‘Sharp decline’ in computing science teachers, study shows
There has been a ‘sharp decline’ in secondary school computing science teachers since the SNP’s first parliamentary term, according to a new report. Opposition parties today criticised the government’s record...
Working as ‘one team’
I often read in tenders that organisations are “seeking a strategic partnership” – but unfortunately, once the contracts are signed, the relationship often reverts back to one of a supplier...
Scottish human rights watchdog raises concerns about Covid-19 vaccine passport
Digital technology is not available to all and alternatives to apps much be found. says commission
Volunteer army puts tech boots on ground
Pilot digital footfall scheme launched in Dunbar to save high street
New ‘check in’ digital service launched to improve Scotland’s contact tracing efforts
A new digital service was launched today to support businesses collecting personal information of visitors in order to speed up the national Covid-19 contact tracing system. More than 6,400 venues...
Scottish Government’s former head of digital transformation takes up new tech role
The Scottish Government’s former head of digital transformation has joined an IT company in a new tech role. Alison McLaughlin has taken up the post of sales director for Edinburgh-based...
Falkirk Council becomes ‘first’ Scottish local authority to ditch analogue telecare
Falkirk Council has become the ‘first’ local authority in Scotland to go live with a fully digital telecare service – four years before a national deadline that will see traditional analogue...
Scottish disability app wins global acclaim in United Nations-backed awards
An Edinburgh-based startup which builds tech solutions for disabled people has won acclaim at the United Nations-backed World Summit Awards. The accessibility app WelcoMe, designed by Neatebox, gives disabled people access...
Home Secretary threatens US tech giants with ‘huge penalties’ if they fail to protect children from online harm
Home Secretary Priti Patel has ignited a row with US tech giants – threatening to hit them with ‘huge penalties’ if they fail to protect children from being abused and...
Scottish college ‘first in UK’ to partner with Microsoft to equip students with digital skills
A Scottish college has become the ‘first in the UK’ to team up with Microsoft to give free digital skills training to students, businesses and local communities to help them...
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