Scottish AI platform will help land managers ‘blend ecology and economic development’
A new Scottish AI platform will help land managers blend ecology with sustainable economic development practices. Rethink Carbon’s software can generate comprehensive natural capital reports, uncover grant funding opportunities, and…
Ferry travellers go digital with island electronic voucher scheme
Ferry travel concessions for eligible passengers will be offered in the form of digital vouchers for the first time. The ferry vouchers, providing free passenger travel to and from the…
New blueprints to help Scottish local authorities realise benefits of IoT
New blueprints have been produced to help Scottish local authorities realise the benefits of internet of things (IoT) technologies. Use cases in social housing, winter weather roads mitigation, air quality…
Paperless future for nursing students after 350-page learning journal goes digital
Nursing students in Dundee have piloted a digital app designed to replace a 350-page learning journal. The nursing and midwifery students at the University of Dundee have trialled the use…
New voice over internet telephony system drives Scottish Fire & Rescue’s ‘cloud first’ strategy
A new voice over internet telephony system is helping to drive Scottish Fire & Rescue service’s ‘cloud first’ digital transformation strategy. The (VoIP) communications system was unveiled at the service’s new…
Scottish fintech secures close to £2 million government funding for digital ‘green home hub’
A Scottish fintech that helps homeowners plan energy efficiency modifications to their properties has secured a government grant of close to £2 million. Snugg’s digital app lets users type in…
Danish tech giant on course to win contract to deliver digital post to Scots households
Danish tech giant Netcompany is on course to win a contract to deliver a nationwide digital postal service to Scottish households. The system will be designed for those who ‘wish’…
New research centre at the University of Glasgow aims to tackle climate crisis
A new research centre based at the University of Glasgow will tackle the climate crisis by focusing on the global transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems. The Glasgow Centre for…
Ploughing a new furrow for agriculture – Sopra Steria partners with government to bring livestock inspection up to date
After working together for 25 years, Sopra Steria was chosen by the Scottish Government for an important strategic project: moving the Agriculture and Rural Economy’s (ARE) livestock inspection system to a…
“Outstanding cloud leader” joins Dundee managed service provider Brightsolid
An ‘outstanding cloud leader’ has joined Dundee managed service provider Brightsolid as it prepares to launch a new Azure offering early next year. Nick Riley becomes the new head of…
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