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...
CivTech to help public sector tackle climate, health and tourism challenges
Scotland’s public sector is tapping into technology companies’ expertise to solve major challenges, including how to decarbonise manufacturing and boost the nation’s interest in artificial intelligence (AI), in the latest CivTech...
Cromarty Firth ‘freeport’ scheme could boost renewable tech innovation
A range of public, private and academic organisations have joined a campaign to create a ‘freeport’ in the Highlands in a bid to attract inward investment in innovative renewable energy...
Council’s bold vision for ‘digital by design’ as online demand soars by 691% since Covid
A council has published a bold vision for ‘digital by design’ as online interactions with customers soared by 691% during lockdown. Scottish Borders council is consulting with its population after...
Meeting local needs and a ‘network of green and blue routes’ – Edinburgh’s climate vision published
A bold new vision for reducing Edinburgh’s carbon footprint has been published – outlining plans to have citizens’ needs met locally and creating a network of green and blue routes...
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