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...
The public sector and the Internet of Things. Could 2019 be the year when smart networks really take off in Scotland?
At the beginning of the month a new supplier framework was launched by the Scottish Government’s procurement and commercial directorate. Released without fanfare, the new Dynamic Purchasing System is intended...
Glasgow subway to feature in 5G ‘infotainment’ demonstrator
Tourists and commuters on Glasgow’s metro system will get a taste of ‘infotainment’ services run on superfast 5G networks, as part of a partnership between the UK Government and South...
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