Glasgow satellite firm among businesses flying flag for Scotland at COP28 climate conference
A Glasgow satellite firm which uses earth-mapping imagery to help tackle climate change will be among 19 Scottish firms attending COP28. Digital Content Analysis (D-CAT) will head to the UN...
Tackle your cloud fears before you’re left behind
Security and cost concerns mean some organisations have yet to get off the starting blocks when it comes to cloud migration. But the right support can help them overcome their...
Building successful partnerships between tech start-ups and government
Thanks to the Govtech Global Alliance – originally formed in Scotland – I had the opportunity this week to present to members of a government delegation from Lithuania working in...
New global smart cities playbook developed by researchers in Edinburgh
A new smart cities playbook has been developed by researchers in Edinburgh – to help cities around the world to digitally transform. Academics at Edinburgh Napier University worked on the...
Global software firm ELEKS helps Jersey revolutionise its customs revenue solution for 50x productivity growth
“Digital technologies can help governments improve public accountability and public service delivery. One analysis suggests that the full potential of government digitisation could free up to $1 trillion annually in...
New £28m care facility for residents with complex needs will use cutting-edge assistive technology
A new £28m care facility for residents with complex needs in Perth will use cutting-edge assistive smart technology so they can ‘influence their environment’. The facility in the city will...
Scottish Tech Army launches ‘soundscape service’ for visually impaired people
The Scottish Tech Army has launched a ‘soundscape service’ to help visually impaired people navigate the urban environment. The volunteer tech group, set up as a response to Covid, is...
Streamlining digital interactions: how digital identity can change the citizen and consumer experience
Traditional identity models have long been the cornerstone of authentication and identification processes relying on passwords, personal information or PINs. However, these approaches have their limitations, leaving individuals and organisations...
Clean energy start-up accelerator opens applications with £1.2m grant funding available
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) has today opened applications for the 2024 cohort of its award-winning TechX Accelerator programme. Clean energy start-ups from around the world can now apply...
Boost to startups as CivTech partners with nationwide ‘Techscaler’ scheme
Scotland’s tech startups working in the govtech sector will be able to access founder education services thanks to a new partnership. Techscaler, the nationwide tech startup support scheme, is to...
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