Good rural connectivity proves ‘life-changing’ but 4G still lacking in remote Sottish communities
Rural communities and businesses across Scotland are embracing digital technology to boost local and regional economies. Having good mobile connectivity offers businesses new opportunities. However, not everywhere has the connectivity...
New investment fund launched to support IoT and robotics startups in Scotland
A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is launching a syndicate...
All new builds in Scotland to feature ‘faster broadband’ from January 1, says minister
All new build homes will feature faster broadband from January 1 subject to a £2,000 cost cap laid out in new legislation, a Scottish Government minister said today. Developers will...
New IoT campus to make Glasgow ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’
A new campus for fast-growing internet of things firms in Glasgow will be the ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’, according to its co-founder. Paul Wilson, CEO of the Smart...
You cheddar believe it! Scottish IoT innovation brought to cheese manufacturing
A small cheese manufacturer in the Lake District is bringing cutting-edge innovation to its production line – thanks to Scottish internet of things technology. National IoT innovation centre CENSIS is...
Datacentres to be classed as ‘critical national infrastructure’, says UK Government
Datacentres are to be classed as ‘critical national infrastructure’ and given more support to recover from cyberattacks, IT outages and environmental events. The UK Government announced today that the facilities...
New £2.5 million Edinburgh telescope aims to make quantum leap in cybersecurity
A new £2.5 million telescope located in Edinburgh is aiming to make a quantum leap in cybersecurity and space innovation. Ground was broken this week on the state-of-the-art Hub Optical...
4G ‘infill’ programme brings faster mobile connectivity to around 2,200 rural properties across Scotland
A mobile phone ‘infill’ connectivity programme has brought faster mobile internet speeds to around 2,200 rural properties across Scotland. Businesses and homes from Bruray in Shetland to Cairngarroch in Dumfries...
Scottish National Investment Bank ploughs £10 million into Highlands broadband firm
The Scottish National Investment Bank has ploughed a further £10 million into a Highlands broadband firm to help close the rural digital divide. The state-owned bank injected the cash into...
SpaceX comes to Bathgate with opening of new ‘connectivity demonstration centre’
Cutting-edge satellite communications technology including SpaceX’s Starlink will be showcased at a new connectivity demonstration centre in Bathgate. The Clarus Networks Group have opened the pioneering West Lothian facility to...
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