‘Expensive and challenging’ to connect last 107,000 homes to superfast broadband
Connecting the last 107,000 homes in Scotland to superfast broadband under a government-backed programme will be ’expensive and challenging’, according to a new audit report. The Scottish Government’s Reaching 100%…
Public sector workers 98 per cent satisfied with Scottish Wide Area Network
Public sector respondents to a survey have recorded a 98 per cent satisfaction level with the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) – digital infrastructure that connects over 6,000 sites in…
Sustainability of Connecting Scotland programme called into question
There are “real question marks” over the long term sustainability of a Scottish Government initiative to get more people who are digitally excluded online, according to a new report. Concerns…
Quarter of Glaswegians ready to switch broadband as new provider launches in city
One quarter of adults in Glasgow are ready to switch broadband provider in the next 18 months, according to a new report. The research is based on a survey of…
UK Government funds ‘street furniture’ mobile connectivity pilot in Tayside
A pilot project aimed at boosting mobile digital connectivity across Scotland by using ‘street furniture’ has been awarded £500,000 funding from the UK government. The pathfinder aims to create a…
New mast network boosts connectivity across rural Angus
Businesses and people in Angus are set to benefit from greater digital accessibility as work on a new connectivity network gets underway. Angus Council is building a “core infrastructure” of…
£16m broadband boost to benefit 54,000 Scottish homes
A £16.2 million funding boost means that 54,000 homes and businesses across Scotland are set to benefit from “ultrafast” broadband connectivity. The investment by telecoms giant Openreach will see a…
Independent broadband firm secures £20m funding to reach 70,000 customers
An independent broadband firm has secured £20m from the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) to help bring high-speed fibre to areas of Scotland where internet connectivity lags behind. Lothian Broadband…
Digital network provider boosts Christmas gift giving campaign
‘Tis the season for giving and infrastructure giant Openreach’s 3,200-strong Scottish workforce has donated 5,000 presents for 1,100 vulnerable children this Christmas. It is part of the digital telecoms provider’s…
Speeds accelerate as fibre spreads
Scotland’s connectivity will benefit from the investment and innovation which is unlocking the power of full fibre builds, subsea cables and satellites According to the latest Ofcom figures, the rate…
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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…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…