Sensors could mean the end of the road for manual inspection of rural routes
Sensors could be deployed to monitor the condition of rural roads serving Scotland’s vast network of remote forested areas. A consortium of research partners could help solve the perennial problem...
Tenement building ‘shared repairs’ app set for rollout across Scotland
An app which helps tenement building occupiers organise shared repairs is set for a nationwide deployment after successful trials in Edinburgh. Shared Repairs, developed by tech firm Novoville in partnership...
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,...
Codebase wins £42m government contract to build ‘tech scaler’ network across Scotland
A £42m government contract to develop a national network of seven ‘tech scaler’ hubs around Scotland has been awarded to Codebase. The company, which runs one of UK’s largest tech...
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...
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