Nation states behind majority of ‘nationally significant’ cyberattacks, Britain’s top cyber chief warns in Glasgow conference speech
Britain’s top cybersecurity chief has warned that the majority of online attacks are now being orchestrated by nation states as the country faces a geopolitical ‘perfect storm’. In a major...
Public sector organisations in Scotland invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for AI to transform services
Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot...
New digital identity scheme aims to reduce the chance of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales
A new £82 million digital identity, biometrics and automation scheme will aim to reduce the chances of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales. The Ministry of Justice has...
AI-powered chemistry technique born in Glasgow ‘validated’ by leading journals – heralding new dawn for drug discovery
An AI-powered chemistry technique born in Glasgow has been ‘validated’ by three leading journals – potentially heralding a new dawn for drug discovery including cancer research. The ‘Chemputation’ method developed...
Falkirk to play key role in ‘stabilising the grid’ with new battery storage facility
Falkirk will play a key future role in helping to stabilise the energy grid with the construction of a new battery storage plant that can provide backup power to renewables....
Technology helps humans and animals ‘share experiences’, Glasgow-led research shows
Technology can help humans and animals ‘share experiences’ according to a new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow. Lemurs and people at Blair Drummond safari park near Stirling...
Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland embraces ‘flexible working’ with new accreditation
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland has embraced ‘flexible working’ becoming one of the first organisations in the country to achieve the new employee wellbeing accreditation. The centre, a leading...
New CEO for Edinburgh-based Zudu as AI specialist targets £10 million-plus revenue growth
Edinburgh-based Zudu has appointed a new chief executive as the AI specialist aims to become a £10 million-plus revenue business. Paul Duffy steps up to the CEO role from managing...
Three Glasgow ‘deeptech’ companies complete £772,000 investment round
Three Glasgow ‘deeptech’ companies spanning quantum computing, housing management and offshore wind infrastructure have completed a £772,000 investment round. Quantcore Technologies, Vuabl and Airspection were part of Scotland’s industry-led technology accelerator...
Self-driving cars may have to ‘adapt’ to share roads safely with runners, according to Glasgow-led research
Self-driving cars may have to ‘adapt’ to share roads safely with runners, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Glasgow. A new study on how runners...
