Scottish school is first in world to use light in creating a wireless network
Kyle Academy in Ayr has become the first school in the world to deploy technology that uses light to create wireless networks. LiFi is high-speed, bidirectional, secure, and fully networked...
New Digital Secretary launches 5G competition to spark ‘tech revolution in countryside communities’
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a £30 million UK-wide competition to spark a ‘tech revolution in countryside communities’ and help rural Britain seize the opportunities of 5G technology. Up...
Scottish Government calls for greater powers over 5G rollout
A new national strategy for 5G has been published by the Scottish Government – adding to the pressure on Westminster to ‘show leadership’ on ambitious plans to roll out the...
Enhanced 4G and 5G capability could drive £17bn GDP boost in Scotland
A report outlining the substantial economic, social and environmental benefits to be gained from greatly enhanced 4G and 5G capability across Scotland has been published today by infrastructure experts, the...
CENSIS makes key appointment to strengthen Scotland’s global IoT appeal
CENSIS – Scotland’s national innovation centre for sensor, imaging and Internet of Things (IoT) – has appointed a new board member to strengthen its knowledge exchange proposition between business and...
Scottish Government-backed IoT network helps deliver safer water systems in the Highlands
A Scottish Government-backed Internet of Things (IoT) network has helped a local council improve the way it monitors water safety levels in over 100 buildings. A national IoT network –...
Scottish digital connectivity firm joins £5bn UK government procurement framework
A Scottish digital connectivity supplier has joined a new £5bn UK government telecoms and network procurement framework. Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld is celebrating a successful bid to be listed on two Network...
Glasgow-based semiconductor company targets China with ‘new range’ of laser telecommunications products
A Glasgow-based semiconductor company which has developed a range of new laser telecommunications products is seeking to break into China to take advantage of an upsurge in cable television demand....
University of Edinburgh’s IoT research and innovation centre preparing the ground for massive network expansion
An Internet of Things (IoT) network comprising 10,000 devices with 100,000 sensing elements capturing data is set to be rolled out next year as part of the city region deal...
5G networks can be ‘transformative’ for health and social care
A joint report has been launched urging government to consider a series of recommendations to ‘harness’ the capabalities of 5G networks in healthcare. Tech UK – the tech trade body...
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