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...
Can Europe pull off the ID revolution?
By 2030, every citizen of the European Union (EU) should be able to access their own unique online digital identity, which they can use across 27 member states. The EU...
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...
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