How IoT is transforming Scotland’s local authorities
Local authorities in Scotland are facing a perfect storm: an ageing population, rising demand for social care, and increasing pressure to reduce costs while maintaining high service quality. In 2023-24, local authorities spent an...
Custodian of connectivity – how BT delivers on its core mission to keep communities connected and unlock their full potential
“The good that is done by this organisation, just through being the backbone of the nation – supporting critical national infrastructure and our emergency services – is actually quite breathtaking,”...
Glasgow housing association expands smart homes programme thanks to 5G innovation fund
A Glasgow housing association is expanding its smart homes programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve tenant wellbeing, thanks to a government 5G innovation fund. Barrhead Housing is set to...
How a small regulatory change could accelerate the broadband upgrade in urban Scotland
If I asked you to imagine the type of property in Scotland that’s hardest to connect to full fibre broadband, what immediately springs to mind? A rural farm, perhaps, or...
Scottish Borders founded connectivity firm named in UK Fast Growth Index 2025
GoFibre has been named one of Scotland’s fifty fastest-growing businesses by the UK Fast Growth Index 2025, the nationwide programme celebrating the most dynamic and rapidly expanding companies across the...
Glasgow researchers pioneer biodegradable circuit boards to drive greener future for wireless communications
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are pioneering biodegradable circuit boards that can be degraded in hot water at the end of their life to drive a greener future for...
Glasgow connectivity firm gears up for ‘eSim’ revolution
A Glasgow connectivity firm that specialises in internet of things (IoT) solutions for business is expanding its offering through the growing commercialisation of ‘eSim’ technology. Pelion, which works to connect...
From ‘CubeSats’ to constellations: Glasgow emerges as a European space industry powerhouse
Glasgow has established itself as Europe’s leading hub for small-satellite manufacturing, producing more ‘CubeSats’ and ‘PocketQubes’ than any other city on the continent, according to a new report. Companies such...
Argyll & Bute council installs 4G communications in 33 sites to enable remote access to building management systems
Argyll & Bute council has installed 4G communications equipment across 33 sites – primarily schools – to enable remote access to building management systems. The internet-enabled solution has allowed the...
Fears raised for over 77,000 households and businesses in Scotland using outdated energy meter tech
Fears have been raised for over 77,000 households and businesses in Scotland – mainly in rural and remote communities – who are using outdated radio signal technology for their energy...
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