Custodian of connectivity – how BT delivers on its core mission to keep communities connected and unlock their full potential
“The good that is done by this organisation, just through being the backbone of the nation – supporting critical national infrastructure and our emergency services – is actually quite breathtaking,”...
Hairstylist turned tech entrepreneur scoops Scottish Women in Technology award at glitzy Glasgow ceremony
A hairstylist turned tech entrepreneur scooped a Scottish Women in Technology (SWiT) award last night at a glitzy Glasgow ceremony celebrating the achievements of women in the industry. Tracey Aitken,...
Teacher calls for urgent action on gender gap in computing science as Edinburgh school prepares to host tech event
The all-girls St George’s School in Edinburgh will host its third annual Fearless Women in Computing event on Tuesday next week, welcoming schoolgirls from across the city to explore the...
New ‘cyber observatory’ to protect Scotland’s public services from online harms
A new Cyber Observatory will be established to shield Scotland’s public services from the surge in online threats, including disruptive ransomware. Ministers have launched a refreshed Strategic Framework for a...
Three priorities outlined by Scotland’s chief entrepreneur to increase number of ‘scale-up’ companies
Three priorities have been outlined by Scotland’s chief entrepreneur to increase the number of scale-up companies in the country. Ana Stewart, a businesswoman and investor, has signalled that she would...
Glasgow housing association expands smart homes programme thanks to 5G innovation fund
A Glasgow housing association is expanding its smart homes programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve tenant wellbeing, thanks to a government 5G innovation fund. Barrhead Housing is set to...
Scottish Government minister shoots for the stars with space-focused investment trip to the US
Scotland is putting its space credentials on the global stage this week, with a government minister set to showcase the country’s booming satellite and space technology sector to American investors....
Ministers launch strategy to strengthen public trust in health information
Dangerous myths about vaccines. Misleading miracle cures. Viral health “tips” with no basis in science. Disinformation and misinformation about health is spreading faster than ever online – and the Scottish Government...
Scottish Borders founded connectivity firm named in UK Fast Growth Index 2025
GoFibre has been named one of Scotland’s fifty fastest-growing businesses by the UK Fast Growth Index 2025, the nationwide programme celebrating the most dynamic and rapidly expanding companies across the...
Police ready to embrace AI to ‘anticipate’ crime trends
Plans have been revealed for police in Scotland to make greater use of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies – to help inform officer deployment in crime hotspots. Deputy chief constable...
