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...
Highlands and Islands businesses encouraged to take advantage of ‘pop-up’ 5G service
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to take advantage of a ‘pop-up’ 5G service. Firms in the region have been urged to explore how advanced connectivity can...
Scottish Black Talent Summit secures Techscaler support as it returns to Edinburgh
The annual Scottish Black Talent Summit has secured the support of the nationwide tech education programme – Techscaler – as it returns to Edinburgh. The two-day event aimed at boosting...
Island community taken to new connectivity heights thanks to whirlwind mast installation
A remote Scottish island community has been connected to 4G services after a helicopter swept in to install a mobile phone mast. Residents of Islay will be taken to new...
