NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are consolidating HR, finance, payroll and procurement on one cloud-based system
NHS Scotland’s regional health boards are to consolidate their HR, finance, payroll and procurement processes on one shared national cloud system. A £206m tender has been launched by NHS National…
Coming soon to your beauty range…an AI-powered smart mirror to tell you what your skin needs for a healthy glow
A Glasgow-based sustainability venture that turns spent coffee grounds into skincare products is looking to a future of AI-powered smart mirrors – to tell you what you need for a…
Patients in Lanarkshire prepare to use digital check-in kiosks in hospital when system goes live in June
Patients at a Lanarkshire hospital will be able to use new self check-in digital kiosks in the emergency department when the system goes live next month. The eTriage system will…
Glasgow healthcare AI company scoops award for transforming fracture care
A Glasgow healthcare AI company has scooped a prestigious award for ‘transforming’ fracture care – reducing the time it takes to identify fragility fractures from an average of 15 months…
Scottish AI firm opens Singapore base as region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage
A Scottish-founded AI firm is opening a Singapore base as the region races to adopt the technology to gain global competitive advantage across a range of market sectors. Tomoro AI…
Focus on innovation for new partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and University of Glasgow
A new strategic partnership between NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow will seek to land the real-world benefits of research and innovation in healthcare. The health board and the…
‘Special interest group’ launched to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage
A ‘special interest group’ has been set up to support Scottish wearable ultrasound technology credentials on the world stage – in a global market worth £150 billion. The group, chaired…
Governance arrangements for Scotland’s health service need to be strengthened, says auditor general
Governance for Scotland’s health system needs to be strengthened amid concerns the current arrangements do not provide sufficient scrutiny or oversight, according to the auditor general. Stephen Boyle said changes…
Fife council prioritises ‘secure and resilient cloud-based connectivity’ for schools as part of new £7.2 million deal
Fife council has prioritised ‘secure and resilient cloud-based connectivity’ for schools as part of new £7.2 million network services deal. The local authority has extended its 16-year partnership with MLL…
New guide to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following consultation with Scottish schools
A new guide is set to help adults develop safe AI systems for kids following an extensive consultation with Scottish primary schools and teachers. The learning tool, ‘Why Children’s Rights…
