CEO of The Data Lab recognised as ‘influential data leader’ in power list
The chief executive of Scotland’s innovation agency for data and artificial intelligence has been recognised in a UK power list for the data sector. Brian Hills, CEO of The Data…
Basic cybersecurity hygiene measures could have helped prevent ransomware attack, says Edinburgh Festival Fringe boss at Glasgow event
Basic cybersecurity hygiene measures such as multi-factor authentication could have prevented a costly ransomware attack against the Edinburgh Fringe, a senior executive for the charity behind the annual festival has…
Leading female business figures to discuss women in entrepreneurship report
A group of leading female business figures are to come together to discuss the findings of a new report aimed at boosting the number of women entrepreneurs. The new Scottish…
Almost nine out of 10 students could not afford digital skills course without industry backing, says CodeClan
Almost nine out of 10 students at Scotland’s digital skills academy could not afford the course fees without the help of industry, new research has revealed. A study released by…
Scotland’s ‘smart things’ accelerator adds financial clout to startup growth mission
Scotland’s accelerator centre for internet of things (IoT) companies has signed a deal with a specialist wealth management firm to address the funding gap for early stage startups. The Smart…
‘Skill the gap’ event in Glasgow aims to address modern recruitment challenges
A skills event is to be hosted in Glasgow to address recruitment challenges faced by businesses in the city. The ‘Skill the Gap’ event next month aims to educate businesses…
Bearing down on international cybercrime: how the FBI is working with agencies around the world to combat the rise of ransomware
It is all too easy to think the war against hackers and ransomware gangs is unwinnable. We have been accustomed to – inured, even – to the threat posed by…
Fourteen Scottish tech company founders to visit New York in business mission
Fourteen Scottish tech company founders will get the chance to showcase their products and services in the US market through a government-backed business mission. The founders will travel to New…
First Minister promises quick response to ‘powerful review’ aimed at boosting women entrepreneurs
Thirty-one ideas designed to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs are being ’carefully considered’ by government, Nicola Sturgeon said today. The First Minister signalled that the Scottish Government will ’respond…
Scottish Business Resilience Centre rebrands to Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre is rebranding to Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland as it bids to strengthen its focus around the rising threat of cybercrime. The government-backed not-for-profit…
