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Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which launches on May 8
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge opens today (May 8) – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual edition of…
National Robotarium ‘stands ready’ to support new AI Scotland programme, unveiled by ministers
The National Robotarium – the UK’s centre for robotics and AI – ‘stands ready’ to be a key delivery partner for a new AI Scotland programme announced yesterday by ministers….
West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network
A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted at around 7am this…
Scottish Government confirms £12 million investment in ‘health and social care app’ and national rollout timetable
The Scottish Government has today confirmed that £12 million will be invested in a ‘health and social care app’ that will be introduced in its initial form at the end…
Digital platform aims to reduce waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray
A new digital platform is aiming to slash the waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray – by automating the triage process before patients take their next clinical steps. Open…
Digital platform aims to reduce waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray
A new digital platform is aiming to slash the waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray – by automating the triage process before patients take their next clinical steps. Open…
Fusion Fest to headline Glasgow Tech Week at the end of May
Fusion Fest will headline Glasgow Tech Week at the end of May – with a series of events designed to showcase the city’s technology credentials to global investors. The annual…
Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ to deliver online safety education to 70,000 children in Bahrain
An Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ is to deliver online safety and security training to 70,000 children in Bahrain. OSP Cyber Academy has signed a strategic partnership deal with Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre to bolster…
Telecoms firm aims to drive digital transformation journey for emergency services, NHS and local government with new hire
A telecoms firm is aiming to support the digital transformation journey for Scotland’s emergency services, the NHS and local government with a key new hire. Kirste Johnston joins MLL Telecom as…
GovTech
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Argyll & Bute Council needs to build on ‘culture of innovation’
Argyll & Bute Council should build on a ‘culture of innovation’ to continue to improve the way it delivers local public services, according to national auditors. The Scottish local authority,…
Health & care
Scottish Government confirms £12 million investment in ‘health and social care app’ and national rollout timetable
The Scottish Government has today confirmed that £12 million will be invested in a ‘health and social care app’ that will be introduced in its initial form at the end…
Digital platform aims to reduce waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray
A new digital platform is aiming to slash the waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray – by automating the triage process before patients take their next clinical steps. Open…
Scottish Government confirms £12 million investment in ‘health and social care app’ and national rollout timetable
The Scottish Government has today confirmed that £12 million will be invested in a ‘health and social care app’ that will be introduced in its initial form at the end…
Digital platform aims to reduce waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray
A new digital platform is aiming to slash the waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray – by automating the triage process before patients take their next clinical steps. Open…
Cyber
West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network
A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted at around 7am this…
Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ to deliver online safety education to 70,000 children in Bahrain
An Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ is to deliver online safety and security training to 70,000 children in Bahrain. OSP Cyber Academy has signed a strategic partnership deal with Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre to bolster…
West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network
A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted at around 7am this…
Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ to deliver online safety education to 70,000 children in Bahrain
An Aberdeen-based ‘cyber academy’ is to deliver online safety and security training to 70,000 children in Bahrain. OSP Cyber Academy has signed a strategic partnership deal with Bahrain’s National Cyber Security Centre to bolster…
Education & Skills
‘If I were in charge of Scotland’s education agenda, I would integrate Abacus Maths and coding into every school curriculum,’ says online learning pioneer
Seeing ICT teacher numbers plummet across Scotland’s schools is an alarming development. Computing is not just another subject, it’s the digital backbone of the future. To equip our young people…
New college principal pledges to align education programme with Glasgow’s economic and environmental needs
The new principal of Glasgow Kelvin college has pledged to align its education programme with the economic and environmental needs of the city. Joanna Campbell, feted for her strong environmental…
‘If I were in charge of Scotland’s education agenda, I would integrate Abacus Maths and coding into every school curriculum,’ says online learning pioneer
Seeing ICT teacher numbers plummet across Scotland’s schools is an alarming development. Computing is not just another subject, it’s the digital backbone of the future. To equip our young people…
New college principal pledges to align education programme with Glasgow’s economic and environmental needs
The new principal of Glasgow Kelvin college has pledged to align its education programme with the economic and environmental needs of the city. Joanna Campbell, feted for her strong environmental…
IoT
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Justice & Policing
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
‘Discussion paper’ launched on live facial recognition technology in Scotland
A ‘discussion paper’ outlining a range of considerations for the potential use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Police Authority. The…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
‘Discussion paper’ launched on live facial recognition technology in Scotland
A ‘discussion paper’ outlining a range of considerations for the potential use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland has been published by the Scottish Police Authority. The…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Achieve ‘smart’ asset management with these three steps
Managing public infrastructure assets is one of the most complex yet crucial responsibilities that local government decision-makers have to make. Roads, drainage systems, street lighting, public buildings and numerous other…
New building at heart of Glasgow University campus redevelopment to represent ‘future of interdisciplinary science’
A new £300 million building at the heart of Glasgow University’s campus redevelopment will represent the ‘future of interdisciplinary science’, according to its designers. The flagship Keystone Building, which will…
Scientists investigating use of charcoal-like substance as ‘carbon-eating’ building material
Scientists in Edinburgh are investigating the use of a charcoal-like substance as a ‘carbon-eating’ building material. Biochar is produced by heating organic biomass from food, paper, agricultural and forestry waste…
Data & AI
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which launches on May 8
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge opens today (May 8) – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual edition of…
National Robotarium ‘stands ready’ to support new AI Scotland programme, unveiled by ministers
The National Robotarium – the UK’s centre for robotics and AI – ‘stands ready’ to be a key delivery partner for a new AI Scotland programme announced yesterday by ministers….
AI agents can help Scottish public services avoid a return to ‘painful’ cuts and austerity
As the UK Government tightens its belt – with a 15% reduction in operating costs stretching across departments – departments must scrutinise every workflow for efficiency gains via generative AI….
Brightsolid acquires Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi
Cloud services company Brightsolid has announced its full acquisition of Gateshead-based IT solutions provider Synergi to expand its services and client base. Established over 25 years as part of DC Thomson, Brightsolid is a…
Business & Economy
Fintech
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
Financial regulation innovation lab in Glasgow to take share of UK-wide £30m funding extension
The financial regulation innovation lab (FRIL) in Glasgow – set up last year to support the city’s growth aspirations in fintech – is to take a share of a £30…
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
Financial regulation innovation lab in Glasgow to take share of UK-wide £30m funding extension
The financial regulation innovation lab (FRIL) in Glasgow – set up last year to support the city’s growth aspirations in fintech – is to take a share of a £30…
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