Ministers set to review plans for £130m battery storage park outside Bathgate
Ministers are set to review plans for a £130 million battery storage park outside Bathgate – which will store renewable energy and release it back to the grid when needed….
Smart lockers revolutionising device management for police and justice sector
In today’s fast-paced policing environment, access to the right technology at the right time is critical for effective law enforcement. Managing devices such as laptops, body cameras, radios, and tablets…
Polaris Software Group launched to empower UK police efficiency to better serve the public
Polaris Software Group was launched last month to support the Police in better serving their communities. Just over six months ago, CEO Kevin McCallum took on the role of leading…
Scottish Government welcomes decision for GB Energy to be headquartered Aberdeen
The Scottish Government has welcomed confirmation from Keir Starmer that GB Energy will be headquartered in Aberdeen. The prime minister revealed in his party conference speech this afternoon that the…
Government momentum on tackling digital exclusion has ‘slowed’, new report finds
Government momentum on tackling digital exclusion has slowed since the Covid pandemic – risking the further marginalisation of vulnerable people, a new report has found. National leadership is needed to…
Scottish Government needs to lead – not delegate – public sector reform agenda, says Auditor General
The Scottish Government needs to provide ‘effective leadership’ instead of delegating public sector reform to individual agencies, the Auditor General has said. Stephen Boyle, who oversees external scrutiny of government…
New research hub will use digital twins to decarbonise transport systems
A new research hub will investigate how digital twin technology can decarbonise transport, including road, rail and maritime systems. The multi-university collaboration led by Heriot-Watt and Glasgow universities will determine…
Climate tech firm creates digital twin of Stirling to shape ‘carbon neutral future’
A climate tech firm has created a digital twin of Stirling and Clackmannanshire as it bids to shape a ‘carbon-neutral future’ for the region. Glasgow-based IES designed the 3D model…
Scottish cloud services company Brightsolid unveils key hire to drive Manchester expansion
Scottish cloud services firm Brightsolid has unveiled a key new hire to drive the expansion of its business operations from a new Manchester hub. Mike De Souza joins the Dundee-headquartered firm,…
‘Consortium’ to deliver 252 electric buses across Scotland following government backing
An industry ‘consortium’ will deliver 252 electric buses across Scotland backed by £41.7 million grant funding from the Scottish Government. Eight operators, led by electric vehicle fleet specialist Zenobē, will…
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