Kevin O'Sullivan
Slight decrease in public sector fraud levels in Scotland, according to new audit
The overall amounts of fraud, overpayments and error in the public sector in Scotland have reduced in the last two financial years. New figures from Audit Scotland show that of the 132 Scottish bodies…
Innovation challenge sees new tech introduced for cancer treatment in Scotland
A government-funded innovation challenge has brought benefits to the way cancer patients are treated in Scotland. New technologies have been introduced on the healthcare frontline thanks to collaboration between three…
Police must ensure checks and balances in place before introducing body-worn video camera
Police must ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place before introducing body-worn video camera systems in Scotland, a new review of the technology has stated. Senior officers are being…
Edinburgh start-up to explore if wearable tech can predict falls in elderly
An Edinburgh start-up has secured £750,000 in innovation funding to explore whether wearable technologies can predict the risk of falls and other age-related health issues. Smplicare landed the cash from…
Edinburgh and Glasgow rated among most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK
Edinburgh and Glasgow have been rated among the most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK, according to new research. Scotland’s capital and the city by the Clyde are listed in the…
Home of Golf drives change with tech-led business makeover
The Old Course in St Andrews – known as the Home of Golf – is undergoing a tech-led transformation thanks to a leading cloud supplier. St Andrews Links Trust is…
Glasgow tech firm trumpets success at tracking elephants from space
A Glasgow tech firm is trumpeting its success in helping conservationists track African elephants from space. Four-person company EOLAS Insight Ltd is taking part in a unique project to count…
Finance Isle of Man partners with Fintech Scotland
Finance Isle of Man – set up to promote the financial and professional services industry on the island – has signed a partnership agreement with Fintech Scotland. The agreement will…
Ayrshire identified as most cost-effective place in the UK to launch a tech career
Ayrshire has been identified as the most cost-effective place in the UK to launch a tech career, based on median entry level salaries for the industry against the cost of…
Glasgow tech firm helps South African charity to improve HIV logistics operations
A Glasgow tech company is helping charity workers in South Africa to improve the logistical operations of delivering care and support to young women affected by HIV. Simul8, which uses…