‘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...
The Data Lab launches business advisory service
The Data Lab, Scotland’s Innovation Centre for data science and artificial intelligence (AI), has launched a new business advisory service to accelerate data-driven innovation and collaboration between businesses. TORCH has...
Six AI firms selected for government-backed innovation programme
Six pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) firms have been selected for a government-backed innovation programme to use the technology to help tackle the global climate emergency. The companies will share £170,000...
Next Generation naval competition could lead to ‘sea change’ in relationship between human and AI defence teams
Navy warships will be used as prototype demonstrators for a new artificial intelligence platform which could revolutionise warfare. Nine projects will share an initial £1 million to develop technology and...
Edinburgh tech start-up secures £100,000 investment from Boeing to develop pioneering AI tool
An Edinburgh tech start-up has secured £100,000 investment from aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing to develop a pioneering AI safety inspection tool. Anomalous has received the funding from the US aviation...
Five data science and AI industry figures join The Data Lab board
The Data Lab, Scotland’s Innovation Centre for data science and artificial intelligence (AI), has strengthened its Governance Board with the appointment of five new members from industry. The Governance Board,...
New £100,000 fund launched to support ‘AI for good’
A new £100,000 fund has been launched in Scotland to support artificial intelligence technologies that can bring about positive social change. Nesta in Scotland, the Scottish arm of the UK’s...
Astronaut Tim Peake to take part in STEM event for schoolchildren as part of DataFest20
Over 400 primary and secondary school pupils in Scotland will have the chance to hear from Tim Peake, thanks to The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI....
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