…
Inclusive health and social care innovation can lead to better, faster solutions
A health and social care discussion that comes up regularly in the current climate is how to innovate and collaborate meaningfully in Scotland’s collective drive for recovery, renewal, and transformation. …
AI could help speed up diagnosis of heart failure, Glasgow study shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help speed up the diagnosis of heart failure according to a new study by Glasgow researchers. Handheld ultrasound devices using the technology could be deployed to…
Scottish Tech Army launches ‘soundscape service’ for visually impaired people
The Scottish Tech Army has launched a ‘soundscape service’ to help visually impaired people navigate the urban environment. The volunteer tech group, set up as a response to Covid, is…
Streamlining digital interactions: how digital identity can change the citizen and consumer experience
Traditional identity models have long been the cornerstone of authentication and identification processes relying on passwords, personal information or PINs. However, these approaches have their limitations, leaving individuals and organisations…
Scottish connectivity firm launches maritime and energy division
A Scottish connectivity and network specialist has launched a maritime and energy division with a new office in England. Bathgate-based Clarus Networks is opening up in Norwich, due to its…
GovTech
New £28m care facility for residents with complex needs will use cutting-edge assistive technology
A new £28m care facility for residents with complex needs in Perth will use cutting-edge assistive smart technology so they can ‘influence their environment’. The facility in the city will…
Scottish Tech Army launches ‘soundscape service’ for visually impaired people
The Scottish Tech Army has launched a ‘soundscape service’ to help visually impaired people navigate the urban environment. The volunteer tech group, set up as a response to Covid, is…
New £28m care facility for residents with complex needs will use cutting-edge assistive technology
A new £28m care facility for residents with complex needs in Perth will use cutting-edge assistive smart technology so they can ‘influence their environment’. The facility in the city will…
Scottish Tech Army launches ‘soundscape service’ for visually impaired people
The Scottish Tech Army has launched a ‘soundscape service’ to help visually impaired people navigate the urban environment. The volunteer tech group, set up as a response to Covid, is…
LocalGov
Collaboration key to digital transformation
Graham Lironi eavesdrops on a roundtable discussion in the boardroom of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to hear how data and digital transformation can help public services respond…
Edinburgh unveils new ‘smart city’ operations centre
A new ‘smart city’ operations centre has been unveiled in Edinburgh – harnessing the latest technology to keep traffic and people moving. The state-of-the-art facility will use real-time data to…
Collaboration key to digital transformation
Graham Lironi eavesdrops on a roundtable discussion in the boardroom of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to hear how data and digital transformation can help public services respond…
Edinburgh unveils new ‘smart city’ operations centre
A new ‘smart city’ operations centre has been unveiled in Edinburgh – harnessing the latest technology to keep traffic and people moving. The state-of-the-art facility will use real-time data to…
Health & care
Inclusive health and social care innovation can lead to better, faster solutions
A health and social care discussion that comes up regularly in the current climate is how to innovate and collaborate meaningfully in Scotland’s collective drive for recovery, renewal, and transformation. …
AI could help speed up diagnosis of heart failure, Glasgow study shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help speed up the diagnosis of heart failure according to a new study by Glasgow researchers. Handheld ultrasound devices using the technology could be deployed to…
Inclusive health and social care innovation can lead to better, faster solutions
A health and social care discussion that comes up regularly in the current climate is how to innovate and collaborate meaningfully in Scotland’s collective drive for recovery, renewal, and transformation. …
AI could help speed up diagnosis of heart failure, Glasgow study shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help speed up the diagnosis of heart failure according to a new study by Glasgow researchers. Handheld ultrasound devices using the technology could be deployed to…
Cyber
Young hacker who exposed Tesla security flaws to speak at ScotSoft
A young hacker who made global headlines by exposing security flaws at Tesla is to be a keynote speaker at Scotland’s annual tech industry meetup. David Colombo, 21, remotely accessed…
Glasgow researchers issue guidance on avoiding ‘thermal’ cyberattacks
A team of Glasgow university researchers has issued guidance on avoiding ‘thermal’ cyberattacks that target device users by stealing passwords. The academics developed a way of capturing the heat signature…
Young hacker who exposed Tesla security flaws to speak at ScotSoft
A young hacker who made global headlines by exposing security flaws at Tesla is to be a keynote speaker at Scotland’s annual tech industry meetup. David Colombo, 21, remotely accessed…
Glasgow researchers issue guidance on avoiding ‘thermal’ cyberattacks
A team of Glasgow university researchers has issued guidance on avoiding ‘thermal’ cyberattacks that target device users by stealing passwords. The academics developed a way of capturing the heat signature…
Education & Skills
Female founders’ hackathon event to overcome feeling of “not belonging”
A female founders’ hackathon event is set to be staged to overcome the feeling of “not belonging” in the tech industry. The technical and business-focused event will be organised by…
Students affected by closure of CodeClan will be able to complete courses, says Mark Logan
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur Mark Logan has confirmed that students affected by the sudden closure of CodeClan last week will be able to continue their courses. Around 80 students enrolled at…
Female founders’ hackathon event to overcome feeling of “not belonging”
A female founders’ hackathon event is set to be staged to overcome the feeling of “not belonging” in the tech industry. The technical and business-focused event will be organised by…
Students affected by closure of CodeClan will be able to complete courses, says Mark Logan
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur Mark Logan has confirmed that students affected by the sudden closure of CodeClan last week will be able to continue their courses. Around 80 students enrolled at…
IoT
‘Digital-first’ approach to international sporting events highlights role of smart tech
Technology plays an intrinsic role within the sports sector, enhancing the way fans engage with their team or favourite athlete, as well as improving the environmental impact of clubs and…
Self-driving cars could feature ‘digital displays’ to communicate with cyclists
Self-driving cars of the future could feature ‘digital displays’ to help keep cyclists safe on the road – according to a paper from Scottish researchers. University of Glasgow computer scientists…
‘Digital-first’ approach to international sporting events highlights role of smart tech
Technology plays an intrinsic role within the sports sector, enhancing the way fans engage with their team or favourite athlete, as well as improving the environmental impact of clubs and…
Self-driving cars could feature ‘digital displays’ to communicate with cyclists
Self-driving cars of the future could feature ‘digital displays’ to help keep cyclists safe on the road – according to a paper from Scottish researchers. University of Glasgow computer scientists…
Justice & Policing
Police Scotland seeks £400m investment to achieve aims of new five-year digital strategy
Police Scotland is seeking £400m investment to achieve the aims of a new five-year digital strategy, published today. The force is looking to secure funding to realise its aspiration of…
Scottish virtual reality courtroom ‘familiarisation’ tech showcased at Berlin conference
A virtual reality pilot project that ‘familiarises’ victims and witnesses with Scottish courtrooms before giving evidence in person was showcased at a European tech conference. The immersive technology developed for…
Scottish biometrics commissioner backs proposal for four nation summit on AI
Scotland’s biometrics commissioner has backed a proposal to host a summit on the regulatory implications of AI among the four UK home nations. Dr Brian Plastow says the deployment of…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Scottish connectivity firm launches maritime and energy division
A Scottish connectivity and network specialist has launched a maritime and energy division with a new office in England. Bathgate-based Clarus Networks is opening up in Norwich, due to its…
Paul Coffey appointed chief technology officer at Scottish connectivity firm
Connectivity expert Paul Coffey has joined the ranks of a growing Scottish network company. The former chief executive of The Scotland 5G Centre has been named chief technology officer at…
Scottish broadband provider launches £50k charity fund
A Scottish broadband provider has launched a £50,000 fund to support charitable and community projects across three of its build regions. GoFibre’s new initiative will help projects and groups who…
Data & AI
UK minister predicts Scotland could be first to launch satellites from European soil
A UK Government minister has predicted that Scotland could be the first country to launch satellites into orbit from European soil. Science minister George Freeman hailed the country as a…
Experts gather in Aberdeen to tackle pandemics and wildfires through computer modelling
International specialists in advanced computer modelling are in Aberdeen this week for a special forum dedicated to solving global challenges – from pandemics to climate change. The experts in simulation…
Scottish quantum research could be worth £1bn to economy in next 10 years, says Minister
Scottish quantum technology research could be worth £1bn to the economy over the next 10 years, according to a government minister. Neil Gray, wellbeing economy, fair work and energy secretary,…
‘Funding finder’ AI tool to help Scottish firms seek out financial support
A new ‘funding finder’ tool developed using artificial intelligence has been released to help Scottish and UK firms seek out financial support. The tool, launched by The Data Lab, is…
Business & Economy
Female founders ‘pathways’ mission to launch members’ charter and advisory board
A female founders ‘pathways’ mission designed to get more women to launch businesses is to launch a members’ charter and advisory board. Pathways Forward, the initiative launched by Ana Stewart,…
Government ‘ecosystem fund’ relaunched to help kickstart new businesses
A Scottish Government ‘ecosystem fund’ has been relaunched to help entrepreneurs kickstart their businesses. Grants of up to £50,000 will be available to ambitious founders seeking to startup or ‘scaleup’…
Female founders ‘pathways’ mission to launch members’ charter and advisory board
A female founders ‘pathways’ mission designed to get more women to launch businesses is to launch a members’ charter and advisory board. Pathways Forward, the initiative launched by Ana Stewart,…
Government ‘ecosystem fund’ relaunched to help kickstart new businesses
A Scottish Government ‘ecosystem fund’ has been relaunched to help entrepreneurs kickstart their businesses. Grants of up to £50,000 will be available to ambitious founders seeking to startup or ‘scaleup’…
Fintech
FinTech Scotland partners with TSB on third annual ‘innovation labs’ programme
FinTech Scotland is partnering with TSB on its third annual ‘innovation labs’ programme – with a call for fintechs to apply to the scheme. The cluster management organisation for Scottish…
FinTech Scotland partners with Phoenix Group to tackle ‘gender pensions gap’
FinTech Scotland is partnering with the Phoenix Group to devise ways of using financial innovation to tackle the ‘gender pensions gap’. The cluster management organisation is working with the UK’s…
FinTech Scotland partners with TSB on third annual ‘innovation labs’ programme
FinTech Scotland is partnering with TSB on its third annual ‘innovation labs’ programme – with a call for fintechs to apply to the scheme. The cluster management organisation for Scottish…
FinTech Scotland partners with Phoenix Group to tackle ‘gender pensions gap’
FinTech Scotland is partnering with the Phoenix Group to devise ways of using financial innovation to tackle the ‘gender pensions gap’. The cluster management organisation is working with the UK’s…
