Scottish and English councils unite to drive ‘transformational’ digital agenda in cross-border initiative
An ambitious cross-border drive to improve digital connectivity and skills will form a ‘significant’ part of a multi-million pound bid to boost the rural economies of southern Scotland and northern England....
Dogfish Mobile becomes ‘Vidatec’ – a tech firm focused on ‘improving people’s lives’
Dogfish Mobile, a web and mobile apps development company, has been been relaunched as ‘Vidatec’, a new venture focused on developing technology aimed at ‘improving people’s lives’. Dogfish Mobile was...
Five key questions company boards must ask about their cyber security readiness
Experts in cyber security have published new guidance for Britain’s corporate leaders – including five key questions to answer – in order to understand the threats they face in cyber space,...
‘The post-PC era never really happened…and probably won’t’
On the eve of Apple’s ‘special event’, it’s an interesting exercise to consider where we are in Steve Jobs’ vaunted, much quoted ‘post-PC era’. The fact of the matter is,...
Expedia enters into partnership with VisitScotland to boost hotel demand
Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, and VisitScotland are joining forces to help drive travel demand by supporting the country’s hoteliers. The partnership will build awareness of Expedia’s suite...
Abertay to lead multi-million pound games innovation partnership
A £9m gaming research and development centre is to be established in Dundee. The Innovation for Games and Media Enterprise (InGAME) project will support product, service, and experience innovation across...
Two Scottish firms among 20 selected for UK’s first fintech growth programme
Two Scottish start-ups, Float and Sustainability, are among 20 early-stage companies that will make up the first cohort of Tech Nation Fintech, a UK-wide five-month growth programme. Louise Smith, fintech...
Scottish start-up ‘takes to the slopes’ with new ticketing deal
Edinburgh-based technology company Make it Social has signed a deal with Skiworld, the largest independent ski specialist in the UK. The news follows partnerships with Ambassador Theatre Group, Ticketmaster and,...
Chancellor announces quantum and 5G investments on Strathclyde University visit
Glasgow is set to receive a share of an £80m investment in quantum technology research that could save lives, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced today on a visit to...
Data and marketing sector launches Scottish data initiative
DMA, the data and direct marketing trade organisation, is launching an initiative in Scotland to help businesses “responsibly deliver value to their customers”. “The campaign will provide an engaging, navigable...
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