Scotland’s NHS innovation body launches free webinars to spur new ideas in service delivery
Scotland’s innovation body for the NHS is launching a series of webinars aimed at ‘“getting great ideas into patients’ hands”. InnoScot Health, which partners with the NHS on bringing innovation…
National Crime Agency names Russian ransomware gang behind Scottish Environment Protection Agency cyberattack
Russian cybercriminals behind a notorious ransomware gang that persistently targeted UK victims – including the Scottish Environment Protection Agency – have been named by the National Crime Agency following a…
Edinburgh sports ticketing platform completes £1m investment round
An Edinburgh sports ticketing tech startup is preparing to take its platform to the next level following the completion of a £1m investment round. Fanbase, which delivers mobile ticketing and…
MP welcomes ‘significant investment’ in phone mast upgrades across rural Scotland
An MP has welcomed the ‘significant investment’ in upgrading mobile phone masts across rural Scotland as part of a £1bn UK-wide connectivity programme. John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and…
5G trials pave way for the future of outdoor TV broadcasts
Pioneering trials of 5G technology for outdoor TV broadcasts supported by the University of Strathclyde have been carried out at a series of global events. Potentially game-changing technology that reduces…
Upskilling programme for computing science teachers ‘vital to future of our tech industry’
A new up-skilling programme for computing science teachers being piloted in Scotland from today has been described by a former Skyscanner executive as ‘vital to the future of our tech…
Government announces £10m in funding for CivTech challenges in 2023
CivTech – the Scottish Government’s flagship innovation accelerator – will receive £10m in funding for a series of tech-related challenges in the year ahead. The programme will receive the funding…
Edinburgh tech and analytics firm to double headcount to 100 across UK
An Edinburgh tech and analytics consultancy is doubling its workforce to 100 across the UK after backing from investors and a spike in customer demand. Optima Partners, which secured £2.3m…
Scottish digital skills charity launches eighth round of funding
A Scottish digital skills charity that supports kids’ tech development through extracurricular activities including coding clubs has opened its eighth funding round. Digital Xtra Fund – which has been running…
NCSC among organisations to highlight online threats during CyberScotland Week
The National Cyber Security Centre and the FBI will be among key global organisations to highlight the growing threat of cybercrime during CyberScotland Week, which kicks off at the end…
