Kevin O'Sullivan
Online counterfeit goods specialist recruits new head of brand protection
An Edinburgh-based platform which uses artificial intelligence to detect counterfeit products online has appointed a new head of brand protection. SnapDragon Monitoring, a business that was started through a desire…
Barclays launches enhanced ‘finger vein’ scanner for business banking customers
Barclays has unveiled its enhanced finger vein scanner to help businesses access banking facilities securely and simply in seconds. The Barclays Biometric Reader (BBR), developed in collaboration with Hitachi, uses…
New digital blueprint calls for greater collaboration across Scottish local government
A radical new blueprint has been released setting out a vision for an increasingly collaborative approach to digital services across Scottish local government. The new Digital Office 2.0 Business plan,…
Global services giant Atos launches new cyber resilience paper highlighting ‘significant’ new threats
Global services giant Atos has launched a new cyber resilience report highlighting ‘significant’ new threats in online security. The new paper, Digital Vision for Cyber Security 2, is an update to…
Footballers get with the programme thanks to coding community outreach work
The last time a footballer had anything to do with a robot, it was down to a quirky Peter Crouch goal celebration that became an instant online viral hit. Now,…
Edinburgh cyber start-up gets global recognition at Paris govtech conference
A cybersecurity start-up from Edinburgh has gained global recognition at a high-profile ‘govtech’event in Paris. Cyan Forensics, which came out of three years’ research at Edinburgh Napier University, won a…
Live facial recognition will be a ‘priority area’ for Scottish Biometrics Commissioner, says Justice Secretary
Live facial recognition technology would be a “priority area” for a new Scottish Biometrics Commissioner when they were installed in post, the Justice Secretary said this week. The hotly-debated technology,…
CodeBase launches new programme to connect tech startups to legal sector
CodeBase is launching a new programme to introduce startups to stimulate demand in the legal technology sector. The UK’s largest tech incubator will bring its LawTech Bridge programme in partnership with Barclays…
Robotic security vehicle developed by Edinburgh-based tech firm
Edinburgh-based Casta Spes Technologies (CST) has unveiled a robotic security vehicle offering security and inspection solutions across multiple sectors including agriculture, energy and construction. Named ‘ZIVA’, the multi-terrain, high-performance robot…
Over 7,000 schoolchildren across Britain take part in BIMA ‘Digital Day’
More than 7,000 school children across Britain took part in a national ‘Digital Day’ this week to raise awareness of career opportunities in tech. The annual event, British Interactive Media…