Kevin O'Sullivan
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…
Search for talent to put future stars centre stage
The hunt for ‘tech scalers’ is on. Mark Logan explains what these suppliers will need to offer new network in order to secure £42m Scottish Government contract The Scottish Government…
Next step for medicines management
The benefits for patients and clinicians will be in expanding the reach of e-prescriptions, says CMM chief executive With its systems firmly embedded in 12 out of 14 health boards,…
Speeds accelerate as fibre spreads
Scotland’s connectivity will benefit from the investment and innovation which is unlocking the power of full fibre builds, subsea cables and satellites According to the latest Ofcom figures, the rate…
One step beyond
Now we’re increasingly connected, the next part of the journey is to maximise the positive impact on people’s lives, says Capita’s public sector boss For a man who oversees some…