AI can bring us closer together and help – not inhibit humans
AI is already changing our lives. From expert systems which predict the weather and the stock market, to facial recognition and internet search results, its application is growing more and…
New data skills academy to address ‘worrying’ shortage of qualified tech workers
A new data skills academy will help address the ‘worrying’ shortage of qualified tech workers in Scotland. The Data Lab – Scotland’s national innovation centre for data and AI –…
Scotland’s largest data centre makes key hire to stimulate international growth
Scotland’s largest data centre has appointed a new business development director to help drive its ambitions for international growth. DataVita, whose Fortis facility is based in Chapel Hall, Airdrie, has…
Scottish Government advertises for new chief data officer
The Scottish Government is advertising for a new chief data officer after the departure of Albert King to the NHS. Describing the position as an ‘outstanding and rare opportunity’, the…
Scotland’s largest data centre expands further with £8m investment
Scotland’s largest data centre is expanding its footprint with an £8m investment to meet growing demand for cloud services. Data Vita’s flagship Fortis facility in Chapelhall, Airdrie, is adding 400…
Reading about an industry dominated by ‘tech bros’ ignited a passion in me to do something about it
I first encountered Women in AI (WAI) at the World Summit AI in Amsterdam in 2019 but it wasn’t till 2022 when I connected with Marissa Tschopp, WAI Global’s Chief…
Edinburgh and Glasgow rated among most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK
Edinburgh and Glasgow have been rated among the most ‘AI-savvy’ cities in the UK, according to new research. Scotland’s capital and the city by the Clyde are listed in the…
Glasgow tech firm trumpets success at tracking elephants from space
A Glasgow tech firm is trumpeting its success in helping conservationists track African elephants from space. Four-person company EOLAS Insight Ltd is taking part in a unique project to count…
Edinburgh open document and data platform acquires household bill tech firm
An Edinburgh software company specialising in life planning has acquired a platform that allows consumers to manage all their household bills and subscriptions. Legado, an open document and data platform…
Glasgow patient intelligence firm appoints US executive as it eyes overseas expansion
A Glasgow based artificial intelligence-driven health firm has appointed a New York based executive as it eyes US expansion. Industry sales and marketing veteran Mike Strassberg will take on the…
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