IoT accelerator wins backing of Scotland’s enterprise agency as it expands
A Glasgow-based accelerator programme for the rapidly-growing internet of things (IoT) sector has won the backing of Scotland’s enterprise agency as it prepares to expand. The Smart Things Accelerator (STAC)...
IoT system to help forestry sector manage the problem of pine weevils
An internet of things (IoT) solution is being developed to help the forestry sector better manage the problem of an invasive species of beetle degrading pine trees. New sensing technology...
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a...
Kate Forbes hits out at ‘missed opportunity’ of gigabit broadband scheme
Kate Forbes has hit out at the ‘missed opportunity’ of the UK Government’s ‘project gigabit’ scheme in connecting the hardest to reach areas of Scotland to superfast broadband. The Scottish...
Bank of England Governor visits 5G hub in Dumfries
The Governor of the Bank of England has lauded the potential benefits of next generation connectivity after visiting a 5G hub in the south of Scotland. Andrew Bailey had an...
Scotland’s innovation centre for IoT launches Highlands programme for SMEs
Scotland’s innovation centre for sensing, imaging and the internet of things has launched a Highlands programme for SMEs wanting to take advantage of the emerging technologies. CENSIS will offer small...
Scotland’s industrial biotech sector on course to hit £1.2bn turnover
Scotland’s industrial biotechnology sector is on course to hit £1.2bn in turnover in the next three years, according to new growth figures released today. The National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology has...
Work gets underway to connect Scotland’s remote islands to ‘superfast’ broadband
A major £35 million underwater infrastructure project to improve digital connectivity to Scotland’s remote island communities is underway. As part of the Scottish Government’s £600m Reaching 100% programme (R100) –...
‘World-first’ app-based broadband provider to launch in Scotland
A “world-first” app-based broadband provider is set to launch in Scotland following a £660,000 fundraising round backed by leading industry players. New Glasgow-based connectivity startup Brillband, which is set to...
New 5G accelerator to bring digital healthcare solutions to the market
An accelerator programme has been launched to help startups harness the power of next generation mobile connectivity – 5G – to make their digital solutions to challenges faced by the...
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