How Facebook took themselves off the internet… a lesson in resilience and a need to decentralise
In a post-pandemic world, one thing that we are now sure of is that we are almost completely dependent on the internet for both our social and working lives. Over…
Forget the elevator, it’s the second pitch that will help you scale new heights
What you say to industry analysts makes the difference in growth The UK is one of the most vibrant places in the world for creating tech ventures. Yet, according to…
5G dials up connected future
Enhanced connectivity can support Scotland’s objective to build a net-zero carbon nation Connecting communities using 5G-enabled technologies will be life- changing, allowing individuals and businesses to improve significantly their quality…
How space and satellite innovation in Scotland can tackle global climate change
When it comes to space, the news is often dominated by the antics of billionaires keen to secure their legacies. Yet blasting oneself into the stratosphere, as appealing as that…
Christie’s clarion call can’t wait another decade
Ten years ago, the Christie report set out an inspiring agenda for change that would put people at the heart of public services. Unlike many reports, it has shown remarkable…
Present Pal: A company built on accessibility
In the latest article about neurodiversity and tech from Skills Development Scotland, Chris Hughes of Present Pal says it’s really not as difficult as you think to accommodate neurodivergent talent….
Preparing students for global citizenship
I believe that the role of colleges in preparing our students to be global citizens has never been more critical. Why? We live in a world where we still need…
Alex Cole-Hamilton: ‘The digital divide hurts rural communities right across Scotland’
I believe that technology can transform our society. As the new leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, I want to see our country make things again and capture the imagination…
How neurodivergent talent can create a winning work team
In the latest column brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about the benefits and importance of taking on neurodivergent talent, Rebecca Wones from Lexxic gives us her expert opinion…
Developing a digital leadership pathway
The Scottish Digital Academy provides high quality professional learning and training to develop digital skills to support transformation and service design across the public and third sectors in Scotland. We…