Next generation of innovators to drive digital change across public sector
The next generation of tech firms developing digital solutions to public sector challenges have been unveiled by CivTech – the Scottish Government’s flagship innovation accelerator scheme. Twelve teams have proposed...
Climate confidence using a ‘digital twin’
Peter Curtis, Digital Twin Service Owner and Neil Anderson, Scottish CTO, both leaders at Sopra Steria, discuss how a National Digital Twin could underpin Climate Confidence across Scotland. The climate...
Trade minister signals support for ‘climate tech moonshot’ campaign
Scotland’s trade minister has signalled his support for a number of recommendations from industry outlining Scotland’s potential to be a leading innovator and exporter of climate change-focused technologies. Addressing attendees...
New net zero energy hub secures £1m in government ‘pathfinder’ funding
A new net zero energy hub located as part of a deep water port in Stornoway has secured £1m in government ‘pathfinder’ funding. The low carbon centre at Arnish Point...
Young people to lead the way on cutting carbon in Aberdeenshire schools
Education leaders in Aberdeenshire are to discuss the approach taken to reducing carbon emissions in the area’s schools this week. The council’s education and children’s services committee will also consider...
Building digital skills in a world beyond Covid
Collaboration tools open up online universe of blended working The need for digital skills in the workplace is at an all-time high, highlighted in the recent move towards a more...
Learning to drive a thriving digital nation
The Scottish Digital Academy is making sure education and talent support the tech ecosystem The Scottish Digital Academy provides high quality professional learning and training to support the development of...
Councils turn to tech in face of mental health crisis
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to tackle Covid-related surge As Scots continue to relish the once-taken-for-granted freedoms of life in level zero and a new “normal” is carved...
5G dials up connected future
Enhanced connectivity can support Scotland’s objective to build a net-zero carbon nation Connecting communities using 5G-enabled technologies will be life- changing, allowing individuals and businesses to improve significantly their quality...
Government plan will make UK a space superpower, says Scottish rocket boss
The boss of Scotland’s leading rocket launch company has welcomed a new government strategy that he claims will make the UK a ‘superpower’ in the global space race. Volodymyr Levykin,...
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