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…
Unlocking the power of rural areas with 5G
A golden key opens any door and 5G is the key to unlocking business efficiency and productivity as well as societal benefits to the stunningly beautiful and sparsely populated rural…
Keeping the human connection in general practice
When it comes to healthcare, I’m a firm believer that technology should support the user, not replace the user. There can be no doubt about the vital role technology has…
Tapping into neurodivergent talent could close tech skills gap, says ScotlandIS CEO
In the second column brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about recruiting neurodivergent talent, chief executive of ScotlandIS Karen Meechan gives us her perspective on the subject. In Scotland,…
How blockchain technology could revolutionise the construction industry
Non-fungible tokens – or NFTs – have been around for a while, however their use remains untapped in the construction and architectural sector. Most people will have heard of cryptocurrencies…
Remote learning at university: is it here to stay?
Remote learning – or what we call hybrid learning at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) – has quickly adapted throughout the pandemic, and it has presented both…
Empowering women to lead digital transformation
The Scottish Government and ScotlandIS – the digital technologies cluster management organisation – have conceived an amazing course to nurture future female talent in the IT industry titled, Empowering Women…
Charting a safe pathway through echo chambers
Teaching young people to navigate
virtual bubbles and life in a ‘digital
bazaar’ is now of critical importance
The rise of ransomware and what to do
It’s no longer just the responsibility
of organisations’ IT departments to
keep business systems safe
NHS recovery demands bold thinking
After an election campaign where restart and recovery took centre stage, it’s now up to the Scottish Government to deliver on pledges made during the campaign trail. For all the…
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