£1bn NHS recovery plan – what’s in store for digital?
Following a tech transformation across society over the past 18 months – the SNP Government has put digital at the heart of its plan for the recovery of NHS Scotland…
Learn with Linda: how Gaelic storytelling became an online hit during Covid
“I’m not really technically-minded,” says Linda Macleod – but this hasn’t stopped the rising TV star from delivering digital Gaelic reading sessions to thousands of kids during the pandemic. The…
Scottish gender wage gap: women in tech expect nearly £20k less than men
Women working in the Scottish tech industry are willing to accept an average salary that is almost £20,000 less than their male counterparts, new research has revealed. According to data…
Alex Cole-Hamilton: ‘The digital divide hurts rural communities right across Scotland’
I believe that technology can transform our society. As the new leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, I want to see our country make things again and capture the imagination…
How to handle a cyber incident – a practical guide for Scottish firms
A practical manual on how to handle a cyber-related incident has been created for Scottish businesses. The ‘Incident Response Guide’, produced by the CyberScotland Partnership, features checklists and guidance on…
Council opts not to switch on live facial recognition on new £1m CCTV system
A local authority is upgrading its CCTV system with a new £1m network of state-of-the-art digital cameras – but opted not to turn on its live facial recognition capability over…
Unlocking opportunities for neurodivergent talent in the tech sector
Scotland’s tech sector is being encouraged to recruit neurodivergent talent by Skills Development Scotland to help plug the ever-growing skills gap. Here Lee Ann Panglea, head of CIPD (Chartered Institute…
New stats show almost 300 high court trials beamed from remote jury centres
Almost 300 high court trials have been beamed to remote jury centres located around Scotland since they were established in response to Covid-19 last year, new figures have shown. Data…
Back to school: How digital tools can transform learning in Scottish education
It is ‘back to school’ day in Scotland, and as teachers and students return to the classroom, many will be looking forward to an academic year hopefully less chaotic than…
Victims’ charity blames spate of suicide attempts on poorly-run notification system
A series of suicide attempts by victims of crime has been blamed on a national notification scheme which lets them know when a perpetrator is to be released from prison….
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