Software clicks with joined-up treatment
It’s always better to be lucky than smart,” says Ian Crichton, reflecting on a fortuitous decision taken just days before the first lockdown on 23 March last year to move…
Building Scotland’s reputation on the world stage for data and AI
The Data Lab is helping startups develop cutting-edge tech – fit for the pandemic. It’s been a difficult year for every aspect of our society, with the wider implications of…
Scottish AI start-up aims innovative product at gig economy
A Scottish technology start-up has been awarded an Innovate UK grant to create Artificial Intelligence (AI) that simplifies how companies can source and on-board top on-demand UK talent. GIGGED.AI, based in Glasgow, is investing further in the development of its talent platform that aims to take on large global players in a…
Digital mental health provider launches in Scotland
Kooth, a safe and anonymous wellbeing service for children and young people (CYP), is launching in Scotland. Kooth is the UK’s leading digital mental health provider and our services are…
Care home residents avoid screen freeze after broadband speed injection
Residents of a Scottish care home have been enjoying unlimited video calls with their families during the latest lockdown – thanks to a new ultrafast broadband connection from Openreach. Flemington…
Stirling Council’s rollout of Chromebooks extended to P5 pupils
Stirling Council’s roll out of free Chromebooks has been expanded to now include all Primary five pupils. The latest development of the local authority’s ambitious digital drive means all children…
Scottish Wide Area Network satisfaction levels reach 94%, new survey shows
A new survey of public sector workers using the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) has revealed that 94% are satisfied overall, an improvement on last year’s 92% score. SWAN, administered by Capita, is…
Scottish tech company secures £5m investment to support ‘ambitious global growth plan’
A Scottish tech company whose software helps law enforcement to find and block harmful content from online paedophiles and terrorists has secured £5m from investors to support its ‘ambitious global…
Untangling the web
Scotland needs to get serious about cybersecurity. As a nation we invest heavily in supporting data-driven innovation and building the technologies of the future. But we spend far too little…
Caught in the dark web
The first sign of the unfolding nightmare came by way of a text to his mobile phone. “I can’t get into the system,” the colleague’s message read. “Seems a bit…
