Scottish Government confirms £10m to establish two ‘defence skills’ colleges
The Scottish Government has confirmed £10 million of funding that will allow two new specialist defence colleges to be set up in Scotland, following an offer from the UK Government...
Embedding ethical and responsible AI part of new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government
Embedding ethical and responsible AI is part of a new ‘action plan’ for Scottish local government which looks to embrace digital to deliver safe, modern and efficient services for communities....
Why digital transformation needs service design capability
Across the public sector, we often hear about digital transformation. New systems are introduced, services become more digital and we’re encouraged to make better use of data. Organisations hope these...
From the Scottish Government’s AI Strategy to trusted public services
Across government, the question is no longer whether AI will affect public services, but how to harness its potential safely, responsibly and at scale. The Scottish Government’s AI Strategy 2026–2031...
Social Security Scotland extends benefits platform contract in £35.4m deal
Social Security Scotland has extended its contract with IT services company Mphasis in a deal worth around £35.4 million to manage and maintain the agency’s core benefits platform. The agreement,...
Turning AI ideas into scalable public services: lessons from three years of the AI Challenge
After three years and more than 80 applications to the Futurescot AI Challenge, where Storm ID is the technical delivery partner, we’ve learned a lot about what makes AI worth...
Enhancing government services through technology: from digital foundations to AI-powered public services
Across Scotland’s public sector, there is a growing recognition that technology is no longer simply something that supports public services. It is becoming fundamental to how those services are designed,...
Ministers unveil radical plan to alter balance of powers at local level in Scotland
Ministers have unveiled a radical plan to alter the balance of powers at the local level in Scotland – with the creation of up to 10 new strategic authorities and...
Scottish Government announces £5.7 million boost for tech solutions to public service challenges
The Scottish Government has announced a £5.7 million boost to bring technology solutions to a series of public service challenges – including substance use, child protection and fuel poverty. CivTech...
Digital measures in the new programme for government – broken down
A series of digital measures around greater provision of tech skills, supporting people back to work, connecting more communities and boosting the economy have been outlined in the new programme...
Digital Justice & Policing 2026: October 22 2026
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