Kevin O'Sullivan
Edinburgh fintech ShareIn launches specialist payment product
Edinburgh investment software and compliance experts have launched a new specialist payment product called ShareInPay targeting platforms holding ISA money. ShareIn operates investment platforms for companies buying their proven tech…
Local authority launches digital tool to help public ‘engage’ with budget process
A Scottish local authority has launched an online tool to help residents better understand how it allocates £350m in annual spending. Stirling Council’s ‘Budget Simulator’ even allows local citizens to…
Commsworld becomes ‘only’ organisation to connect to all of the UK’s internet exchanges
A telecoms and network firm has become the ‘only’ organisation to connect to all of the country’s internet exchanges – following an investment of more than £1million. Having established a…
Scottish Government publishes £20m ‘digital evidence sharing capability’ invitation to tender
The Scottish Government has published an invitation to tender to create a ‘digital evidence sharing capability’ between the principal justice agencies in Scotland. The £20m contract, over five years but…
Childhood obesity, poverty and population level estimates to be focus of UNICEF data project
Tackling childhood obesity, addressing poverty and improving child population estimates will be the focus of a data-led project to support the work of the United Nations Children’s Fund. Researchers in…
Network of fibre broadband street cabinets reaches the 5,000 milestone
A nationwide network of green street cabinets providing fibre broadband to local residents has hit the 5,000 milestone. Connectivity Minister Paul Wheelhouse unveiled the latest addition in Borthwickbrae, near Hawick,…
Business leaders tour new Digital Healthcare centre at Dumfries & Galloway College
Business leaders were invited to tour a new digital healthcare centre at Dumfries & Galloway College this week – as part of a digital hub development which is set to…
UK Government to appoint Government Chief Digital Information Officer at one of the highest levels of Civil Service
The UK Government is set to appoint a Government Chief Digital Information Officer (GCDIO) at one of the highest levels of the Civil Service, it was announced today. Ministers want…
Peter Gabriel among investors in financial transparency start-up
A technology start-up which aims to shed light on financial transparency for prospective investors has raised £1m in seed funding – including from legendary musician Peter Gabriel. Tumelo, co-founded by…
More than 400 schoolchildren among first to benefit from £16m investment into digital tech
More than 400 schoolchildren have been given access to the latest iPads as part of a £16m investment into digital technology. Selkirk High School is just the first of nine high…