Will data make the grade in 2022?
If you were writing a report card for data in 2020, it would be tempting to conclude that it would get high marks for effort but must do better when...
Nesta puts AI focus on the common good
The potential for using artificial intelligence (AI) to address some of the most serious social challenges of our time seemed clear to the team at Nesta, the innovation foundation. But...
Automation in the public sector
This year, organisations have had to adapt and evolve to the challenges of the pandemic at a pace and scale never seen before. Disruption is widespread and the constant challenge...
The new mantra: do more with data
Accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic and the desire for more effective public services, AI and automation is at an important juncture in national and local government. Responses to digitisation have...
Scottish local authority pioneers use of ‘smart gritting system’ to automate roads response
A Scottish local authority has become one of the first in the country to use sensors installed on local roads to detect temperature falls – which will trigger an alert...
Scottish local authority pioneers use of ‘smart gritting system’ to automate roads response
A Scottish local authority has become one of the first in the country to use sensors installed on local roads to detect temperature falls – which will trigger an alert...
Greening the Cloud for Public Service
Cloud technology has been transformative. For many public sector organisations, it has provided the flexibility and scalability to help tackle uncertainty and unplanned demand, as well as providing new opportunities...
Towards the tech tipping point
Jarmo Eskelinen discusses the University of Edinburgh’s response to the Scottish Government’s Tech Ecosystem review. In August 2020, the Scottish Government published its review of Scotland’s tech ecosystem, prepared by...
Google Cloud joins forces with Scotland’s emerging fintech sector
Google Cloud is joining forces with cluster management organisation, FinTech Scotland, to support the growth of the fintech small and medium enterprise community in Scotland. With most fintech firms using...
Data company that produced blockchain report for government secures £1.3m in funding round
A data company that produced a review of blockchain technology for the Scottish Government has secured £1.3m in a funding round with investors. SICCAR, formerly known as Wallet Services, is...
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