The real deal in virtual expertise
Scotland is nurturing global players in virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligenceMartin McDonnell remembers being lifted as a child so that he could reach to play on Atari’s arcade…
‘Here be Dragons’: the risks of outsourcing data to third parties
Businesses have been stung by not having appropriate supplier checks or contracts, warns Brodies LLPWe live in what would, to our 10-year-old selves, have seemed liked a science fiction future….
Artificial intelligence ‘smart glasses’ for blind showcased in Glasgow
Smart glasses that use artificial intelligence to help blind and partially-sighted people were showcased in Glasgow earlier this month. The OrCam MyEye, developed by Israel-based firm OrCam, uses AI built…
The data doctor will see you now
Dr Michael Li is heading to Scotland on a mission: to turn people working in data-related fields into ‘bona fide data scientists’Dr Michael Li has worked has worked as a…
When you are held to ransom, it’s better to have backed up than have to pay up
A low-cost solution is available to avoid a devastating loss of business dataIt’s the middle of the afternoon. The day is going well. Business is good. Then you notice something…
Where maximum security is taken to a whole new level
Scotland’s first purpose- built data centre sets new standards for safety and efficiency Chapelhall, near Airdrie, is not the first place you might think to retreat to in the event…
‘I don’t pay for anything by direct debit or use a bank card on the internet’. Meet the man whose job it is to keep your data safe.
Born out of old media, a Scottish company is at the leading edge of a new frontierRichard Higgs is sounding very upbeat over the phone; it probably helps that when…
Countdown to 2018: companies are advised to keep a keen eye on the new EU data protection laws
Over the last few years, the public has become increasingly concerned about individual privacy on the back of a series of information security scandals and concerns (raised by the former…
When Mad Men gave up being mad: how big data is shaking up the old order of TV ad media buying
In the fast-moving world of digital, ideas cannot be allowed to stand still otherwise they quickly fade and die. Contrast that with the old world, particularly in legacy businesses, where…
The game’s not a bogey
Amateur golfers, take heart: you might not have to buy the drinks in the clubhouse after all.The insights gained from processing huge volumes of realtime performance data obtained from athletes…
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