University spinout to bring gigabit speed internet to rural areas with ‘novel spectrum’ technology
An Edinburgh University spinout company is set to bring gigabit speed broadband to rural areas after developing a breakthrough technology. WhiteHaul uses ‘novel spectrum’ technology to vastly improve the backhaul…
5G event to give businesses insight into transformative potential of technology
A 5G event aims next month to give businesses an insight into how the technology can be potentially transformative for different sectors. The Scotland 5G Centre is hosting the Transforming…
No longer just the art of the possible, it’s time to recognise 5G opportunities
Business is about people, and business success relies on staying ahead of the competition. New technology like 5G gives businesses the opportunity to seek new possibilities, however it requires the…
From launching ‘legitimate’ weather balloons in Antarctica to encouraging more girls into STEM subjects, Emma Philpott charts her course from oceanography to connectivity
I never planned a career in telecoms or digital connectivity. At school, my passion was science, and I followed that path to university and a degree in oceanography and chemistry. …
Scotland’s ‘smart things’ accelerator adds financial clout to startup growth mission
Scotland’s accelerator centre for internet of things (IoT) companies has signed a deal with a specialist wealth management firm to address the funding gap for early stage startups. The Smart…
MP welcomes ‘significant investment’ in phone mast upgrades across rural Scotland
An MP has welcomed the ‘significant investment’ in upgrading mobile phone masts across rural Scotland as part of a £1bn UK-wide connectivity programme. John Lamont, MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and…
5G trials pave way for the future of outdoor TV broadcasts
Pioneering trials of 5G technology for outdoor TV broadcasts supported by the University of Strathclyde have been carried out at a series of global events. Potentially game-changing technology that reduces…
Scotland’s ‘first IoT jobs platform’ aims to address industry hiring challenges
A new internet of things (IoT) jobs platform is set to launch in order to address some of the industry’s challenges around recruitment and retention. In a ‘first for Scotland’,…
Edinburgh connectivity firm to bring faster internet speeds to Northumberland schools
An Edinburgh-headquartered connectivity firm is to bring faster internet speeds to over 100 schools in Northumberland. Commsworld will plan, design, migrate and manage a new solution of significant size and scale to 110 schools, boosting…
Edinburgh unveils new ‘smart city’ operations centre
A new ‘smart city’ operations centre has been unveiled in Edinburgh – harnessing the latest technology to keep traffic and people moving. The state-of-the-art facility will use real-time data to…
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