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Edinburgh tech firm bringing AI to legal profession secures $25 million in series A funding round
An Edinburgh tech firm bringing artificial intelligence to the legal profession has secured $25 million in a series A funding round. WordSmith AI’s technology allows in-house lawyers to maximise their…
Former risk analyst appointed as new director of digital transformation at crop research institute
A former risk analyst has been appointed as the new director of digital transformation at a Dundee crop and agricultural research institute. Professor Rupert Hough will help the James Hutton…
Scottish AI Alliance launches new practical tools and guidance to support ‘responsible’ AI adoption
New practical tools and guidance have been released to help Scottish businesses and third sector organisations adopt AI responsibly. The Scottish AI Alliance – a partnership between The Data Lab…
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are consolidating HR, finance, payroll and procurement on one cloud-based system
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are to consolidate their HR, finance, payroll and procurement processes on one shared national cloud system. A £206m tender has been launched by NHS National…
Coming soon to your beauty range…an AI-powered smart mirror to tell you what your skin needs for a healthy glow
A Glasgow-based sustainability venture that turns spent coffee grounds into skincare products is looking to a future of AI-powered smart mirrors – to tell you what you need for a…
Coming soon to your beauty range…an AI-powered smart mirror to tell you what your skin needs for a healthy glow
A Glasgow-based sustainability venture that turns spent coffee grounds into skincare products is looking to a future of AI-powered smart mirrors – to tell you what you need for a…
Patients in Lanarkshire prepare to use digital check-in kiosks in hospital when system goes live in June
Patients at a Lanarkshire hospital will be able to use new self check-in digital kiosks in the emergency department when the system goes live next month. The eTriage system will…
Glasgow healthcare AI company scoops award for transforming fracture care
A Glasgow healthcare AI company has scooped a prestigious award for ‘transforming’ fracture care – reducing the time it takes to identify fragility fractures from an average of 15 months…
Scottish AI firm opens Singapore base as region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage
A Scottish-founded AI firm is opening a Singapore base as the region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage across a range of market sectors. Tomoro AI…
GovTech
Former risk analyst appointed as new director of digital transformation at crop research institute
A former risk analyst has been appointed as the new director of digital transformation at a Dundee crop and agricultural research institute. Professor Rupert Hough will help the James Hutton…
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
Former risk analyst appointed as new director of digital transformation at crop research institute
A former risk analyst has been appointed as the new director of digital transformation at a Dundee crop and agricultural research institute. Professor Rupert Hough will help the James Hutton…
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
Health & care
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are consolidating HR, finance, payroll and procurement on one cloud-based system
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are to consolidate their HR, finance, payroll and procurement processes on one shared national cloud system. A £206m tender has been launched by NHS National…
Patients in Lanarkshire prepare to use digital check-in kiosks in hospital when system goes live in June
Patients at a Lanarkshire hospital will be able to use new self check-in digital kiosks in the emergency department when the system goes live next month. The eTriage system will…
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are consolidating HR, finance, payroll and procurement on one cloud-based system
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are to consolidate their HR, finance, payroll and procurement processes on one shared national cloud system. A £206m tender has been launched by NHS National…
Patients in Lanarkshire prepare to use digital check-in kiosks in hospital when system goes live in June
Patients at a Lanarkshire hospital will be able to use new self check-in digital kiosks in the emergency department when the system goes live next month. The eTriage system will…
Cyber
Ransomware gang dumps 3.3 million files on dark web following West Lothian schools hack
Hackers have dumped 3.3 million files on the dark web following the recent ransomware attack on West Lothian council’s schools network. A cyber gang going by the name of ‘Interlock’…
Cyber and Fraud Hub unveils new chief executive ahead of its first anniversary
Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cybercrime and fraud has announced the appointment of its first chief executive. Alex Dowall, a former detective superintendent with Police Scotland, will…
Ransomware gang dumps 3.3 million files on dark web following West Lothian schools hack
Hackers have dumped 3.3 million files on the dark web following the recent ransomware attack on West Lothian council’s schools network. A cyber gang going by the name of ‘Interlock’…
Cyber and Fraud Hub unveils new chief executive ahead of its first anniversary
Scotland’s only dedicated charity supporting individuals affected by cybercrime and fraud has announced the appointment of its first chief executive. Alex Dowall, a former detective superintendent with Police Scotland, will…
Education & Skills
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
IoT
‘Special interest group’ launched to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage
A ‘special interest group’ has been set up to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage – in a global market worth £150 billion. The group, chaired…
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…
‘Special interest group’ launched to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage
A ‘special interest group’ has been set up to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage – in a global market worth £150 billion. The group, chaired…
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…
Justice & Policing
Survey results show public split over use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland
A new survey has shown that the public are almost split down the middle when it comes to the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by police in Scotland….
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
Survey results show public split over use of live facial recognition technology by police in Scotland
A new survey has shown that the public are almost split down the middle when it comes to the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology by police in Scotland….
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
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
Edinburgh tech firm bringing AI to legal profession secures $25 million in series A funding round
An Edinburgh tech firm bringing artificial intelligence to the legal profession has secured $25 million in a series A funding round. WordSmith AI’s technology allows in-house lawyers to maximise their…
Scottish AI Alliance launches new practical tools and guidance to support ‘responsible’ AI adoption
New practical tools and guidance have been released to help Scottish businesses and third sector organisations adopt AI responsibly. The Scottish AI Alliance – a partnership between The Data Lab…
Scottish AI firm opens Singapore base as region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage
A Scottish-founded AI firm is opening a Singapore base as the region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage across a range of market sectors. Tomoro AI…
New guide to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following consultation with Scottish schools
A new guide is set to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following an extensive consultation with Scottish primary schools and teachers. The learning tool, ‘Why Children’s Rights…
Business & Economy
Fintech
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
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…
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
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…
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Focus on innovation for new partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow
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