Digital solutions at Converge Challenge include ‘sensor to detect runway conditions’
A sensor that detects runway conditions before an aircraft’s high speed approach is among a number of digital solutions in the latest Converge Challenge innovation competition. The solution, which risk-assesses...
The public sector and the Internet of Things. Could 2020 be the year when smart networks really take off in Scotland?
At the beginning of July the Scottish Government’s procurement and commercial directorate invited suppliers of Internet of Things (IoT) products and services to join a new purchasing framework. Released without...
Fixed wireless and TV ‘whitespace’ technology helps connect 100 rural homes
More than 100 homes in a remote part of a Scottish national park have been connected to superfast broadband thanks to fixed wireless and TV ‘whitespace’ technology. The homes in...
CENSIS unveils new programme of IoT activity in Scotland
A new programme of activity is set to boost Scotland’s adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and support the country’s burgeoning tech sector, through the development of innovative new...
Forget dimming the lights, the opportunity is right outside your door
The ‘Internet of Things’ is officially mainstream. ‘Alexa, dim the lights’ has exactly one meaning and requires no explanation. Bizarre, perhaps, but undeniably futuristic. The smarthome war is in full swing, with...
Stirling Council receives award for its rural broadband programme
Stirling Council’s rural broadband programme has been recognised with a prestigious national award. The local authority scooped the Scottish Government’s ‘Delivering Excellence Accolade’ at the 2019 COSLA Excellence Awards in...
Full fibre connectivity by 2025 would provide £4.55bn boost to Scotland’s economy
Connecting everyone in Scotland to full fibre broadband by 2025 would provide a £4.55bn boost to the country’s economy, new research has found. Gigabit connectivity to every home would help...
Global IoT expert joins stellar line-up for CENSIS Technology Summit
An influential line-up of speakers covering topics ranging from 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) to artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum sensing has been unveiled for the sixth annual...
EE connects more of Edinburgh with nationwide 5G switch-on
EE today announced it has switched on 5G in more of the UK’s busiest transport hubs and city centre destinations to bring increased speeds and improved reliability in the places...
Sensors to be deployed within University of Strathclyde buildings in bid to reduce energy consumption
A Glasgow PropTech company is working with academics to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) solution to cut down energy use and improve the maintenance of buildings. Arbnco is working...
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