‘This is my I’ve died and gone to heaven job’
Celebrating National Women in Engineering Day, a VP reflects on career paths“I’m a sports geek,” says Eileen McLaren, vice-president of engineering at fantasy sports company FanDuel. “Technology, managing people and...
There might be openings galore in the tech market but that doesn’t mean job hunters should go it alone
The downside risks of not getting it right in complex contract negotiations should bring more job hunters back to the agency side Despite there being an oversupply of technology jobs...
What makes the perfect pitch?
I recently assisted with the pitch panels for Engage Invest Exploit (EIE) 2016, Scotland’s premier annual investor showcase of high-growth technology companies. Each panel lasts for a half day with...
Eastern promise adds spice to investment showcase
Now in its eighth year EIE has lured Chinese capital to its annual gathering of investors The head of a £500m Chinese venture capitalist fund will be among 250 investors...
Huge demand for security conference
Business leaders and technologists gathered for an industry-leading cybersecurity event in Edinburgh.Organisers closed registration three weeks early as demand for places soared at Scot Secure 2016, held at Our Dynamic...
Intellectual Property strategy for technology companies
IP should be top of mind for start-ups who want to protect their returns All businesses, and particularly new tech start-ups, have many competing demands and budgets to prioritise. When...
COSLA shortlisted
Four Scottish organisations are among those that have been shortlisted for the Digital Leaders 100.The awards recognise individuals and organisations that demonstrate a “pioneering and sustainable” approach to digital transformation...
The bank that likes to say: ‘Can we get more money for tech firms?’
Lots of money is flowing into the tech sector. But is it enough? The head of the Scottish Investment Bank is about to find out The Scottish Investment Bank has...
Building a city’s digital hub
Scotland’s digital technologies industry contributes around £4bn in gross value added (GVA) to the Scottish economy, with export revenues on the up, and around 80,000 people estimated to be working...
New IT jobs platform launched
InSite, a platform that could change recruitment, was launched this week with fashion footwear retailer Schuh the first to sign up. Developed and hosted by Head Resourcing, specialists in IT,...

