Minister targets support for most vulnerable to close digital divide
Distributing a further 40,000 devices to the people who “most need them” is the top digital priority in the first 100 days of the new government, according to ministers. The...
Movement could double size of Scotland’s ‘climate tech’ sector by 2025
An innovation movement must be launched to double the size of Scotland’s climate technology sector in the next four years, a leading business think tank said today. The Scottish Council...
Scotland’s IoT innovation centre takes up fight against climate change with new partnership
Scotland’s internet of things (IoT) innovation centre has taken up the fight against climate change in a new strategic partnership agreement with government. CENSIS – the centre for sensing, imaging,...
Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has...
Partnership signed to boost public sector innovation
A new partnership agreement has been signed to boost innovation within Scotland’s public services – whilst support emerging tech companies and entrepreneurs. Interface – which specialises in commercialising academic research...
Government must intervene to protect Scottish society from web ‘disinformation’, says MP
Disinformation poses an “urgent threat” to Scottish society and government must intervene to protect the nation’s information ecosystem, a leading MP has warned. Stewart McDonald, SNP MP for Glasgow South,...
Pupils help launch online mental health services for all across Aberdeenshire
Two online mental health support services have gone live in Aberdeenshire this week, available for free to everyone aged 10 and over. The launch of the mental health platforms has...
Robotics hub secures £2.5m to expand safer offshore repairs research
An Edinburgh robotics hub has secured a £2.5 million cash injection to expand its research into making offshore repairs safer and to support other sectors. The funding will support the...
Barbershop takes 3,000 appointments in one day using booking platform that reports record Covid growth
An Edinburgh-based online booking platform that helps businesses to manage customer demand has reported a 535 per cent rise in usage during Covid – with one barbershop taking 3,000 appointments...
Software consultancy picks up government contract to deliver digital identity service
A software consultancy headed up by the former executive director of the UK government’s digital service has won the contract to help deliver a digital identity platform for citizens in...
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