New fund could double Scotland’s electric vehicle charging network
A new £60 million fund could double the size of the public electric vehicle charging network in Scotland. The cash, which will be made available to local authorities over the…
Scotland’s budding tech entrepreneurs off to Silicon Valley for ‘startup grind’
A group of Scotland’s budding tech entrepreneurs are to travel to Silicon Valley for a global startup conference after securing funding from a government-backed ‘ecosystem fund’. Members of the Scottish…
New Scottish Government benefits payments service issues first payroll
A new service which aims to reduce duplication and inefficiency in benefits payments processes across the public sector has successfully issued its first payroll. The system, operated by the Scottish…
New app to help end period poverty in Scotland
Period poverty in Scotland could be alleviated thanks to a new app which allows users to identify locations where sanitary items can be accessed for free. The ‘PickUpMyPeriod’ app currently…
Government launches programme to equip senior leaders with digital skills
The Scottish Government has launched a new programme to equip senior leaders with the digital skills needed to transform their organisations. Leading in a Digital World is a new week-long…
Scotland’s tech experts outline their predictions for 2022
There are a few things that we like to do as a species at this time of year, whether it be setting personal goals in time honoured tradition, hitting the…
Transformation-driven governments must adopt digital identity
Transformation-driven governments must adopt digital identity to realise the full benefits of citizen centred services, according to a former government digital leader. A sharp divide is starting to emerge globally…
Search for talent to put future stars centre stage
The hunt for ‘tech scalers’ is on. Mark Logan explains what these suppliers will need to offer new network in order to secure £42m Scottish Government contract The Scottish Government…
Boosting public IT services
Fujitsu has ambitions to strengthen its relationship with the Scottish Government as a digital transformation partner Now is a critical moment to invest in public sector technology services. If the…
Digital options can help deliver better outcomes
Refreshed health and care strategy has latest technology at its heart as Scotland recovers from Covid The refreshed digital health and care strategy which we published on 27 October, offers…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…