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…
Glasgow city council’s new digital strategy has been revealed – and it’s not about the tech
Glasgow’s new digital strategy will be based on organisational change and ‘mission-driven outcomes’ rather than technology programmes. The city council has signalled a shift away from digital programmes as key…
AI is a fantastic tool which can boost public sector productivity – but we need to harness it responsibly
At StormID, we have been at the forefront of digital transformation in the public sector for many years. With the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, however, we feel that the…
Scottish public sector organisations urged to enter ‘AI Challenge’
Public sector bodies are being urged to enter an ‘AI Challenge’ competition – harnessing the technology to solve ‘real world problems’ and improve public services. Central government, local councils, government…
Ferry travellers go digital with island electronic voucher scheme
Ferry travel concessions for eligible passengers will be offered in the form of digital vouchers for the first time. The ferry vouchers, providing free passenger travel to and from the…
New blueprints to help Scottish local authorities realise benefits of IoT
New blueprints have been produced to help Scottish local authorities realise the benefits of internet of things (IoT) technologies. Use cases in social housing, winter weather roads mitigation, air quality…
Danish tech giant on course to win contract to deliver digital post to Scots households
Danish tech giant Netcompany is on course to win a contract to deliver a nationwide digital postal service to Scottish households. The system will be designed for those who ‘wish’…
Ploughing a new furrow for agriculture – Sopra Steria partners with government to bring livestock inspection up to date
After working together for 25 years, Sopra Steria was chosen by the Scottish Government for an important strategic project: moving the Agriculture and Rural Economy’s (ARE) livestock inspection system to a…
“Outstanding cloud leader” joins Dundee managed service provider Brightsolid
An ‘outstanding cloud leader’ has joined Dundee managed service provider Brightsolid as it prepares to launch a new Azure offering early next year. Nick Riley becomes the new head of…
Developing digital capability – the Scottish Government is facing up to the rapid change required for public services
Our digital world continues to evolve at an unprecedented rate, and we face multiple challenges locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. Public service transformation has created an immediate need to refocus…
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