Scotland’s tech economy starting to bounce back as new industry figures show signs of jobs recovery
Scotland’s tech economy is starting to bounce back from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to figures released this week by a UK Government-backed agency. New data analysed by...
Plans revealed for multi-purpose and digital ‘esports arena’ in Dundee as part of rejuvenation of waterfront
Plans have been revealed for a multi-purpose digital and ‘esports arena’ as part of the £1bn waterfront regeneration project in Dundee. The 4,000-capacity venue in the city would be sited...
National association for Scottish local authorities calls for connectivity investment
The national association for local authorities in Scotland has called for further investment into digital connectivity infrastructure in a new report that calls for ’empowerment’ in the post-pandemic recovery and...
Scottish Business Resilience Centre wins tender to deliver cyber training course
The Scottish Business Resilience Centre has won a tender for an undisclosed sum from the Scottish Government to launch and deliver the National Cyber Security Centre’s Exercise in a Box...
Highland Council moves to online only system for residents’ parking
Residents living in three areas of Scotland’s largest council are being asked to apply for parking permits exclusively online. Due to the closure of service points across Highland Council, the...
CGI secures contract extensions with two Scottish councils worth a combined £130m
Two Scottish local authorities have extended their managed IT services contracts with Canadian tech giant CGI, in separate deals a week apart. Edinburgh City Council and Scottish Borders Council have both announced...
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change
Ethical finance poised to unleash the green recovery
Peter Alderdice, Senior Associate, Shepherd and Wedderburn (Left of image) & Daniel Boynton, Solicitor, Shepherd and Wedderburn (Right) The COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing abundantly clear: when disaster strikes,...
COVID-19 vaccine programme could be underpinned by nationally coordinated digital system
A nationwide digital system could be built to help manage the rollout of the largest ever vaccination programme in Scotland – in response to COVID-19. Early stage work is being...
Teaching registration and professional standards body open to discussion on role of tech in secondary education
Scotland’s professional teaching standards and registration body has signalled a willingness to engage with the tech sector following the release of a report that has called for a more prominent...
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