Aberdeen innovation hub unveiled
Aberdeen’s new Oil & Gas Technology Centre’s Innovation Hub brings together industry and technology providers to take concepts from initial inspiration to final implementation. Accelerating deployment of new technologies, such…
Stirling’s focus on digital technology to enhance the visitor experience
Stirling focuses on digital and interactive technology to enhance the visitor experience for both tourists and residents. Attracting 250,000 more visitors per annum and positioning the city as an “economic…
Scotland’s success in digital ‘has to be international’
Supporting young people to prepare for their future must be done in the context of the disruption that digital is bringing to public services and businesses, says Colin Cook, digital…
Community crowdfunder Spacehive is aiming for growth in Scotland
A crowdfunding site which boosts campaigns with contributions from business, foundations and local authorities, is launching a drive to grow in Scotland. Spacehive, whose platform has raised £7m over the…
Digital strategy that should flow into economic rejuvenation
Casting a glance towards the striking new V&A building on Dundee’s waterfront, Tom Flanagan drew a parallel between its leading-edge design and the Tay cities ambition to create a world-class…
Let’s not waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
The City Deal for Edinburgh and the south-east region comprises £300m each from the UK and Scottish Governments, with additional related investment bringing the total to around £1bn. With some…
Why doing nothing is not an option; digital is key in securing Stirling’s future
The arrival of CodeBase Stirling has been described as a ‘game changer’ for the city. Founded in Edinburgh, the UK’s largest tech accelerator is looking to replicate its model of…
North-East Scotland’s push to become global digital leader
A new industry sector board focused on building digital capability and capacity in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has been created, with aim of establishing a physical hub, providing access to early…
Digital Cities 2017 in association with The Sunday Times Scotland
Inspirational speakers, insightful case-studies, hands-on workshops and healthy debate combined to make the Digital Cities series of events, hosted by FutureScot in association with The Sunday Times Scotland, a compelling…
Edinburgh company creates virtual business simulation game
Edinburgh based Start-up, Games Without Frontiers has unveiled a virtual business simulation game called ROCKET which leads its players through a series of phases that mirror the real-life challenges of…