How can we help supercharge scale-ups?
As a nation, we are renowned for our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Despite the challenges of recent years, figures show that venture capital investment in the United Kingdom hit a record…
Only trust unlocks true benefits of technology
The digital revolution is firmly established and continues to grow. One of the most exciting aspects of the changes we are seeing is the opportunity to bring about significant benefits…
Cloud journey
Registers of Scotland (RoS) is responsible for keeping public registers of land, property and other legal documents in Scotland. Our work secures people’s rights in land and property. In 2019,…
Cloud tactics keep Ukraine online
On the first day of the biggest conflict on European soil since the Second World War, a team of technical experts met members of the Ukrainian government. The conversation focused…
Ivan McKee has broad approach in sight as he nurtures opportunities for growth
Technology offers no shortage of opportunities for boosting Scotland’s economy, according to a Scottish government minister charged with doing just that. Ivan McKee, business, trade, tourism and enterprise minister, believes…
Ten founders to showcase Scottish tech to investors at Helsinki startup festival
Ten founders are set to travel to a Helsinki startup festival to showcase the best of Scottish tech. The lucky entrepreneurs will jet out to the acclaimed Slush festival in…
Scotland looks to create ‘green heat hub’ to support new low carbon technologies
Scotland is looking to create a ‘green heat hub’ to support new low carbon innovations including heat pumps and new battery technologies. Scottish Enterprise launched the initiative and is looking…
Low carbon opportunity requires testing and development of innovative technologies, report finds
Rapid investment coupled with the testing and development of innovative technologies can unlock the potential of the UK’s low carbon economic opportunity, according to a new report. The study, by…
Artificial intelligence to be deployed by Scotland’s nature agency
Scotland’s nature agency is to become the first in the UK to deploy an artificial intelligence decision support tool to help planning authorities manage protected and environmentally sensitive land. NatureScot,…
Cloud service provider adds cybersecurity layer to provide ‘proactive protection’ against threats
A Dundee-headquartered cloud services provider has launched a new cybersecurity product aimed at customers in Scotland and Northern England. Brightsolid, which also has offices in Aberdeen, has developed a ‘managed…