SNP Government ‘dragging feet’ on smart ticketing scheme for Scotland
Scottish ministers have come under fire for “dragging their feet” on a single national smartcard for public transport – almost a decade after pledging to introduce a nationwide scheme. Scotland…
Edinburgh fintech with half a million users in sight
For a fintech company that launched last October, the rate of growth has already been nothing short of astonishing for Edinburgh-headquartered Zumo. The firm has amassed 65,000 users and is…
Glasgow event brings UK fintech ‘national network’ together
Business leaders gathered in Glasgow yesterday for the first major conference dedicated to stimulating growth of the financial technology – or fintech – industry across the UK. Hosted by FinTech…
New app allows Borderers to book a bus on-demand
An app that allow travellers in the Scottish Borders to hail a local bus like they would a taxi has been launched. The new service is designed to provide “unprecedented…
Social landlords urged to apply for slice of £100m net zero heat fund
Social landlords are being urged to apply for their share of a multimillion pound fund to support the transition to zero emissions heating systems as part of Scotland’s climate change targets. The…
Trade minister signals support for ‘climate tech moonshot’ campaign
Scotland’s trade minister has signalled his support for a number of recommendations from industry outlining Scotland’s potential to be a leading innovator and exporter of climate change-focused technologies. Addressing attendees…
Learning to drive a thriving digital nation
The Scottish Digital Academy is making sure education and talent support the tech ecosystem The Scottish Digital Academy provides high quality professional learning and training to support the development of…
Is digital age in sight for Police Scotland?
Almost a decade since they were first used, the national rollout of body cameras could revolutionise policing The use of body-worn cameras has transformed policing and the criminal justice system…
Innovation call aims to help solve Scotland’s £1.7bn frailty problem
With an ageing population, it’s little wonder that frailty presents some big challenges for the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s healthcare system. As people age, both physical and mental infirmities mean a complex range of care…
It might look grey, empty and forlorn. In green data terms it’s ‘a massive opportunity’
How a former top secret military installation is among locations scouted for a legion of ‘green datacentres’ With underground bunkers, watchtowers and Europe’s longest runway, it’s little wonder why someonline…
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