Quantum computing boost for Scotland with new university funding round
Quantum computing and photonics in Scotland has been boosted with a new university funding programme for projects including devices for more accurate timing, ultra-secure encryption, and retinal monitoring. The Photonics…
Connections count as network grows
Alan Lees has been on his travels, meeting and listening to customers across Scotland. Having signed the contract for the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) last year, it’s an increasingly…
Finally, Wifi on trains that works! Scottish connectivity firm in ‘first’ for train travel – bringing Starlink system to rail network
A Scottish telecommunications firm is bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to trains in a ‘first’ for onboard passenger Wifi and internet-enabled rail services. Clarus Networks, which operates from its headquarters in…
Residents of South Uist get mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes gap on ‘total not spot’
Residents of the remote Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides are getting mobile broadband coverage for the first time as 4G closes the gap on the digitally excluded….
Drinking water pipes used to deliver broadband to remote Orkney community
Drinking water pipes have been used to deliver high speed broadband to a remote community in Orkney. Connectivity specialist CloudNet used the community-owned water authority’s existing infrastructure as a more…
Good rural connectivity proves ‘life-changing’ but 4G still lacking in remote Sottish communities
Rural communities and businesses across Scotland are embracing digital technology to boost local and regional economies. Having good mobile connectivity offers businesses new opportunities. However, not everywhere has the connectivity…
All new builds in Scotland to feature ‘faster broadband’ from January 1, says minister
All new build homes will feature faster broadband from January 1 subject to a £2,000 cost cap laid out in new legislation, a Scottish Government minister said today. Developers will…
Datacentres to be classed as ‘critical national infrastructure’, says UK Government
Datacentres are to be classed as ‘critical national infrastructure’ and given more support to recover from cyberattacks, IT outages and environmental events. The UK Government announced today that the facilities…
New £2.5 million Edinburgh telescope aims to make quantum leap in cybersecurity
A new £2.5 million telescope located in Edinburgh is aiming to make a quantum leap in cybersecurity and space innovation. Ground was broken this week on the state-of-the-art Hub Optical…
4G ‘infill’ programme brings faster mobile connectivity to around 2,200 rural properties across Scotland
A mobile phone ‘infill’ connectivity programme has brought faster mobile internet speeds to around 2,200 rural properties across Scotland. Businesses and homes from Bruray in Shetland to Cairngarroch in Dumfries…
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