Proptech hackathon aims to solve challenges within private rental sector
Landlords, tenants, estate agents, and others involved in private rental will team up with technologists later this month for a three-day hackathon aimed at solving issues within the sector. Product…
Six Internet of Things start-ups to watch
Scotland is fast becoming a hub of Internet of Things activity. With six IoT networks set up from Renfrewshire to Orkney, and a commitment from the Scottish Government to a…
Edinburgh Fintech startup investing £1m in growing team
The fintech startup Float has closed a funding round worth £500,000 from private investors. The company, which specialises in cash flow forecasting software, said it would match the figure from…
Technology’s heavyweights report better than expected results
Microsoft reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as demand for its cloud computing services for companies rose and its personal computer software business stabilised. The company’s focus on fast-growing cloud applications…
Scotland’s female tech champions recognised at inaugural awards
Last night saw a celebration of women’s contribution to technology at the inaugural Scotland Women in Technology Awards, in Glasgow. The first of their kind in Scotland, the technology awards…
Big Data for Humans closes $2.25 million Series A funding round
Big Data for Humans, a provider of customer insights automation to retail and travel businesses, has confirmed completion of a $2.25m Series A funding round, bringing the total it has…
Government strategy to make Scotland a STEM nation
A plan for Scotland to “forge a future of excellence and equity” in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has been unveiled. The strategy, spanning 2017 to 2022, outlines actions…
Edinburgh traveltech start-up secures £5m investment
Traveltech start-up Criton Apps has secured a £5m investment, following a number of high profile customer wins. Criton, which offers a self-build guest app service to hotels and serviced apartments,…
Amazon launches smart lock that will allow deliveries to Prime members not at home
Amazon today announced a system, available initially in 37 US cities, that will allow Prime members to receive packages even if they are not at home. Amazon Key comprises an…
Converged Communication Solutions make series of staff changes
Scottish IT provider Converged Communication Solutions has made a series of staff changes in preparation for planned expansion. The Aberdeen-based firm has promoted three members of staff following the completion…