Kevin O'Sullivan
Sopra Steria announces acquisition of cxpartners
Digital transformation specialist Sopra Steria has announced the acquisition of an industry-leading consultancy in customer experience and user-centred design. In a strategic move for the multinational technology – which counts…
Kate Forbes drops in to meet tech graduates at Capgemini offices in Inverness
Scottish Finance Minister Kate Forbes visited the offices of a global consulting and tech giant on Monday – to mark the first day of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Ms Forbes visited…
Student Loans Company welcomes trainees for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
The Student Loans Company is celebrating the contribution of its apprentices during Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March). During the week the Company will also welcome three new apprentices to its…
Paul Driver joins Infinity Works as non-executive chairman
Infinity Works, the fast-growing digital transformation consultancy, has appointed Paul Driver as non-executive chairman. Paul, originally from Lenzie, near Glasgow, is an entrepreneur and management consultant with significant experience in…
Med-Tech company unveils smart device set to ‘revolutionise’ how medical events are managed in the air
A med-tech spin-out from the University of Aberdeen has unveiled a smart device set to revolutionise how medical events are managed in the air. MIME Technologies has launched a device which the has…
Council for Science & Technology calls for new ‘national centre for productivity’
A new national centre for productivity should be created to help businesses harness the benefits of technology and enter the ‘high-performance’ age. The recommendation is central to a five point-plan…
Global health and safety software company secures £7m to expand
A global health and safety software company headquartered in Scotland has secured £7m investment funding to accelerate growth. Glasgow-based SHE Software has completed a Series B round led by Frog…
Prince Harry’s digital eco-tourism venture has its UK launch in Edinburgh
More than 150 industry travel and tourism executives gathered in Edinburgh on Wednesday for a global sustainability initiative launched by Prince Harry. Travalyst – a digital partnership led by by…
Digital agency announces the creation of 100 tech jobs in Edinburgh
A digital agency which provides companies with access to tech talent is to open its first Scottish office, creating 100 jobs over the next 18 months. AND Digital – which…
The economics of automation: lessons from the manufacturing sector in France
We often hear headlines from studies written on the economic impacts of automation, particularly the impacts on employment, writes Alex Croucher of VKY Intelligent Automation. These are generally predictions based…