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Government and local councils to use ‘data pipeline’ for early learning and childcare eligibility information sharing
A new ‘data pipeline’ has been set up to allow information sharing between government agencies and local councils in Scotland on early learning and childcare eligibility. The Improvement Service launched…
‘Life-changing’ diabetes technology to be made more widely available after cash boost
‘Life-changing’ technology that enables an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor to ‘talk to each other’ is set to revolutionise diabetes care in Scotland. Type I diabetes patients will…
Tech sector driving foreign direct investment into Scotland
The tech sector is driving foreign direct investment into Scotland, according to new economic figures released this week. Edinburgh and Glasgow, in particular, are focal points for investment in digital…
UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ launched to ‘open digital borders’ and support investment
A UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ has been unveiled as part of government-backed efforts to open up digital borders and support IT investment in the war-torn country. The scheme was announced as…
Computing science education project gets glowing review from teachers
A national computing science education programme has received glowing reviews from teachers after its first year of activity. The Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science project, or STACS, has been engaged…
New £90m facility will ‘pave the way’ for the future of advanced manufacturing in Scotland
A new £90m facility will ‘pave the way’ for the future of advanced manufacturing in Scotland as it opened its doors for the first time yesterday. The National Manufacturing Institute…
New dementia strategy is a reminder of the importance of continued research, says Chief Scientist
It is an important time to help make life-changing discoveries by volunteering for research into progressive conditions affecting the brain, says Scotland’s Chief Scientist for Health. With the recent publication…
FinTech Scotland Chairman Stephen Ingledew appointed to board of new UK finance innovation body
FinTech Scotland chairman Stephen Ingledew has been appointed to the board of the new finance innovation body set up by the UK Government. Mr Ingledew OBE will join the Centre…
GovTech
Government and local councils to use ‘data pipeline’ for early learning and childcare eligibility information sharing
A new ‘data pipeline’ has been set up to allow information sharing between government agencies and local councils in Scotland on early learning and childcare eligibility. The Improvement Service launched…
Scottish Government publishes invitation to tender for £20m cloud framework
Suppliers of cloud services have until the end of July to apply for inclusion on a new £20m framework contract spanning the next four years. The Scottish Government published details…
Government and local councils to use ‘data pipeline’ for early learning and childcare eligibility information sharing
A new ‘data pipeline’ has been set up to allow information sharing between government agencies and local councils in Scotland on early learning and childcare eligibility. The Improvement Service launched…
Scottish Government publishes invitation to tender for £20m cloud framework
Suppliers of cloud services have until the end of July to apply for inclusion on a new £20m framework contract spanning the next four years. The Scottish Government published details…
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
‘Life-changing’ diabetes technology to be made more widely available after cash boost
‘Life-changing’ technology that enables an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor to ‘talk to each other’ is set to revolutionise diabetes care in Scotland. Type I diabetes patients will…
New dementia strategy is a reminder of the importance of continued research, says Chief Scientist
It is an important time to help make life-changing discoveries by volunteering for research into progressive conditions affecting the brain, says Scotland’s Chief Scientist for Health. With the recent publication…
‘Life-changing’ diabetes technology to be made more widely available after cash boost
‘Life-changing’ technology that enables an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitor to ‘talk to each other’ is set to revolutionise diabetes care in Scotland. Type I diabetes patients will…
New dementia strategy is a reminder of the importance of continued research, says Chief Scientist
It is an important time to help make life-changing discoveries by volunteering for research into progressive conditions affecting the brain, says Scotland’s Chief Scientist for Health. With the recent publication…
Cyber
Cyber Workforce Resilience Trend Report
In an era of escalating cyberattacks and an ever-evolving threat landscape, organisations worldwide are recognising the importance of long-term cyber resilience. This goes beyond mere detection and prevention of cybersecurity…
Effective cyber investments in the face of challenging headwinds
“The starting point must be that every British company is a target, that every British network will be attacked, and that cybercrime is not something that happens to other people.”…
Cyber Workforce Resilience Trend Report
In an era of escalating cyberattacks and an ever-evolving threat landscape, organisations worldwide are recognising the importance of long-term cyber resilience. This goes beyond mere detection and prevention of cybersecurity…
Effective cyber investments in the face of challenging headwinds
“The starting point must be that every British company is a target, that every British network will be attacked, and that cybercrime is not something that happens to other people.”…
Education & Skills
Computing science education project gets glowing review from teachers
A national computing science education programme has received glowing reviews from teachers after its first year of activity. The Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science project, or STACS, has been engaged…
New chair appointed to national digital skills group
A new chair has been appointed to the national digital skills group in Scotland – to nurture future talent in emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, robotics and augmented reality….
Computing science education project gets glowing review from teachers
A national computing science education programme has received glowing reviews from teachers after its first year of activity. The Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science project, or STACS, has been engaged…
New chair appointed to national digital skills group
A new chair has been appointed to the national digital skills group in Scotland – to nurture future talent in emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, robotics and augmented reality….
IoT
IoT boost for Scotland as partnership deal announced between two startup schemes
Two startup accelerator schemes have joined forces to support Scotland’s burgeoning internet of things (IoT) sector. Techscaler, the nationwide tech education programme run by CodeBase and STAC, Scotland’s IoT accelerator,…
Peatland IoT pilot project to continue after ‘significant success’, say researchers
A pilot project to monitor the health of Scotland’s peatlands using internet of things (IoT) sensors is being extended thanks to its ‘significant success’. Trials carried out in the Western…
IoT boost for Scotland as partnership deal announced between two startup schemes
Two startup accelerator schemes have joined forces to support Scotland’s burgeoning internet of things (IoT) sector. Techscaler, the nationwide tech education programme run by CodeBase and STAC, Scotland’s IoT accelerator,…
Peatland IoT pilot project to continue after ‘significant success’, say researchers
A pilot project to monitor the health of Scotland’s peatlands using internet of things (IoT) sensors is being extended thanks to its ‘significant success’. Trials carried out in the Western…
Justice & Policing
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…
Four legaltech startups to pitch to investors at Edinburgh hybrid event
Four Scottish legaltech startups will get a chance to pitch to investors and industry leaders on Thursday at a hybrid event in Edinburgh. The companies – Alta IP, Amiqus, Valla,…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Commsworld to provide digital infrastructure to world cycling championships
Commsworld, the leading connectivity firm, will build the digital infrastructure to broadcast the inaugural multi-discipline world cycling championships in Glasgow and across Scotland. The Edinburgh-headquartered firm has won the £1.25m…
Remote Scottish island with only seven residents switches on high speed satellite broadband
A remote Scottish island with only seven permanent residents will get ‘lightning-fast’ internet speeds from tomorrow after properties were connected to satellite broadband. The tiny island of Papa Stour, off…
‘Pop-up’ hub showcases 5G technology in the Highlands
A ‘pop-up’ hub demonstrating next generation mobile connectivity has been deployed to a campus facility in the Highlands. The Scotland 5G Centre’s first network service is delivering access to advanced…
Data & AI
Edinburgh named most ‘AI ready’ city in UK outside London
Edinburgh has been named the most ‘AI ready’ city in the UK after London, according to a new survey. The SAS AI Cities Index 2023 has revealed Scotland’s capital to be a…
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…
Scotland’s innovation minister calls for four nation summit on AI over regulatory fears for the technology
Scotland’s innovation minister has called for a four nations summit on artificial intelligence (AI) “as soon as possible” amid pressing concerns over the societal impact of the technology. Richard Lochhead…
Underwater robots pioneered by Edinburgh researchers to repair and maintain offshore wind turbines
Underwater robot technology pioneered by researchers in Edinburgh will be able to remotely repair and maintain offshore wind turbines – removing the need for hazardous health and safety missions. Experts…
Business & Economy
Tech sector driving foreign direct investment into Scotland
The tech sector is driving foreign direct investment into Scotland, according to new economic figures released this week. Edinburgh and Glasgow, in particular, are focal points for investment in digital…
UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ launched to ‘open digital borders’ and support investment
A UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ has been unveiled as part of government-backed efforts to open up digital borders and support IT investment in the war-torn country. The scheme was announced as…
Tech sector driving foreign direct investment into Scotland
The tech sector is driving foreign direct investment into Scotland, according to new economic figures released this week. Edinburgh and Glasgow, in particular, are focal points for investment in digital…
UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ launched to ‘open digital borders’ and support investment
A UK-Ukraine ‘tech bridge’ has been unveiled as part of government-backed efforts to open up digital borders and support IT investment in the war-torn country. The scheme was announced as…
Fintech
FinTech Scotland Chairman Stephen Ingledew appointed to board of new UK finance innovation body
FinTech Scotland chairman Stephen Ingledew has been appointed to the board of the new finance innovation body set up by the UK Government. Mr Ingledew OBE will join the Centre…
Eight Scottish firms travel to Money 20/20 fintech conference in Amsterdam
Eight Scottish firms travelled to Money 20/20 – the leading European fintech conference – in Amsterdam this week. Supported by Scottish Development International and FinTech Scotland, the companies took part…
FinTech Scotland Chairman Stephen Ingledew appointed to board of new UK finance innovation body
FinTech Scotland chairman Stephen Ingledew has been appointed to the board of the new finance innovation body set up by the UK Government. Mr Ingledew OBE will join the Centre…
Eight Scottish firms travel to Money 20/20 fintech conference in Amsterdam
Eight Scottish firms travelled to Money 20/20 – the leading European fintech conference – in Amsterdam this week. Supported by Scottish Development International and FinTech Scotland, the companies took part…
