Quantum computing boost for Scotland with new university funding round
Quantum computing and photonics in Scotland has been boosted with a new university funding programme for projects including devices for more accurate timing, ultra-secure encryption, and retinal monitoring. The Photonics...
Business minister visits cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies in Glasgow
Scotland’s business minister has visited a cutting-edge research facility powering next generation technologies at the University of Glasgow. Richard Lochhead met with staff at the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre three...
Scotland’s ‘first deeptech accelerator’ launched by the University of Glasgow and smart things development hub
Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator has been launched by the University of Glasgow in partnership with a ‘smart things’ development hub based in the city. The Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC)...
After Vegas debut, Alexa unlocks telecare solution in Scotland
A digital innovation first trialled in 2016 at a luxury Las Vegas hotel is not the obvious forerunner for modern home-based telecare services for elderly and vulnerable people in Scotland....
Connections count as network grows
Alan Lees has been on his travels, meeting and listening to customers across Scotland. Having signed the contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) last year, it’s an increasingly...
Together, we are building a world where ultrasound truly is integrated everywhere, says Scots founder on a mission to transform lives
When we founded Novosound, the idea was simple yet profound: to push the boundaries of ultrasound technology and make it ubiquitous. Today, that idea forms the core of our vision: ultrasound...
Finally, Wifi on trains that works! Scottish connectivity firm in ‘first’ for train travel – bringing Starlink system to rail network
A Scottish telecommunications firm is bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to trains in a ‘first’ for onboard passenger Wifi and internet-enabled rail services. Clarus Networks, which operates from its headquarters in...
Residents of South Uist get mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes gap on ‘total not spot’
Residents of the remote Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides are getting mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes the gap on the digitally excluded....
Drinking water pipes used to deliver broadband to remote Orkney community
Drinking water pipes have been used to deliver high speed broadband to a remote community in Orkney. Connectivity specialist CloudNet used the community-owned water authority’s existing infrastructure as a more...
New flexible sensor can help prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Edinburgh scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots for patients after an operation. The technology is based on polymer sensors and fits underneath bandages...
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