School meals by drone – remote part of Scotland pioneers lift-off lunches
Pupils in a remote part of Scotland could soon be tucking into school meals delivered by drone following technology trials. Children in Argyle and Bute are expected to be the...
A taste for tech. After harnessing AI, Citizens Advice Scotland is embarking on its next digital programme
Fresh from deploying an artificial intelligence solution to improve national call-handling capabilities, Citizens Advice Scotland is about to embark on its next round of digital augmentation. The national network of...
Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre to work with partners in Japan and Egypt
Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre is to work with overseas partners in Japan and Egypt on decarbonising the energy sector. The Aberdeen-based centre will join forces with the National Institute...
From ration books to artificial intelligence – charting the course of Citizens Advice Scotland’s digital revolution
Since it was established in the Second World War, the Scottish Citizens Advice network has been a lifeline for people looking for help and support at times of great personal...
CivTech launches with £7m of contract opportunities for tech entrepreneurs
CivTech – the Scottish Government’s tech accelerator for the public sector – has launched its latest round of innovation challenges with £7m of contract opportunities up for grabs. The national...
Scottish Government using app to prevent foreign spooks targeting civil servants online
The Scottish Government is using a new app designed to prevent foreign spooks from targeting civil servants on social media platforms. The Think Before You Link app is to be...
Sustainable estate management: A cleaner, safer and healthier future…starts with data
Scottish public sector organisations are under increasing scrutiny to meet ambitious net zero targets of all greenhouse gases by 2045, alongside a multitude of other sustainability goals. For those which have large estates and property portfolios, the challenges...
Fresh funding announced to support Scotland’s tech ecosystem
A fresh influx of cash for a fund designed to support the Scottish tech ecosystem to flourish has been announced by the Scottish Government. The second phase of the Tech...
Experts appointed to new board to deliver economic growth in Scotland
Experienced leaders from business, academia, third sector and trade unions have been brought together by the Scottish Government to help deliver economic growth in Scotland. The 12 experts, with professional...
Work gets underway to connect Scotland’s remote islands to ‘superfast’ broadband
A major £35 million underwater infrastructure project to improve digital connectivity to Scotland’s remote island communities is underway. As part of the Scottish Government’s £600m Reaching 100% programme (R100) –...
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