Data and AI is key to supporting sector through the energy transition
The sudden requirement to work from home and therefore access data remotely has thrown many companies headfirst into digitalisation, whether they felt ready for it or not. What was perceived...
COVID-19: Data and information management
No area of our life has remained untouched by the impact of COVID-19 and our information management practices are no exception. We are having to find new ways of working...
The ICO to be less rigid when enforcing GDPR breaches
The UK’s data regulator says it will relax its regulatory approach to enforcement during the COVID-19 crisis, in line with a commitment to being “pragmatic” and “proportionate”. This flexibility allows...
Developing Scotland’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy – be part of it.
The Scottish Government Consultation closes on 8th May 2020. The steering committee would welcome your response to the consultation questions, on the proposed definition of AI for the purposes of...
The Cloud is not the end – it’s the beginning
Organisations need to embrace digital innovation to help transform their businesses. Large or small, public or private sector, most companies are already at least some of the way through their...
Finding its ‘edge’ in a world of data
On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a climate-controlled facility is quietly homing a row of large boxes, which at first sight look not too dissimilar to soft drinks vending machines. The...
Heriot-Watt AI spin-out which helps ‘reduce isolation’ to play part in fight against coronavirus
A Scottish university spin-out is developing artificial intelligence (AI) software that that can understand and respond to human conversation, which can help play a part in the global fight against...
‘Green’ data centre announces 76% growth in revenues in 2019
A purpose-built data centre powered 100 per cent by renewable energy sources and serving an estimated 2 million people in Scotland has reported strong growth rates in 2019. Lanarkshire-based DataVita...
Data science leaders, innovators and researchers line up for DataTech20
More than 30 data science leaders, innovators and researchers have been confirmed as speakers at DataTech20, a technology-focused conference which forms part of DataFest, the UK’s largest data festival being held in...
Ex-Formula One pit crew member will open data event in Aberdeen
A former McLaren Formula One pit crew member is set to open a fringe event for the Aberdeen edition of the nationwide DataFest. Hosted at ONE Tech Hub on Wednesday...
Public Sector AI 2026: May 21 2026
Digital Justice & Policing 2026: October 22 2026
