Start-ups and spin-outs to battle it out for £220,000 prize fund
The finalists for Converge 2019, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial development programme for Higher Education, have been revealed, illustrating how Scotland’s Universities are ‘competing on the global stage with ground breaking innovations.’...
Edinburgh’s free public wifi provider rebrands with ‘smart cities’ focus
The company which provides a free public WiFi service for Edinburgh’s city centre has rebranded with a ‘smart cities’ focus. As of this week, IntechnologyWiFi has changed its name to...
Technology solutions are in ‘high demand’ despite business uncertainty, says PwC
PwC now employs more than 1,000 people in Scotland, helped by a 13.4% increase in graduate recruitment numbers this summer. As part of a major push across the UK, the...
Edinburgh identified as third in UK for tech talent by leading consultancy
Edinburgh is third in the UK in terms of locally available tech talent, according to a survey by a leading business consultancy. Scotland’s capital comes after London and Manchester respectively...
New state-of-the-art technology centre in Glasgow will have 350 bike spaces – but just 12 for cars
A new state-of-the-art technology centre to be built in Glasgow will feature 350 bike spaces – with just 12 places for cars. As part of a commitment to a low...
Hotel booking sites sign up to new standards after government probe into ‘misleading’ sales tactics
Hotel booking sites have signed up to a new set of standards after a government probe into ‘misleading’ sales tactics. Leading online travel bookings sites – including TripAdvisor, Airbnb and...
STV Player is now ‘most popular’ commercial on-demand platform in Scotland
STV Player is now the ‘most popular commercial video on demand (VOD) platform in Scotland’ with viewing figures increasing by 36% in the first half of 2019. According to the...
Global communications tech firm opens office in Edinburgh
Cinos, a specialist provider of integrated audio-visual and communication solutions, has announced its continued growth with the addition of an office in Edinburgh. The Scottish team serves the emerging market...
Oracle helps elite yachts put the wind in their sails with data-driven performance insights
Elite yachting crews were able to adjust their performance in realtime after a global technology giant analysed live competition data generated by on-board and weather sensors. Oracle, the $180bn US...
MPs recommend outlawing ‘loot boxes’ from gaming apps
A new report from MPs has made a series of recommendations to protect children from ‘immersive and addictive’ technologies. So-called ‘loot boxes’ would be regulated under the Gambling Act and...
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