Kevin O'Sullivan
The Data Lab appoints interim CEO
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI has announced an interim chief executive as a search gets underway to appoint someone permanently in the role. Brian Hills will be responsible…
Government needs to take ‘urgent action’ on national workforce planning
A new report has criticised the Scottish Government for a lack of progress on workforce planning, to ensure those entering post-school education are able to access the skills they need…
Government launches programme to equip senior leaders with digital skills
The Scottish Government has launched a new programme to equip senior leaders with the digital skills needed to transform their organisations. Leading in a Digital World is a new week-long…
Opening up access to public sector data will be theme of user forum event
Opening up access to public sector data for research purposes will be the key theme of a user forum event to be hosted next month. Research Data Scotland will host…
Scotland’s tech experts outline their predictions for 2022
There are a few things that we like to do as a species at this time of year, whether it be setting personal goals in time honoured tradition, hitting the…
Nominations open for annual Digital Technology Awards
Nominations are open for the 2022 Digital Technology Awards, organised by ScotlandIS – the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital tech industry. The awards have been running for…
Transformation-driven governments must adopt digital identity
Transformation-driven governments must adopt digital identity to realise the full benefits of citizen centred services, according to a former government digital leader. A sharp divide is starting to emerge globally…
Double digit growth for Scottish fintech firms
The number of Scottish financial technology (fintech) firms has increased by 27 per cent in the last 12 months, according to new figures. FinTech Scotland – the cluster management organisation…
Independent broadband firm secures £20m funding to reach 70,000 customers
An independent broadband firm has secured £20m from the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to help bring high-speed fibre to areas of Scotland where internet connectivity lags behind. Lothian Broadband…
Dundee’s rejuvenation continues as Michelin unveils first images of new innovation hub
Dundee’s rejuvenation took another step forward today with the release of the first images of the multimillion pound innovation hub to be created by French tyre manufacturing giant Michelin. The…