New IT security workshop aims to protect organisations against data leaks
A new IT security training workshop will give organisations the tools to protect themselves against the reputational risk associated with data leaks. ‘Sensitive Data Leaks’ is a scenario facilitated by…
Peatland health to be monitored with IoT trial in the Western Isles
A network of remotely monitored Internet of Things (IoT) sensors is being trialled to help monitor the health of peatland in Scotland’s Western Isles, in what is believed to be…
Scotland’s new ‘national robotarium’ opens with major industry partnership agreement
Scotland’s brand new ‘national robotarium’ has been unveiled for the first time – with a major international research and engineering partnership. The £22.4m facility at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University will partner…
NHS drone transport service has lift off in Angus
A new on-demand drone collection and delivery service is set for lift off – transporting vital medical supplies between Angus and Dundee. The service is being trialled in Angus by…
Ten founders to showcase Scottish tech to investors at Helsinki startup festival
Ten founders are set to travel to a Helsinki startup festival to showcase the best of Scottish tech. The lucky entrepreneurs will jet out to the acclaimed Slush festival in…
Firms in small village near Stirling among first in the UK to use Facebook wifi connectivity
Businesses on an industrial estate in a small village outside Stirling are among the first in the UK to use a connectivity solution designed by Facebook. More than 25 organisations…
Scottish tech firms report growth despite Brexit and global economic slowdown fears
Scottish tech firms are reporting high levels of growth despite brakes put on expansion caused by Brexit and rising concerns about a global economic slowdown, according to a new survey….
Care sector training to be enhanced by ’digital twin’ powered by 5G
Care sector workers in Dumfries and Galloway are to be trained using a virtual reality ‘digital twin’ of a care home – powered by next generation mobile connectivity. Staff based…
Scotland looks to create ‘green heat hub’ to support new low carbon technologies
Scotland is looking to create a ‘green heat hub’ to support new low carbon innovations including heat pumps and new battery technologies. Scottish Enterprise launched the initiative and is looking…
Low carbon opportunity requires testing and development of innovative technologies, report finds
Rapid investment coupled with the testing and development of innovative technologies can unlock the potential of the UK’s low carbon economic opportunity, according to a new report. The study, by…
Building Scotland’s reputation on the world stage for data and AI
The Data Lab is helping startups develop cutting-edge tech – fit for the pandemic. It’s been a difficult year for every aspect of our society, with the wider implications of…
Untangling the web
Scotland needs to get serious about cybersecurity. As a nation we invest heavily in supporting data-driven innovation and building the technologies of the future. But we spend far too little…
