Edinburgh’s free public wifi provider rebrands with ‘smart cities’ focus
The company which provides a free public WiFi service for Edinburgh’s city centre has rebranded with a ‘smart cities’ focus. As of this week, IntechnologyWiFi has changed its name to…
Scottish school is first in world to use light in creating a wireless network
Kyle Academy in Ayr has become the first school in the world to deploy technology that uses light to create wireless networks. LiFi is high-speed, bidirectional, secure, and fully networked…
New Digital Secretary launches 5G competition to spark ‘tech revolution in countryside communities’
Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan has launched a £30 million UK-wide competition to spark a ‘tech revolution in countryside communities’ and help rural Britain seize the opportunities of 5G technology. Up…
Scottish Government calls for greater powers over 5G rollout
A new national strategy for 5G has been published by the Scottish Government – adding to the pressure on Westminster to ‘show leadership’ on ambitious plans to roll out the…
Enhanced 4G and 5G capability could drive £17bn GDP boost in Scotland
A report outlining the substantial economic, social and environmental benefits to be gained from greatly enhanced 4G and 5G capability across Scotland has been published today by infrastructure experts, the…
Scottish digital connectivity firm joins £5bn UK government procurement framework
A Scottish digital connectivity supplier has joined a new £5bn UK government telecoms and network procurement framework. Edinburgh-headquartered Commsworld is celebrating a successful bid to be listed on two Network…
Glasgow-based semiconductor company targets China with ‘new range’ of laser telecommunications products
A Glasgow-based semiconductor company which has developed a range of new laser telecommunications products is seeking to break into China to take advantage of an upsurge in cable television demand….
5G networks can be ‘transformative’ for health and social care
A joint report has been launched urging government to consider a series of recommendations to ‘harness’ the capabalities of 5G networks in healthcare. Tech UK – the tech trade body…
Glasgow subway to feature in 5G ‘infotainment’ demonstrator
Tourists and commuters on Glasgow’s metro system will get a taste of ‘infotainment’ services run on superfast 5G networks, as part of a partnership between the UK Government and South…
Digital transformation lined up for Highland communities following full fibre deal
The delivery of public sector services in four Highland areas is to undergo a “dramatic transformation”, said Capita, thanks to a project that will bring full fibre infrastructure to the…
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