Workers in Scotland turning to generative AI to boost productivity, new research shows
Workers in Scotland are increasingly turning to generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT in order to boost productivity, new research has shown. Business consultancy Accenture’s latest UK labour force survey…
Scotland’s tech economy makes ‘significant strides’ but report highlights ongoing rural digital divide
Scotland’s tech economy has made ‘significant strides’ in the last 12 months but a new report has highlighted ongoing issues around the rural digital divide. The latest Local Digital Index by techUK…
High-growth tech firms to be supported by new £100m venture capital fund
High-growth potential tech firms in Scotland and across the north of the UK will be supported by a new £100m venture capital fund. Par Equity announced its first close of…
Scotland Women in Technology Awards “inspiring” shortlist revealed
‘Inspiring’ women tech leaders, engineers and rising stars will lead the charge at this year’s annual Scotland Women in Technology Awards next month. Twenty-five individuals and 13 organisations spanning 10…
Abertay University students scoop international prizes for video games
Two video games developed by Abertay University students in Dundee have been awarded top international design prizes. Powerchair Football, based on the real-life game of football for people with disabilities,…
Digital forensics platform that blocks child sex abuse content secures major investment
A digital forensics platform that specialises in blocking harmful online content has secured £2.6 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank. Cyacomb has developed safeguarding software already being used by law…
Government funding boost for Glasgow’s innovation ecosystem and IoT sector
Glasgow’s innovation ecosystem and emerging IoT sector were given a boost this week after a council decision to approve the allocation of UK Government funds. Glasgow’s two innovation districts in…
New partnership for Scotland’s first bank ‘solely dedicated to small and medium sized businesses’
A new partnership has been struck for Scotland’s first bank ‘solely dedicated to small and medium sized businesses’. Alba Bank, founded by Scottish entrepreneur Jim McColl in 2018, with its…
Openreach hits one million milestone for ultrafast broadband connections
Broadband giant Openreach has connected one million homes and businesses in Scotland to its ultrafast fibre network. The telecoms firm announced the milestone today as it revealed the 20 locations…
North Lanarkshire’s health and social care plan promises to be ‘bold and innovative’
North Lanarkshire’s new health and social care plan has pledged to be ‘bold and innovative’ in the ways that it delivers frontline services. The strategic commissioning document will find a…
