Jobseekers in Scotland will be able to access a new online portal
A NEW digital system will support jobseekers with access to an online learning platform, CV builder and live jobs feed. The platform – developed by Capita – is part of…
Scottish Government’s head of digital accessibility joins SOCITM as non-executive director
The head of digital accessibility for the Scottish Government is to take up an equality, diversity and inclusion role on the board of the public sector IT association, Socitm. Kevin White…
New senior client director for Capita in Scotland
International business and technology consultancy giant Capita has announced the appointment of a senior client director to oversee one of its key Scottish public sector contracts. Melony Buchanan brings a…
Scottish Government unveils plans to invest £100m in digital
Connectivity infrastructure in Scotland is to set for a major boost after ministers unveiled plans to invest over £100m in digital as part of a recovery and renewal budget. The…
Why ethics and service design must go hand in hand
Whilst ‘Digital Transformation’ once referred to redesigning services by making existing processes ‘digital’, today it means something markedly different. Service design has evolved and matured. It is at the forefront…
‘If Larry Page had attended a Scottish university, Google might never have happened’
When Mark Logan unveiled his wide-ranging and often candid report aimed at bolstering the fortunes of the Scottish tech industry, he probably didn’t realise the impact it would have. Released in…
Covid drives digital strategy refresh
A refreshed national digital strategy for Scotland will be “commensurate” with the level of economic and social shock experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Scottish Government’s digital director….
Fujitsu: There for our customers and for Scotland
Fujitsu is one of the world’s largest global providers of IT solutions, with over 130,000 employees serving customers in more than 100 countries and a unique Japanese heritage. Our Japanese…
Former IBM executive to head up new central digital and data office at UK Government
A former IBM executive has been appointed to lead a new central digital and data office within UK government, with responsibility for 18,000 tech employees across Whitehall departments. Joanna Davinson,…
New chief executive appointed for financial technology cluster in Scotland
A new chief executive has been appointed to head the financial technology (fintech) cluster leadership organisation for Scotland. Nicola Anderson takes on the role with Fintech Scotland after spending two…